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Business & Finance - 2026-02-21

France says EU has the tools to hit back at Trump over tariffs, FT reports

Europe

France says EU has the tools to hit back at Trump over tariffs, FT reports

Paris was in talks with EU counterparts and EU over US President Trump’s decision

Published 21 Feb, 2026 10:49pm

Trump announces hike in US global tariff rate from 10% to 15%

USA

Trump announces hike in US global tariff rate from 10% to 15%

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was raising the worldwide tariffs on goods entering the...

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 10:16pm

India, Brazil ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet in New Delhi

Business & Finance

India, Brazil ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet in New Delhi

Modi says committed to taking bilateral trade with Brazil much beyond $20 billion in next five years

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:52pm

Aurangzeb, Lutnick hold high-level talks to boost Pakistan-US trade & investment

Business & Finance

Aurangzeb, Lutnick hold high-level talks to boost Pakistan-US trade & investment

Both sides commit to furthering their engagements on investments in major projects

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 08:16pm

Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion

Asia

Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff moves, confusion

Trump said he would impose a new 10% duty on U.S. imports from all countries starting on Tuesday for an initial 150 days under a different law

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 08:41pm

Punjab waives stamp duty on court, SECP-approved mergers

Business & Finance

Punjab waives stamp duty on court, SECP-approved mergers

The Government of Punjab, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2017, has notified the complete...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 01:50pm

High inflation, weak growth push more Pakistanis into poverty, reveals govt report

Business & Finance

High inflation, weak growth push more Pakistanis into poverty, reveals govt report

Both real household income and consumption have declined since 2018-19.

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 08:38pm

Gold price per tola gains Rs7,100 in Pakistan

Financial

Gold price per tola gains Rs7,100 in Pakistan

Price of silver increases by Rs374 to reach Rs8,948 per tola

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 04:37pm

January power output reaches all-time high on industrial demand, says Topline

Energy

January power output reaches all-time high on industrial demand, says Topline

Power generation surged to a record 9,140 GWh in January 2026, marking the highest-ever monthly output, said Topline...

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 08:21pm

Bank Indonesia to roll over $10.3bn in government bonds this year, authorities say

Financial

Bank Indonesia to roll over $10.3bn in government bonds this year, authorities say

The rollover will be carried out in stages

Published 21 Feb, 2026 11:15am

Taiwan says impact of new 10% US tariffs appears limited

Asia

Taiwan says impact of new 10% US tariffs appears limited

The government will closely monitor developments and maintain close communication with the US

Published 21 Feb, 2026 11:09am

Springer backs Dovid Efune’s USD675m Telegraph bid

World

Springer backs Dovid Efune’s USD675m Telegraph bid

WASHINGTON: Axel Springer is backing a new bid for Britain’s Telegraph Media Group submitted by US publisher Dovid...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 06:11am

Call to activate Pak–Philippines JBC to strengthen trade ties

Business & Finance

Call to activate Pak–Philippines JBC to strengthen trade ties

KARACHI: President of Pakistan Business Forum (Sindh Region), Malik Khuda Bakhsh, has called for activating the...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

New customs’ values on import of fresh ginger & garlic fixed

Business & Finance

New customs’ values on import of fresh ginger & garlic fixed

ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of fresh...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

Weekly SPI inflation up 1.16pc

Commodities

Weekly SPI inflation up 1.16pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) for the week ending February 19 recorded an increase of 1.16 percent, SPI...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

‘93pc Pak-PWD staff getting regular salaries’

Pakistan

‘93pc Pak-PWD staff getting regular salaries’

ISLAMABAD: Up to 93 percent of employees of the defunct Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak PWD) are receiving...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

Customs’ values on import of olives revised

Business & Finance

Customs’ values on import of olives revised

ISLAMABAD: Direct orate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has issued new Customs values on the import of branded...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

Rice, wheat physical deliverable futures: PMEX hosts first roadshow

Business & Finance

Rice, wheat physical deliverable futures: PMEX hosts first roadshow

KARACHI: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX) organized its first roadshow on physical deliverable futures...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

KATI urges govt to withdraw levy on captive power plants

Industry

KATI urges govt to withdraw levy on captive power plants

ISLAMABAD: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has urged Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

‘Large-scale real estate projects will help boost economy’

Real Estate

‘Large-scale real estate projects will help boost economy’

ISLAMABAD: The upcoming Prime Minister construction package, rationalization of taxes, rapid urbanization and rising...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

