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Business & Finance - 2025-11-03

Business & Finance

Govt’s economic team highlights reform progress as Pakistan enters stabilisation phase

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said Pakistan’s economy has entered a phase of stabilisation, as the...

Updated 03 Nov, 2025 10:28pm

Markets

Inflation in Pakistan clocks in at 6.2% in October 2025

Reading higher than Finance ministry's estimate of 5-6%

Updated 03 Nov, 2025 10:27pm

Commodities

Indonesia’s January-September palm oil exports rise 11.62% y/y

JAKARTA: Indonesia exported 17.58 million metric tons of crude and refined palm oil in the January-to-September...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 03:02pm

Stocks

Australia shares edge higher as Westpac shines but gold stocks limit gains

The S&P/ASX 200 benchmark index closed 0.2% higher at 8,894.8 points

Published 03 Nov, 2025 03:00pm

Stocks

China stocks end higher as investors turn defensive after Xi-Trump deal

The Shanghai Composite index rose 0.6% to 3,976.52 points at market close

Published 03 Nov, 2025 02:35pm

Markets

Asia’s factories stumble as US tariffs hit order books

Asia’s big manufacturing hubs struggled to fire up in October, business surveys showed on Monday, as weak US demand...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 02:29pm

Companies

Fauji Cement, KAPCO to jointly acquire majority stake in Attock Cement

Fauji Cement Company Limited (FCCL) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a plan to jointly acquire a...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 01:04pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola gains Rs1,300 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Monday in line with their gain in the international market. In the local...

Updated 03 Nov, 2025 06:15pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan’s Port Qasim to undergo major overhaul to drive half of $100bn revenue target

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday said that Port Qasim will undergo...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 12:10pm

Markets

Ryanair H1 profit beats expectations, nudges up FY traffic forecast

DUBLIN: Ryanair reported after-tax profit on Monday just ahead of analyst forecasts for the six months ended...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 11:19am

Pakistan

Pakistan eyes 2026 launch for first Chinese submarine in $5 billion arms deal

Under the deal, Islamabad is set to receive eight Hangor-class submarines by 2028

Updated 03 Nov, 2025 05:45pm

Stocks

India stock benchmarks flat on consolidation after October rally

The Nifty 50 rose 0.1% to 25,747.45, while the BSE Sensexadded 0.02% to 83,956.75

Published 03 Nov, 2025 10:47am

Bullion Rate

Gold steadies on stronger dollar as investors trim rate-cut bets

Spot gold was flat at $4,000.65 per ounce

Published 03 Nov, 2025 10:42am

Forex

Indian rupee pinned near record low, likely RBI intervention cushions fall

The rupee was last at 88.7875 against the U.S. dollar

Published 03 Nov, 2025 10:39am

Energy

HUBCO’s CPEC-linked Thar power projects reach completion

The Hub Power Company Limited (HUBCO), ‘Pakistan’s largest Independent Power Producer (IPP), announced that lenders...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 10:26am

South Asia

India federal agency freezes Anil Ambani Group’s $351 million properties, source says

NEW DELHI: India’s financial crime agency has provisionally frozen 30.84 billion rupees ($350.87 million) in assets...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 10:22am

World

Trump says China, other countries can’t have Nvidia’s top AI chips

Artificial intelligence giant Nvidia’s most advanced chips will be reserved for U.S. companies and kept out of China...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 10:14am

Energy

Oil extends gains after OPEC+ suspends first-quarter output hikes

Brent crude futures rose 28 cents, or 0.43%, to $65.05 a barrel

Updated 03 Nov, 2025 02:26pm

Currency

Rupee sees slight gain against US dollar

Currency settles at 280.90 against US dollar in inter-bank market

Updated 03 Nov, 2025 10:11pm

Forex

Dollar flirts with three-month peak as investors look to US data releases

SINGAPORE: The dollar firmed to a near three-month high on Monday as investors awaited the release of data this week...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 10:08am

Stocks

Asian stocks rise on AI sentiment, dollar near 3-month high

SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rose on Monday as the US-China trade truce and soaring spending on artificial intelligence...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 10:02am

Stocks

Stocks surge, KSE-100 gains nearly 1,200 points

Strong buying momentum was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as investor confidence remained buoyant...

