Business Recorder - Markets - Rates https://www.brecorder.com/ Business Recorder en-Us Copyright 2026 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:55:17 +0500 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:55:17 +0500 60 PSX turns bearish https://www.brecorder.com/news/40424239/psx-turns-bearish <p><strong>KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended lower on Friday as cautious investor sentiment prevailed amid limited progress in US-Iran peace negotiations and renewed regional tensions, prompting investors to adopt a defensive stance despite a range-bound trading session.</strong></p> <p>The benchmark KSE-100 Index lost 696.57 points or 0.41 percent to close at 170,478.94 points against the previous session’s close of 171,175.51 points. The index moved within a narrow range, touching an intraday high of 172,102.91 points and a low of 170,254.65 points.</p> <p>BRIndex100 closed at 18,850.25 points, down 46.07 points or 0.24 percent, with total traded volume of 512.71 million shares. BRIndex30 fell 371.58 points or 0.54 percent to close at 68,904.70 points with turnover of 326.48 million shares.</p> <p>According to Topline Securities, market activity remained subdued throughout the day as investors closely monitored developments on the geopolitical front. The brokerage house noted that limited advancement in US-Iran negotiations during the week, coupled with continued clashes despite the fragile ceasefire established in April and ongoing hostilities in Lebanon, weighed on investor confidence and restricted fresh buying activity.</p> <p>Topline Securities stated that Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), JDW Sugar Mills (JVDC), Kohinoor Textile Mills (KTML), Millat Tractors (MTL) and Nishat Power (NPL) provided positive support and cumulatively contributed 138 points to the benchmark index. However, losses in United Bank Limited (UBL), Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), MCB Bank (MCB) and Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL) more than offset those gains, collectively dragging the index down by 476 points.</p> <p>Market capitalization contracted to Rs18.928 trillion from Rs18.983 trillion recorded in the previous session, reflecting an erosion of approximately Rs54.73 billion in investors’ wealth.</p> <p>Trading activity, however, remained healthy. In the ready market, total turnover increased to 727.17 million shares from 697.17 million shares a day earlier, while traded value improved to Rs26.75 billion against Rs26.14 billion previously.</p> <p>Market breadth remained positive in the ready market, where 248 companies advanced, 205 declined and 38 remained unchanged out of 491 traded companies.</p> <p>Activity in the ready market was dominated by TPL Properties, which led the volume chart with turnover of 42.06 million shares and closed at Rs9.33. TPL Corp followed with 42.00 million shares and a closing price of Rs12.20, while Pace (Pakistan) Limited traded 41.81 million shares and settled at Rs11.62.</p> <p>On the gainers’ table, Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited emerged as the top performer, gaining Rs47.21 to close at Rs2,420.84, followed by Hoechst Pakistan Limited, which advanced Rs43.50 to settle at Rs4,052.50. On the losing side, Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited registered the largest decline, shedding Rs71.41 to close at Rs9,624.46, while Khyber Textile Mills Limited fell Rs29.17 to settle at Rs1,527.83.</p> <p>Among sectoral indices, the BR Automobile Assembler Index was the only major gainer, rising 124.68 points or 0.46 percent to close at 27,474.65 points on a turnover of 4.27 million shares. The BR Cement Index slipped 20.55 points or 0.17 percent to 11,907.57 points with volume of 55.88 million shares.</p> <p>The BR Commercial Banks Index declined 395.81 points or 0.69 percent to close at 56,936.29 points on turnover of 28.40 million shares. The BR Power Generation and Distribution Index lost 94.67 points or 0.34 percent to settle at 27,672.55 points with volume of 27.32 million shares.</p> <p>The BR Oil and Gas Index dropped 139.72 points or 0.93 percent to 14,931.41 points on turnover of 62.29 million shares, while the BR Tech &amp; Communication Index shed 7.52 points or 0.19 percent to close at 3,903.57 points with volume of 125.61 million shares.</p> <p>Market participants are expected to remain focused on developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations and broader Middle East tensions in the coming sessions.</p> <p>Analysts believe that any meaningful progress on the diplomatic front could revive risk appetite and support equities, while continued uncertainty and elevated geopolitical risks may keep investors cautious and market volatility intact.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended lower on Friday as cautious investor sentiment prevailed amid limited progress in US-Iran peace negotiations and renewed regional tensions, prompting investors to adopt a defensive stance despite a range-bound trading session.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index lost 696.57 points or 0.41 percent to close at 170,478.94 points against the previous session’s close of 171,175.51 points. The index moved within a narrow range, touching an intraday high of 172,102.91 points and a low of 170,254.65 points.

