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Business & Finance - 2026-02-07

US envoy reaffirms economic cooperation with Pakistan during Sindh visit

Business & Finance

US envoy reaffirms economic cooperation with Pakistan during Sindh visit

Natalie Baker meets political leaders, business figures, and local representatives

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:31pm

Gold price per tola gains Rs11,700 in Pakistan

Commodities

Gold price per tola gains Rs11,700 in Pakistan

10-gram gold sold at Rs445,354

Updated 07 Feb, 2026 09:20pm

China’s forex reserves grow more than expected in January

Forex

China’s forex reserves grow more than expected in January

The country’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $3.399 trillion last month

Published 07 Feb, 2026 10:41am

China’s central bank buys gold for 15th consecutive month

Money & Banking

China’s central bank buys gold for 15th consecutive month

The value of China’s gold reserves increased to $369.58 billion at the end of last month

Published 07 Feb, 2026 10:37am

Crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoins to users

Currency

Crypto firm accidentally sends $44 billion in bitcoins to users

The exchange had planned to distribute small cash rewards of 2,000 Korean won as part of a promotional event

Updated 07 Feb, 2026 09:21pm

Tariff & Finance: Amina Ahmed appointed Member of Nepra

Pakistan

Tariff & Finance: Amina Ahmed appointed Member of Nepra

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed Amina Ahmed as Member (Tariff and Finance) of the National Electric...

Published 07 Feb, 2026 07:29am

US announces new Iran oil sanctions

World

US announces new Iran oil sanctions

WASHINGTON: The United States on Friday announced new sanctions to curb Iran’s oil exports, including targeting 14...

Published 07 Feb, 2026 07:06am

Joint declaration: Pakistan, Uzbekistan target USD2bn trade by 2029

Business & Finance

Joint declaration: Pakistan, Uzbekistan target USD2bn trade by 2029

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Friday reaffirmed their resolve to expand trade, economic relations and...

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:45am

Economic stability to strengthen over next 2 years: SBP

Business & Finance

Economic stability to strengthen over next 2 years: SBP

KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad on Friday expressed confidence that Pakistan’s ...

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:45am

Weekly SPI slightly up

Commodities

Weekly SPI slightly up

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) for the week ending February 4 registered a slight increase of 0.09...

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:45am

Transparency push: Energy data for all: Awais

Energy

Transparency push: Energy data for all: Awais

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for the Power Division, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari, has taken a significant step...

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:45am

‘Inefficiency and misconduct’ charges: FBR imposes penalty on officer

Business & Finance

‘Inefficiency and misconduct’ charges: FBR imposes penalty on officer

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a penalty on Inspector Customs (TS/BS-17), Collectorate of...

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:45am

KATI concerned at immediate recovery of super tax dues

Business & Finance

KATI concerned at immediate recovery of super tax dues

KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Muhammad Ikram Rajput has expressed...

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:45am

Kaspersky launches OT Calculator for industrial firms

Business & Finance

Kaspersky launches OT Calculator for industrial firms

ISLAMABAD: A leading cybersecurity company has launched the “OT Cybersecurity Savings Calculator”, an innovative...

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:45am

Regional economic integration: ‘Gwadar-Omani ports linkages may emerge as a key driver’

Business & Finance

Regional economic integration: ‘Gwadar-Omani ports linkages may emerge as a key driver’

ISLAMABAD: Strengthening Pakistan–Oman connectivity, including potential linkages between Gwadar and Omani ports,...

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:45am

FTO slams tax dept for issuing harsh assessment orders

Business & Finance

FTO slams tax dept for issuing harsh assessment orders

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has strongly criticized the tax Department for issuing harsh assessment...

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:45am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 28	278.05
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 28	277.85
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 29	163.55
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 29	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 29	1.33
Euro to USD / Jul 29	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 28	3.64

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 28	7,428.78
Nasdaq / Jul 28	24,876.91
Dow Jones / Jul 28	52,747.32
India Sensex / Jul 29	77,603.30
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 29	61,689.86
Hang Seng / Jul 29	25,684.44
FTSE 100 / Jul 29	10,884.40
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 29	25,391.76
France CAC40 / Jul 29	8,409.58

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 28	18,480
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 28	366,457
Petrol/Litre / Jul 29	335.81
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 29	82.20
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 29	4,042.26
Diesel/Litre / Jul 29	388.38
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 29	80.52

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Siddiqsons Tin / Jul 29 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	10.18 ▲ 1 (10.89%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jul 29 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	10.65 ▲ 1 (10.36%)
Reliance Ins. / Jul 29 Reliance Insurance Company Limited(RICL)	13.37 ▲ 1.22 (10.04%)
Premier Insurance / Jul 29 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	11.08 ▲ 1.01 (10.03%)
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)
Trust Mod. / Jul 29 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	19.99 ▲ 1.82 (10.02%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jul 29 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	32.20 ▲ 2.93 (10.01%)
Prosperity Weav / Jul 29 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	68.05 ▲ 6.19 (10.01%)
Ruby Textile / Jul 29 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	18.25 ▲ 1.66 (10.01%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 29 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	25.19 ▲ 2.29 (10%)

Stock	Price
Maqbool Textile / Jul 29 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	29.93 ▼ -3.33 (-10.01%)
Chashma / Jul 29 Chashma Sugar Mills Limited(CHAS)	89.63 ▼ -9.96 (-10%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 29 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,203.44 ▼ -133.71 (-10%)
National Silk / Jul 29 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	273.69 ▼ -30.41 (-10%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jul 29 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	157.19 ▼ -17.47 (-10%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jul 29 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.31 ▼ -2.55 (-9.86%)
Khalid Siraj / Jul 29 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	13.55 ▼ -1.25 (-8.45%)
Dewan Automotive Eng. / Jul 29 Dewan Automotive Engineering Limited(DWAE)	21.40 ▼ -1.96 (-8.39%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Jul 29 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	34.88 ▼ -3.08 (-8.11%)
Pak Engineering / Jul 29 Pakistan Engineering Company Limited(PECO)	690 ▼ -60 (-8%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	58,525,572 ▼ -0.19
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	48,701,793 ▼ -0.01
Siddiqsons Tin / Jul 29 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	47,002,324 ▲ 1
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 29 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	40,338,000 ▲ 0
TPL Properties / Jul 29 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	18,531,812 ▲ 0
Samba Bank / Jul 29 Samba Bank Limited(SBL)	18,372,516 ▲ 1.05
Maple Leaf Cement / Jul 29 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	18,273,626 ▼ -1.17
Pak Refinery / Jul 29 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,460,689 ▼ -1.88
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 29 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	14,557,637 ▼ -0.05
Pak Int.Bulk / Jul 29 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	12,795,284 ▲ 0.28

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