Business Recorder - Markets - Rates

Stocks nosedive on sell-off

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:18:33 +0500

KARACHI: Heightened regional and domestic political uncertainty, coupled with elevated international crude oil prices, triggered broad-based risk aversion at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, sending the market into a nosedive as selling pressure intensified across major sectors.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index plunged 2,288.17 points, or 1.36 percent, to settle at 165,867.32 points compared to 168,155.49 points in the previous session. The index remained under pressure after touching an intraday high of 167,918.37 points and subsequently fell to a low of 165,764.21 points.

Business Recorder sectoral indices recorded widespread losses. The BRIndex100 closed at 18,179.78 points, down 317.32 points or 1.72 percent from the previous close of 18,497.10 points, with a total volume of 369.533 million shares. The BRIndex30 closed at 64,521.44 points, declining by 1,780.12 points or 2.68 percent from 66,301.56 points previously, with a total volume of 223.797 million shares.

Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Limited, said the market started on a negative note amid regional and domestic political developments and remained under pressure throughout the session. He noted that the KSE-100 Index extended the previous week’s decline and breached the 166,000-point support level as uncertainty and elevated oil prices encouraged investors to reduce exposure. According to Najib, UBL, ENGROH, HBL, HUBC, PPL, OGDC, FFC, NBP, PSX and BAHL collectively dragged the benchmark down by 1,114 points.

Trading activity in the ready market also contracted. Total volume declined to 441.898 million shares from 493.957 million shares on Friday, representing a decrease of 52.059 million shares or 10.54 percent. Traded value fell to Rs.15.710 billion from Rs.17.491 billion, down Rs.1.781 billion or 10.18 percent.

Total market capitalization contracted by Rs.261.073 billion to Rs.18.464 trillion compared to Rs.18.726 trillion in the previous session, reflecting the broad-based decline in equity valuations. Market breadth was overwhelmingly negative, with 409 issues closing lower, 55 advancing and 35 remaining unchanged out of 499 active companies.

First National Equities topped the ready-market turnover list with 50.252 million shares. The stock closed the day at Rs.1.17 against Rs.1.22. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal followed with 30.667 million shares. It closed the session at Rs.13.19 compared to Rs.14.20. Cnergyico PK recorded 30.042 million shares, closed at Rs.12.21 against Rs.12.72.

Among the major gainers, Dadex Eternit Limited advanced by Rs.13.14 to close at Rs.144.55, while Pakistan Synthetics Limited gained Rs.11.61 to settle at Rs.183.95. On the declining side, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited recorded the largest loss, falling by Rs.472.40 to close at Rs.25,016.00. PIA Holding Company LimitedB declined by Rs.150.50 to finish at Rs.15,000.00.

The BR Cement Index fell by 170.70 points or 1.48 percent to 11,385.93 points, with turnover of 23.566 million shares.

The BR Commercial Banks Index declined by 717.89 points or 1.23 percent to 57,621.39 points, with total turnover of 17.133 million shares.

The BR Power Generation and Distribution Index dropped by 534.74 points or 2.13 percent to close at 24,577.17 points, with turnover of 38.499 million shares.

The BR Oil and Gas Index declined by 151.79 points or 1.02 percent to 14,662.43 points, with turnover of 23.463 million shares.

The BR Tech. & Comm. Index fell by 82.19 points or 2.55 percent to close at 3,144.88 points, with total turnover of 52.311 million shares.

Ali Najib said the market outlook was likely to remain volatile and range-bound amid elevated geopolitical and domestic political uncertainty. He noted that high oil prices continued to pose risks to external balances, inflation and corporate margins, while positive developments on local and regional political fronts could provide support to market momentum in the near term.

Shipping Intelligence

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:18:33 +0500

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 05, 2026).

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PORT QASIM INTELLIGENCE
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Berth             Vessel         Working        Agent                Berthing
                                                                         Date
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MULTI PURPOSE TERMINAL
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MW-1              Elisabeth      Bitumen        Transmarine  October 4th 2026
MW-2              Doric Javelin  Cement         Bulk         October 1st 2026
                                                Shipping
MW-4              Nil            Nil            Nil
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PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL BULK TERMINAL
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PIBT              Star Opal      Coal           Ocean        October 1st 2026
                                                World
PIBT              Dixon          Coal           Burjorjee    October 3rd 2026
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LIQUID CARGO TERMINAL
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LCT               NCC Reem       Palm oil       Alpine       October 4th 2026
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FOTCO OIL TERMINAL
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FOTCO             Clear          Mogas          Alpine       October 4th 2026
                  Ocean Mustang
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GRAIN & FERTILIZER TEMINAL
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FAP               Queen Sarah    Soya           GAC          October 1st 2026
                                 Bean Seed
FAP               Kian           Rice           Ocean World    Sept 29th 2026
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SSGC LPG TERMINAL
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SSGC              PGC            LPG            Alpine       October 4th 2026
                  Yiannios
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DEPARTURE
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Vessel            Commodity      Ship Agent                    Departure Date
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MSC Barbara       Container      MSC PAK                     October 5th 2026
GFS Roja          Container      GAC                                     -do-
Ginga Bobcat      Chemicals      Alpine                                  -do-
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EXPECTED Departures
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Star Opal         Coal           Ocean World                 October 5th 2026
PGC Yiannios      LPG            Alpine                                  -do-
Kian              Rice           Ocean World                             -do-
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OUTERANCHORAGE
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Medi Roma         Coal           Ocean World                 October 5th 2026
New Horizon       Coal           Ocean World               Waiting for Berths
Oriente Gloria    Coal           Trade To Shore                          -do-
Cari Boo          Coal           Trade to Shore                          -do-
RM-7              Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Esteem
Houston           Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Khasab Silver     Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Southern
Robin             Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Grand Ace-II      Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Peonia            Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Bao Feng Hua-1    Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Dulce Diva        Soya Bean      Alpine                                  -do-
                  Seed
SC Legacy         HSFO           Alpine                                  -do-
Nave Cielo        Mogas          Alpine                                  -do-
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EXPECTED ARRIVAL
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Sea Density       Coal           GAC                         October 5th 2026
Spirit of
Bertram           Container      GAC                                    -do-a
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PMEX daily trading report

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:18:33 +0500

KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX, the total traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS, Indices, and Agricultural commodities stood at PKR 53.954 billion with 192,303 lots traded.

The highest activity was recorded in Gold (PKR 36.635 billion) followed by COTS (PKR 4.524 billion), NSDQ 100 (PKR 3.164 billion), Silver (PKR 2.656 billion), Crude Oil (PKR 2.095 billion), Copper (PKR 1.693 billion), Platinum (PKR 795.523 million), SP500 (PKR 790.748 million), DJ (PKR 471.618 million), Brent (PKR 228.110 million), Japan Equity 225 (PKR 173.207 million), Natural Gas (PKR 140.347 million), Palladium (PKR 65.299 million) and Aluminium (PKR 14.361 million).

In Agricultural commodities, a total of 96 lots were traded, amounting to PKR 507.431 million.

LME official prices

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:18:33 +0500

LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.

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ALUMINIUM
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash              3109.00         3109.50
3-month           3121.50         3122.00
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COPPER
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash             14353.00        14355.00
3-month          14319.00        14320.00
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ZINC
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash              3797.00         3798.00
3-month           3732.50         3733.00
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NICKEL
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash             15430.00        15435.00
3-month          15620.00        15625.00
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LEAD
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash              1826.00         1827.00
3-month           1863.00         1865.00
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Source: London Metals Exchange.

Activities of Port Qasim

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:18:33 +0500

KARACHI: Shipping activity was report at the port where six ships, GFS Roja, MSC Barbara, Elisabeth, NCC Reem, Clear-Ocean Mustang and PGC Yiannios scheduled to load/offload Container, Bitumen, Palm oil, Mogas and LPG, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Multi-Purpose Terminal, Liquid Cargo Terminal, FOTCO oil Terminal and Sui Southern Gas Terminal on 4th Oct.

Meanwhile three more ships, SC Legacy, Nave Cielo and Cari Boo scheduled to load/offload HSFO, Mogas and Coal also arrived at outer anchorage during last 24 hour.

A total of twelve ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them three ships, MSC Barbara, GFS Roja and Ginga Bobcat left the port on today morning, while three more ships, Star Opal, PGC Yiannios and Kian expected to sail on Monday.

Cargo volume of 161,090 tones comprising 137,563 tones imports cargo and 23,527 export cargo carried in 4,175 Containers (2,877 TEUs Imports & 1,298 TEUs Export)was handled at the port during last 24 hours.

There are 14 ships at Outer Anchorage of the Port Qasim, out of them a bulk cargo carrier ‘Medi Roma’ & two more ships, Sea Density and Spirit of Bertram carrying Coal and Container are expected to take berths PIBT, MW-4 and QICT respectively on Monday 5th October, 2026.

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:18:33 +0500

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (October 05, 2026).