BRIndex100 closed at 18,850.25 points, down 46.07 points or 0.24 percent, with total traded volume of 512.71 million shares. BRIndex30 fell 371.58 points or 0.54 percent to close at 68,904.70 points with turnover of 326.48 million shares.

According to Topline Securities, market activity remained subdued throughout the day as investors closely monitored developments on the geopolitical front. The brokerage house noted that limited advancement in US-Iran negotiations during the week, coupled with continued clashes despite the fragile ceasefire established in April and ongoing hostilities in Lebanon, weighed on investor confidence and restricted fresh buying activity.

Topline Securities stated that Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), JDW Sugar Mills (JVDC), Kohinoor Textile Mills (KTML), Millat Tractors (MTL) and Nishat Power (NPL) provided positive support and cumulatively contributed 138 points to the benchmark index. However, losses in United Bank Limited (UBL), Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), MCB Bank (MCB) and Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL) more than offset those gains, collectively dragging the index down by 476 points.

Market capitalization contracted to Rs18.928 trillion from Rs18.983 trillion recorded in the previous session, reflecting an erosion of approximately Rs54.73 billion in investors’ wealth.

Trading activity, however, remained healthy. In the ready market, total turnover increased to 727.17 million shares from 697.17 million shares a day earlier, while traded value improved to Rs26.75 billion against Rs26.14 billion previously.

Market breadth remained positive in the ready market, where 248 companies advanced, 205 declined and 38 remained unchanged out of 491 traded companies.

Activity in the ready market was dominated by TPL Properties, which led the volume chart with turnover of 42.06 million shares and closed at Rs9.33. TPL Corp followed with 42.00 million shares and a closing price of Rs12.20, while Pace (Pakistan) Limited traded 41.81 million shares and settled at Rs11.62.

On the gainers’ table, Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited emerged as the top performer, gaining Rs47.21 to close at Rs2,420.84, followed by Hoechst Pakistan Limited, which advanced Rs43.50 to settle at Rs4,052.50. On the losing side, Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited registered the largest decline, shedding Rs71.41 to close at Rs9,624.46, while Khyber Textile Mills Limited fell Rs29.17 to settle at Rs1,527.83.

Among sectoral indices, the BR Automobile Assembler Index was the only major gainer, rising 124.68 points or 0.46 percent to close at 27,474.65 points on a turnover of 4.27 million shares. The BR Cement Index slipped 20.55 points or 0.17 percent to 11,907.57 points with volume of 55.88 million shares.

The BR Commercial Banks Index declined 395.81 points or 0.69 percent to close at 56,936.29 points on turnover of 28.40 million shares. The BR Power Generation and Distribution Index lost 94.67 points or 0.34 percent to settle at 27,672.55 points with volume of 27.32 million shares.

The BR Oil and Gas Index dropped 139.72 points or 0.93 percent to 14,931.41 points on turnover of 62.29 million shares, while the BR Tech & Communication Index shed 7.52 points or 0.19 percent to close at 3,903.57 points with volume of 125.61 million shares.

Market participants are expected to remain focused on developments surrounding US-Iran negotiations and broader Middle East tensions in the coming sessions.

Analysts believe that any meaningful progress on the diplomatic front could revive risk appetite and support equities, while continued uncertainty and elevated geopolitical risks may keep investors cautious and market volatility intact.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40424239 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:09:27 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Kibor interbank offered rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40424181/kibor-interbank-offered-rates <p><strong>KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (June 05, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>========================== KIBOR ========================== Tenor BID OFFER ========================== 1-Week 11.39 11.89 2-Week 11.40 11.90 1-Month 11.54 12.04 3-Month 11.97 12.22 6-Month 12.23 12.48 9-Month 12.39 12.89 1-Year 12.44 12.94 ========================== </code></pre> <p>Data source: SBP</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (June 05, 2026).

