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Business & Finance - 2026-10-03

Muhammad Yasin takes charge as president of ICMA Pakistan

Companies

Muhammad Yasin takes charge as president of ICMA Pakistan

Muhammad Yasin, FCMA, has assumed charge as President of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 04:27pm

Govt to set up one-door facilitation centre for port businesses in Karachi

Business & Finance

Govt to set up one-door facilitation centre for port businesses in Karachi

Reviewed proposals for simplifying the ship registration process and the registration of fishing vessels

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 10:08pm

Gold price per tola drops Rs4,300 in Pakistan

Commodities

Gold price per tola drops Rs4,300 in Pakistan

International rate of gold down by $43 to reach $4,138 per ounce

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 09:28pm

Pakistani entrepreneur Murrad Gillani ditches Nestlé ingredients after legal dispute

Business & Finance

Pakistani entrepreneur Murrad Gillani ditches Nestlé ingredients after legal dispute

Decision follows a legal notice issued by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. on September 23

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 09:24pm

OMC Sept sales dip 2pc YoY, rise 7pc MoM

Energy

OMC Sept sales dip 2pc YoY, rise 7pc MoM

KARACHI: Sales of Pakistan’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) stood at 1.3 million tons in September 2026, down 2...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 07:12am

PHMA urges govt to adopt export-friendly policies

Industry

PHMA urges govt to adopt export-friendly policies

KARACHI: The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) on Friday said that the high...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 07:07am

Joint Asia-Pacific strategy to strengthen textile industry urged

Industry

Joint Asia-Pacific strategy to strengthen textile industry urged

KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, president of the FPCCI and the ECO-CCI and the vice president of CACCI, has called for a...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 07:06am

Weekly SPI inflation up 0.21pc

Business & Finance

Weekly SPI inflation up 0.21pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended on October 1 recorded an increase of 0.21...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:51am

Sept LNG shipments through Hormuz hit highest since start of US-Iran war

Energy

Sept LNG shipments through Hormuz hit highest since start of US-Iran war

SINGAPORE: The number of liquefied natural gas cargoes exiting the Strait of Hormuz rose in September to its highest...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:42am

G7 agrees on release of diesel, oil stocks after US pressure

World

G7 agrees on release of diesel, oil stocks after US pressure

BRUSSELS: Group of Seven countries agreed on Friday on the release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:38am

Petrol price hiked by Rs2.10, HSD’s by 30 paise

Energy

Petrol price hiked by Rs2.10, HSD’s by 30 paise

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division on Friday announced increase in fuel prices applicable during next three days i.e....

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:34am

KPRA collects Rs12.66bn in STS during Q1 FY2027

Business & Finance

KPRA collects Rs12.66bn in STS during Q1 FY2027

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) recorded a 24 percent growth in Sales Tax on Services...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

Zong wins two honours at Asian Experience Awards

Companies

Zong wins two honours at Asian Experience Awards

KARACHI: Zong has won two prestigious honors at the Asian Experience Awards 2026, becoming the first Pakistani brand...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

‘LCCI will take all possible steps for economic development’

Industry

‘LCCI will take all possible steps for economic development’

LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) President Ali Hussam Asghar has said that the LCCI will...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

Intersec Dubai 2027 exhibition begins from Jan 12th

Business & Finance

Intersec Dubai 2027 exhibition begins from Jan 12th

KARACHI: Intersec Dubai 2027 will be held from January 12 to 14, 2027, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, United Arab...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

APTMA, EXIM Bank discuss ways to boost textile exports

Business & Finance

APTMA, EXIM Bank discuss ways to boost textile exports

LAHORE: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) and the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of Pakistan have...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

Oil settles lower

Energy

Oil settles lower

HOUSTON: Crude futures finished down after European leaders agreed to US President Donald Trump’s request to release...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

Ministry to establish state-of-the-art gemstone centre at Islamabad

Pakistan

Ministry to establish state-of-the-art gemstone centre at Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan has said that the ministry...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

‘Modern farm machinery vital for food security’

Agriculture and Allied

‘Modern farm machinery vital for food security’

LAHORE: Pakistan’s agriculture sector needs greater access to modern machinery and technology to improve...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

Sept cement despatches up 7.35pc YoY

Business & Finance

Sept cement despatches up 7.35pc YoY

LAHORE: Domestic cement despatches registered an increase of 7.35 percent in September 2026, reaching 3.788 million...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

KCCI elections: BMG candidates greeted

Industry

KCCI elections: BMG candidates greeted

KARACHI: President of the Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA), Yahya Muhammad, has extended his heartfelt...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

