Exchange Rupee inches up against US dollar Settles at 279.51 against the greenback Updated 25 Feb, 2026 07:20pm
Stocks Gold price per tola gains Rs1,300 in Pakistan Price of silver increases by Rs268 to reach Rs9,554 per tola Published 25 Feb, 2026 02:33pm
Business & Finance Pakistan’s industrialists raise concerns over proposed amendments to Trade Organization rules Say proposed legislation had sent shockwaves through the business community nationwide Published 25 Feb, 2026 02:13pm
Business & Finance S. M. Tanveer concerned over a bill to amend trade organization rules FPCCI Leader and Patron-in-Chief UBG, Mr. S. M. Tanveer, has expressed serious concern over a bill tabled in the... Published 25 Feb, 2026 02:12pm
Business & Finance Italy to issue 10,500 work visas for Pakistan’s skilled workers In order to promote legal migration, Italy will issue 10,500 work visas for Pakistan’s skilled labour force, said... Published 25 Feb, 2026 01:01pm
Business & Finance Circular debt plan: OGDC receives Rs7.73bn 8th interest payment Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) said on Wednesday it had received Rs7.725 billion from Power Holding... Published 25 Feb, 2026 12:43pm
Pakistan Gul Plaza gas generator not linked to K-Electric, clarifies MQM-P Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Pakistan (MQM-P) has issued a clarification, stating that recent media reports... Published 25 Feb, 2026 12:28pm
Business & Finance Aurangzeb stresses stronger federal oversight as World Bank backs reform push World Bank reaffirms commitment to work closely with both federal and provincial stakeholders Updated 25 Feb, 2026 04:45pm
Commodities Copper extends gains on restocking bets after China holiday The most-traded copper contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange climbed 0.82% to 102,440 yuan Published 25 Feb, 2026 11:31am
Forex China’s yuan rises to 34-month high on corporate demand The spot yuan opened at 6.8796 per dollar and was trading at 6.8721 Published 25 Feb, 2026 11:11am
Commodities Iron ore rises as post-holiday hot metal output seen rising The most-traded May iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange added 1.42% to 752.5 yuan a metric ton Published 25 Feb, 2026 11:09am
Markets HSBC annual profit falls on impairments, raises key target After an unusually strong 2024, Europe's largest bank posted a pretax profit of $29.9 billion last year Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:59am
Stocks Australian shares edge off early advances as January CPI data clips banking gains The S&P/ASX 200 index was last up 0.7% at 9,090.80 Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:57am
Forex Australia dollar gains as heated inflation stokes rate rise risk The Aussie added 0.2% to $0.7075, having found support around $0.7020 overnight Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:55am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei share average sets record high as AI disruption fear eased The broader Topix edged up 0.07% to 3,818.73 Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:52am
Money & Banking NBP’s profit up over 224%, clocks in at Rs85.9bn in 2025 NBP also announced its highest dividend of Rs35 per share Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:41am
Mutual Funds Vietnam raises $441 million in government bond auction The treasury sold 11.5 trillion dong out of 19.5 trillion dong of 10-year bond on offer, at a coupon of 4.09% Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:40am
Mutual Funds Indian bonds rise after strong buying sparks RBI participation bets The benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield was at 6.6726% Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:33am
Business & Finance Pakistan’s largest oil refinery inks 20-year deal to use Asia Petroleum Limited’s pipeline Cnergyico Pk Limited (CPL), Pakistan’s largest oil refinery, said on Wednesday it had ratified the execution of a... Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:30am
Stocks Rare earth and metal shares lead China, Hong Kong stocks higher Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index was up 0.8% Published 25 Feb, 2026 10:30am
Stocks Selling grips PSX, benchmark index sheds nearly 1% Benchmark index settles at 164,626.29 Updated 25 Feb, 2026 02:55pm
Markets Germany’s Merz lands in Beijing hoping to reset ties, as China boasts its massive market Engagement between Europe's largest economy and China could set the stage for EU-China relations this year Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:51am
Bullion Rate Gold rises as US tariff uncertainty lifts safe-haven demand Spot gold was up 0.5% at $5,174.76 per ounce US gold futures for April delivery were up 0.3% at $5,192.20 Spot platinum climbed 2.1% to $2,212.72 per ounce Updated 25 Feb, 2026 12:04pm
Stocks Indian shares trail regional peers on $68.6 billion IT rout over AI concerns The Nifty 50 index has risen 0.4% so far this month Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:35am
