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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 / Nov 3	276.91 ▼ -0.05
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 3	276.71 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 4	158.12 ▼ -0.25
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 4	0.82 ▼ -0.0012
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 4	1.35 ▲ 0.0016
Euro to USD / Nov 4	1.12 ▲ 0.0014
SOFR % / Nov 2	3.95 -

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Nov 4	76,731.18
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 4	60,835.36
Hang Seng / Nov 4	23,474.67
FTSE 100 / Nov 4	10,665.01
S&P 500 / Nov 3	7,568.92
Nasdaq / Nov 3	25,372.01
Dow Jones / Nov 3	51,786.72
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 3	25,864.62
France CAC40 / Nov 3	8,020.31

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 4	369.06
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 4	96.56
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 4	4,017.43
Diesel/Litre / Nov 4	391.52
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 4	78.20
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 3	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 3	353,340

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 4 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	5.96 ▲ 1 (20.16%)
Premier Insurance (R) / Nov 4 Premier Insurance Limited (RIGHT)(PINLR)	0.90 ▲ 0.1 (12.5%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 4 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	10.62 ▲ 1 (10.4%)
Burshane LPG / Nov 4 Burshane LPG (Pakistan) Limited(BPL)	65.53 ▲ 5.96 (10.01%)
TPL Properties / Nov 4 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	13.19 ▲ 1.2 (10.01%)
ARM Green Industries / Nov 4 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	61.62 ▲ 5.6 (10%)
Data Agro / Nov 4 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	134.49 ▲ 12.23 (10%)
Dadex Eternit / Nov 4 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	133.65 ▲ 12.15 (10%)
F.Credit & Inv / Nov 4 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	170.73 ▲ 15.52 (10%)
Frontier Ceramics / Nov 4 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	94.94 ▲ 8.63 (10%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 4 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	1.62 ▼ -1 (-38.17%)
Sindh Modaraba / Nov 4 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	66.58 ▼ -7.4 (-10%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 4 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.87 ▼ -2.54 (-10%)
Select Technologies / Nov 4 Select Technologies Limited(SELECT)	21.82 ▼ -2.42 (-9.98%)
Mughal Energy / Nov 4 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	32.30 ▼ -2.95 (-8.37%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 4 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	12.80 ▼ -1.02 (-7.38%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Nov 4 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	52.30 ▼ -3.68 (-6.57%)
Aruj Industries / Nov 4 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	11.15 ▼ -0.65 (-5.51%)
Jubilee Spinning / Nov 4 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	47 ▼ -2.62 (-5.28%)
Crescent Fib. / Nov 4 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	56 ▼ -2.81 (-4.78%)

Stock	Volume
TPL Properties / Nov 4 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	46,916,547 ▲ 1.2
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 4 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	40,925,056 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 4 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	35,300,948 ▲ 0.3
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 4 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,040,093 ▼ -0.02
Maple Leaf Cement / Nov 4 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	16,968,141 ▲ 4.02
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 4 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	16,388,158 ▼ -1
B.O.Punjab / Nov 4 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	15,994,448 ▲ 1.07
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 4 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	11,535,968 ▼ -2.54
Media Times Ltd / Nov 4 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	10,772,115 ▲ 0.35
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 4 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	9,992,944 ▲ 0.03

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Oil rises as Iran says war deal remains distant, US strikes Qeshm

Oil rises as Iran says war deal remains distant, US strikes Qeshm

Fauji Foundation acquires nearly 20% stake in Pearl Continental owner for Rs6.55 billion

Fauji Foundation acquires nearly 20% stake in Pearl Continental owner for Rs6.55 billion

Govt cuts petrol price by Rs5.45, diesel's by Rs3.68 per litre

Govt cuts petrol price by Rs5.45, diesel's by Rs3.68 per litre

FBR marks senior citizen pensioner’s tax status as ‘In-Active’

FBR marks senior citizen pensioner’s tax status as ‘In-Active’

PRAL in, FBR out—II

PRAL in, FBR out—II

US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, officials say

US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, officials say

Govt reduces diesel price by Rs7.76, petrol by Rs3.40 per litre

Govt reduces diesel price by Rs7.76, petrol by Rs3.40 per litre