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BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE
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             BRINDEX100             
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Day Close:                165,867.32
High:                     167,918.37
Low:                      165,764.21
Net Change:                 2,288.17
Volume (000):                169,456
Value (000):              10,700,341
Makt Cap (000)         4,687,033,000
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BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER
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Day Close:                 22,013.96
NET CH                    (-) 220.90
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BR CEMENT
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Day Close:                 11,385.93
NET CH                    (-) 170.70
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BR COMMERCIAL BANKS
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Day Close:                 57,621.39
NET CH                    (-) 717.89
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BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION
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Day Close:                 24,577.17
NET CH                    (-) 534.74
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BR OIL AND GAS
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Day Close:                 14,662.43
NET CH                    (-) 151.79
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BR TECH & COMM
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Day Close:                  3,144.88
NET CH                     (-) 82.19
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As on:             05- October -2026
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Futures spread widens 5.28pc

none@none.com (Recorder Review) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:09:06 +0500

KARACHI: The weekly futures spread at the Pakistan Stock Exchange widened by 105 basis points to 5.28 percent during the week ended October 2, 2026, from 4.22 percent in the preceding week, even as trading activity in the derivative segment contracted sharply amid broader market weakness.

Futures average daily turnover plunged 75.9 percent week-on-week to 122.76 million shares from 509.00 million shares, while average daily futures trade value declined 70.9 percent to Rs5.93 billion, from Rs20.40 billion, or US$73.65 million.

The futures market therefore recorded a sharp reduction in both volume and value during the week, while the spread moved higher to 5.28 percent, reflecting a widening of 105 basis points despite the substantial contraction in derivative-market participation.

PSX loses 2,610 points

none@none.com (Recorder Review) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:09:06 +0500

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) suffered a notable weekly setback as stalled US-Iran negotiations, a global sell-off in sovereign fixed-income markets that pushed US Treasury yields to their highest levels since 2002, and a widening domestic trade deficit weakened investor risk appetite, sending the benchmark KSE-100 Index down 2,609.74 points, or 1.5 percent, to close at 168,155.48 points.

The market remained under pressure throughout the week as geopolitical uncertainty and global fixed-income volatility overshadowed relatively favourable domestic inflation data and continued engagement with international lenders. The combination of stalled bilateral negotiations between the United States and Iran and the surge in US Treasury yields increased uncertainty across global financial markets, while domestic investors also weighed the deterioration in Pakistan’s trade balance and rising sovereign borrowing costs.

Global crude prices remained another important factor for market participants. Brent crude oil prices stayed above USD100 per barrel throughout the week, maintaining pressure on the global energy market.

The domestic macroeconomic picture remained mixed. Headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation moderated to 10.3 percent year-on-year in September 2026 from 11.1 percent in August, indicating a decline of 0.8 percentage points in the monthly inflation reading.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s merchandise trade deficit widened 6.2 percent year-on-year to USD3.56 billion, during September 2026. The monthly deterioration pushed the cumulative trade deficit for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 to USD10.79 billion, representing a 15.1 percent increase over the corresponding period of the previous year.

The widening trade gap was driven primarily by imports growing faster than exports. Aggregate imports increased 13.2 percent year-on-year during the period, while total exports grew 10.8 percent year-on-year.

On the multilateral financing front, formal discussions commenced between the federal government and the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation. The talks cover the combined fourth review under the USD7 billion, Extended Fund Facility and the third review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.

Successful completion of the joint IMF reviews is intended to unlock the fifth tranche under the EFF as well as the third tranche under the RSF.

At the same time, conditions in the domestic sovereign debt market pointed toward tighter liquidity and higher yield requirements. In the latest primary auction of Treasury Bills, the federal government raised Rs880 billion, against a target of Rs700 billion. Although the government raised more than its stated target, cut-off yields increased across all maturity tenors by between 49 and 75 basis points.

The increase in T-bill yields was accompanied by an upward revision in returns on National Savings Schemes. Profit rates under the National Savings Schemes were increased by as much as 73 basis points, reflecting the broader adjustment in domestic fixed-income returns during the week.

Trading activity across the equity market was concentrated in a relatively narrow group of sectors. Technology and Communication, Refinery and Textile Spinning each accounted for 12 percent of total market trading volume, making them the three largest contributors to market participation. Investment Banks and Miscellaneous companies each accounted for 8 percent, while all other sectors collectively represented the remaining 49 percent of total market volume.

Sectoral performance was broadly negative, with the Refinery sector emerging as the only major sector to post a weekly gain. Refinery stocks increased 1.4 percent week-on-week, making the sector the sole positive performer during the period.

Technology and Communication and Engineering suffered the largest sectoral declines, with each falling 3.2 percent week-on-week. Food and Personal Care stocks declined 2.7 percent, while Oil and Gas Marketing Companies fell 2.6 percent.

Textile Composite stocks declined 2.3 percent, followed by Cement, which fell 2.2 percent. Power Generation and Distribution companies declined 2.1 percent, while Pharmaceuticals lost 1.5 percent.

Oil and Gas Exploration Companies fell 1.4 percent, Automobiles declined 1.0 percent, and Commercial Banks and Chemical companies each slipped 0.9 percent. Fertilizer stocks recorded the smallest decline among the sectors that remained in negative territory, edging down 0.4 percent.

Despite the broad market weakness, several individual stocks recorded gains, reflecting selective buying interest. SSOM emerged as the strongest gainer, climbing 13.6 percent week-on-week to close at Rs502.43 per share.

Attock Refinery Limited rose 3.8 percent to Rs1,189.43, while TRG Pakistan Limited gained 3.7 percent to Rs54.39. Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited advanced 2.9 percent to Rs26.25, and Service Industries Limited increased 2.6 percent to Rs182.46.

Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited gained 2.0 percent to close at Rs25,488.40 per share, while YOUW Equity rose 1.8 percent to Rs5.03.

The declining side of the KSE-100 was led by Pakistan Services Limited, which fell 12.0 percent week-on-week to Rs1,011.43 per share. First Habib Modaraba declined 10.9 percent to Rs27.48, while Nishat Power Limited dropped 9.4 percent to Rs57.98.

Pakistan International Bulk Terminal Limited fell 6.1 percent to Rs14.20, while HUM Network Limited declined 6.0 percent to Rs9.68. International Industries Limited lost 5.6 percent to close at Rs160.00, and Javedan Corporation Limited declined 5.5 percent to Rs137.82 per share.

The broad decline in equity prices also translated into lower overall market capitalisation. Total PSX market capitalisation fell 1.4 percent during the week to Rs18.726 trillion, equivalent to USD67.58 billion, from Rs18.996 trillion, or USD68.54 billion, in the preceding week. The decline represented a reduction of Rs270 billion in rupee terms and USD0.96 billion in dollar terms.

Market participation also weakened considerably across both the ready and derivative segments. Average daily turnover in the readyboard market declined 21.7 percent week-on-week to 524.53 million shares from 670.21 million shares previously.

The decline was also visible in ready-market value turnover. Average daily readyboard trade value fell 16.6 percent to Rs18.66 billion, equivalent to USD67.33 million, compared with Rs22.37 billion, or USD80.70 million, in the preceding week.

The Business Recorder benchmark indices also reflected the broader weakness in the equity market. The BRIndex100 opened the week at 18,805.41 points and closed at 18,497.10 points, registering a decline over the course of the week. Total weekly turnover on the BRIndex100 stood at 2 billion shares, or precisely 1,999,147,913 shares. The BRIndex30 also declined during the week. It opened at 68,118.64 points and fell to close at 66,301.56 points. Total weekly turnover on the BRIndex30 amounted to 1.133 billion shares, or 1,132,733,643 shares.

Analysts say, going forward, market sentiment is expected to remain closely tied to international geopolitical developments and the progress of Pakistan’s IMF reviews. The completion of the combined fourth EFF and third RSF reviews remains an important near-term event because of their implications for the release of the next multilateral financing tranches.

The Rupee: Marginal gains

none@none.com (Recorder Review) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:09:05 +0500

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee continued its marginal gain against the US dollar for another week, appreciating 0.03 percent in the inter-bank market.

The local unit closed at 277.07 against the greenback, a gain of Re0.09 from 277.16 it had closed at a week earlier, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data.

Pakistan’s headline inflation clocked in at 10.3 percent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in September 2026, up from 11.1 percent recorded in August, as shown by Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data. The consumer price index (CPI) was recorded at 5.8 percent in September 2025.

The country’s trade deficit marginally increased by over 6 percent to USD3.56 billion in September 2026, as compared to the same month of the previous year. The trade balance, gap between exports and imports, was recorded at a deficit of USD3.35 billion in September 2025.

Foreign exchange reserves held by the SBP increased by USD39 million during the week ended September 25, 2026, reaching USD21.439 billion.

Open-market rates

In the open market, the PKR gained 25 paise for buying and 19 paise for selling against USD, closing at 277.87 and 279.01, respectively.

Against Euro, the PKR gained 4.16 rupees for buying and 3.91 rupees for selling, closing at 312.27 and 315.58, respectively.

Against UAE Dirham, the PKR gained 21 paise for buying and 3 paise for selling, closing at 75.51 and 76.26, respectively.

Against Saudi Riyal, the PKR gained 6 paise for buying and 5 paise for selling, closing at 73.96 and 74.47, respectively.

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Weekly inter-bank market rates for dollar

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Bid Close Rs. 277.07

Offer Close Rs. 277.27

Bid Open Rs. 277.32

Offer Open Rs. 277.52

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Weekly open-market rates for dollar

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Bid Close Rs. 277.87

Offer Close Rs. 279.01

Bid Open Rs. 278.22

Offer Open Rs. 279.05

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Automart: car prices in Karachi

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:09:04 +0500

KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Sunday (October 04 2026).

