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Business & Finance - 2025-12-08

Industry

Pakistan seeks US support to engage IMF, World Bank on energy reforms

Govt will not procure power in future, says Awais Ahmed Leghari

Published 08 Dec, 2025 10:07pm

Business & Finance

KE to conduct annual maintenance on 14 out of 74 grids in December

KE says the maintenance is a routine preventive measure to ensure reliable and efficient high-voltage power supply across major city areas

Published 08 Dec, 2025 09:52pm

Energy

India has nixed connectivity permissions for 6.3GW clean energy since 2022, power ministry says

The CTUIL, along with the Power Grid Corporation of India are responsible for setting up transmission infrastructure for renewable energy in India

Published 08 Dec, 2025 09:44pm

South Asia

India consumer inflation likely picked up in November on fading base effects: Reuters poll

Till Q2 next year we expect that broadly inflation will remain below 4%

Published 08 Dec, 2025 09:41pm

Taxes

FBR says erroneous tax return SMS issued by telecom service providers

SMS sent to taxpayers asks to file income tax returns for Tax Year 2025 before September 30, 2025 deadline, which has already passed

Published 08 Dec, 2025 09:11pm

Companies

Paramount makes $108.4 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery

Netflix’s offer comes with a $5.8 billion break-up fee and was likely to face strong antitrust scrutiny

Published 08 Dec, 2025 08:02pm

Markets

India’s Tata signs up Intel as first major customer for $14 billion chip foray

Tata group is investing about $14 billion to build India’s first semiconductor

Published 08 Dec, 2025 06:33pm

Stocks

Gulf markets end mixed ahead of Fed meeting

Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index eased 0.1%

Published 08 Dec, 2025 06:28pm

Financial

India bonds slump as RBI excludes key 10-year note from liquidity move

The benchmark 10-year yield ended at 6.5697%

Published 08 Dec, 2025 05:13pm

South Asia

India plans action against IndiGo over flight cancellations to ‘set an example’

“We are doing an inquiry and will take very, very strict action… we will set an example for all the other airlines,” Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

Published 08 Dec, 2025 05:11pm

Currency

Iran’s currency sinks to a new record low

The open rate market is where ordinary Iranians buy foreign currency, whereas businesses typically use state-regulated rates

Published 08 Dec, 2025 05:06pm

Energy

Kremlin says India will continue to buy Russian oil if it’s profitable

President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50% in August to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil

Published 08 Dec, 2025 04:48pm

Stocks

Broad gains help Sri Lankan shares recover

CSE All Share index settled up 0.45% to 21,594.86

Published 08 Dec, 2025 04:42pm

Companies

SECP launches life insurance policy finder to help families trace unclaimed benefits

The service will be available to the public from Dec. 15, 2025

Published 08 Dec, 2025 04:38pm

Commodities

Copper hits record on supply worries ahead of Fed decision

Benchmark copper on the London Metal Exchange was up 0.3% at $11,657 a metric ton

Published 08 Dec, 2025 04:36pm

Markets

India’s market regulator launches return verification agency

Credible performance data is critical to manage expectations and promote “responsible investing”, SEBI said

Updated 08 Dec, 2025 06:48pm

South Asia

Amnesty says India’s review of location-tracking plan ‘deeply concerning’

The discussions are being privately opposed by big smartphone firms Apple, Google and Samsung, due to privacy and security concerns

Published 08 Dec, 2025 04:24pm

Commodities

UAE aims to boost LNG exports as global demand outpaces supply, minister says

We intend not only to satisfy our local demand, but we are also, growing our export of LNG, Mazrouei said

Published 08 Dec, 2025 04:20pm

Markets

Pakistan’s trade imbalance expected to grow, analysts say

Most concerning trend surge in automobile imports, which more than doubled to $1.4 billion during 4MFY26, an analyst says

Published 08 Dec, 2025 04:07pm

Commodities

Palm oil closes lower tracking rival soyoil

Benchmark palm oil contract for February delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange fell 58 ringgit, or 1.4%, to 4,094 ringgit

Published 08 Dec, 2025 04:01pm

Forex

Indian rupee sags alongside local stocks, tepid Asia FX also pinches

The local currency closed at 90.07 per U.S. dollar, down 0.1% on the day

Published 08 Dec, 2025 03:55pm

Stocks

Indian shares post worst day in over two months; IndiGo sheds 8%

Nifty 50 lost 0.86% to 25,960.55, and the BSE Sensex slid 0.71% to 85,102.69

Published 08 Dec, 2025 03:53pm

Business & Finance

Liven Pharma puts Chinese blistering packing line into full operation

Says 12–15% increase in overall production capacity was expected

Published 08 Dec, 2025 02:30pm

Business & Finance

PTCL commences takeover, merger process to acquire Telenor Pakistan

PTCL has secured NOC from PTA for change in ownership

Updated 08 Dec, 2025 10:23pm

Companies

Mitchell’s Fruit Farms appoints CEO and chairman following CCL acquisition

The leadership change follows CCL Holding (Private) Limited’s acquisition of shareholding in Mitchell’s