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           KIBOR
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Tenor        BID     OFFER
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1-Week      11.39    11.89
2-Week      11.40    11.90
1-Month     11.54    12.04
3-Month     11.97    12.22
6-Month     12.23    12.48
9-Month     12.39    12.89
1-Year      12.44    12.94
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Data source: SBP

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40424181 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:09:27 +0500 none@none.com () BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices https://www.brecorder.com/news/40424178/brindex100-and-br-sectoral-indices <p><strong>KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (June 05, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>==================================== BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE ==================================== BRINDEX100 ==================================== Day Close: 170,478.94 High: 172,102.91 Low: 170,254.65 Net Change: 696.57 Volume (000): 174,945 Value (000): 16,977,261 Makt Cap (000) 4,876,753,000 ------------------------------------ BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER ------------------------------------ Day Close: 27,474.65 NET CH (+) 124.68 ------------------------------------ BR CEMENT ------------------------------------ Day Close: 11,907.57 NET CH (-) 20.55 ------------------------------------ BR COMMERCIAL BANKS ------------------------------------ Day Close: 56,936.29 NET CH (-) 395.81 ------------------------------------ BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION ------------------------------------ Day Close: 27,672.55 NET CH (-) 94.67 ------------------------------------ BR OIL AND GAS ------------------------------------ Day Close: 14,931.41 NET CH (-) 139.72 ------------------------------------ BR TECH &amp; COMM ------------------------------------ Day Close: 3,903.57 NET CH (-) 7.52 ------------------------------------ As on: 05- June -2026 ==================================== </code></pre> <p>These indices are available Live on Aaj TV, <a href="http://www.brecorder.com">www.brecorder.com</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="http://www.khistocks.com">www.khistocks.com</a>.</p> <p>For further information please visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="http://www.khistocks.com">www.khistocks.com</a></p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (June 05, 2026).

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BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE
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             BRINDEX100             
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Day Close:                170,478.94
High:                     172,102.91
Low:                      170,254.65
Net Change:                   696.57
Volume (000):                174,945
Value (000):              16,977,261
Makt Cap (000)         4,876,753,000
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BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER
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Day Close:                 27,474.65
NET CH                    (+) 124.68
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BR CEMENT
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Day Close:                 11,907.57
NET CH                     (-) 20.55
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BR COMMERCIAL BANKS
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Day Close:                 56,936.29
NET CH                    (-) 395.81
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BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION
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Day Close:                 27,672.55
NET CH                     (-) 94.67
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BR OIL AND GAS
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Day Close:                 14,931.41
NET CH                    (-) 139.72
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BR TECH & COMM
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Day Close:                  3,903.57
NET CH                      (-) 7.52
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As on:                05- June -2026
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These indices are available Live on Aaj TV, www.brecorder.com and www.khistocks.com.