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                                                  Prices
Product Description                                          Fully
                                                Standard      A/C          Loaded
                                                   Model     Model          Model
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SUZUKI
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Suzuki Alto VXR AGS Upgraded                    3,166,480                       -
Suzuki Alto VXL AGS Upgraded                    3,326,450                       -
Suzuki Alto VXR Upgraded                        2,944,861                       -
Suzuki Cultus VXR                               4,089,490                       -
Suzuki Cultus VXL                               4,359,160                       -
Suzuki Cultus Auto Gear Shift                   4,591,460                       -
Suzuki Ravi Euro ll                             2,075,560                       -
Suzuki Ravi Deckless                            1,889,810                       -
Suzuki Swift GL Manual                          4,460,160                       -
Suzuki Swift GL CVT                             4,605,600                       -
Suzuki Every VX                                 2,912,230                       -
Suzuki Every VXR                                2,965,200                       -
Suzuki Fronx GL A/T                             6,099,999                       -
Suzuki Fronx GL M/T                             5,999,999                       -
Suzuki Fronx GLX A/T                            6,374,999                       -
Suzuki Fronx GLX A/T Mono Tone                  6,299,999                       -
Suzuki Swift GLX CVT                            4,766,190                       -
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Honda
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Honda BR-V i-VTEC S                             6,429,000                       -
Honda City 1.2L M/T                             4,696,000                       -
Honda City 1.2L CVT                             4,737,000                       -
Honda City 1.5L CVT                             5,439,000                       -
Honda City 1.5L ASPIRE M/T                      5,649,000                       -
Honda City 1.5L ASPIRE CVT                      6,069,000                       -
Honda City 1.5L ASPIRE S CVT                    6,149,000                       -
Honda HR-V e:HEC                                8,999,000                       -
Honda HR-V VTi                                  7,549,000                       -
Honda HR-V VTi-S                                7,799,000                       -
Honda Civic Oriel                               8,834,000                       -
Honda Civic Standard                            8,499,000                       -
Honda Civic RS                                 10,100,000                       -
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Toyota
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Toyota Yaris Sedan GLI MT 1.3                   4,649,000                       -
Toyota Yaris Sedan ATIV MT 1.3                  4,829,000                       -
Toyota Yaris Sedan GLI CVT 1.3                  4,835,000                       -
Toyota Yaris Sedan ATIV X CVT 1.5
Black Interior                                  6,449,000                       -
Toyota Yaris Sedan ATIV X CVT 1.5
Beige Interior                                  6,389,000                       -
Toyota Yaris Sedan ATIV CVT 1.3                 5,719,000                       -
Toyota Corolla Altis X Manual 1.6               6,194,000                       -
Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 X CVT-i                6,794,000                       -
Toyota Corolla Altis X CVT-i 1.8                7,124,000                       -
Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 X CVT-i
Special Edition                                 7,434,000                       -
Toyota Corolla Altis Grande X 
CVT-i 1.8
Beige Interior                                  7,764,000                       -
Toyota Corolla Altis Grande X 
CVT-i 1.8
Black Interior                                  7,804,000                       -
Toyota Hilux Revo G 2.8                        12,329,000                       -
Toyota Hilux Revo V Automatic 2.8              14,279,000                       -
Toyota Hilux Revo G Automatic 2.8              12,939,000                       -
Toyota Hilux E                                 11,379,000                       -
Toyota Hilux Revo Rocco                        14,869,000                       -
Toyota Hilux Revo GR-S                         15,839,000                       -
Toyota Fortuner 2.7 G                          12,547,000                       -
Toyota Fortuner 2.8 Sigma 4                    18,651,000                       -
Toyota Fortuner 2.7 V                          15,047,000                       -
Toyota Fortuner Legender                       19,681,000                       -
Toyota Fortuner GR-S                           20,611,000                       -
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV                    8,535,000                       -
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8                        7,235,000                       -
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 X                      7,935,000                       -
Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV X                  8,935,000                       -
Toyota Hiace Standard Roof                     13,069,000                       -
Toyota Hiace High Roof Commuter                14,959,000                       -
Toyota Hiace High Roof Tourer                  17,059,000                       -
Toyota Hiace Luxury Wagon High 
Grade                                          21,029,000                       -
Toyota Coaster 29 Seater F/L                   26,789,000                       -
Toyota Prado TX 2.7L                           55,111,000                       -
Toyota Prado VX 2.8L D                         60,111,000                       -
Toyota Land Cruiser ZX Gasoline 3.5L           95,000,000                       -
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Kia
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Kia SPORTAGE L ALPHA                            8,899,000                       -
Kia SPORTAGE L FWD                             10,499,000                       -
Kia SPORTAGE L HEV                             11,299,000                       -
Kia Picanto 1.0 AT                              4,090,000                       -
Kia Shehzore K2700 Grand Cabin                  7,499,000                       -
Kia Shehzore K2700 King Cabin                   4,479,000                       -
Kia Shehzore K2700 Standard Cabin               4,259,000                       -
Kia Stonic EX+                                  5,999,000                       -
Kia Stonic EX                                   4,862,000                       -
Kia Sorento 3.5 FWD                            13,649,000                       -
Kia Sorento 1.6T HEV FWD                       15,299,000                       -
Kia Sorento 1.6T HEV AWD                       16,699,000                       -
Kia EV5 AIR                                    18,500,000                       -
Kia EV5 EARTH                                  23,500,000                       -
Kia EV9 GT LINE                                43,200,000                       -
Kia Carnival 3.5L V6                           18,200,000                       -
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Hyundai
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Hyundai H-100 Deckless                          4,395,000                       -
Hyundai H-100 Flat Deck                         4,415,000                       -
Hyundai H-100 High Deck                         4,545,000                       -
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid                         10,761,000                       -
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Signature                12,240,000                       -
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Smart                    11,220,000                       -
Hyundai Sonata 2.0                             10,330,000                       -
Hyundai Sonata 2.5                             11,545,000                       -
Hyundai Sonata N Line 2.5 Turbo                16,521,000                       -
Hyundai Santa Fe Signature                     13,895,000                       -
Hyundai Santa Fe Smart                         12,450,000                       -
Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Calligraphy            24,995,232                       -
Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart                  23,489,808                       -
Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV                             24,999,000                       -
Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV                             23,000,000                       -
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Isuzu
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Isuzu D-Max Hi Rider M/T                       10,990,000                       -
Isuzu D-Max X Terrain                          13,390,000                       -
Isuzu D-Max V-Auto Plus Double
Cab High Ride                                  10,790,000                       -
Isuzu D-Max V-Cross G A/T                      12,490,000                       -
Isuzu D-Max V-Cross G M/T                      11,890,000                       -
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Changan
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Changan M9 Sherpa Power 1.2L                    2,349,000                       -
Changan Karvaan Plus 1.2                        3,299,000                       -
Changan Karvaan Comfort                         3,149,000                       -
Changan Alsvin 1.3L MT Comfort                  3,789,000                       -
Changan Alsvin 1.5L DCT Lumiere                 4,499,000                       -
Changan Alsvin Black Edition                    4,999,000                       -
Changan Oshan X7 FutureSense 7 Seat             9,299,000                       -
Changan Oshan X7 Comfort                        7,949,000                       -
Changan Oshan X7 FutureSense                    8,699,000                       -
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DFSK
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DFSK Glory 580 1.5 CVT                          5,610,000                       -
DFSK Glory 580 1.8 CVT                          5,806,000                       -
DFSK Glory 580 Pro                              6,790,000                       -
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Prince
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Prince K07 S                                    2,550,000                       -
Prince K01 S                                    2,070,000                       -
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Haval
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Haval H6 1.5T                                   8,923,986                       -
Haval H6 2.0T AWD                              10,158,617                       -
Haval H6 HEV                                   11,523,015                       -
Haval H6 PHEV                                  12,895,000                       -
Haval Jolion 1.5 T                              7,796,106                       -
Haval Jolion 1.5 HEV                            9,116,216                       -
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MG
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MG Cyberster GT (Dual)                         29,990,000                       -
MG Cyberster GT (Single)                       26,990,000                       -
MG 4 Essence                                   10,990,000                       -
MG 4 Excite                                     9,799,000                       -
MG 5 EV SE Long Range                          13,490,000                       -
MG HS 2.0T AWD                                  9,299,000                       -
MG HS PHEV                                      9,899,000                       -
MG HS Trophy                                    8,399,000                       -
MG ZS EV MCE Essence                           10,990,000                       -
MG ZS EV MCE Long Range                        14,999,000                       -
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Audi
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Audi e-tron GT Standard                        58,000,000                       -
Audi e-tron GT RS                              57,000,000                       -
Audi A6 e-tron Executive Edition 
Sportback                                      38,350,000                       -
Audi A6 e-tron Signature Sportback             28,850,000                       -
Audi Q6 e-tron Performance                     42,000,000                       -
Audi Q6 e-tron Signature                       27,800,000                       -
Audi Q6 e-tron Special                         29,500,000                       -
Audi Q6 S Line 55 TFSI quattro                 76,000,000                       -
Audi Q2 1.0 TFS Exclusive Line                  7,250,000                       -
Audi Q2 1.0 TFS Standard Line                   7,050,000                       -
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Advanced                       21,900,000                       -
Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro                        86,500,000                       -
Audi Q8 E-Tron 50 quattro (Electric)           38,500,000                       -
Audi Q8 E-Tron 55 quattro (Electric)           38,950,000                       -
Audi Q8 E-Tron Sportback 50 quattro 
(Electric)                                     42,950,000                       -
Audi Q8 E-Tron Sportback 55 quattro 
(Electtric)                                    47,500,000                       -
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Prices of essential kitchen items show mixed trend

none@none.com (Abdul Rasheed Azad) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:23:01 +0500

ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a mixed trend during the past week against the previous week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder here on Saturday revealed.

