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Business & Finance - 2026-04-18

Zia Chishti’s finances under stress as recent US filings highlight cash crunch

Business & Finance

Zia Chishti’s finances under stress as recent US filings highlight cash crunch

Former CEO of TRGI faces mounting financial pressure

Published 18 Apr, 2026 11:55pm

Pakistan has repaid $2bn to UAE, confirms SBP official

Markets

Pakistan has repaid $2bn to UAE, confirms SBP official

Repayment may not put pressure on FX reserves as Pakistan has already received additional $2bn from Saudi Arabia this week

Published 18 Apr, 2026 09:38pm

Pakistan’s key macroeconomic indicators ‘improved faster than anticipated’, says SBP governor

Markets

Pakistan’s key macroeconomic indicators ‘improved faster than anticipated’, says SBP governor

FX reserves expected to strengthen further to around $18bn by June 2026, says Ahmad

Published 18 Apr, 2026 07:54pm

India approves $1.4 billion maritime insurance pool, hikes inflation-linked allowances

South Asia

India approves $1.4 billion maritime insurance pool, hikes inflation-linked allowances

MUMBAI: India has approved a 129.8-billion-rupee ($1.4 billion) guarantee for a maritime insurance pool, a minister...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 05:57pm

India’s HDFC Bank beats profit estimates on strong loan growth

Money & Banking

India’s HDFC Bank beats profit estimates on strong loan growth

HDFC Bank’s advances rose 12% from a year earlier at the end of the quarter

Published 18 Apr, 2026 03:36pm

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

Energy

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

It prolongs an earlier easing of sanctions that expired on April 11

Published 18 Apr, 2026 02:42pm

Gold price per tola gains Rs4,500 in Pakistan

Commodities

Gold price per tola gains Rs4,500 in Pakistan

Price of silver increases by Rs118 to reach Rs8,562 per tola

Updated 18 Apr, 2026 05:46pm

India’s Yes Bank post higher profit on loan growth

Markets

India’s Yes Bank post higher profit on loan growth

The private lender’s loans grew 10.7% year-on-year during the quarter

Published 18 Apr, 2026 02:16pm

Aurangzeb discusses infrastructure financing, strategic engagement with AIIB president

Business & Finance

Aurangzeb discusses infrastructure financing, strategic engagement with AIIB president

Also meets representatives of S&P Global Ratings

Updated 18 Apr, 2026 07:33pm

Prices of diesel reduced, petrol’s left unchanged

Pakistan

Prices of diesel reduced, petrol’s left unchanged

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a Rs32.12 per litre reduction in the price of diesel,...

Updated 18 Apr, 2026 09:04am

Venezuela, IMF, Worl Bank restore relations

Business & Finance

Venezuela, IMF, Worl Bank restore relations

WASHINGTON: The IMF and World Bank said Thursday they are restoring relations with Venezuela, further legitimizing...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:35am

As commodities reshape geopolitics, currency pecking order gets a reset

Business & Finance

As commodities reshape geopolitics, currency pecking order gets a reset

LONDON: The war in the Middle East is the latest reminder of how commodities are reshaping the geopolitical...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

PTCL signs partnership agreement with Indus Cloud

Companies

PTCL signs partnership agreement with Indus Cloud

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Indus...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

Weekly SPI inflation down 0.69pc

Business & Finance

Weekly SPI inflation down 0.69pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended April 16 has recorded a reduction of 0.69...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

Oil falls 9pc on Strait of Hormuz news

Business & Finance

Oil falls 9pc on Strait of Hormuz news

HOUSTON: Oil prices settled down by around 9 percent on Friday after Iran said passage for all commercial vessels...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

Air Canada suspends NYC route over jet fuel costs

Companies

Air Canada suspends NYC route over jet fuel costs

MONTREAL: Air Canada said Friday it was suspending flights to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport from...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

Poor governance behind power crisis: Gohar

Business & Finance

Poor governance behind power crisis: Gohar

LAHORE: Former caretaker commerce minister and Economic Policy and Business Development think tank Chairman Dr Gohar...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

Import values for different refrigeration gases fixed

Business & Finance

Import values for different refrigeration gases fixed

ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, has fixed new customs values for different types...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

Trade Dispute Resolution Rules, 2026 notified

Business & Finance

Trade Dispute Resolution Rules, 2026 notified

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has formally notified the Trade Dispute Resolution Rules, 2026,...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

Chinese businesses urged to scale up investments in Pakistan

Business & Finance

Chinese businesses urged to scale up investments in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Khalil Hashmi on Friday urged Chinese businesses to scale up investments...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

Aurangzeb meets Baroness Jenny Chapman

Business & Finance

Aurangzeb meets Baroness Jenny Chapman

WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held an important meeting with...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

Economic Transformation Plan in FBR: ‘Business community will soon see positive changes’

Business & Finance

Economic Transformation Plan in FBR: ‘Business community will soon see positive changes’

LAHORE: Member Customs Operations Syed Shakeel Shah said that under the Economic Transformation Plan in FBR, the...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

KPEZDMC CEO commends swift response to fire incident near HEZ

Business & Finance

KPEZDMC CEO commends swift response to fire incident near HEZ

PESHAWAR: Following the unfortunate fire incident near Hattar Economic Zone (HEZ), the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

BAT official terms Pakistan ‘biggest’ market of illicit cigarettes

Business & Finance

BAT official terms Pakistan ‘biggest’ market of illicit cigarettes

ISLAMABAD: Simon Trussler, British American Tobacco (BAT) Group Head of International Trade and Fiscal Affair has...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

PRA collects record revenue

Business & Finance

PRA collects record revenue

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has achieved record revenue collection to the tune of Rs250 billion...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

IGI Holdings moves to acquire controlling stake in Akzo Nobel

Companies

IGI Holdings moves to acquire controlling stake in Akzo Nobel

KARACHI: IGI Holdings Limited has announced a major strategic move to acquire a controlling stake in Akzo Nobel...

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

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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

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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 26	335.18
Diesel/Litre / Jul 26	383.46

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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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