For further information please visit www.khistocks.com

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40424178 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:09:27 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Equities extend gains https://www.brecorder.com/news/40424108/equities-extend-gains <p><strong>KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its gains on Thursday as cautious optimism surrounding a potential diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran encouraged selective buying in heavyweight stocks, helping the benchmark index close firmly in positive territory.</strong></p> <p>The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 984.86 points, or 0.58 percent, to close at 171,175.51 points against 170,190.64 points recorded in the previous session.</p> <p>The market remained positive throughout the day, with the benchmark touching an intraday high of 171,455.77 points and a low of 170,563.41 points before settling near the upper end of its trading range.</p> <p>BRIndex100 closed at 18,896.32 points, gaining 182.65 points or 0.98 percent over the previous session, with total turnover reaching 414.97 million shares. BRIndex30 settled at 69,276.28 points, up 1,107.88 points or 1.63 percent, on total volume of 407.95 million shares.</p> <p>According to Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Limited, investor sentiment remained cautiously optimistic as hopes of progress in ongoing US-Iran negotiations continued to support the market. He said that although the absence of a formal agreement kept risk appetite somewhat restrained, buying interest in key blue-chip stocks enabled the benchmark index to maintain its upward trajectory.</p> <p>Najib noted that Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), Lucky Cement (LUCK), and Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTC) emerged as the major gainers and collectively contributed 459 points to the benchmark index. However, gains were partially offset by selling pressure in Bank Alfalah (BAHL), Meezan Bank (MEBL), Engro Fertilizers (EFERT), Service Industries (SRVI), and Packages Limited (PKGS), which cumulatively shaved off 88 points.</p> <p>Overall market capitalization expanded significantly to Rs18.983 trillion compared with Rs18.864 trillion recorded in the previous session, reflecting an increase of nearly Rs120 billion in the value of listed equities.</p> <p>Trading activity also strengthened considerably. In the regular market, turnover rose to 697.17 million shares from 551.95 million shares a day earlier, while traded value increased to Rs26.14 billion from Rs23.76 billion.</p> <p>Market breadth overwhelmingly favored advancing stocks, highlighting the broad-based nature of the rally. In the Ready Market, 316 companies advanced, 128 declined and 48 remained unchanged out of 492 active stocks.</p> <p>Activity in the trading ring remained concentrated in a handful of highly liquid counters. Beco Steel Limited emerged as the volume leader with turnover of 113.09 million shares, closing at Rs6.03 against Rs5.77 previously. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal followed with turnover of 32.17 million shares and a closing price of Rs17.32. WorldCall Telecom ranked third with 31.10 million shares traded, closing at Rs1.26.</p> <p>On the gainers’ board, Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited registered the highest increase in the ready market, surging by Rs209.02 to close at Rs2,373.63. Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited followed with a gain of Rs123.22, ending the session at Rs25,985.25. Conversely, Blessed Textiles Limited suffered the steepest decline, losing Rs55.93 to settle at Rs1,128.37, while Ismail Industries Limited shed Rs42.07 to close at Rs1,920.01.</p> <p>Among sectoral BR indices, the BR Automobile Assembler Index advanced by 58.86 points, or 0.22 percent, to close at 27,349.97 points with turnover of 7.19 million shares. The BR Cement Index recorded a strong gain of 177.42 points, or 1.51 percent, to settle at 11,928.12 points on turnover of 60.13 million shares.</p> <p>The BR Commercial Banks Index added 50.70 points, or 0.09 percent, to close at 57,332.10 points with volume of 31.26 million shares. Likewise, the BR Power Generation and Distribution Index increased by 134.98 points, or 0.49 percent, to finish at 27,767.22 points on turnover of 20.47 million shares.</p> <p>The BR Oil and Gas Index climbed by 167.72 points, or 1.13 percent, to close at 15,071.13 points with trading volume of 54.54 million shares. The BR Technology and Communication Index posted a gain of 42.65 points, or 1.10 percent, to settle at 3,911.09 points on turnover of 108.10 million shares.</p> <p>Looking ahead, Ali Najib said hopes surrounding a potential US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough continue to underpin investor sentiment. However, he cautioned that until greater clarity emerges on the geopolitical front, markets are likely to remain highly sensitive to headlines, with stock-specific developments expected to drive near-term performance.</p> <p>Market participants will continue to closely monitor diplomatic engagements, movements in international oil prices and corporate developments for directional cues in the sessions ahead.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its gains on Thursday as cautious optimism surrounding a potential diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran encouraged selective buying in heavyweight stocks, helping the benchmark index close firmly in positive territory.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 984.86 points, or 0.58 percent, to close at 171,175.51 points against 170,190.64 points recorded in the previous session.

The market remained positive throughout the day, with the benchmark touching an intraday high of 171,455.77 points and a low of 170,563.41 points before settling near the upper end of its trading range.

BRIndex100 closed at 18,896.32 points, gaining 182.65 points or 0.98 percent over the previous session, with total turnover reaching 414.97 million shares. BRIndex30 settled at 69,276.28 points, up 1,107.88 points or 1.63 percent, on total volume of 407.95 million shares.

According to Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Limited, investor sentiment remained cautiously optimistic as hopes of progress in ongoing US-Iran negotiations continued to support the market. He said that although the absence of a formal agreement kept risk appetite somewhat restrained, buying interest in key blue-chip stocks enabled the benchmark index to maintain its upward trajectory.

Najib noted that Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), Lucky Cement (LUCK), and Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTC) emerged as the major gainers and collectively contributed 459 points to the benchmark index. However, gains were partially offset by selling pressure in Bank Alfalah (BAHL), Meezan Bank (MEBL), Engro Fertilizers (EFERT), Service Industries (SRVI), and Packages Limited (PKGS), which cumulatively shaved off 88 points.

Overall market capitalization expanded significantly to Rs18.983 trillion compared with Rs18.864 trillion recorded in the previous session, reflecting an increase of nearly Rs120 billion in the value of listed equities.

Trading activity also strengthened considerably. In the regular market, turnover rose to 697.17 million shares from 551.95 million shares a day earlier, while traded value increased to Rs26.14 billion from Rs23.76 billion.

Market breadth overwhelmingly favored advancing stocks, highlighting the broad-based nature of the rally. In the Ready Market, 316 companies advanced, 128 declined and 48 remained unchanged out of 492 active stocks.

Activity in the trading ring remained concentrated in a handful of highly liquid counters. Beco Steel Limited emerged as the volume leader with turnover of 113.09 million shares, closing at Rs6.03 against Rs5.77 previously. Pakistan International Bulk Terminal followed with turnover of 32.17 million shares and a closing price of Rs17.32. WorldCall Telecom ranked third with 31.10 million shares traded, closing at Rs1.26.

