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Business & Finance - 2026-01-09

Business & Finance

SOE losses widen to Rs123bn in FY25 despite revenue of Rs12.4trn

Aggregate revenues of SOEs stood at approximately Rs12.4 trillion during FY25

Published 09 Jan, 2026 10:16pm

Business & Finance

Privatisation Commission makes major decisions regarding HBFCL, Roosevelt Hotel and Islamabad airport

Wants to terminate sale of HBFCL stake; directs issuance of fresh expressions of interest for Roosevelt Hotel; suggests inclusion of Islamabad airport in privatisation programme

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 11:47pm

Stocks

Wall St rises after soft jobs report; tariff ruling in spotlight

The unemployment rate dipped to 4.4%, slightly below the expected 4.5%

Published 09 Jan, 2026 09:07pm

Money & Banking

India central bank raises advances limit for states after taking on Delhi banking operations

India’s central bank said on Friday it has raised the temporary advances it offers to states and union territories,...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:49pm

Markets

Indian regulator proposes uniform trading disclosures, higher net-worth for margin trading

Any exchange commencing a new segment can provide incentives of up to 25% of their net worth in the first five years

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:46pm

Companies

Samsung presents ’your companion to AI living’ at the first look during CES 2026

Samsung Electronics today unveiled its “Companion to AI Living” vision at The First Look, its CES® 2026 event held...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:24pm

Financial

India bonds end lower; fall for second week as supply concerns linger

Benchmark 10-year 6.48% 2035 bond yield closed at 6.6401%,

Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:58pm

Stocks

UAE stocks fall ahead of US jobs report

Dubai’s main market closed 0.4% lower, snapping a week-long rally

Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:55pm

South Asia

India markets watchdog exempts small brokers from technical glitch rules

As a result of new eligibility criteria, approximately 60% of stock brokers would be moving out of this framework, SEBI said

Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:51pm

Stocks

Sri Lanka shares end higher led by real estate; logs weekly gain

CSE All-Share index settled 0.54% higher at 23,654.30 points on the day

Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:47pm

Commodities

Global rice prices to stay weak in 2026 on surplus supplies

Indian rice prices could fall by $15 to $25 per ton by March, as supplies increase from the new-season crop

Published 09 Jan, 2026 04:45pm

Energy

Global LNG: Asia spot prices slip on tepid demand

Argus assessed the price at $8.98/mmBtu, while Spark Commodities assessed it at $8.926/mmBtu

Published 09 Jan, 2026 04:42pm

Business & Finance

What does Pakistan’s economy need to thrive?

Experts say when small industries grow, employment increases, exports expand, and economic benefits naturally reach common people.

Published 09 Jan, 2026 04:39pm

Commodities

Copper rises with bets on future demand growth

Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange gained 1.8% to $12,943 a metric ton

Published 09 Jan, 2026 04:38pm

Commodities

Malaysian palm rises for the week on strong rival oils, Indonesia levy plan

Dalian’s most-active soyoil contract rose 0.33%

Published 09 Jan, 2026 04:34pm

Financial

Bain’s Manappuram deal delayed by Indian regulatory concerns, sources say

Shares in Manappuram slid on the news, extending losses to be last down 5%

Published 09 Jan, 2026 04:28pm

Business & Finance

‘Tokenisation will be a game-changer for Pakistan’

Tokenisation - the process of converting real-world assets or data into digital tokens on a blockchain - will be a...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 04:15pm

Companies

Reliance Jio considers 2.5% public offering in 2026 India IPO, sources say

Reliance would like to list only 2.5% of Jio’s shares given the large size of the company

Published 09 Jan, 2026 04:02pm

Energy

Govt orders solarisation of high-loss PESCO, QESCO feeders

In recent years, a large number of electricity consumers have shifted to solar power

Updated 10 Jan, 2026 07:37am

Companies

India caps Vodafone Idea’s annual dues in relief to debt-saddled carrier

Vodafone Idea’s repayment timeline is offering “ease of life” and government backing, which are positives for survival

Published 09 Jan, 2026 03:55pm

Forex

Indian rupee dips as NDF maturities, corporate hedging pinch

The currency closed at 90.1625 against the U.S. dollar, down 0.1% on the day but little changed week-on-week

Published 09 Jan, 2026 03:51pm

Stocks

Indian shares log worst week in over 3 months as US tariff worries dent sentiment

