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Business & Finance - Companies - 2026-06-19

As Jio Platforms eyes record IPO, what are India's biggest share offerings?

Companies

As Jio Platforms eyes record IPO, what are India's biggest share offerings?

Another IPO that is in the pipeline — by the National Stock Exchange of India — is likely to be worth about $3.3 billion

Published 19 Jun, 2026 08:05pm

India markets regulator reinstates open market buybacks, tightens rules for officials

Markets

India markets regulator reinstates open market buybacks, tightens rules for officials

SEBI also approves safeguards such as requiring promoter shares to be locked in during buybacks

Published 19 Jun, 2026 06:35pm

Amazon points to water conservation steps in India amid data centre scrutiny

South Asia

Amazon points to water conservation steps in India amid data centre scrutiny

The US-based company announces that it has turned 'water positive' in India this year

Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:25pm

Pakistani software giant wins $11.6mn projects across Gulf

Technology

Pakistani software giant wins $11.6mn projects across Gulf

Avanceon secures projects in Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, providing advanced control, safety, and SCADA solutions

Published 19 Jun, 2026 01:23pm

OGDCL increases stake in Qadirpur gas field to 83%

Energy

OGDCL increases stake in Qadirpur gas field to 83%

Ownership in the Qadirpur gas field rises from 75% to 82.99%

Published 19 Jun, 2026 10:06am

Hyundai to buy SoftBank's remaining stake in Boston Dynamics for $325 mln, newspaper says

Markets

Hyundai to buy SoftBank's remaining stake in Boston Dynamics for $325 mln, newspaper says

Hyundai Motor is expected to convene ⁠a board meeting on June 22 to approve the purchase, the newspaper said, citing unnamed industry sources

Published 19 Jun, 2026 07:46am

Select Technologies IPO registration opens

Companies

Select Technologies IPO registration opens

KARACHI: Registration of eligible investors for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Select Technologies Limited has...

Published 19 Jun, 2026 07:41am

Engro Vopak Terminal to invest over USD200m

Companies

Engro Vopak Terminal to invest over USD200m

KARACHI: Engro Vopak Terminal Limited (EVTL) is set to invest more than USD 200 million in expanding its operations...

Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am

AGTL signs MoU with PAC

Companies

AGTL signs MoU with PAC

LAHORE: Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL), one of Pakistan’s leading manufacturers of agricultural machinery, has...

Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am

PSO strengthens operational resilience

Companies

PSO strengthens operational resilience

KARACHI: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) said it strengthened its operational resilience, expanded its retail network and...

Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am

BankIslami, Al-Hilal Shariah Advisors sign agreement

Companies

BankIslami, Al-Hilal Shariah Advisors sign agreement

KARACHI: BankIslami has entered a Technical Services Agreement with Al-Hilal Shariah Advisors for Shariah-Compliant...

Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am

Askari Bank wins four prestigious Pakistan Digital Awards 2026

Money & Banking

Askari Bank wins four prestigious Pakistan Digital Awards 2026

KARACHI: Askari Bank Limited has emerged as one of the most distinguished institutions at the Pakistan Digital...

Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 19	278.45
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 19	278.25
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 22	161.67
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 22	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 22	1.32
Euro to USD / Jun 22	1.15
SOFR % / Jun 19	3.69

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 18	7,500.58
Nasdaq / Jun 18	26,517.93
Dow Jones / Jun 18	51,564.70
FTSE 100 / Jun 19	10,363.27
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 19	24,985.82
France CAC40 / Jun 19	8,421.14
India Sensex / Jun 22	77,261.32
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 22	72,604.55
Hang Seng / Jun 22	23,552.35

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 19	19,280
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 19	374,205
Petrol/Litre / Jun 22	299.50
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 22	75.35
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 22	4,185.91
Diesel/Litre / Jun 22	311.47
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 22	79.91

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Ghani Chemworld Limited (R) / Jun 22 Ghani Chemworld Limited Right(GCWLR)	6.01 ▲ 1 (19.96%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jun 22 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	6.15 ▲ 0.62 (11.21%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Jun 22 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	17.90 ▲ 1.63 (10.02%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 22 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	22.50 ▲ 2.05 (10.02%)
Husein Industries / Jun 22 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	44.63 ▲ 4.06 (10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Jun 22 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	27.70 ▲ 2.52 (10.01%)
TPL Insurance / Jun 22 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	24.72 ▲ 2.25 (10.01%)
Berger Paints / Jun 22 Berger Paints Pakistan Limited(BERG)	133.07 ▲ 12.1 (10%)
Buxly Paints / Jun 22 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	208.04 ▲ 18.91 (10%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Jun 22 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	33.67 ▲ 3.06 (10%)

Stock	Price
Millat Tractors / Jun 22 Millat Tractors Limited(MTL)	311 ▼ -296.26 (-48.79%)
Agritech Non-voting / Jun 22 Agritech Non-Voting Preference(AGLNCPS)	36 ▼ -4 (-10%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Jun 22 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	62 ▼ -5.8 (-8.55%)
National Silk / Jun 22 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	206.20 ▼ -18.14 (-8.09%)
Ahmad Hassan / Jun 22 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	87 ▼ -6.49 (-6.94%)
Mughal Energy / Jun 22 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	21.10 ▼ -1.38 (-6.14%)
Saritow Spinning / Jun 22 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	23.51 ▼ -1.48 (-5.92%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jun 22 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	66 ▼ -3.07 (-4.44%)
Agritech Limited / Jun 22 Agritech Limited(AGL)	55.65 ▼ -2.56 (-4.4%)
Punjab Oil / Jun 22 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	172.74 ▼ -7.88 (-4.36%)

Stock	Volume
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 22 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	33,416,720 ▲ 1.3
TPL Properties / Jun 22 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	30,748,508 ▲ 0.64
Sui South Gas / Jun 22 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	23,902,232 ▲ 0.79
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jun 22 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	19,030,077 ▲ 1.05
Loads Limited / Jun 22 Loads Limited(LOADS)	16,369,797 ▲ 0.68
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 22 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	15,829,756 ▼ -0.01
Service Long March / Jun 22 Service Long March Tyres Limited(SLM)	12,969,839 ▲ 0.45
Kohinoor Spinning / Jun 22 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	10,892,979 ▼ -0.03
Sitara Petroleum Service / Jun 22 Sitara Petroleum Service Limited(SPSL)	9,397,960 ▼ -0.48
Kohinoor Mills / Jun 22 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	9,223,191 ▲ 0.12

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