Traders told this correspondent that prices of edible items during the past eight months have kept on going up following the Middle East crisis, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz created fuel supply disruptions and skyrocketed fuel prices. The phenomenon was further worsened by the expansion of the war to Yemen, which led to disruptions in fuel supplies in Bab-al-Mandab.

However, the traders argued that current market prices not only of edible items but also of other daily-use items since March 2026 have witnessed an increase of at least 30-50 percent owing to increased transportation costs, higher electricity bills, gas prices, and other input costs.

They said that the prices of vegetables, fruits and other edible items at the farm level have declined during the past three weeks, but high transportation fares and other input costs are not allowing suppliers to pass on the benefit to end consumers.

Moreover, this phenomenon has also resulted in increased costs of school uniforms, notebooks, shoes, school vans’ rent, along with other daily household-use items.

The survey observed an increase in chicken prices as they went up from Rs12,800 per 40kg to Rs13,500 in the wholesale market, while in retail, chicken is being sold in the range of Rs355-390 against Rs340-370 per kg, while chicken meat is available in the range of Rs520-600 against Rs480-550 per kg, varying from area to area. Egg prices remained stable at Rs7,300 per carton containing 30 dozen in the wholesale market, while in retail, eggs are being sold in the range of Rs265-275 per dozen. Meat prices remained stable, as normal-quality mutton is available in the range of Rs2,750-2,850 per kg, the best-quality meat in the range of Rs3,100-3,300 per kg, normal-quality boneless beef at Rs1,750 per kg, and normal mixed beef at Rs1,550 per kg. Prices of the various varieties of fish also remained unchanged, as different varieties of fish are available in the range of Rs600-1,200 per kg.

Sugar price went down from Rs7,050 to Rs6,800 per 50 kg bag in wholesale markets, which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs150-160 per kg, while the official rate is fixed at Rs142 per kg. Wheat flour price went slightly down from Rs2,130 to Rs2,100 per 15 kg bag in the wholesale market, while in retail it is being sold at Rs2,150-2,170 against Rs2,200 per 15kg bag. Owing to continuous increases in gas, electricity, petrol, diesel and other input costs, some tandoor items, especially Quetta Caffee-linked chains, have increased the rates of the entire range of parathas from Rs60 to Rs70. However, the majority of tandoor operators have not increased the prices of roti, naan and paratha, as roti is available at Rs25, naan at Rs30, and paratha at Rs60. Bakery and confectionery item prices have witnessed an increase, as normal-sized bread price went up from Rs170 to Rs180, small-sized bread from Rs125 to Rs130, and family-sized bread from Rs225 to Rs240.

The prices of cooked food items witnessed no changes, as a cooked dal/vegetable plate at a normal restaurant is available at Rs350, a cooked beef plate at Rs680, a cooked chicken plate at Rs530, a cooked mutton plate at Rs800, and nihari at Rs600, while a cup of tea at most hotels/restaurants is available at Rs80-100 per cup. However, some restaurant operators are still selling a cup of tea in the range of Rs50-60 per cup.

The spice suppliers, like Shan, National, Deewan, and others, on the plea of increased input costs, have also increased the prices of their entire range of products by Rs10 per pack, as various spices are available at Rs160 against Rs150 per 39-gram pack. Ghee/cooking oil prices witnessed an increase, as B-grade ghee/oil price went up from Rs7,150 to Rs7,300 per carton of 16 packs in the wholesale market, which in retail is being sold at Rs460-470 against Rs450-460 per 900-gram pack, while the best-quality cooking oil/ghee brands, such as Dalda ghee, remained stable at Rs2,970 per 5-kg tin, which in retail is being sold at Rs3,100 per 5-litre bottle.

Officially, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced an increase of Rs20 per kg in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for October and fixed the LPG price at Rs270 against Rs259 per kg. However, LPG marketing companies, distributors and retailers are selling the commodity at more than double the official price, as in the hilly areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, LPG is being sold in the range of Rs550-650 per kg, while in cities like Rawalpindi and Islamabad, it is being sold in the range of Rs410-420 per kg against the official rate. A domestic LPG cylinder containing 15 kg costs Rs7,000 against the official rate of Rs4,200. The phenomenon reflects that LPG marketing companies, distributors and retailers are overcharging consumers by Rs126-146 per kg and Rs2,800 per domestic cylinder of 15kg. Meanwhile, OGRA, along with district authorities, which include local representatives, commissioners, deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners, tehsildars and magistrates, has miserably failed to enforce the official prices in the market.

The prices of the various varieties of rice remained stable, as top-quality basmati rice is available at Rs13,000 per 40kg, which in retail is being sold at Rs380 per kg; normal-quality basmati at Rs11,500 per 40kg, which in retail is being sold at Rs330 per kg; and good-quality broken basmati at Rs9,000 per 40kg, which in retail is being sold at Rs260 per kg, while normal-quality broken basmati at Rs7,000 per 40kg, which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs200-220 per kg.

Tea prices witnessed no changes, as Lipton Yellow Label is available at Rs2,000 per 900-gram pack and Islamabad Tea at Rs1,900 per kg. Turmeric powder price remained stable at Rs550 per kg in the wholesale market, which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs700-850 per kg, and red chilli powder price also remained stable at Rs550 per kg in the wholesale market, which retailers are selling in the range of Rs750-850 per kg. However, some retailers are selling the commodity at even Rs900-1,000 per kg in the absence of effective monitoring by the district authorities.

The prices of various pulses remained stable, as maash pulse is available at Rs15,000 per 40kg, which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs450-470 per kg; gram at Rs9,500 per 40kg, which in retail is being sold at Rs260-280 per kg; best-quality whole gram at Rs10,000 per 40kg, which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs300-320 per kg; various varieties of bean lentils at Rs16,000-17,700 per 40kg, which in retail are being sold in the range of Rs440-520 per kg; moong pulse at Rs10,500 per 40kg, which in retail is available at Rs300 per kg; and masoor pulse at Rs9,000 per 40kg, which in retail is available at Rs280 per kg.

Packed milk prices, such as Milk-Pak, Olpers and others, witnessed no changes, as a carton of one-litre packs is available at Rs4,250 per carton, while in retail, a one-litre pack is being sold at Rs380. The price of a carton of 250ml also remained stable at Rs2,530 per carton, while in the market it is being sold at Rs100 per 250ml. Fresh milk price remained stable at Rs260 per litre, while in some parts, especially posh sectors, fresh milk is being sold in the range of Rs280-300 per litre. The price of yogurt also remained stable at Rs280 per kg, while in posh sectors it is being sold at Rs300-330 per kg. No changes were observed in the prices of powdered milk, such as Nido and Lactogen, as 400-gram Nido powdered milk is available at Rs1,100, and a 200-gram pack at Rs750 per pack.

Overall, bathing soap prices remained stable, as Safeguard family size is available at Rs175 per pack, while Dettol, Lux, Palmolive and others are available at Rs160 per pack. Detergent prices, such as Ariel Surf, Brite, Express Power and others, also remained stable at Rs600 per 1kg pack. The prices of various brands of soft drinks, such as Pepsi, Coke, Miranda and others, remained stable, as a family-size bottle is available at Rs230.

Overall, vegetable prices remained stable, as potatoes are available in the range of Rs1,300-2,500 per quintal, while retailers are selling potatoes in the range of Rs45-50 per kg and the official price is fixed at Rs22-35 per kg. Finally, onion prices witnessed a reduction, as in the wholesale market they came down from Rs7,500-16,000 to Rs6,500-14,000 per quintal, which in retail are being sold in the range of Rs180-250 against Rs200-300 per kg, while the official rate is set at Rs121-187 per kg. Tomato prices remained stable at Rs2,300 per 15kg basket, which in retail are being sold in the range of Rs130-180 per kg, while the official rate is fixed at Rs109-169 per kg.

Ginger prices remained stable at Rs1,500 per 5kg in the wholesale market, which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs450-550 per kg, while the official rate is fixed at Rs363-424 per kg. Various varieties of garlic prices remained stable at Rs700-1,850 per 5kg in the wholesale market, which in retail are being sold in the range of Rs250-550 per kg, while the official rate is fixed at Rs182-454 per kg.

Capsicum price went down from Rs1,250 to Rs1,100 per 5kg in the wholesale market, which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs270-320 against Rs300-350 per kg, while the official price is fixed at Rs242-278 per kg. Prices of various varieties of pumpkins remained stable at Rs350-700 per 5kg in the wholesale market, which in retail are being sold in the range of Rs160-200 per kg, while the official price is fixed at Rs90-182 per kg. Various types of tinda prices went down from Rs800-1,150 to Rs750-1,050 per 5kg, which in retail are being sold in the range of Rs230-350 against Rs250-400 per kg, while the official rate is fixed at Rs182-242 per kg.

