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Business & Finance - 2025-12-23

Pakistan

Solarisation in Pakistan: affordability remains binding constraint, says study

Equity gap represents not just market failure but fundamental challenge to equitable energy transition

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:12pm

Markets

US economic growth surges in 3rd quarter, highest rate in two years

NEW YORK: US economic growth in the third quarter came in at 4.3 percent on an annualized basis, easily topping...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 07:54pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets gain on oil, Fed rate cut hopes

Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index gained 0.4%

Published 23 Dec, 2025 07:18pm

Stocks

Sri Lankan shares rise on gains in utilities and energy stocks

CSE All Share index settled up 0.13% at 21,927

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:30pm

Financial

India bonds little changed as supply worries dominate, benchmark breaks trend

Indian states raised 337.20 billion Indian rupees through the sale of bonds at higher-than-expected cutoff yields

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:26pm

Markets

China launches trade dispute against India over solar cells and IT goods

ZURICH: China has launched a trade dispute with India over solar cells, solar modules and IT goods, requesting...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:22pm

Markets

India central bank unveils measures to infuse $32 billion of liquidity into banking system

The intent is quite clear that the RBI wants to inject durable liquidity into the banking system

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:15pm

Companies

Transworld becomes one of Pakistan’s first Google Gold-Tier verified peering providers (VPP)

Sets a new national benchmark in global connectivity and network performance

Published 23 Dec, 2025 05:31pm

Europe

WhatsApp complains about restrictions in Russia after reported slowdown

WhatsApp continues to violate Russian law.

Published 23 Dec, 2025 04:28pm

Companies

Paramount’s new offer for Warner Bros is not sufficient, major investor says

We see the two deals as a toss-up, and there is a cost to changing paths. If Paramount is serious about winning

Published 23 Dec, 2025 04:22pm

Commodities

Copper hovers near record high on weaker dollar and supply outlook

Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was up 0.4% at $11,971 a metric ton

Published 23 Dec, 2025 04:14pm

Commodities

Palm rises more than 1% on firmer soyoil prices

Benchmark palm oil contract for March delivery on the BMDE gained 51 ringgit, or 1.28%, to 4,036

Published 23 Dec, 2025 04:12pm

Financial

Indian states, state-run firms to test demand with $5.5bn cluster of debt sales

The domestic market is seeing higher supply from PSU companies and state governments causing a demand supply mismatch

Published 23 Dec, 2025 04:07pm

Forex

Bankers urge RBI action as dollar glut, NDF pressure roil Indian rupee forwards

Indian rupee remains Asia’s worst-performing currency this year

Published 23 Dec, 2025 04:00pm

Forex

Indian rupee ends flat, wedged between importer dollar demand and firmer Asia FX

Indian rupee closed at 89.65 against the dollar, unchanged from its closing level in the previous session

Published 23 Dec, 2025 03:54pm

Energy

PPL discovers gas reserves in Sindh

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) announced on Tuesday that it had discovered hydrocarbon reserves from its...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 03:52pm

Stocks

Indian shares end little changed in thin trading; IT pullback caps gains

Nifty 50 added 0.02% to 26,177.15, and the BSE Sensex shed 0.05% to 85,524.84

Published 23 Dec, 2025 03:51pm

Exchange

Rupee inches up against US dollar

Currency settles at 280.21 against greenback

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 07:41pm

Business & Finance

What will it take for Pakistani firms to succeed in Saudi Arabia?

Qaiser Noor, board member of 8 entities in the KSA, says priority should be joint ventures, local manufacturing, and onshore service delivery aligned with job creation and technology transfer

Published 23 Dec, 2025 02:50pm

Stocks

European shares muted as consumer, energy stocks limit healthcare gains

The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.2% at 587.91

Published 23 Dec, 2025 02:14pm

Commodities

Gold price per tola gains Rs8,500 in Pakistan

10-gram gold sold at Rs403,688

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 07:24pm

Technology

ECC approves Pakistan’s largest spectrum auction, opening doors for 5G

Recommendations would now be placed before the federal cabinet for final approval

Published 23 Dec, 2025 01:31pm

Companies

Wahdat Farms Pvt Ltd: revolutionizing Pakistan’s poultry industry with nutrient-rich eggs

The packaged and enriched eggs (PNE) segment in Pakistan’s poultry industry is witnessing remarkable growth, driven...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 12:09pm

Cotton & Textile

Kohinoor Mills starts commercial production at apparel division

Kohinoor Mills Limited, a Pakistani textile exporter, has commenced commercial production at its apparel division....

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 12:40pm

Stocks

Australian shares hit one-month high on year-end rally, upbeat sentiment

The S&P/ASX 200 index rose 1.1% to 8,795.70 points, its strongest close in over a week

Published 23 Dec, 2025 11:31am

Commodities

Palm rises for second session on stronger Dalian oils, firmer export data

The benchmark palm oil contract for March delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 17 ringgit, or 0.43%, to 4,002 ringgit

Published 23 Dec, 2025 11:20am

Commodities

Iron ore slips as mill maintenance, rising China port stocks weigh

The benchmark January iron ore on the Singapore Exchange was 0.49% lower at $104.25 a ton