Forex Indian rupee mired in narrow range; RBI defence blunts outflow-led pressure near 91 The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated the rupee will open largely flat versus the US dollar, having settled at 90.95 on Tuesday Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:31am
Forex Yen under pressure after Takaichi report; Aussie higher on inflation The yen dropped 0.8% overnight to as weak as 156.28 to the dollar and was a fraction stronger than that at 155.88 Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:22am
Energy Oil turns negative as large US crude stock build outshines supply concerns Brent futures down 12 cents at $70.65 a barrel at 11:16 am ET (1607 GMT), while WTI futures down 26 cents at $65.37 Updated 25 Feb, 2026 11:06pm
Stocks Asia markets rise on better AI sentiment, Trump speech awaited MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 1% higher in early trading Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:13am
Agriculture and Allied Citrus Revival Programme: Punjab govt decides to expedite establishment of 11 screen houses LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to expedite the establishment of 11 screen houses — eight in Sargodha and... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:52am
Industry SMEDA offers 70pc matching grant under SME Certification Programme LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is offering 70 percent matching grant under... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 07:05am
Pakistan Naval Anchorage: FBR revises values of residential, commercial properties ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised the values of residential and commercial immovable... Published 25 Feb, 2026 04:49am
Industry DRAP urged to follow full process before declaring medicines substandard KARACHI: Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry has urged the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) to avoid... Published 25 Feb, 2026 04:49am
Industry Negotiations with IMF mission: Govt urged to focus on industrial activity and boost exports KARACHI: Muhammad Ikram Rajput, President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), has urged the... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:51am
Business & Finance Mian Zahid highlights importance of IMF mission due today KARACHI: Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:51am
Industry Uzbek, Kazakh leadership’s visits: More private-sector collaboration among ECO member states initiated KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh President FPCCI & President of the Economic Cooperation Organization’s Chamber of... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:51am
Business & Finance ‘Violation’ of Sec 4: CAT upholds Rs40m CCP penalty on UDPL and IBL ISLAMABAD: The Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) has upheld the cumulative penalty of Rs 40 million imposed by... Published 25 Feb, 2026 04:49am
World FedEx sues US for refund on Trump’s emergency tariffs LOS ANGELES: Global transportation company FedEx on Monday filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade... Published 25 Feb, 2026 04:49am
Business & Finance ECC clears sale of 0.5m MTs of wheat on FIFO basis ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved the sale of 500,000 metric... Published 25 Feb, 2026 04:49am
Companies PTCL achieves strong financial results with significant YoY growth during 2025 KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading telecom and ICT services provider,... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:46am
Pakistan Decision regarding SPPRA necessary for electricity sector: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Sindh Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon,... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:46am
South Asia India’s drug regulator inspected 90pc of cough syrup makers, found lapses MUMBAI: India’s drug regulator has inspected nearly 90 percent of the country’s cough syrup makers and found... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:46am
Pakistan Establishment Division: NA body approves Rs3.53bn for development projects ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet approved Rs 3.53 billion for coming budget 2026-27... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:45am
Industry Pharma firms introduce advanced medications to help patients control diabetes, obesity KARACHI: Pharmaceutical firms in Pakistan recently introduced advanced GLP-1- and GIP-based medications for people... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:57am
Companies HUBC posts Rs10.6bn profit in 2QFY26 KARACHI: Hub Power Company Limited (HUBC) reported consolidated profit of Rs10.6 billion for the second quarter of... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:45am
Industry Amendments to TORs 2013 would impact trade bodies: S M Tanveer LAHORE: FPCCI leader and patron-in-chief UBG, S M Tanveer, has expressed serious concern over a bill tabled in the... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:45am
Commodities 50pc cut in essential commodity prices recorded in Ramazan LAHORE: For the first time in the province’s history, prices of essential commodities have recorded a reduction of... Updated 25 Feb, 2026 05:45am