Published 08 Dec, 2025 01:36pm

Business & Finance

PM Shehbaz greenlights major projects to secure stable, sustainable power for Gwadar, GB

Chairs a meeting on ongoing reforms in the power sector

Published 08 Dec, 2025 01:31pm

Energy

TotalEnergies merges North Sea assets in Britain with Repsol’s NEO Next

Repsol will own 23.625% in the venture, while HitecVision will hold the remaining 28.875%

Published 08 Dec, 2025 01:01pm

Forex

South African rand flat after Moody’s keeps the country’s rating, outlook steady

The rand traded at 16.9375 against the dollar , a whisker away from Friday’s close

Published 08 Dec, 2025 12:59pm

Commodities

Gold price gains Rs1,600 per tola in Pakistan

Reaches Rs443,762

Published 08 Dec, 2025 12:58pm

Markets

Nestlé brings Pakistan operations on par with global plants, plans to showcase investments at Davos

Nestlé is implementing solar and biomass energy systems

Published 08 Dec, 2025 12:51pm

Commodities

China’s November coal imports down 20% year-on-year

November imports of 44.05 million metric tons, however, were up 6% from 41.74 million tons in October

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:55am

Forex

Thai baht/US dollar weaker on Monday

The baht was 0.09% lower at 31.89 versus the dollar, after trading in a range of 31.870 to 31.940

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:52am

Forex

Australian dollar braces for hawkish RBA, bond yields hit two-year high

A break of resistance around $0.6628 has opened the way to the September peak of $0.6706

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:50am

Commodities

China’s iron ore imports ease in November on thinning margins

Only 35% of steel mills were operating at a profit as at the end of November versus 45% in late October

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:49am

Markets

World Bank says Myanmar economy set for growth rebound

The World Bank said the projected growth is driven by post-earthquake reconstruction and continued targeted assistance for the hardest-hit areas.

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:47am

Commodities

China’s copper imports decline in November amid surging prices

Imports dropped 2.51% to 427,000 metric tons in November from 438,000 tons the previous month

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:45am

Stocks

Australian shares edge lower as mining, gold stocks lose shine

The S&P/ASX 200 index was down 0.2% at 8,620.4 points

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:44am

Commodities

Palm falls on soyoil weakness in Dalian, Chicago markets

The benchmark palm oil contract for February delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange fell 24 ringgit

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:34am

Bullion Rate

Gold rises as dollar softens, traders brace for Fed rate cut

US gold futures for December delivery were steady at $4,241.30 per ounce

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:33am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei edges lower, big tech shares drag amid valuation worries

The Nikkei declined less than 0.1% to 50,473.84 as of the midday recess

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:31am

Markets

China’s exports top expectations on strong sales to non-US markets

Imports were up 1.9%, compared to a 1.0% uptick in October. Economists had expected a 3.0% increase

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:19am

Forex

China’s yuan climbs on better export data; eyes on key meetings

The spot yuan opened at 7.0683 per dollar and was last trading at 7.07 as of 0247

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:16am

Stocks

China stocks gain as regulators ease capital rules for insurers, brokers

As of midday trading break, the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.6% to 3927.19 to a more than two-week high

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:14am

Energy

China’s November crude oil imports reach highest daily level in 27 months

China imported 521.87 million tons of crude oil from January to November, up 3.2% from the same period last year

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:07am

Mutual Funds

India bonds rise after RBI rate cut; benchmark flat on dry interest

The yield on the 6.48% 2035 note was at 6.4965% versus 6.4944% in the previous session

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:04am

Commodities

Soybeans fall to lowest since October on slow pace of Chinese buying

Wheat and corn futures edged lower, pressured by ample global supply

Published 08 Dec, 2025 11:03am

Mutual Funds

JGB yields perched at multi-year peaks as BOJ rate hike bets rise

The 10-year JGB yield advanced 0.5 basis point (bp) to 1.955%, the highest since July 2007

Published 08 Dec, 2025 10:59am

Companies

Pakistan’s loss-making textile firm rebrands and pivots to AI & EVs

Company posted a loss of Rs2.44 million during FY25

Published 08 Dec, 2025 10:53am

Exchange

Rupee records gain against US dollar

Currency settles at 280.41 against greenback

Updated 08 Dec, 2025 07:18pm

Exchange

KSE-100 settles above 168,000 ahead of crucial IMF Executive Board meeting

Benchmark index gains over 1,200 points on Monday

Updated 08 Dec, 2025 06:42pm

Forex

Indian rupee to open steady but outlook fragile after fall past 90

The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated the rupee will open in the 89.99-90.02 range versus the US dollar, having settled at 89.98 on Friday