Published 23 Dec, 2025 11:19am

Commodities

Wheat eases after rally, Russia-Ukraine war limits downside

Soybeans ticked higher, while corn was flat

Published 23 Dec, 2025 11:16am

Companies

Arif Habib consortium buys 75% stake of PIA for Rs135 billion

Consortium comprised of Arif Habib Corporation Limited, Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited, City Schools (Private) Limited, and Lake City Holdings (Private) Limited

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 10:46pm

Commodities

Copper inches up to trade near record highs on supply constraints

The benchmark three-month copper on the London Futures Exchange was steady at $11,926.0 a ton

Published 23 Dec, 2025 11:02am

Forex

China’s yuan climbs to 15-month high, overcoming weak PBOC fixing

Prior to market open, the People’s Bank of China set its yuan midpoint rate at 7.0523 a dollar

Published 23 Dec, 2025 11:00am

Stocks

China, HK stocks rise, led by non-ferrous metals shares

China's blue-chip CSI300 Index climbed 0.5% by the lunch break and the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.3%

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:56am

Mutual Funds

Japan yields retreat from record highs after sharp two-day surge

The two-year JGB yield, which is the most sensitive to monetary policy expectations, leapt to a record 1.12% on Monday

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:52am

Bullion Rate

Spot silver rises to record high at $69.59/oz

Spot silver reached an all-time high at $69.59 per ounce on Tuesday

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:41am

Markets

ByteDance plans to spend $23 billion towards AI infrastructure in 2026, FT reports

TikTok owner ByteDance has made preliminary plans for capital expenditure of 160 billion yuan

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:38am

Mutual Funds

India’s 10-year bond yield hits 6.70% first time this fiscal year on supply glut

The benchmark 10-year yield was at 6.6952%

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:30am

Forex

Indian rupee anchored by weak dollar, restricted by levels that attract dollar buying

The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated the rupee will trade largely flat versus the US dollar, having settled at 89.65 on Monday

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:28am

Forex

Thai baht/US dollar stronger on Tuesday

The baht was 0.11% higher at 31.11 versus the dollar, after trading in a range of 31.095 to 31.135

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:26am

Stocks

Indian shares set for muted start after two sessions of rally

The Gift Nifty futures were trading at 26,260 points

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:24am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars extend gains; RBA leans hawkish

The Aussie rose 0.1% to $0.6663, having gained 0.7% overnight

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:22am

Stocks

Japan shares rise as bond yields retreat; tech jitters weigh on Nikkei

The broader Topix climbed 0.5% to 3,422.23

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:20am

Bullion Rate

Gold hits record high on safe-haven demand; silver climbs to new peak

Spot gold was up 0.9% at $4,486.41 per ounce

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:19am

Forex

Frail yen whipped around as intervention threat swirls

The yen last bought 156.36 per US dollar extending its gains from the previous session but remained close to the 11- month low of 157.78

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:15am

Stocks

Stocks, precious metals rise; yen on intervention watch

MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.31% in early trade

Published 23 Dec, 2025 10:12am

Energy

Oil steadies as market weighs Venezuela supply risks, strong US economic growth

Brent crude futures fell 8 cents to $61.99 a barrel

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 10:00pm

Stocks

KSE-100 Index closes marginally lower as all eyes on PIA sale

Benchmark index settles at 171,073.73

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 06:23pm

Industry

All industrial areas: NKATI president terms Rs9.28bn approval revolutionary step

KARACHI: Faisal Moiz Khan, the President of North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI), had said that...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 07:39am

Industry

Pak-American Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s team visits LCCI

LAHORE: A high-level delegation of the Pakistan American Chicago land Chamber of Commerce visited the Lahore Chamber...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:09am

Business & Finance

PML-Q for promotion of investment opportunities

LAHORE: Acknowledg-ing the role of overseas Pakistanis in the national development, Pakistan Muslim League-Q...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:09am

Business & Finance

SME Development Authority introduces registration portal

LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has introduced the SME Registration Portal...

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 07:30am

Industry

PCJCCI honoured with two prestigious China Friendship Awards

LAHORE: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) have reached a significant milestone in...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:09am

Business & Finance

Financial sector urged to undergo high-tech transformation

KARACHI: Renowned economist Professor Amir Sufi says that as global markets increasingly shift toward high-tech...

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 07:31am

Money & Banking

easypaisa announces global remittance partnership

KARACHI: easypaisa digital bank processed over 3.8 billion transactions in 2025 worth more than PKR 15 trillion, as...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:09am

Business & Finance

PBF seeks PM’s urgent intervention to ‘restore economic competitiveness’

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has written a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging his...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:09am

Business & Finance

Solar power growth creates challenges to national grid: expert

ISLAMABAD: A Chinese energy expert has warned that the rapid expansion of decentralized solar power in Pakistan is...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:09am

Business & Finance

China hits EU dairy with tariffs, broadening trade conflict

BEIJING/BRUSSELS: China will impose provisional duties of up to 42.7 percent on dairy products imported from the...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:09am

Business & Finance

FBR, NBR agree to boost ties

ISLAMABAD: Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, High Commissioner/Ambassador of Bangladesh, called on Rashid Mahmood Langrial,...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:09am

Business & Finance

Public holiday on 25th

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed on December 25, 2025 (Thursday) being public holiday on...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:09am

Business & Finance

US offshore wind projects halted

WASHINGTON: The US Interior Department on Monday said it had paused all leases for offshore wind projects over...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 06:09am

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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 1	336.03
Diesel/Litre / Aug 1	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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