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Business & Finance - 2026-03-07

PM Shehbaz orders an economic action plan amid global uncertainty

Business & Finance

PM Shehbaz orders an economic action plan amid global uncertainty

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday chaired a meeting to review the country’s economic situation in the...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 03:15pm

Bank of Khyber posts record profit after tax of PKR 5.8 Billion in FY2025, earnings per share rise 61% to Rs. 5.02

Companies

Bank of Khyber posts record profit after tax of PKR 5.8 Billion in FY2025, earnings per share rise 61% to Rs. 5.02

The board has recommended a final cash dividend of Rs. 1.70 per share, bringing total FY2025 payout to Rs. 3.20 per share (32%)

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 02:53pm

Sindh makes third-party motor insurance mandatory for all vehicles

Taxes

Sindh makes third-party motor insurance mandatory for all vehicles

Sindh has become the first province in Pakistan to introduce mandatory motor third-party liability insurance

Published 07 Mar, 2026 02:07pm

Gold per tola gains Rs6,100 in Pakistan

Commodities

Gold per tola gains Rs6,100 in Pakistan

Reaches Rs539,862

Published 07 Mar, 2026 01:51pm

India says to push ahead with Russian oil imports

South Asia

India says to push ahead with Russian oil imports

India has never depended on permission from any country to buy Russian oil

Published 07 Mar, 2026 01:00pm

China’s forex reserves rise in February as dollar gains

Forex

China’s forex reserves rise in February as dollar gains

The country’s foreign exchange reserves, the world’s largest, matched a poll forecast of $3.4 trillion

Published 07 Mar, 2026 10:57am

Theft of cigarettes from FBR warehouses: Senate panel seeks explanation from relevant depts

Business & Finance

Theft of cigarettes from FBR warehouses: Senate panel seeks explanation from relevant depts

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Friday sought explanation from relevant departments over the theft of 2,828...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 07:57am

Iran war sends US crude up USD10 a barrel

Energy

Iran war sends US crude up USD10 a barrel

HOUSTON: US crude oil futures climbed more than USD10 on Friday, but remained under Brent as buyers sought available...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 07:51am

ECC approves revisions to pacts with 20 power projects

Business & Finance

ECC approves revisions to pacts with 20 power projects

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday has approved revisions to agreements...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:06am

Super tax: APTMA urges FBR to work out details of imputable income

Industry

Super tax: APTMA urges FBR to work out details of imputable income

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to hold...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:06am

‘Plenty of oil’ in market despite Mideast turmoil: IEA chief

Business & Finance

‘Plenty of oil’ in market despite Mideast turmoil: IEA chief

BRUSSELS, (Belgium): International Energy Agency (IEA) chief Fatih Birol sought Friday to tamp down fears of a...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:06am

Qatar warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks

Energy

Qatar warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks

DOHA: Qatar expects all Gulf energy producers to shut down exports within weeks if the Iran conflict continues and...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:06am

Petrol, HSD prices hiked by Rs55 per litre

Energy

Petrol, HSD prices hiked by Rs55 per litre

ISLAMABAD: Federal government on Friday announced a massive increase in the price of petrol and high speed diesel...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:06am

Businessmen concerned at semi-weekly gas holiday for industry

Business & Finance

Businessmen concerned at semi-weekly gas holiday for industry

KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Zubair Motiwala and President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

US approves temporary sale of stranded Russian oil to India

Business & Finance

US approves temporary sale of stranded Russian oil to India

WASHINGTON: The US government on Thursday temporarily eased economic sanctions against Russia to allow Russian oil...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

CCP detects over 200 potential competition law violations

Business & Finance

CCP detects over 200 potential competition law violations

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has detected more than 200 potential competition law...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

Rs590.29bn allocated to G-B as grants

Pakistan

Rs590.29bn allocated to G-B as grants

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb informed the National Assembly on Friday that the federal...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

SECP registers 3,444 new companies in February

Business & Finance

SECP registers 3,444 new companies in February

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 3,444 new companies in February,...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

Down but not out: Emerging markets could endure Middle East shocks

Business & Finance

Down but not out: Emerging markets could endure Middle East shocks

LONDON: The rush of cash out of risk assets has rattled emerging markets since war engulfed the Middle East, but...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

Minister urges Swedish companies to invest in Pakistan

Business & Finance

Minister urges Swedish companies to invest in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik stated that the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 is expected...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

POL products: PPDA urges OMCs to maintain smooth supply

Business & Finance

POL products: PPDA urges OMCs to maintain smooth supply

KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has urged the authorities and oil marketing companies to...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

Hike in oil prices may lead to higher import bill: LCCI

Business & Finance

Hike in oil prices may lead to higher import bill: LCCI

LAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Faheem ur Rehman Saigol has expressed concern over...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