Eggplant price went up from Rs250 to Rs280 per 5kg, which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs80-100 per kg, while the official rate is set at Rs73-85 per kg. Cauliflower price remained stable at Rs750 per 5kg in the wholesale market, which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs220-250 per kg, while the official price is fixed at Rs169-194 per kg. Spinach price remained stable at Rs200 per 5kg, which in retail is being sold at Rs70-80 per kg, while the official rate is fixed at Rs61-67 per kg. Cabbage price remained stable at Rs650 per 5kg, which in retail is being sold at Rs175-200 per kg, while the official rate is fixed at Rs157-169 per kg.

Fresh bean price went down from Rs850 to Rs800 per 5kg, which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs230-260 per kg, while the official rate is set at Rs182-206 per kg. Okra price remained unchanged at Rs800 per 5kg, which in retail is being sold at Rs225-250 per kg, while the official rate is fixed at Rs194-218 per kg. Carrot price remained stable at Rs700 per 5kg, which in retail is being sold at Rs175-200 per kg, while the government-fixed rate is Rs157-182 per kg. Bitter gourd price went up from Rs750 to Rs800 per 5kg, which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs220-250 per kg, while the official price is set at Rs194-230 per kg. Green chilli price went up from Rs500 to Rs550 per 5kg, which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs170-200 per kg, while the official price is fixed at Rs133-145 per kg. Taro root price remained stable at Rs400 per 5kg, which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs120-130 per kg, while the official rate is fixed at Rs97-109 per kg. Cucumber price went up from Rs300 to Rs320 per 5kg, which in retail is being sold at Rs100-150 against Rs100-130 per kg, while the official price is fixed at Rs79-87 per kg. Ridge gourd price remained stable at Rs500 per 5kg in the wholesale market, which in retail is being sold in the range of Rs140-160 per kg, while the official rate is fixed at Rs121-133 per kg. Fresh-arrival peas price remained stable at Rs1,600 per kg in the wholesale market, while in retail they are being sold in the range of Rs450-500 per kg.

The official rate list is issued after close collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, with a profit margin of Rs10-20 per kg for sellers around the wholesale market, Rs15-30 per kg for sellers in most parts of the capital city, and Rs20-40 per kg for sellers in posh areas. However, no vendor, pushcart holder or shopkeeper is following the official price list, as the price monitoring committees, from bottom to top, have totally ignored monitoring the market situation to enforce the official rates. As a result, consumers have been compelled to pay high rates over the past eight years.

PMEX daily trading report

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:23:01 +0500

KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX, the total traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS, Indices, and Agricultural commodities stood at PKR 49.076 billion with 151,420 lots traded.

The highest activity was recorded in Gold (PKR 28.010 billion) followed by NSDQ100 (PKR 5.780 billion), COTS (PKR 5.196 billion), Crude Oil (PKR 2.877 billion), Silver (PKR 2.294 billion), Copper (PKR 1.525 billion), SP500 (PKR 1.317 billion), Platinum (PKR 652.372 million), Japan Equity 225 (PKR 398.896 million), DJ (PKR 198.637 million), Brent (PKR 132.506 million),

Natural Gas (PKR 90.907 million), Palladium (PKR 33.018 million) and Aluminium (PKR 18.879 million).

In Agricultural commodities, a total of 113 lots were traded, amounting to PKR 551.553 million.

Spot rate drops further Rs200 per maund

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 02:23:01 +0500

LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday decreased the spot rate by Rs 2,00 per maund and closed it at Rs 17,800 per maund.

Cotton Analyst told Business Recorder that the local cotton market remained bearish and the trading volume remained satisfactory.

He also told Business Recorder that the rate of cotton in Sindh is in between Rs 17,400 to Rs 18,000 per maund, while Phutti in the province is trading between Rs 8,600 to Rs 9,200 per 40 kilograms.

In Punjab, cotton rates stand between Rs 17,400 to Rs 17,800 per maund, with Phutti fetching between Rs 8,600 to Rs 9,200 per 40 kilograms.

The rate of cotton in Balochistan is in between Rs 17,800 to Rs 17,900 per maund. The rate of Phutti is Rs 8,700 to Rs 9,300 per 40 kg. The rate of Polyester Fiber is Rs 445 per kg.

Equities extend losses

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:20:21 +0500

KARACHI: Persistent geopolitical uncertainty and fragile market momentum continued to weigh on investor sentiment at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, despite a late decline in international oil prices.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index declined by 481.36 points, or 0.29 percent, to settle at 168,155.49 points against 168,636.85 points in the previous session. The index moved between an intraday high of 168,854.47 points and a low of 167,685.43 points, reflecting continued volatility and weak investor conviction.

The BRIndex100 closed at 18,497.10, down 73.42 points or 0.40 percent, with total volume of 387.693 million shares. BRIndex30 closed at 66,301.56, down 436.76 points or 0.65 percent, with total volume of 211.761 million shares.

Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Limited, said in his market review that lackluster momentum persisted as the PSX witnessed another negative session, with investors remaining on the sidelines amid uncertainty on the geopolitical front.

He noted that reports of France proposing plans to release 50 million barrels of diesel from Europe and another 50 million barrels of crude oil across International Energy Agency (IEA) members pushed international oil prices down by more than 2 percent during the afternoon session. However, the decline in global oil prices failed to revive buying interest in the local market.

Najib said the selling pressure remained broad-based, with SYS, MEBL, LUCK, NBP, HBL, BAHL, TPLRF1, ENGROH, MLCF and FATIMA collectively dragging the benchmark index down by around 374 points.

Trading activity in the ready market remained subdued, with total volume falling to 493.957 million shares from 548.381 million shares a session earlier, representing a decline of 54.423 million shares or 9.92 percent. However, traded value increased to Rs.17.491 billion from Rs.17.054 billion, rising by Rs.0.438 billion or 2.57 percent.

Total market capitalisation declined by Rs.50.847 billion to Rs.18.726 trillion from Rs.18.776 trillion in the previous session. Market breadth remained negative, with 321 companies closing lower, 128 advancing and 45 remaining unchanged out of 494 active issues.

First National Equities topped the ready-market turnover chart with 42.509 million shares. The stock closed at Rs.1.22 against Rs.1.21.

WorldCall Telecom followed with 40.081 million shares. It closed unchanged at Rs.1.00.

D.S. Ind. Ltd. recorded 29.510 million shares, closed at Rs.17.25 against Rs.15.68.

Among prominent gainers, First Imrooz Modaraba recorded the largest price increase, gaining Rs.28.69 to close at Rs.315.63, followed by Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited, which advanced Rs.14.20 to settle at Rs.210.48.

On the declining side, Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited recorded the largest fall, declining Rs.118.11 to close at Rs.8,722.89, while Nestle Pakistan Limited shed Rs.93.53 to end at Rs.7,014.86.

The BR Automobile Assembler Index declined by 65.37 points or 0.29 percent to 22,234.86, with turnover of 12.253 million shares. The BR Cement Index fell 76.58 points or 0.66 percent to 11,556.63, with turnover of 23.098 million shares.

The BR Commercial Banks Index decreased by 135.10 points or 0.23 percent to 58,339.28, with turnover of 18.542 million shares. The BR Power Generation and Distribution Index declined 73.10 points or 0.29 percent to 25,111.91, with turnover of 37.298 million shares.

The BR Oil and Gas Index bucked the broader trend, gaining 25.45 points or 0.17 percent to close at 14,814.22, with turnover of 26.041 million shares. The BR Tech & Communication Index suffered the sharpest decline among the listed BR sector indices, falling 56.07 points or 1.71 percent to 3,227.07, with turnover of 64.528 million shares.

Najib said the market outlook would remain volatile, with select buying possible if geopolitical tensions continued to ease and international oil prices remained on a declining trajectory. He added that elevated energy prices, external-sector risks and the ongoing IMF review would remain important factors influencing market direction.

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 05:20:20 +0500

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (October 02, 2026).

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BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE
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             BRINDEX100             
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Day Close:                168,155.49
High:                     168,854.47
Low:                      167,685.43
Net Change:                   481.36
Volume (000):                146,933
Value (000):               9,996,995
Makt Cap (000)         4,752,606,000
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BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER
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Day Close:                 22,234.86
NET CH                     (-) 65.37
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BR CEMENT
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Day Close:                 11,556.63
NET CH                     (-) 76.58
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BR COMMERCIAL BANKS
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Day Close:                 58,339.28
NET CH                    (-) 135.10
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BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION
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Day Close:                 25,111.91
NET CH                     (-) 73.10
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BR OIL AND GAS
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Day Close:                 14,814.22
NET CH                     (+) 25.45
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BR TECH & COMM
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Day Close:                  3,227.07
NET CH                     (-) 56.07
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As on:             02- October -2026
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BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:28:38 +0500

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (October 01, 2026).

