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Business & Finance - 2026-04-04

Stocks

SECP approves first Islamic risk-sharing product

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the country’s first Shariah-compliant credit...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 03:04pm

Energy

Taiwan says it has assurances over LNG supplies from ‘major’ country

It has secured alternate supplies for the months ahead from countries including Australia and the United States

Published 04 Apr, 2026 02:44pm

Business & Finance

No war-related surcharges on in-transit or alternate route shipments, agents confirm

Shipping agents have assured that no war-related surcharges are being imposed on in-transit shipments or shipments...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 02:21pm

Asia

IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates even as Iran war poses new risks

'Risks to the outlook and inflation are broadly balanced' with inflation expected to converge to the BOJ’s 2% target in 2027

Published 04 Apr, 2026 02:16pm

Energy

India makes first Iranian oil buy in seven years with no payment problems

Amid Middle East supply disruptions, Indian refiners have secured their crude oil requirements, including from Iran

Updated 04 Apr, 2026 02:39pm

Currency

Pakistan’s fuel surge could push inflation over 15%, spark policy rate hike

Following a record increase in petroleum prices, Pakistan is bracing for a fresh wave of inflation and monetary...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 01:35pm

Financial

Gold price per tola remains stable in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Thursday in line with their gain in the international market, while silver rose...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 01:29pm

Stocks

Pakistan ranks third-worst market globally amid inflation, geopolitical risks: report

KSE-100 Index delivered a –14.6% return in USD terms

Published 04 Apr, 2026 11:31am

Business & Finance

Pakistan pushes climate–commerce integration to secure food supply system

Pakistan is moving to align its trade and climate policies as part of measures to build a more resilient and...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 10:39am

Business & Finance

Pakistan becomes priority for foreign investors

LAHORE: Pakistan has become a priority country for foreign investors due to its best strategy and successful...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Commodities

SPI-based inflation up slightly

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ending April 2 increased by 1.01percent,...

Updated 04 Apr, 2026 09:21am

Business & Finance

US tariffs review disappoints EU steel industry

BRUSSELS: US changes to tariffs on steel and aluminium products were met with disappointment Friday in Europe, where...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Business & Finance

Dec-Feb electricity consumption up 3.5pc: PD

ISLAMABAD: Power Division (PD) has claimed that overall electricity consumption has increased by 3.5 percent in...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Business & Finance

Requirements for PDCs: Ogra directive perturbs OMCs

ISLAMABAD: A recent directive by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has raised concerns within the oil...

Updated 04 Apr, 2026 09:20am

Business & Finance

Govt decides to repay USD2bn to UAE

Continuously monitoring Pakistan’s external flows, says Ministry of Finance

Updated 04 Apr, 2026 06:46pm

Pakistan

Rwanda envoy, Governor discusses ties, investment

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi met Rwanda’s Ambassador Harerimana Fatou, here at the Governor...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Business & Finance

Resolution to petroleum dealers’ commission issue after war situation stabilises: Minister

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Ali Pervaiz Malik, has said that the long-standing...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Business & Finance

New customs values on imported empty tin cans fixed

ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, has fixed a new customs value (USD 1.5 per Kg) on...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Industry

Business community urges govt to withdraw taxes on POL products

KARACHI: Business and industrial community has termed the massive increase in petroleum price a bomb on public,...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Business & Finance

NBP launches WhatsApp banking service to enhance customer convenience

KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan proudly announces the launch of its WhatsApp Banking service, marking a...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Companies

EFU Life wins CSR Award 2026

KARACHI: EFU Life Assurance Ltd., a leading life and health insurer, Family Takaful operator and retirement...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Industry

LCCI chief says concerned at hike in oil prices

LAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol, has expressed serious...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Industry

Saggian Industrial Area: Punjab minister vows to resolve issues facing industrialists

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain said that the issues faced by industries...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Business & Finance

CG lauds PCJCCI’s efforts aimed at promoting Pak-China trade cooperation

LAHORE: Sun Yan, Consul General of China in Lahore, visited the Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Business & Finance

Bike riders, small-scale farmers, transport sector: CM announces targeted subsidy package to offset fuel price impact