Published 08 Dec, 2025 08:11am

Stocks

Indian shares likely to open higher; caution about Fed decision to cap gains

*The Gift Nifty futures were trading at 26,321.5 points

Published 08 Dec, 2025 08:09am

Stocks

Asia stocks in cautious mood on countdown to Fed

South Korean stocks eased 0.3%, having jumped 4.4% last week on confirmation of a lower US tariff on its exports

Published 08 Dec, 2025 08:07am

Forex

Dollar finds footing ahead of Fed meet

The New Zealand dollar idled at $0.5779, while the Swiss franc edged 0.1% lower to 0.8045 per US dollar

Published 08 Dec, 2025 08:03am

Energy

Oil edges down amid ongoing Ukraine talks, ahead of expected US interest rate cut

Brent crude futures fell by 57 cents, or 0.9%, to $63.18 a barrel

Updated 08 Dec, 2025 04:39pm

Companies

Spirit bankruptcy proceedings: American Airlines files notice of appearance

NEW YORK: American Airlines filed a notice of appearance in Spirit Aviation bankruptcy proceedings and requested to...

Published 08 Dec, 2025 02:51am

Companies

Qatar Airways names Hamad al-Khater group CEO

DOHA: State-owned Qatar Airways has named Hamad al-Khater as the group’s chief executive officer, effective...

Published 08 Dec, 2025 02:51am

Companies

Asset manager Guggenheim plans Saudi presence

ABU DHABI: US-based Guggenheim Investments, with assets of about USD357 billion, is actively considering an office ...

Published 08 Dec, 2025 02:51am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 31	278
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 31	277.80
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 31	157.40
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 31	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 31	1.35
Euro to USD / Jul 31	1.15
SOFR % / Jul 31	3.64

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 31	7,489.72
India Sensex / Jul 31	78,094.64
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 31	64,362.02
Nasdaq / Jul 31	25,373.85
Hang Seng / Jul 31	25,884.43
FTSE 100 / Jul 31	10,868.05
Dow Jones / Jul 31	52,485.03
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 31	25,629.24
France CAC40 / Jul 31	8,509.64

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 31	84.67
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 31	18,480
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 31	369,029
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 31	4,046.15
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 31	81.79
Petrol/Litre / Aug 2	336.03
Diesel/Litre / Aug 2	392.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jul 31 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	7.92 ▲ 1 (14.45%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Jul 31 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	9.08 ▲ 1 (12.38%)
Cres.Star Ins. / Jul 31 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	6.04 ▲ 0.62 (11.44%)
Premier Insurance / Jul 31 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	13.41 ▲ 1.22 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Jul 31 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	38.38 ▲ 3.49 (10%)
Trust Mod. / Jul 31 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	24.19 ▲ 2.2 (10%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Jul 31 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	1,151.46 ▲ 104.68 (10%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jul 31 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	191.79 ▲ 17.44 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Jul 31 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	38.75 ▲ 3.52 (9.99%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jul 31 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	38.96 ▲ 3.54 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 31 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	20.40 ▼ -2.27 (-10.01%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 31 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	148.54 ▼ -15.74 (-9.58%)
Imperial Limited / Jul 31 Imperial Limited(IML)	21.16 ▼ -1.82 (-7.92%)
Kohinoor Power / Jul 31 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	25.84 ▼ -2.2 (-7.85%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jul 31 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	9.56 ▼ -0.74 (-7.18%)
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 31 786 Investments Limited(786)	24.04 ▼ -1.82 (-7.04%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 31 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	41.12 ▼ -2.88 (-6.55%)
Shaheen Ins. / Jul 31 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	8.76 ▼ -0.57 (-6.11%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jul 31 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	77.70 ▼ -4.87 (-5.9%)
Bhanero Textile / Jul 31 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	830.44 ▼ -48.56 (-5.52%)

Stock	Volume
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 31 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	178,796,682 ▲ 0.04
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 31 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	81,740,502 ▼ -2.27
Cnergyico PK / Jul 31 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	50,456,921 ▲ 0.13
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jul 31 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	48,675,508 ▲ 1
TPL Properties / Jul 31 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,842,886 ▲ 0.64
F. Nat.Equities / Jul 31 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	31,454,195 ▲ 0.02
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 31 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	28,353,328 ▲ 0
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 31 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	27,658,286 ▲ 1.15
Oilboy Energy / Jul 31 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	22,266,613 ▲ 0.66
Pak Refinery / Jul 31 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	21,805,902 ▲ 3.51

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