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BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE
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             BRINDEX100             
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Day Close:                168,636.85
High:                     170,688.38
Low:                      168,567.79
Net Change:                 1,332.48
Volume (000):                149,854
Value (000):               9,355,669
Makt Cap (000)         4,766,206,000
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BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER
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Day Close:                 22,300.23
NET CH                    (-) 131.42
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BR CEMENT
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Day Close:                 11,633.21
NET CH                    (-) 152.69
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BR COMMERCIAL BANKS
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Day Close:                 58,474.38
NET CH                    (-) 350.39
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BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION
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Day Close:                 25,185.01
NET CH                    (-) 337.38
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BR OIL AND GAS
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Day Close:                 14,788.77
NET CH                    (-) 175.23
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BR TECH & COMM
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Day Close:                  3,283.14
NET CH                     (-) 39.20
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As on:             01- October -2026
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Shipping Intelligence

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:28:38 +0500

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (October 01, 2026).

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PORT QASIM INTELLIGENCE
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Berth             Vessel         Working        Agent                Berthing
                                                                         Date
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MULTI PURPOSE TERMINAL
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MW-1              New Sun        Rice           East Wind       Sep 28th 2026
                  Lucky
MW-2              African        Cement         Bulk Shipping   Sep 28th 2026
                  Hammerkop
MW-4              Nil            Nil            Nil
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PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL BULK TERMINAL
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PIBT              Nil            Nil            Nil
PIBT              Evangelia-D    Coal           Ocean World     Sep 29th 2026
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Port Qasim Electric Power Terminal
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PQEPT             OBE Lotus      Coal           Ass. Liner      Sep 29th 2026
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FOTCO OIL TERMINAL
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FOTCO             Mustang        Gasoline       Trans Marine    Sep 30th 2026
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GRAIN & FERTILIZER TEMINAL
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FAP               Panasiatic     Soya Bean      East Wind       Sep 25th 2026
                                 Seed
FAP               Kian           Rice           Ocean World     Sep 29th 2026
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SSGC LPG TERMINAL
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SSGC Alisa-1      LPG            East Wind                      Sep 30th 2026
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ENGRO VOPAK TERMINAL
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EVTL              Pasco          LPG            M International Sep 28th 2026
                  Berke
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DEPARTURE
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Vessel            Commodity      Ship Agent                    Departure Date
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Corona            Palm oil       Alpine                      October 1st 2026
APL Antwerp       Container      GAC                                     -do-
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EXPECTED Departures
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Panasiatic        Soya           East Wind                   October 1st 2026
                  Bean Seed
OBE Lotus         Coal           Ass Liner                               -do-
Pasco Berke       LPG            M International                         -do-
Mustang           Gasoline       Trans Marine                            -do-
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OUTERANCHORAGE
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SLS Topaz         Container      GAC                         October 1st 2026
Mount Fuji        Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Queen Sarah       Soya           GAC                                     -do-
                  Bean Seed
Henrietta         Chemicals      Alpine                                  -do-
Kosan
Torm
Innovation        Gasoline       GAC                                     -do-
Star Opal         Coal           Ocean World                             -do-
Medi Roma         Coal           Ocean World               Waiting for Berths
Dixon             Coal           Burjorjee                               -do-
New Horizon       Coal           Ocean World                             -do-
YC Daisy          Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
NCC Reem          Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
RM-7              Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Esteem
Houston           Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Khasab Silver     Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Southern
Robin             Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Grand Ace-II      Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Peonia            Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Bao Feng
Hua-1             Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Doric Javelin     Cement         Bulk Shipping                           -do-
Ginga Bobcat      Chemicals      Alpine                                  -do-
Clearocean
Mustang           Mogas          Alpine                                  -do-
Elisabeth         Bitumen        Transmarine                             -do-
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EXPECTED ARRIVAL
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MSC Vanessa       Container      MSC PAK                     October 1st 2026
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LME official prices

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:28:38 +0500

LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.

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ALUMINIUM
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash              3203.00         3204.00
3-month           3208.00         3210.00
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COPPER
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash             14485.00        14487.00
3-month          14453.00        14455.00
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ZINC
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash              3953.50         3954.00
3-month           3840.00         3842.00
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NICKEL
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash             15855.00        15860.00
3-month          16050.00        16060.00
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LEAD
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash              1855.00         1856.00
3-month           1889.50         1890.00
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Source: London Metals Exchange.

PSX declines on profit-taking

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:28:38 +0500

KARACHI: Profit-taking and broad-based selling across banks, exploration and production companies, cements and oil marketing companies dragged the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) sharply lower on Thursday, as elevated crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainty weakened investor sentiment and erased the market’s early gains above the 170,000-point level.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index shed 1,332.47 points, or 0.78 percent, to close at 168,636.85 points compared to 169,969.33 points in the preceding session. The index initially moved above the 170,000-point level and touched an intraday high of 170,688.38 points, but selling pressure subsequently intensified, taking it to an intraday low of 168,567.79 points before the index settled at 168,636.85 points.

The BRIndex100 closed at 18,570.52 points, down 171.18 points, or 0.91 percent, from the previous close of 18,741.70 points, with total volume of 428.185 million shares. The BRIndex30 declined by 994.28 points, or 1.47 percent, to close at 66,738.32 points against 67,732.60 points previously, with total volume of 268.738 million shares.

Topline Securities, in its market review, said the KSE-100 Index endured a volatile and predominantly negative session, opening on a positive note and briefly moving above the 170,000-point level. However, the early momentum failed to hold as profit-taking and broad-based selling intensified during the latter part of the session, resulting in a sharp decline.

The brokerage said PPL, UBL, HUBC, OGDC and FFC remained the major drags on the index, collectively contributing around 470 points to the decline. Selling pressure was witnessed across banks, E&Ps, cements and OMCs, reflecting a cautious trading environment. Topline Securities added that elevated crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical uncertainty further dampened market sentiment and prompted investors to adopt a more defensive stance.

Activity in the ready market also moderated compared with the previous session. Total ready-market turnover fell to 548.381 million shares from 591.235 million shares on Wednesday, representing a decrease of 42.854 million shares, or 7.25 percent. Traded value declined to Rs17.054 billion from Rs20.192 billion, down Rs3.138 billion, or 15.54 percent.

Total market capitalisation also contracted by Rs.151.242 billion to Rs.18.776 trillion from Rs.18.928 trillion in the preceding session. Market breadth was distinctly bearish, with 323 companies declining, 121 advancing and 48 remaining unchanged out of 492 active issues.

Kohinoor Spinning led ready-market volumes with 93.752 million shares. The stock closed at Rs.5.84 against Rs5.73. First National Equities followed with 38.617 million shares. The stock settled at Rs1.21 compared with Rs1.12. Cnergyico PK recorded 26.026 million shares. It close at Rs12.98 against Rs13.12.

In ready-market price movements, Sapphire Textile Mills Limited recorded the largest price advance, gaining Rs46.61 to close at Rs1,567.66. Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited followed, advancing Rs38.40 to settle at Rs8,841.00.

On the declining side, PIA Holding Company Limited B posted the largest fall, dropping Rs81.51 to close at Rs15,181.00, while Nestle Pakistan Limited declined Rs48.20 to end at Rs7,108.39.

The BR Automobile Assembler Index closed at 22,300.23 points, down 131.42 points, or 0.59 percent, with total turnover of 3.492 million shares.

The BR Cement Index fell 152.69 points, or 1.30 percent, to 11,633.21 points against its previous close, with total turnover of 19.772 million shares.

The BR Commercial Banks Index declined 350.39 points, or 0.60 percent, to close at 58,474.38 points, with turnover of 16.667 million shares.

The BR Power Generation and Distribution Index dropped 337.38 points, or 1.32 percent, to 25,185.01 points, with total turnover of 30.643 million shares.

The BR Oil and Gas Index decreased by 175.23 points, or 1.17 percent, to close at 14,788.77 points, with turnover of 31.163 million shares.

The BR Tech & Comm Index declined 39.20 points, or 1.18 percent, to 3,283.14 points, with total turnover of 42.199 million shares.

Going forward, analysts say market activity is expected to remain sensitive to international oil-price movements, geopolitical developments and emerging domestic macroeconomic indicators, while investors may continue to monitor corporate developments and earnings-related cues for direction.

Activities of Port Qasim

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:28:38 +0500

KARACHI: Shipping activity was report at the port where three ships, APL Antwerp, Mustang and Alisa-1 carrying Container, Gasoline and LPG, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, FOTCO oil Terminal and Sui Southern Gas Terminal on 30th Sept.

Meanwhile seven more ships, SLS Topaz, Elisabeth, Bao Feng Hua-1, Clearocean Mustang, Ginga Bobcat, Medi Roma and New Horizon scheduled to load/offload Container, Bitumen, Palm oil, Mogas, Chemicals and Coal also arrived at outer anchorage during last 24 hours.

A total of eleven ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them two ships, APL Antwerp and Corona left the port on Thursday morning, while four more ships, Panasiatic, OBE Lotus, Pasco Berke-I and Mustang expected to sail on Thurs day afternoon.

Cargo volume of 120,931 tones comprising 92,929 tones imports cargo and 28,002 export cargo carried in 2,132 Containers (1,193 TEUs Imports & 939 TEUs Export)was handled at the port during last 24 hours.

There are 22 ships at Outer Anchorage of the Port Qasim, out of them six ships, Mount Fuji, Queen Sarah, Torm Innovation, Henrietta Kosan, Star Opal and SLS Topaz & another ship ‘MSC Vanessa’ carrying Palm oil, Soya Bean Seed, Gasoline, Chemicals, Coal and Container are expected to take berths LCT, FAP, FOTCO, EVTL, PIBT and QICT respectively on Thursday 1st October, 2026.