KARACHI: In response to rising fuel prices, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday announced a Rs 55...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Companies

SpaceX registers to take rocket maker public in blockbuster IPO

NEW YORK: Elon Musk’s SpaceX has confidentially filed for a US initial public offering, setting the stage for what...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Business & Finance

KPRA conducts first lucky-draw of consumer rewards scheme

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) on Friday conducted its first lucky draw under the...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Business & Finance

Afridi criticises federal govt for increase in POL prices

PESHAWAR: The 50th meeting of provincial cabinet was held under the chair of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Business & Finance

Fuel price hike: TMA calls for immediate action to help protect Pakistan’s export sector

ISLAMABAD: The Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (TMA), representing the country’s export-oriented towel...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Business & Finance

Supply of essential commodities: Pak, UAE discuss issues hindering ongoing cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan and United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) Minister of Foreign Trade...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Industry

Business community rejects increase in fuel prices

PESHAWAR: Businessmen expressed dismay over yet another record increase of petrol Rs458.40 per litre and high-speed...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Business & Finance

CCP lays down strict, far-reaching principles governing disclosure in advertising

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has laid down strict and far-reaching principles governing...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

Business & Finance

FPCCI dismayed over unprecedented increase in POL prices

KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has...

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 24	278.07
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 24	277.87
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 24	163.83
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 24	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 24	1.33
Euro to USD / Jul 24	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 24	3.57

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 24	7,411.98
India Sensex / Jul 24	76,059.77
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 24	64,611.15
Nasdaq / Jul 24	24,975.82
Hang Seng / Jul 24	24,963.23
FTSE 100 / Jul 24	10,736.23
Dow Jones / Jul 24	51,947.25
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 24	25,099
France CAC40 / Jul 24	8,372.28

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 24	89.31
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 24	18,680
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 24	366,457
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 24	4,052.79
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 24	79.98
Petrol/Litre / Jul 25	331.52
Diesel/Litre / Jul 25	378.66

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Jul 24 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	6.38 ▲ 1 (18.59%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 24 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	10.44 ▲ 0.97 (10.24%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jul 24 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	14.92 ▲ 1.36 (10.03%)
First IBL Mod. / Jul 24 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	15.15 ▲ 1.38 (10.02%)
Metro Steel / Jul 24 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	22.41 ▲ 2.04 (10.01%)
UDL International / Jul 24 UDL International Limited(UDLI)	21.77 ▲ 1.98 (10.01%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 24 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	54.95 ▲ 5 (10.01%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 24 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	173.26 ▲ 15.75 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 24 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	172.68 ▲ 15.7 (10%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jul 24 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	31.49 ▲ 2.86 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 24 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,105.08 ▼ -122.79 (-10%)
Shadman Cotton / Jul 24 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	52.81 ▼ -5.84 (-9.96%)
Shams Textile / Jul 24 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	53.26 ▼ -5.88 (-9.94%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jul 24 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.51 ▼ -2.54 (-9.75%)
Janana De Malucho / Jul 24 Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited(JDMT)	139.77 ▼ -14.79 (-9.57%)
East West Ins. / Jul 24 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	48.10 ▼ -4.36 (-8.31%)
Elahi Cotton / Jul 24 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	208.50 ▼ -18.84 (-8.29%)
J.A.Textile / Jul 24 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	32.13 ▼ -2.85 (-8.15%)
Suhail Jute / Jul 24 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	201.90 ▼ -17.58 (-8.01%)
Lotte Chemical / Jul 24 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	26.81 ▼ -2.31 (-7.93%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 24 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	59,327,773 ▲ 0.19
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 24 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	36,977,902 ▲ 0
Kohinoor Spinning / Jul 24 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	32,626,744 ▲ 0.51
Pak Refinery / Jul 24 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	24,565,429 ▲ 0.6
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 24 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	21,618,473 ▲ 0.01
B.O.Punjab / Jul 24 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,591,638 ▼ -0.34
TPL Properties / Jul 24 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	19,232,151 ▼ -0.25
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 24 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	18,140,027 ▲ 0.08
Media Times Ltd / Jul 24 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	15,731,176 ▲ 1
Waves Home Appliances / Jul 24 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	13,338,005 ▲ 0.56

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