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Business & Finance - 2025-11-08

PIA alleges bid to sabotage its privatisation process

Business & Finance

PIA alleges bid to sabotage its privatisation process

Operations came to a halt as aircraft engineers suspended technical certifications over critical safety concerns

Published 08 Nov, 2025 07:08pm

Electrochemical analysis: a way to make pesticides safer?

Agriculture and Allied

Electrochemical analysis: a way to make pesticides safer?

Scientists developing new enzyme-based, nanomaterial enhanced sensors that can detect even minute traces of harmful chemicals

Published 08 Nov, 2025 04:19pm

Gold price per tola sheds Rs600 in Pakistan

Commodities

Gold price per tola sheds Rs600 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Saturday in line with their decline in the international market. In the local...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 03:04pm

Govt moves to ease Port Qasim congestion with new unloading, berthing measures

Business & Finance

Govt moves to ease Port Qasim congestion with new unloading, berthing measures

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs has directed a series of measures to ease congestion at Port Qasim, including...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 02:18pm

CCP authorises IIL’s takeover of Novartis Pakistan

Companies

CCP authorises IIL’s takeover of Novartis Pakistan

In a major development for the country’s pharma sector, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorised...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 01:44pm

Google completes registration, to open office in Pakistan: Shaza Fatima

Technology

Google completes registration, to open office in Pakistan: Shaza Fatima

0.5-0.6 million Chromebooks to be manufactured annually

Updated 08 Nov, 2025 10:27pm

Pakistan, US reaffirm commitment to strengthen ‘economically entrenched strategic partnership’

Business & Economy

Pakistan, US reaffirm commitment to strengthen ‘economically entrenched strategic partnership’

Both sides explore new avenues for cooperation in trade & investment

Updated 08 Nov, 2025 09:22pm

Wateen Telecom secures 20-Year Renewal of LDI Licence

Companies

Wateen Telecom secures 20-Year Renewal of LDI Licence

LAHORE: Wateen Telecom Limited, Pakistan’s leading ICT and connectivity solutions provider announced that the...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 07:47am

Need for aligning sustainable investments stressed at sustainability plenary

Business & Finance

Need for aligning sustainable investments stressed at sustainability plenary

KARACHI: Aligning investments with climate resilience, inclusive growth and financing sustainable development were...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 07:20am

Meeting with PCDMA panel: CG China for enhancing bilateral trade, investment

Business & Finance

Meeting with PCDMA panel: CG China for enhancing bilateral trade, investment

KARACHI: In a significant move towards enhancing bilateral trade and investment, the Consul General of China in...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:59am

Bulgaria adopts law to take control of Russia’s Lukoil refinery

Business & Finance

Bulgaria adopts law to take control of Russia’s Lukoil refinery

SOFIA, Bulgaria: Bulgaria’s parliament on Friday adopted legal changes to place a major Lukoil refinery in the ...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:59am

Haroon vows full support to KP SMEs

Industry

Haroon vows full support to KP SMEs

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production (SAPM) Haroon Akhtar Khan has ...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:59am

HBFCL, PIACL and airports: Major decisions made on selloffs

Business & Finance

HBFCL, PIACL and airports: Major decisions made on selloffs

ISLAMABAD: The Privatization Commission’s Board met here on Friday under the chairmanship of Muhammad Ali, Adviser...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:59am

Jul-Oct FY26: Remittances soar 9.3pc to USD13bn YoY

Business & Finance

Jul-Oct FY26: Remittances soar 9.3pc to USD13bn YoY

KARACHI: The inflows of home remittances have maintained a handsome growth, surging to nearly USD 13 billion in the...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:59am

Rs1.23trn circular debt financing: ECC clears PD summary for Rs659.65bn govt guarantee

Business & Finance

Rs1.23trn circular debt financing: ECC clears PD summary for Rs659.65bn govt guarantee

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved a summary by the Power Division for...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:59am

Payoneer reports record quarterly revenue as Global SMB growth accelerates

Business & Finance

Payoneer reports record quarterly revenue as Global SMB growth accelerates

KARACHI: Global financial technology company Payoneer has reported record third-quarter revenue for 2025,...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:59am