PSX extends recovery

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:39:56 +0500

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its recovery on Wednesday as selective buying in commercial banks, cement and fertilizer stocks supported the market, lifting the market.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained by 368.92 points, or 0.22 percent, to 169,969.33 points, just below the 170,000-point level at the close, against the previous close of 169,600.41 points. The index crossed the 170,000-point level during the session, reaching an intraday high of 171,492.53 points, before retreating to an intraday low of 169,872.14 points and settling below the threshold at the close.

Business Recorder’s sectoral indices reflected the selective strength across major market segments. The BRIndex100 closed at 18,741.70 points, up 66.62 points, or 0.36 percent, from the previous close of 18,675.08 points, with a total volume of 461.435 million shares. The BRIndex30, however, declined by 90.54 points, or 0.13 percent, to close at 67,732.60 points against 67,823.14 points, with total volume of 258.587 million shares.

According to Mubashir Anis Naviwala of JS Global, buying interest emerged at the PSX as the index traded in a narrow band, with commercial banks, fertilizer and cement stocks providing support, while pressure was seen across food and personal care, power generation and chemical sectors. He said the session ended on a mildly positive note as buying interest helped the index move closer to the 170,000-point level.

Ready-market turnover increased to 591.235 million shares from 568.040 million shares on Tuesday, representing an increase of 23.195 million shares, or 4.08 percent. However, traded value declined to Rs 20.192 billion from Rs.20.813 billion, down Rs 0.621 billion, or 2.98 percent.

Total market capitalisation increased by Rs 37.573 billion to Rs 18.928 trillion from Rs 18.890 trillion in the previous session. Market breadth remained positive, with 253 companies advancing, 195 declining and 47 remaining unchanged out of 495 active issues.

Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (Pak Int Bulk) led ready-market volumes with 73.447 million shares. The stock closed at Rs 14.68 against Rs 14.57. Kohinoor Spinning followed with 58.387 million shares, settled at Rs 5.73 compared to Rs4 96. Tasdeeq Information recorded 50.883 million shares. It ended the day at Rs5.13 against Rs5.22 Monday.

In ready-market price movements, Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited recorded the largest gain, surging by Rs 199.00 to close at Rs 25,534.00, followed by Sapphire Textile Mills Limited, which gained Rs 43.81 to settle at Rs 1,521.05. On the declining side, PIA Holding Company Limited (B) posted the largest fall, dropping Rs 237.49 to close at Rs 15,262.51, while Nestle Pakistan Limited fell Rs 202.29 to end at Rs 7,156.59.

The BR Automobile Assembler Index gained 41.43 points, or 0.19 percent, to 22,431.65 points, with turnover of 1.183 million shares. The BR Cement Index rose 73.31 points, or 0.63 percent, to 11,785.90 points on turnover of 20.635 million shares.

The BR Commercial Banks Index increased by 296.17 points, or 0.51 percent, to 58,824.77 points, with 18.489 million shares changing hands.

The BR Power Generation and Distribution Index declined by 119.35 points, or 0.47 percent, to 25,522.39 points, with turnover of 32.224 million shares.

The BR Oil and Gas Index edged up 5.11 points, or 0.03 percent, to 14,964.00 points on turnover of 25.027 million shares, while the BR Tech & Comm Index gained 0.29 points, or 0.01 percent, to 3,322.34 points, with total turnover of 52.512 million shares.

Market participants are expected to monitor corporate earnings announcements, macroeconomic indicators and international energy-market developments, pointing continued range-bound and stock-specific trading.

Shipping Intelligence

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:39:56 +0500

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 30, 2026).

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PORT QASIM INTELLIGENCE
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Berth             Vessel         Working        Agent                Berthing
                                                                         Date
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MULTI PURPOSE TERMINAL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
MW-1              New Sun Lucky  Rice           East Wind       Sep 28th 2026
MW-2              African        Cement         Bulk            Sep 28th 2026
                  Hammerkop                     Shipping
MW-4              Nil            Nil            Nil
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PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL BULK TERMINAL
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PIBT              Jhon-K         Coal           Trade           Sep 27th 2026
                                                To Shore
PIBT              Evangelia-D    Coal           Ocean           Sep 29th 2026
                                                World
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Port Qasim Electric Power Terminal
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PQEPT             OBE Lotus      Coal           Ass. Liner      Sep 29th 2026
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LIQUID CARGO TERMINAL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
LCT               Corona         Palm oil       Alpine          Sep 29th 2026
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
2nd Container Terminal
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
QICT-2            BSG Bimini     Container      GAC             Sep 29th 2026
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FOTCO OIL TERMINAL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOTCO             Patroklos-I    Mogas          Alpine          Sep 28th 2026
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GRAIN & FERTILIZER TEMINAL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
FAP               Panasiatic     Soya           East Wind       Sep 25th 2026
                                 Bean Seed
FAP               Kian           Rice           Ocean World     Sep 29th 2026
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENGRO VOPAK TERMINAL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EVTL              Pasco Berke    LPG            M               Sep 28th 2026
                                                                International
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DEPARTURE
=============================================================================
Vessel            Commodity      Ship Agent                    Departure Date
=============================================================================
EXPECTED Departures
=============================================================================
BSG Bimini        Container      GAC                            Sep 30th 2026
Patroklos-I       Mogas          Alpine                                  -do-
Jhon-K            Coal           Trade To Shore                          -do-
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OUTERANCHORAGE
=============================================================================
APL Antwerp       Container      GAC                            Sep 30th 2026
Mustang           Gasoline       Trans Marine                            -do-
Alisa-1           LPG            East Wind                               -do-
Star Opal         Coal           Ocean World               Waiting for Berths
Dixon             Coal           Burjor jee                              -do-
T. Mount Fuji     Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
YC Daisy          Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
NCC Reem          Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
RM-7              Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Esteem
Houston           Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Khasab Silver     Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Southern
Robin             Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Grand Ace-II      Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Peonia            Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Queen Sarah       Soya           GAC                                     -do-
                  Bean Seed
Doric Javelin     Cement         Bulk Shipping                           -do-
Henrietta
Kosan             Chemicals      Alpine                                  -do-
Torm
Innovation        Gasoline       GAC                                     -do-
=============================================================================

LME official prices

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:39:56 +0500

LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.

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ALUMINIUM
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash              3225.00         3225.50
3-month           3231.00         3232.00
=========================================
COPPER
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash             14474.00        14474.50
3-month          14447.00        14448.00
=========================================
ZINC
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash              3976.00         3977.00
3-month           3870.00         3871.00
=========================================
NICKEL
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash             15850.00        15860.00
3-month          16065.00        16085.00
=========================================
LEAD
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash              1875.00         1876.00
3-month           1906.00         1907.00
=========================================

Source: London Metals Exchange.

Activities of Port Qasim

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:39:56 +0500

KARACHI: Shipping activity was report at the port where four ships, BGS Bimini, Kian, OBE Lotus and Evangelia-D scheduled to load/offload Container, Rice and Coal, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Grain Terminal, Port Qasim Electric Power Terminal and Pakistan International Bulk Terminal on 29th Sept.

Meanwhile three more ships, APL Antwerp, Peonia and Alisa-1 carrying Container, Palm oil and LPG also arrived at outer anchorage during last 24 hours.

A total of eleven ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them three ships, BGS Bimini, Patroklos-I and Jhon-K expected to sail on Wednesday.

Cargo volume of 197,273 tones comprising 151,239 tones imports cargo and 46,043 export cargo carried in 3,369 Containers (1,608 TEUs Imports & 1,761 TEUs Export)was handled at the port during last 24 hours.

There are 18 ships at Outer Anchorage of the Port Qasim, out of them three ships, APL Antwerp, Mustang and Alisa carrying Container, Gasoline and LPG are expected to take berths QICT, FOTCO and SSGC respectively on Wednesday 30th September, 2026.

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:39:56 +0500

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (September 30, 2026).

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BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE
====================================
             BRINDEX100             
====================================
Day Close:                169,969.33
High:                     171,492.53
Low:                      169,872.14
Net Change:                   368.92
Volume (000):                217,008
Value (000):              11,230,807
Makt Cap (000)         4,780,035,000
------------------------------------
BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 22,431.65
NET CH                     (+) 41.43
------------------------------------
BR CEMENT
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 11,785.90
NET CH                     (+) 73.31
------------------------------------
BR COMMERCIAL BANKS
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 58,824.77
NET CH                    (+) 296.17
------------------------------------
BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 25,522.39
NET CH                    (-) 119.35
------------------------------------
BR OIL AND GAS
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 14,964.00
NET CH                      (+) 5.11
------------------------------------
BR TECH & COMM
------------------------------------
Day Close:                  3,322.34
NET CH                      (+) 0.29
------------------------------------
As on:           30- September -2026
====================================

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PSX sheds 825 points

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:49:24 +0500

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under renewed selling pressure on Tuesday as rising global crude prices and persistent Middle East geopolitical tensions triggered a late-session sell-off, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 Index below the 170,000-point level.