Nifty 50 fell 0.75% to 25,683.3, while the Sensex slipped 0.72% to 83,576.24

Published 09 Jan, 2026 03:48pm

Forex

China’s yuan set to rise for 7th week, outlook expected to be choppy

The onshore yuan was trading at 6.9832 per dollar

Published 09 Jan, 2026 02:30pm

Stocks

European stocks edge up as Glencore boosts STOXX 600

Glencore shares touched their highest since July 2024, while Rio fell 2.2%

Published 09 Jan, 2026 02:26pm

Companies

Pakistan Petroleum appoints Mohammad Khalid Rehman as CEO

Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) announced on Friday the appointment of Mohammad Khalid Rehman, the Chief Financial...

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 02:25pm

Companies

Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited launched Digital Hub and Digital Auto Finance

Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited (ABPL), marked a significant milestone in its Digital Transformation Journey with...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 01:13pm

Commodities

Gold per tola gains Rs3,400 in Pakistan

Silver price per tola increases by Rs70

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 01:15pm

Markets

Pakistan receives $3.6bn in remittances in December 2025

During 1HFY26, remittances clock in at $19.7bn

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 08:59pm

Business & Finance

Dewan Automotive Engineering appoints CEO and chairman

Dewan Automotive Engineering Limited (DWAE) announced on Friday the appointment of its Chairman Board of Directors...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 12:06pm

Markets

Chinese automaker Xpeng touts AI pivot in face of fierce competition

Automakers, for example, are creating robots to automate warehouse and factory tasks

Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:53am

Markets

LG Energy Solution says Q4 operating loss likely $83.8 million, missing expectations

That compared with an LSEG SmartEstimate forecast - weighted toward analysts who are more consistently accurate - of a loss of 77 billion won

Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:50am

Markets

China’s consumer inflation hits near 3-year high, factory-gate deflation eases

The December consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.8% from the same month in 2024, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data showed on Friday

Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:47am

Energy

ConocoPhillips says CEO will attend White House meeting on Friday

Representatives from Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips and Chevron - the top three US oil companies - would be present at the meeting

Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:44am

Commodities

Dalian iron ore dips on rising portside inventory, but heads for weekly gain

The most-traded May iron ore contract on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) closed morning trade 0.55% lower at 816 yuan

Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:25am

Business & Finance

Pakistan Petroleum appoints Mirza Nasiruddin Mashhood as director

Appointed in place of Imran Ahmed

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 01:20pm

Commodities

Malaysian palm set for weekly gain on strong rival oils, Indonesia levy plan

The benchmark palm oil contract for March delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 35 ringgit, or 0.87%, to 4,078 ringgit

Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:22am

Commodities

Thailand forecasts sugar output to reach 10.3 million metric tons in 2025/26

In the following year, sugar production is expected to contract to 10 million tons

Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:21am

Money & Banking

National Savings Scheme: profit rates on majority of schemes reduced

Reduction aligns with expectations of a gradual decline in key interest rates

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 01:21pm

Stocks

Shanghai benchmark hits decade high as easing deflation lifts sentiment

The blue-chip CSI300 index inched 0.1% higher

Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:11am

Commodities

Copper, nickel end the week higher despite selloff

The most-active copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange declined 0.98% to 100,870 yuan

Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:07am

Commodities

Soybeans set for weekly gain on oil rally; USDA report in focus

Wheat and corn were also poised for their weekly gains as traders adjusted positions before Monday’s US Department of Agriculture report

Published 09 Jan, 2026 11:00am

Mutual Funds

India bond market on guard ahead of another large debt auction

The benchmark 10-year 6.48% 2035 bond yield was at 6.6376%

Published 09 Jan, 2026 10:58am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei rises as Uniqlo owner jumps on earnings, automakers gain

The broader Topix rose 0.3% to 3,495.92

Published 09 Jan, 2026 10:57am

Forex

Thai baht/US dollar weaker on Friday

It ended the previous session at 31.43 per dollar

Published 09 Jan, 2026 10:52am

Stocks

Australian shares give up early gains as Rio Tinto slumps on Glencore talks

The S&P/ASX 200 index was up 0.1% at 8,730.30

Published 09 Jan, 2026 10:51am

Forex

Australia, NZ dollars on back foot as US jobs data loom

The Aussie was flat at $0.6698, having eased 0.3% overnight to mark a second day of declines from the 15-month peak of $0.6766.