International Women’s Day: YDF celebrates minority women entrepreneurs’ achievements

Industry

International Women’s Day: YDF celebrates minority women entrepreneurs’ achievements

LAHORE: The Youth Development Foundation (YDF) brought together diplomats, lawmakers, religious leaders, and...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

Summer season: All steps taken to ensure uninterrupted supply: Fesco

Business & Finance

Summer season: All steps taken to ensure uninterrupted supply: Fesco

FAISALABAD: Chief Engineer Transmission & Grid (T&G) FESCO, Engineer Faisal Raza Marth, has said that all...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

KPT supporting uninterrupted regional & global trade

Business & Finance

KPT supporting uninterrupted regional & global trade

KARACHI: The Chairman of Karachi Port Trust, Rear Admiral Shahid Ahmed SI (M) SBt (Retd) has reaffirmed the Port’s...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

Site body says concerned at surge in power tariff

Business & Finance

Site body says concerned at surge in power tariff

KARACHI: Abdul Rehman Fudda, President of the SITE Association of Industry, has voiced serious concerns over the...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

PRA collects over Rs220bn in 8 months

Business & Finance

PRA collects over Rs220bn in 8 months

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has collected over Rs220 billion in tax revenue during the first eight...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

Call for reforms to save construction, housing industries

Industry

Call for reforms to save construction, housing industries

LAHORE: In a strongly worded press conference held at the Regional Office of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

Karachi traders vow to boycott US, Israeli products

Business & Finance

Karachi traders vow to boycott US, Israeli products

KARACHI: In a strong show of solidarity with Iran, the trading community in Karachi has announced a boycott of...

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:05am

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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 27	163.55
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 27	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 27	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 27	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 27	3.64

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 24	7,411.98
Nasdaq / Jul 24	24,975.82
Dow Jones / Jul 24	51,947.25
India Sensex / Jul 27	76,744.88
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 27	64,771.01
Hang Seng / Jul 27	25,112.38
FTSE 100 / Jul 27	10,773.82
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 27	25,432.98
France CAC40 / Jul 27	8,448.93

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 27	83.71
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 27	18,480
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 27	370,144
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 27	4,095.93
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 27	80.58
Petrol/Litre / Jul 28	334.18
Diesel/Litre / Jul 28	386.83

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 27 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	2.60 ▲ 0.36 (16.07%)
Waves Corporation / Jul 27 Waves Corporation Limited(WAVES)	10.95 ▲ 1 (10.05%)
Cresent Jute / Jul 27 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	20.41 ▲ 1.86 (10.03%)
First IBL Mod. / Jul 27 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	16.67 ▲ 1.52 (10.03%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Jul 27 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	34.51 ▲ 3.14 (10.01%)
Oilboy Energy / Jul 27 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	16.71 ▲ 1.52 (10.01%)
Service Textile / Jul 27 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	47.92 ▲ 4.36 (10.01%)
Thatta Cement / Jul 27 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	65.75 ▲ 5.98 (10.01%)
Crescent Cotton / Jul 27 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	55.61 ▲ 5.06 (10.01%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jul 27 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	34.64 ▲ 3.15 (10%)

Stock	Price
Olympia Mills / Jul 27 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	155.93 ▼ -17.33 (-10%)
TPL Insurance / Jul 27 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	80.32 ▼ -8.92 (-10%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 27 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	49.46 ▼ -5.49 (-9.99%)
Ahmad Hassan / Jul 27 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	99.92 ▼ -10.62 (-9.61%)
Pakistan Credit Rating Agency / Jul 27 The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Ltd(GEMPACRA)	36.02 ▼ -3.6 (-9.09%)
UDL International / Jul 27 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	19.80 ▼ -1.97 (-9.05%)
Premier Sugar / Jul 27 The Premier Sugar Mills(PMRS)	505.79 ▼ -46.94 (-8.49%)
Sally Textile / Jul 27 Sally Textile Mills Limited(SLYT)	16.34 ▼ -1.31 (-7.42%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Jul 27 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	1,017.82 ▼ -69.83 (-6.42%)
Karam Ceramics / Jul 27 Karam Ceramics Limited(KCL)	134.64 ▼ -6.73 (-4.76%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	135,860,213 ▲ 0.03
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 27 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	92,629,988 ▲ 0.36
Cnergyico PK / Jul 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	81,338,112 ▲ 0.47
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	59,231,062 ▲ 0.33
TPL Properties / Jul 27 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	55,234,210 ▲ 0.21
B.O.Punjab / Jul 27 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	34,964,351 ▲ 1.97
Media Times Ltd / Jul 27 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	28,843,959 ▼ -0.23
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 27 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	27,419,235 ▲ 1.32
Maple Leaf Cement / Jul 27 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	25,438,242 ▲ 8.39
Pak Refinery / Jul 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	18,001,733 ▲ 2.37

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