L’Oréal Pakistan secures top award

Companies

L’Oréal Pakistan secures top award

KARACHI: L’Oréal Pakistan has secured first position in the “Sustainability Award – Four Pillars of Excellence”...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

Raza Hussain elected FBATI president

Industry

Raza Hussain elected FBATI president

KARACHI: Syed Raza Hussain, Muhammad Haroon Shamsi and Imran Haroon have been elected as president, senior vice...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

Mukati elected PCDMA chairman

Industry

Mukati elected PCDMA chairman

KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants’ Association (PCDMA) has elected Muhammad Saleem Mukati as...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

GCNP Sustainability Awards 2026: ARL secures 1st position in Labour Category

Companies

GCNP Sustainability Awards 2026: ARL secures 1st position in Labour Category

ISLAMABAD: Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has been awarded 1st Position in “Labour Category” at the GCNP...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

Insurance sector: CCP flags the irritants limiting competition

Business & Finance

Insurance sector: CCP flags the irritants limiting competition

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s insurance market has significant room for expansion, but legacy protections, weak consumer...

Published 03 Oct, 2026 05:20am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 19	277.10 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 19	276.90 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 20	158.19 ▼ -0.39
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 20	0.83 ▲ 0.0001
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 20	1.33 ▲ 0.0033
Euro to USD / Oct 20	1.12 ▲ 0.0008
SOFR % / Oct 16	3.88 ▼ -0.01

Stock	Volume
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 20	64,075.42
Hang Seng / Oct 20	23,953.09
FTSE 100 / Oct 20	10,710.30
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 20	25,085.71
France CAC40 / Oct 20	7,827.68
S&P 500 / Oct 19	7,690.73
India Sensex / Oct 19	73,852.90
Nasdaq / Oct 19	26,430.89
Dow Jones / Oct 19	51,966.03

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 20	381.14
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 20	104.03
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 20	373,316
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 20	4,134.85
Diesel/Litre / Oct 20	389.27
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 20	79.97
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 19	18,580

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Paramount Spinning / Oct 20 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	9.97 ▲ 1 (11.15%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Oct 20 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	27.79 ▲ 2.53 (10.02%)
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 20 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	14.60 ▲ 1.33 (10.02%)
Crescent Fib. / Oct 20 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	83.44 ▲ 7.59 (10.01%)
First Treet Manuf / Oct 20 First Treet Manufacturing Modaraba(FTMM)	21.43 ▲ 1.95 (10.01%)
F.Credit & Inv / Oct 20 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	64.37 ▲ 5.85 (10%)
Khairpur Sug. / Oct 20 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,428.24 ▲ 129.84 (10%)
Popular Islamic / Oct 20 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	96.65 ▲ 8.79 (10%)
Shahzad Tex. / Oct 20 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	99.56 ▲ 9.05 (10%)
TPL Corp Ltd / Oct 20 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	22.04 ▲ 2 (9.98%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products / Oct 20 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	23 ▼ -12.97 (-36.06%)
Fateh Ind. / Oct 20 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	413.80 ▼ -45.98 (-10%)
MACPAC Films / Oct 20 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	81.27 ▼ -9.03 (-10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Oct 20 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	12,800 ▼ -1399.66 (-9.86%)
East West Ins. / Oct 20 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	52.62 ▼ -5.52 (-9.49%)
Atlas Battery / Oct 20 Atlas Battery Limited(ATBA)	162 ▼ -15.24 (-8.6%)
Mughal Energy / Oct 20 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	34.25 ▼ -3 (-8.05%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Oct 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.40 ▼ -0.21 (-8.05%)
J.A.Textile / Oct 20 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	46 ▼ -3.88 (-7.78%)
Arif Habib Corp / Oct 20 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	13.97 ▼ -1.14 (-7.54%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Oct 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	28,929,804 ▼ -0.41
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	26,331,770 ▼ -5.88
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	19,600,206 ▼ -0.28
TPL Corp Ltd / Oct 20 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	18,603,562 ▲ 2
TPL Properties / Oct 20 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	13,764,267 ▲ 0.36
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	12,004,953 ▼ -0.01
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 20 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	7,748,039 ▼ -0.02
Arif Habib Corp / Oct 20 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	6,101,244 ▼ -1.14
TPL Trakker Ltd / Oct 20 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	5,830,626 ▲ 0.85
Sui South Gas / Oct 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	5,588,128 ▲ 0.53

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