Concern voiced over EPZA’s ‘intention’ to shut Lahore office

Industry

Concern voiced over EPZA’s ‘intention’ to shut Lahore office

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed concern over reports that the Export...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:59am

Rising energy costs threaten food and beverage industry

Industry

Rising energy costs threaten food and beverage industry

LAHORE: Pakistan’s food and beverage industry, one of the country’s largest employers, is facing mounting...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:59am

Punjab approves 25 uplift schemes worth Rs165bn

Pakistan

Punjab approves 25 uplift schemes worth Rs165bn

LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved 25 development schemes with the cost of Rs 165 billion across various...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:59am

PHDEC launches ‘Guava Bagging Pilot Project’

Industry

PHDEC launches ‘Guava Bagging Pilot Project’

LAHORE: Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) launched Guava Bagging Pilot Project in ...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:59am

Economic revival: FPCCI and KCCI resolve to work together

Industry

Economic revival: FPCCI and KCCI resolve to work together

KARACHI: In a landmark show of unity, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and the Federation of...

Published 08 Nov, 2025 05:59am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 1	277.96
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 1	277.76
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 1	157.69
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 1	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 1	1.34
Euro to USD / Jan 1	1.15
SOFR % / Jan 1	3.66

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Jan 1	78,658.43
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 1	63,762.03
Hang Seng / Jan 1	25,826.60
FTSE 100 / Jan 1	10,898.07
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 1	26,252.88
France CAC40 / Jan 1	8,643.35

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Jan 1	331.95
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 1	81.16
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 1	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 1	366,886
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 1	4,060.14
Diesel/Litre / Jan 1	389.93
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 1	82.01

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Stock	Price
Kohinoor Mills / Aug 4 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	10.31 ▲ 1 (10.74%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Aug 4 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	21.87 ▲ 1.99 (10.01%)
Trust Mod. / Aug 4 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	23.95 ▲ 2.18 (10.01%)
Tri-Star Power / Aug 4 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	16.82 ▲ 1.53 (10.01%)
786 Invest Ltd / Aug 4 786 Investments Limited(786)	25.97 ▲ 2.36 (10%)
Asim Textile / Aug 4 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	46.44 ▲ 4.22 (10%)
Cresent Jute / Aug 4 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	26.29 ▲ 2.39 (10%)
East West Ins. / Aug 4 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	55.02 ▲ 5 (10%)
Shadman Cotton / Aug 4 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	55 ▲ 5 (10%)
Masood Textile / Aug 4 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	153.67 ▲ 13.97 (10%)

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Aug 4 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	16.52 ▼ -1.84 (-10.02%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Aug 4 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	31.55 ▼ -3.51 (-10.01%)
Olympia Mills / Aug 4 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	120.32 ▼ -13.37 (-10%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Aug 4 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	189.86 ▼ -21.09 (-10%)
Mehmood Tex / Aug 4 Mehmood Textile Mills Limited(MEHT)	169.98 ▼ -18.89 (-10%)
TPL Insurance / Aug 4 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	64.81 ▼ -6.71 (-9.38%)
Asia Ins. / Aug 4 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	40.94 ▼ -3.79 (-8.47%)
Tariq Corporation / Aug 4 Tariq Corporation Limited(TCORP)	21.30 ▼ -1.93 (-8.31%)
JS Investments / Aug 4 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	43.07 ▼ -3.63 (-7.77%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Aug 4 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	185.36 ▼ -14.64 (-7.32%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Aug 4 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	89,708,629 ▼ -0.34
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Aug 4 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	86,054,121 ▲ 0.08
TPL Properties / Aug 4 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	67,239,170 ▲ 0.23
Sui South Gas / Aug 4 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	34,618,297 ▲ 0.81
Cnergyico PK / Aug 4 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	26,068,716 ▼ -0.09
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Aug 4 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	25,984,861 ▼ -0.36
Pak Refinery / Aug 4 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,848,982 ▼ -0.72
Hascol Petrol / Aug 4 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	17,709,924 ▲ 0.35
Aisha Steel Mill / Aug 4 Aisha Steel Mills Limited(ASL)	17,663,056 ▲ 0.02
TPL REIT Fund I / Aug 4 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	16,449,687 ▼ -0.34

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