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Business & Finance - 2026-09-12

Pakistan ‘must reapply’ to retain GSP+ trade benefits as EU expands requirements

Business & Finance

Pakistan ‘must reapply’ to retain GSP+ trade benefits as EU expands requirements

EU official says Pakistan will continue to benefit from GSP+ until the end of 2028

Published 12 Sep, 2026 11:22pm

Gold price gains Rs400 per tola in Pakistan

Commodities

Gold price gains Rs400 per tola in Pakistan

International rate of gold jumped by $4 to reach $4,346 per ounce

Published 12 Sep, 2026 03:17pm

How Anthropic says Claude was used for weapons, spying and cyber operations

Technology

How Anthropic says Claude was used for weapons, spying and cyber operations

Anthropic's report details Claude AI's exploitation by actors from China, Russia, Iran, and Yemen for developing weapons, cyber ops, and surveillance

Published 12 Sep, 2026 12:33pm

FPCCI calls for stronger economic integration among OIC states

Business & Finance

FPCCI calls for stronger economic integration among OIC states

OIC represents a vast economic market spread across four continents, with a combined GDP of around $10.77 trillion in 2025, says Sheikh

Updated 12 Sep, 2026 05:26pm

India regulator plans changes to set expiry days' settlement prices for derivatives

World

India regulator plans changes to set expiry days' settlement prices for derivatives

The SEBI proposed changes to the closing auction process, including tightening the price band

Published 12 Sep, 2026 11:56am

VinFast names founder's eldest son as its global chief executive

Companies

VinFast names founder's eldest son as its global chief executive

VinFast appoints Pham Nhat Quan Anh as global CEO to lead its asset-light restructuring and international EV market expansion

Published 12 Sep, 2026 11:03am

Pakistan, Qatar explore trade routes linking Middle East, Türkiye, Europe

Markets

Pakistan, Qatar explore trade routes linking Middle East, Türkiye, Europe

Jam Kamal held a series of bilateral meetings with regional counterparts on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Summit

Updated 12 Sep, 2026 06:49pm

LCCI EC finalises arrangements for elections

Industry

LCCI EC finalises arrangements for elections

LAHORE: The Election Commission of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has completed arrangements for...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 07:17am

PHDEC organises workshop

Business & Finance

PHDEC organises workshop

MULTAN: The Pakistan Horticulture Development & Export Company (PHDEC), in collaboration with the Mango Research...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 07:13am

SE Fruits, Vegs secures SECP approval for IPO

Companies

SE Fruits, Vegs secures SECP approval for IPO

KARACHI: SE Fruits and Vegetable Limited has secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission of...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 07:05am

Minister hopes for achieving cotton production target

Pakistan

Minister hopes for achieving cotton production target

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Friday hoped that keeping in view the current...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 06:59am

IEA warns 2026 oil supply gap will widen

Energy

IEA warns 2026 oil supply gap will widen

LONDON: Global oil supply and demand look set to fall further than previously expected this year, the International...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

PM places two-hour cap on power load-shedding

Pakistan

PM places two-hour cap on power load-shedding

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday ordered the authorities to cap load-shedding at two hours in any...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

Petrol price up by Rs5.02, HSD’s by Rs5.28

Business & Finance

Petrol price up by Rs5.02, HSD’s by Rs5.28

ISLAMABAD: In its daily revision of fuel prices, the government on Friday increased the ex-depot price of petrol by...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

Oil falls but head for 8pc weekly gain

Business & Finance

Oil falls but head for 8pc weekly gain

Brent settled at USD104.61, down 2.81%; WTI at USD100.05, down 2.37%, both hit mid-May highs

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

Anti–dumping probe into soda ash import: Türkiye Trade Ministry conveys its regrets

Business & Finance

Anti–dumping probe into soda ash import: Türkiye Trade Ministry conveys its regrets

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Trade, Türkiye officially expressed its regrets for the initiation of the anti–dumping...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

Senate panel meeting on Monday: Ufone rebranding, Starlink and Etisalat top agenda

Business & Finance

Senate panel meeting on Monday: Ufone rebranding, Starlink and Etisalat top agenda

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication is set to take up a...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

GDA DG anticipates Rs23bn private investment in Thandiani

Pakistan

GDA DG anticipates Rs23bn private investment in Thandiani

PESHAWAR: The Director General (DG) Galiyat Development Authority (GDA), Mohammad Fawad has said that the promotion...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

75 years of statistics on free digital platform: EPBD think tank rolls out ‘Pakistan Economic Dashboard’

Business & Finance

75 years of statistics on free digital platform: EPBD think tank rolls out ‘Pakistan Economic Dashboard’

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) Think Tank has launched a public ‘Pakistan Economic...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

UK, Commonwealth institutions: SAARC CCI for stronger trade, investment engagement

Business & Finance

UK, Commonwealth institutions: SAARC CCI for stronger trade, investment engagement