No payments through post offices from April: Lesco

Energy

No payments through post offices from April: Lesco

LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has announced that, effective April 1, 2026, consumers will no longer...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

Austria Business Forum: JazzWorld chief highlights Pakistan’s digital growth story

Companies

Austria Business Forum: JazzWorld chief highlights Pakistan’s digital growth story

LAHORE: Pakistan’s evolving investment narrative and digital transformation agenda were brought into focus during a...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

Exporters welcome removal of price cap under DLTL scheme

Industry

Exporters welcome removal of price cap under DLTL scheme

LAHORE: The federal government’s decision to remove the export price cap under the Drawback of Local Taxes and...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

Licenced customs agents: APCAA for suspending FBR’s point-scoring, deduction system

Business & Finance

Licenced customs agents: APCAA for suspending FBR’s point-scoring, deduction system

KARACHI: All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) has formally urged the Chief Collector Customs Appraisement...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

Dr Mushtaq Mangat made PIBF president

Industry

Dr Mushtaq Mangat made PIBF president

LAHORE: Dr Mushtaq Mangat, a prominent textile industrialist, has taken over the reins of the Pak International...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

NBP recognised at Asia Pacific Shelter Settlement Forums Pakistan 2026

Money & Banking

NBP recognised at Asia Pacific Shelter Settlement Forums Pakistan 2026

KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) participated in the Asia Pacific Shelter Settlements Forum Pakistan...

Published 21 Feb, 2026 05:36am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 27	278.06
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 27	277.86
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 28	163.75
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 28	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 28	1.33
Euro to USD / Jul 28	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 27	3.64

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 27	7,413.18
Nasdaq / Jul 27	24,932.08
Dow Jones / Jul 27	52,210.08
India Sensex / Jul 28	76,916.26
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 28	62,078.15
Hang Seng / Jul 28	25,254.48
FTSE 100 / Jul 28	10,802
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 28	25,507.27
France CAC40 / Jul 28	8,432.64

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 27	18,480
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 27	370,144
Petrol/Litre / Jul 28	334.18
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 28	82.05
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 28	4,040.61
Diesel/Litre / Jul 28	386.83
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 28	80.50

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Siddiqsons Tin / Jul 28 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	9.18 ▲ 1 (12.22%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jul 28 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	9.65 ▲ 1 (11.56%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jul 28 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	7.09 ▲ 0.7 (10.95%)
Khalid Siraj / Jul 28 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	14.80 ▲ 1.35 (10.04%)
Intermarket Securities / Jul 28 Intermarket Securities Limited(IMS)	26.79 ▲ 2.44 (10.02%)
Adamjee Ins. / Jul 28 Adamjee Insurance Company Limited(AICL)	90.56 ▲ 8.23 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jul 28 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	546.95 ▲ 49.72 (10%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Jul 28 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	37.96 ▲ 3.45 (10%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 28 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,337.15 ▲ 121.56 (10%)
National Silk / Jul 28 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	304.10 ▲ 27.65 (10%)

Stock	Price
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 28 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	2.30 ▼ -0.3 (-11.54%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 28 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	44.51 ▼ -4.95 (-10.01%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 28 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	140.34 ▼ -15.59 (-10%)
TPL Insurance / Jul 28 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	72.29 ▼ -8.03 (-10%)
Pakistan Credit Rating Agency / Jul 28 The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Ltd(GEMPACRA)	32.52 ▼ -3.5 (-9.72%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jul 28 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	23.50 ▼ -2.5 (-9.62%)
Ruby Textile / Jul 28 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	16.59 ▼ -1.71 (-9.34%)
First IBL Mod. / Jul 28 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	15.24 ▼ -1.43 (-8.58%)
Shahzad Tex. / Jul 28 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	88.84 ▼ -8.05 (-8.31%)
S.G.Power / Jul 28 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	70.57 ▼ -6.08 (-7.93%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 28 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	273,053,795 ▲ 0.19
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 28 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	72,249,659 ▼ -0.04
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 28 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	63,665,301 ▼ -0.3
Pak Refinery / Jul 28 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	38,899,025 ▲ 3.64
Maple Leaf Cement / Jul 28 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	24,346,490 ▲ 0.35
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jul 28 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	22,754,780 ▲ 1.24
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 28 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	21,763,143 ▲ 0.21
Siddiqsons Tin / Jul 28 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	18,863,138 ▲ 1
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 28 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	15,390,222 ▼ -0.08
Intermarket Securities / Jul 28 Intermarket Securities Limited(IMS)	14,668,681 ▲ 2.44

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