Published 09 Jan, 2026 10:49am

Bullion Rate

Gold falls as commodity index adjustments weigh ahead of US jobs data

Spot gold fell 0.4% to $4,464.57 per ounce

Published 09 Jan, 2026 10:29am

Exchange

Rupee gains ground against US dollar

Currency settles at 280.02 against US dollar

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 06:01pm

Stocks

PSX sheds over 1,100 points amid profit-taking

Benchmark index settles at 184,409.67

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 09:36pm

Forex

RBI backstop to temper rupee pressure from tepid Asia, outflows

The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated the rupee will open in the 89.90-89.94 range versus the US dollar, having dropped 0.15% to 90.0175 on Thursday

Published 09 Jan, 2026 08:03am

Stocks

India equity benchmarks set to open higher after four-session drop

The Gift Nifty futures were trading at 25,998.50 points

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:53am

Forex

Dollar advances with US jobs data, Supreme Court ruling in view

The dollar index , which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was up 0.2% at 98.883, rising for a third consecutive day

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:49am

Industry

15,000 metric tons of wheat released to mills: DG

LAHORE: Dispelling the impression of any disruption in the supply of flour across Punjab, Director General Food...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:47am

Stocks

Asian stocks ease, dollar firms ahead of jobs report, ruling on tariffs

Japan's Nikkei was up 0.8%, buoyed by the strong earnings and forecast from Fast Retailing, the operator of the Uniqlo clothing brand

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:45am

Industry

LCCI organises SME Finance and Banking Expo

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Thursday organized the SME Finance and Banking Expo with the...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:45am

Industry

PHMA to hold high-level meetings to resolve knitwear sector ‘crisis’

FAISALABAD: Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) has announced that it will hold...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:40am

Energy

Oil gains as market assesses potential disruption in Iran, dealmaking for Venezuela

Brent futures were up 43 cents, or 0.7%, to $62.42 per barrel

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 04:48pm

Industry

Investment snags top focus: DG TPO engages with OICCI on tax policy priorities

KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the collective body of top 200 foreign...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:30am

Industry

Historic highest cost of manufacturing hurting textile exports: PHMA

KARACHI: Pakistan’s textile and apparel exports are facing a severe downturn due to the historic highest cost of...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:26am

Industry

PBC welcomes consultation with Tax Policy Office on tax reforms

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) on Thursday welcomed Dr Najeeb Ahmed Memon, the newly appointed ...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:21am

Industry

PBF for urgently operationalise PHDEC to support agricultural, horticultural exports

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) recommends that the federal government urgently operationalise the...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:18am

Industry

TMA lauds PM’s directive on export facilitation and refunds

KARACHI: The Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (TMA) has lauded the firm resolve of the Honourable Prime...

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 08:17am

Business & Finance

SECP revamps Research Analyst Regulations to enhance confidence, transparency

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has notified amendments to the Research Analyst...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 07:13am

Companies

Digital transformation unveiled: Zarea Ltd positioning for global commodities leadership

KARACHI: Zarea Limited has announced a comprehensive digital transformation, signaling a major shift in its business...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 06:20am

Business & Finance

Forex reserves rise by USD180m

KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves showed a modest week-on-week improvement and rose by ...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 06:17am

Business & Finance

Doing business got tougher in 2025: World Economic Forum survey

ZURICH: Companies found it harder to do business in 2025 due to a deterioration in global cooperation on issues...

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 07:30am

Business & Finance

Delivering highest total returns in Asia-Pacific: Banks based in Pakistan account for 6 of top 10 positions: S&P

ISLAMABAD: Smaller Pakistani banks posted some of the best total returns to investors across the Asia-Pacific region...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:41am

Business & Finance

Aurangzeb meets Visa CEMEA leadership

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Thursday held a meeting with Visa...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:41am

Business & Finance

French farmers rage against EU-Mercosur trade deal

PARIS: Hundreds of French farmers protested in Paris Thursday after rolling into the capital on tractors, angry at a...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:41am

Companies

Lucky Investments emerges as Pakistan’s fastest-growing Islamic asset manager

KARACHI: Lucky Investments Limited has surpassed PKR 130 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) within its first...