The index fell 825.22 points, or 0.48 percent, to close at 169,600.41 points against Monday’s close of 170,425.62 points. The benchmark opened the session amid relatively stable trading and climbed to an intraday high of 170,944.35 points before coming under sustained selling pressure. It subsequently fell to an intraday low of 169,538.23 points and settled at 169,600.41 points.

The BRIndex100 closed at 18,675.08 points, down 95.82 points, or 0.51 percent, from its previous close of 18,770.90 points, with total turnover reaching 421.875 million shares. The BRIndex30 declined by 410.80 points, or 0.60 percent, to 67,823.14 points from 68,233.94 points, with volume recorded at 221.681 million shares.

According to the Topline Market Review, the market remained relatively stable around the 170,400–170,600 range during the early part of the session, but selling intensified after 2:00pm, eventually pushing the benchmark below the psychologically important 170,000-point threshold.

Topline said market sentiment remained cautious and risk-off amid continuing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, while the rise in crude prices, with Brent crude trading around US$107 per barrel, added pressure because of concerns over Pakistan’s import bill, inflation and the external account. UBL, FFC, PPL, HBL and MARI were identified as the major drags on the benchmark, collectively shaving around 375 points from the KSE-100 Index.

Despite the fall in the headline indices, activity in the ready market increased considerably. Ready-market turnover rose to 568.040 million shares from 421.016 million shares on Monday, an increase of 147.025 million shares, or 34.92 percent. Traded value also increased to Rs.20.813 billion from Rs.17.736 billion, rising by Rs.3.076 billion, or 17.34 percent.

Total market capitalisation fell by Rs.71.499 billion to Rs.18.890 trillion from Rs.18.962 trillion in the preceding session. Market breadth remained heavily negative, with 154 companies advancing, 305 declining and 37 remaining unchanged out of 496 active issues.

Cnergyico PK remained the most actively traded stock in the ready market, with 56.532 million shares changing hands. The stock closed at Rs.13.09 compared to Rs.13.32 previously.

Tasdeeq Information followed with 56.296 million shares. It closed at Rs.5.22 against the previous close of Rs4.95.

K-Electric Ltd. recorded 34.673 million shares. The stock settled at Rs.6.09 against Rs6.06.

In ready-market price movements, PIA Holding Company Limited (B) emerged as the leading gainer, rising Rs.375.00 to close at Rs 15,500.00. Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited followed with a gain of Rs 149.50, settling at Rs 25,335.00.

On the declining side, Sapphire Textile Mills Limited recorded the largest fall, losing Rs.83.41 to close at Rs 1,477.24, while Pakistan Services Limited declined by Rs 26.26 to finish at Rs1,118.78.

The BR Automobile Assembler Index fell 117.22 points, or 0.52 percent, to close at 22,390.22 points, with turnover of 1.313 million shares. The BR Cement Index declined by 52.96 points, or 0.45 percent, to 11,712.59 points on turnover of 19.462 million shares.

The BR Commercial Banks Index shed 222.77 points, or 0.38 percent, to close at 58,528.60 points, with 14.358 million shares changing hands. The BR Power Generation and Distribution Index declined by 39.24 points, or 0.15 percent, to 25,641.74 points, while turnover in the sector stood at 71.525 million shares.

The BR Oil and Gas Index fell 112.59 points, or 0.75 percent, to 14,958.89 points on turnover of 24.358 million shares, while the BR Tech. & Comm. Index declined by 28.23 points, or 0.84 percent, to 3,322.05 points, with 61.106 million shares traded.

Analysts attributed the late deterioration in market sentiment primarily to persistent Middle East geopolitical uncertainty and the sharp rise in crude oil prices. They argue that the future outlook of the market heavily depends upon the geopolitical situation of the region, oil prices and outcome of the IMF-government talks.

Shipping Intelligence

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:49:23 +0500

KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 29, 2026).

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PORT QASIM INTELLIGENCE
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Berth             Vessel         Working        Agent                Berthing
                                                                         Date
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MULTI PURPOSE TERMINAL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
MW-1              New Sun        Rice           East Wind       Sep 28th 2026
                  Lucky
MW-2              African        Cement         Bulk Shipping   Sep 28th 2026
                  Hammerkop
MW-4              Nil            Nil            Nil
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL BULK TERMINAL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
PIBT              Jhon-K         Coal           Trade           Sep 27th 2026
                                                To Shore
PIBT              Nil            Nil            Nil
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
LIQUID CARGO TERMINAL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
LCT               Corona         Palm oil       Alpine          Sep 29th 2026
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
QASIM INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
QICT-1            GFS Pride      Container      GAC             Sep 28th 2026
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOTCO OIL TERMINAL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
FOTCO             Patroklos-I    Mogas          Alpine          Sep 28th 2026
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
GRAIN & FERTILIZER TEMINAL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
FAP               Panasiatic     Soya           East Wind       Sep 25th 2026
                                 Bean Seed
FAP               Nil            Nil            Nil
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENGRO VOPAK TERMINAL
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
EVTL              Pasco Berke    LPG            M               Sep 28th 2026
                                                International
=============================================================================
DEPARTURE
=============================================================================
Vessel            Commodity      Ship Agent                    Departure Date
=============================================================================
V Star            Coal           Ocean Service                  Sep 29th 2026
=============================================================================
EXPECTED Departures
=============================================================================
GFS Pride         Container      GAC                            Sep 29th 2026
=============================================================================
OUTERANCHORAGE
=============================================================================
Kian              Rice           Ocean World                    Sep 29th 2026
OBE Lotus         Coal           Ass. Liner                              -do-
Evangelia-D       Coal           Ocean World                             -do-
Star Opal         Coal           Ocean World               Waiting for Berths
Dixon             Coal           Burjorjee                               -do-
T. Mount Fuji     Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
YC Daisy          Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
NCC Reem          Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
RM-7              Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Esteem
Houston           Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Khasab Silver     Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Southern
Robin             Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Grand Ace-II      Palm oil       Alpine                                  -do-
Mustang           Gasoline       Trans Marine                            -do-
Pasco berke       LPG            M International                         -do-
Doric Javelin     Cement         Bulk Shipping                           -do-
Henrietta
Kosan             Chemicals      Alpine                                  -do-
Torm
Innovation        Gasoline       GAC                                     -do-
=============================================================================
EXPECTED ARRIVAL
=============================================================================
BSG Bimini        Container      GAC                            Sep 29th 2026
APL Antwerp       Container      GAC                                     -do-
=============================================================================

LME official prices

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:49:23 +0500

LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.

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ALUMINIUM
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash              3248.00         3248.50
3-month           3251.50         3252.00
=========================================
COPPER
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash             14544.00        14544.50
3-month          14450.00        14455.00
=========================================
ZINC
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash              3955.00         3957.00
3-month           3851.00         3852.00
=========================================
NICKEL
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash             16045.00        16050.00
3-month          16190.00        16220.00
=========================================
LEAD
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash              1884.00         1886.00
3-month           1910.50         1911.50
=========================================

Source: London Metals Exchange.

Activities of Port Qasim

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:49:24 +0500

KARACHI: Shipping activity was report at the port where five ships, GFS Pride, New sun Lucky, Corona, Pasco Berke and Patroklos-I scheduled to load/offload Container, Rice, Palm oil, LPG and Mogas, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminal, Multi-Purpose Terminal, Liquid Cargo Terminal, Engro Vopak Terminal and FOTCO oil Terminal during last 24 hours.

Meanwhile six more ships, Doric Javelin, Grand ACE-11, Henrietta Kosan, Torm Innovation, OBE Lotus and Dixon & two more ships, APL Antwerp and BSG Bimini scheduled to load/offload Cement, Palm oil, Gasoline, Chemicals, Coal and Container also arrived at outer anchorage same period also mention above.

A total of nine ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them a bulk cargo carrier ‘V-Star’ left the port on Tuesday morning, while another containers ship ‘GFS Pride’ expected to sail on Tuesday afternoon.

Cargo volume of 98,452 tones comprising 84,046 tones imports cargo and 14,406 export cargo carried in 1,050 Containers (1,050 TEUs Imports & 0 TEUs Export)was handled at the port during last 24 hours.

There are 18 ships at Outer Anchorage of the Port Qasim, out of them three ships, Kian, OBE Lotus and Evabgelia-D & another containers ship ‘BSG Bimini’ scheduled to load/offload Rice and Coal are expected to take berths FAP, PQEPT, PIBT and QICT respectively on Tuesday 29th September, 2026.

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

none@none.com (Recorder Report) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:49:23 +0500

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (September 29, 2026).

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BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE
====================================
             BRINDEX100             
====================================
Day Close:                169,600.41
High:                     170,944.35
Low:                      169,538.23
Net Change:                   825.21
Volume (000):                183,495
Value (000):              10,510,034
Makt Cap (000)         4,769,870,000
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BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 22,390.22
NET CH                    (-) 117.22
------------------------------------
BR CEMENT
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 11,712.59
NET CH                     (-) 52.96
------------------------------------
BR COMMERCIAL BANKS
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 58,528.60
NET CH                    (-) 222.77
------------------------------------
BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 25,641.74
NET CH                     (-) 39.24
------------------------------------
BR OIL AND GAS
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 14,958.89
NET CH                    (-) 112.59
------------------------------------
BR TECH & COMM
------------------------------------
Day Close:                  3,322.05
NET CH                     (-) 28.23
------------------------------------
As on:           29- September -2026
====================================

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