LONDON: President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAARC CCI) Chandi Raj Dhakal has called for...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

Petroleum prices: Traders concerned at frequent increases

Business & Finance

Petroleum prices: Traders concerned at frequent increases

KARACHI: Traders on Friday expressed deep concern over frequent increases in petroleum prices and their effect on...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

FPCCI hails new auto policy

Business & Finance

FPCCI hails new auto policy

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

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

Those returning from South Korea: Industrial plots and loans for skilled workers advocated

Industry

Those returning from South Korea: Industrial plots and loans for skilled workers advocated

FAISALABAD: Pakistan can usher in an industrial revolution by providing industrial plots and easy, affordable loans...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

FPCCI, BGNU sign MoU

Industry

FPCCI, BGNU sign MoU

LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Baba Guru Nanak University (BGNU),...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

PKI reiterates demand for establishment of fully deregulated sugar sector

Business & Finance

PKI reiterates demand for establishment of fully deregulated sugar sector

LAHORE: Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has reiterated its demand for establishing a fully deregulated sugar sector in...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

Tobacco farmers facing financial uncertainty

Pakistan

Tobacco farmers facing financial uncertainty

ISLAMABAD: Tobacco farmers across Pakistan are facing growing financial uncertainty as delays in the announcement of...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

NBP digitises passport fee payments through Raast P2M QR

Money & Banking

NBP digitises passport fee payments through Raast P2M QR

KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has successfully enabled digital passport fee collections through Raast...

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 2	277.27
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 2	277.07
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 2	157.85
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 2	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 2	1.32
Euro to USD / Oct 2	1.13
SOFR % / Oct 1	3.87

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Oct 1	71,909.70
S&P 500 / Oct 2	7,722.72
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 2	68,309.46
Nasdaq / Oct 2	27,190.86
Hang Seng / Oct 2	23,972.29
FTSE 100 / Oct 2	10,461.95
Dow Jones / Oct 2	51,176.96
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 2	25,231.20
France CAC40 / Oct 2	7,897.19

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 2	91.11
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 2	18,280
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 2	377,774
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 2	4,141.19
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 2	78.88
Petrol/Litre / Oct 4	392.76
Diesel/Litre / Oct 4	399.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dewan Sugar / Oct 2 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	7.21 ▲ 1 (16.1%)
Apna Microfin. / Oct 2 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	19.88 ▲ 1.81 (10.02%)
Dandot Cement / Oct 2 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	19.87 ▲ 1.81 (10.02%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 2 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	17.25 ▲ 1.57 (10.01%)
Arpak Int. / Oct 2 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	141.82 ▲ 12.89 (10%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Oct 2 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	315.63 ▲ 28.69 (10%)
Mandviwala / Oct 2 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	93.26 ▲ 8.48 (10%)
Noon Sugar / Oct 2 Noon Sugar Mills Limited(NONS)	87 ▲ 7.91 (10%)
Towellers Ltd. / Oct 2 Towellers Limited(TOWL)	132.36 ▲ 12.03 (10%)
Kohinoor Energy / Oct 2 Kohinoor Energy Limited(KOHE)	16.76 ▲ 1.52 (9.97%)

Stock	Price
F.Credit & Inv / Oct 2 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	35.70 ▼ -3.97 (-10.01%)
Ashfaq Textile / Oct 2 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	40.96 ▼ -4.55 (-10%)
Asim Textile / Oct 2 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	112.10 ▼ -12.46 (-10%)
Buxly Paints / Oct 2 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	418.57 ▼ -46.51 (-10%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Oct 2 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	39.63 ▼ -4.4 (-9.99%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Oct 2 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	23.53 ▼ -2.61 (-9.98%)
Dadex Eternit / Oct 2 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	131.41 ▼ -12.77 (-8.86%)
Barkat Frisian Agro / Oct 2 Barkat Frisian Agro Limited(BFAGRO)	28.51 ▼ -2.71 (-8.68%)
JS Global Cap. / Oct 2 JS Global Capital Limited(JSGCL)	137.38 ▼ -12.15 (-8.13%)
Oilboy Energy / Oct 2 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	17.03 ▼ -1.35 (-7.34%)

Stock	Volume
F. Nat.Equities / Oct 2 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	42,508,520 ▲ 0.01
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	40,080,634 ▲ 0
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 2 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	29,509,663 ▲ 1.57
First Punjab Modaraba / Oct 2 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	28,172,021 ▼ -2.61
Kohinoor Spinning / Oct 2 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	25,073,393 ▼ -0.27
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 2 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	23,525,673 ▼ -0.09
Pak Int.Bulk / Oct 2 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	22,226,008 ▼ -0.51
Cnergyico PK / Oct 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	20,891,792 ▼ -0.26
Pak Refinery / Oct 2 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,786,560 ▼ -0.87
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Oct 2 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	12,475,872 ▼ -0.11

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