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 07:29am

Pakistan

Indonesian Trade Minister arrives in Pakistan

KARACHI: The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, His Excellency Chandra W...

Published 09 Jan, 2026 05:41am

Industry

Minister inaugurates ferry terminal at KPT

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Thursday inaugurated a ferry...

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 08:16am

Business & Finance

Drugmakers brace for Europe pricing fight after Trump’s US price-cut deals

Global drugmakers face a battle in 2026 to secure higher prices for their prescription medicines in Europe after...

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 08:17am

Companies

Daily flights to Karachi: Emirates to introduce ‘Premium Economy Cabin’

KARACHI: Emirates Airlines will introduce its Premium Economy cabin on daily flights to Karachi starting March 1,...

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 08:17am

Energy

Oil prices gain 2pc

NEW YORK: Oil prices rose about 2 percent on Thursday after two days of declines as investors assessed developments...

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 08:17am

Pakistan

PIA to resume direct Lahore-London flights by March 30

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is going to resume direct flights between Lahore and London by March...

Updated 09 Jan, 2026 08:12am

Previous Day

BR100
BR30
KSE100
KSE30
KMI30

1D 5D 3M 6M 1Y

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 30	278.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 30	277.81
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 30	163.49
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 30	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 30	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 30	1.15
SOFR % / Jul 30	3.64

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 29	7,316.15
Nasdaq / Jul 29	24,442.94
Dow Jones / Jul 29	51,594.14
India Sensex / Jul 30	77,633.29
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 30	61,685.46
Hang Seng / Jul 30	25,767.58
FTSE 100 / Jul 30	10,955.75
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 30	25,419.60
France CAC40 / Jul 30	8,463.43

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 30	84.39
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 30	18,480
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 30	366,457
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 30	4,044.93
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 30	79.59
Petrol/Litre / Jul 31	336.15
Diesel/Litre / Jul 31	393.04

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jul 30 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	6.92 ▲ 1 (16.89%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 30 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	2.56 ▲ 0.29 (12.78%)
Paramount Spinning / Jul 30 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	12.17 ▲ 1.11 (10.04%)
Cresent Jute / Jul 30 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	23.16 ▲ 2.11 (10.02%)
Oilboy Energy / Jul 30 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	19.65 ▲ 1.79 (10.02%)
Premier Insurance / Jul 30 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	12.19 ▲ 1.11 (10.02%)
UDL International / Jul 30 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	20.43 ▲ 1.86 (10.02%)
Trust Mod. / Jul 30 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	21.99 ▲ 2 (10.01%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jul 30 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	82.57 ▲ 7.51 (10.01%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jul 30 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	35.42 ▲ 3.22 (10%)

Stock	Price
Siddiqsons Tin / Jul 30 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	9.16 ▼ -1.02 (-10.02%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 30 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	22.67 ▼ -2.52 (-10%)
Din Tex. / Jul 30 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	67.25 ▼ -5.65 (-7.75%)
Kohat Textile / Jul 30 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	121.01 ▼ -9.77 (-7.47%)
Habib Insurance / Jul 30 Habib Insurance Company Limited(HICL)	12.23 ▼ -0.93 (-7.07%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 30 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,118.98 ▼ -84.46 (-7.02%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / Jul 30 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	27.40 ▼ -1.95 (-6.64%)
JS Investments / Jul 30 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	42.81 ▼ -3.02 (-6.59%)
Jubilee Spinning / Jul 30 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	50 ▼ -3.28 (-6.16%)
Prosperity Weav / Jul 30 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	64 ▼ -4.05 (-5.95%)

Stock	Volume
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 30 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	174,575,153 ▲ 0.29
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	32,204,885 ▲ 0
Pak Int.Bulk / Jul 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	32,035,684 ▲ 0.23
Cnergyico PK / Jul 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	28,337,199 ▼ -0.15
Waves Home Appliances / Jul 30 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	20,795,264 ▲ 0.14
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 30 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	18,426,672 ▼ -0.12
Pak Stock Exchange / Jul 30 Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited(PSX)	17,654,219 ▲ 1.79
Siddiqsons Tin / Jul 30 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	16,641,180 ▼ -1.02
Oilboy Energy / Jul 30 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	16,412,491 ▲ 1.79
Bank Al-Falah / Jul 30 Bank Alfalah Limited(BAFL)	15,848,375 ▲ 0.6

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