Updated 03 Nov, 2025 06:39pm

Industry

PIMEC’s 2nd edition begins today

KARACHI: The second edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference 2025 (PIMEC) will be held ...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 07:34am

Business & Finance

Central Asia and Russia: PRGMEA calls for using BRICS+ platform to expand trade, fashion outreach

LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has lauded the successful...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 05:43am

Industry

DG Explosive MoE visits Hyderabad SITE Association

HYDERABAD: The Director General of Explosives, Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), Abdul Ali Khan, visited the...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 05:37am

Commodities

Prices of essential food items show mixed trend

PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of essential food commodities was witnessed in the retail market, according to a...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 04:58am

Rates

Maintaining positive run

KARACHI: Pakistan rupee continued its positive run against the US dollar as it gained Re0.11 or 0.04 percent in the...

Updated 03 Nov, 2025 07:52am

Energy

IESCO BoDs taking steps to modernise systems: Chairman

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Dr Tahir Masood, has said that the company’s ...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 04:58am

Business & Finance

OPEC+ further hikes oil output

LONDON: The eight key members of the OPEC+ alliance, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, on Sunday said they had...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 04:58am

Cotton & Textile

Weekly Cotton Review: Markets remain stable amid favourable business environment

KARACHI: Domestic markets have witnessed an overall trend of stability in cotton prices while the business...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 04:58am

Industry

HCSTSI chief greets ‘Roshan economy package’

HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI) Muhammad Saleem Memon has...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 04:58am

Energy

PEDO, UET sign MoU to work on renewable energy research

PESHAWAR: The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar and the Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development...

Published 03 Nov, 2025 04:58am

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BR100
BR30
KSE100
KSE30
KMI30

1D 5D 3M 6M 1Y

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 4	277.96
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 4	277.76
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 4	157.55
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 4	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 4	1.34
Euro to USD / Aug 4	1.15
SOFR % / Aug 4	3.66

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 4	7,736.52
India Sensex / Aug 4	78,428.95
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 4	63,957.53
Nasdaq / Aug 4	26,584.99
Hang Seng / Aug 4	25,852.92
FTSE 100 / Aug 4	10,879.38
Dow Jones / Aug 4	54,085.88
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 4	26,202.35
France CAC40 / Aug 4	8,666.63

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 4	75.86
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 4	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 4	366,886
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 4	4,088.17
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 4	82.12
Petrol/Litre / Aug 5	328.56
Diesel/Litre / Aug 5	385.86

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Aug 5 786 Investments Limited(786)	28.57 ▲ 2.6 (10.01%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Aug 5 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	38.34 ▲ 3.49 (10.01%)
Husein Industries / Aug 5 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	66.61 ▲ 6.06 (10.01%)
East West Ins. / Aug 5 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	60.52 ▲ 5.5 (10%)
Gadoon Textile / Aug 5 Gadoon Textile Mills Limited(GADT)	340 ▲ 30.91 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 5 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	51.58 ▲ 4.69 (10%)
Suhail Jute / Aug 5 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	261.12 ▲ 23.74 (10%)
Tri-Star Power / Aug 5 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	18.50 ▲ 1.68 (9.99%)
Asim Textile / Aug 5 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	51.08 ▲ 4.64 (9.99%)
Redco Textile / Aug 5 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	33.37 ▲ 3.03 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Mehmood Tex / Aug 5 Mehmood Textile Mills Limited(MEHT)	152.98 ▼ -17 (-10%)
Trust Mod. / Aug 5 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	21.56 ▼ -2.39 (-9.98%)
Olympia Mills / Aug 5 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	108.44 ▼ -11.88 (-9.87%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Aug 5 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	21.55 ▼ -1.95 (-8.3%)
Fateh Ind. / Aug 5 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	313.15 ▼ -28.26 (-8.28%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Aug 5 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	26.31 ▼ -1.93 (-6.83%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Aug 5 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	29.40 ▼ -2.15 (-6.81%)
Saritow Spinning / Aug 5 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	23.22 ▼ -1.57 (-6.33%)
Mughal Iron & Steel(C) / Aug 5 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Ltd (C)(MUGHALC)	61 ▼ -4 (-6.15%)
TPL Insurance / Aug 5 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	61.10 ▼ -3.71 (-5.72%)

Stock	Volume
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Aug 5 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	38,472,178 ▼ -0.1
Cnergyico PK / Aug 5 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	31,944,450 ▲ 0.11
B.O.Punjab / Aug 5 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	25,968,327 ▲ 0.81
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	24,978,497 ▲ 0.05
Dadabhoy Cement / Aug 5 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	19,297,094 ▲ 0.18
Pak Refinery / Aug 5 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	15,057,276 ▲ 1.7
F. Nat.Equities / Aug 5 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	14,286,838 ▲ 0.01
Sui South Gas / Aug 5 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	14,017,578 ▲ 0.26
Pak Int.Bulk / Aug 5 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	12,816,583 ▲ 0.02
LSE Capital / Aug 5 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	11,826,022 ▲ 0.3

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