On the gainers’ board, Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited registered the highest increase in the ready market, surging by Rs209.02 to close at Rs2,373.63. Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited followed with a gain of Rs123.22, ending the session at Rs25,985.25. Conversely, Blessed Textiles Limited suffered the steepest decline, losing Rs55.93 to settle at Rs1,128.37, while Ismail Industries Limited shed Rs42.07 to close at Rs1,920.01.

Among sectoral BR indices, the BR Automobile Assembler Index advanced by 58.86 points, or 0.22 percent, to close at 27,349.97 points with turnover of 7.19 million shares. The BR Cement Index recorded a strong gain of 177.42 points, or 1.51 percent, to settle at 11,928.12 points on turnover of 60.13 million shares.

The BR Commercial Banks Index added 50.70 points, or 0.09 percent, to close at 57,332.10 points with volume of 31.26 million shares. Likewise, the BR Power Generation and Distribution Index increased by 134.98 points, or 0.49 percent, to finish at 27,767.22 points on turnover of 20.47 million shares.

The BR Oil and Gas Index climbed by 167.72 points, or 1.13 percent, to close at 15,071.13 points with trading volume of 54.54 million shares. The BR Technology and Communication Index posted a gain of 42.65 points, or 1.10 percent, to settle at 3,911.09 points on turnover of 108.10 million shares.

Looking ahead, Ali Najib said hopes surrounding a potential US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough continue to underpin investor sentiment. However, he cautioned that until greater clarity emerges on the geopolitical front, markets are likely to remain highly sensitive to headlines, with stock-specific developments expected to drive near-term performance.

Market participants will continue to closely monitor diplomatic engagements, movements in international oil prices and corporate developments for directional cues in the sessions ahead.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40424108 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:48:42 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Shipping Intelligence https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423998/shipping-intelligence <p><strong>KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 04, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>============================================================================= Alongside East Wharf ============================================================================= Berth Ship Working Agent Berthing No. Date ============================================================================= OP-2 San Remo Load Alpine Marine 17-05-2026 (H.S.F.O) Service B-1 Baraawe-1 Disc Eastwind Shipping Chemical Company 01-06-2026 B-2 Jkt Miracle Disc Alpine Marine 04-06-2026 Chemical Service B-4/B-5 Niwa - Gac Pakistan 28-05-2026 B-6/B-7 Wan Dis/Load Riazeda 02-06-2026 Hai 612 Containers B-9/B-8 Benita Dis/Load Eastwind Shipping Containers Company 03-06-2026 B-10/B-11 Sw Legend Load Bulk Shipping 31-05-2026 Clinkers Agencies B-11/B-12 Top Fortune Disc Seahawks 03-06-2026 General Asia Global Cargo B-13/B-14 Scion Disc Soya Ocean Services 31-05-2026 Charlotte Bean Seeds B-14/B-15 Rui Ning 6 Disc Legend Shipping &amp; Ganeral Logistics 03-06-2026 Cargo B-16/B-17 Akson Load Talc Project Shippin 31-05-2026 Sandra Powder Num-1 Khalidi 1 Load Rice Noor Sons 31-05-2026 Num-1 Al Hijirat Load Rice Noor Sons 10-05-2026 Num-2 Salami Load Rice AL Faizan 13-05-2026 International ============================================================================= Alongside WEST Wharf ============================================================================= B-21 Kian Load Rice Tradelink 30-05-2026 International B-24 Avarosa 101 Load Rice Baluchistan 20-05-2026 Shipping Co B-24/B-25 Primavera II Load Ocean Services 25-05-2026 Cement B-26/B-27 Xin Fu Zhou Dis/Load Oceansea 03-06-2026 Containers Shipping B-29/B-30 Feng Hai 66 Dis/Load Feeder Logistic 03-06-2026 Containers ============================================================================= Alongside SOUTH Wharf ============================================================================= Sapt-1 Msc Dis/Load Msc Agency 01-06-2026 Madeleine Containers Pak Sapt-2 MscEsthi Dis/Load Msc Agency 04-06-2026 Containers Pak Sapt-3 Oocl Dis/Load Cosco Shipping 03-06-2026 Washington Containers Ling Pak Sapt-4 X-Press Dis/Load X-Press Feeder 02-06-2026 Capella Containers Shipping ============================================================================= Expected Sailing ============================================================================= Name of Expected Expected Arrival Agent Vessel Date Cargo ============================================================================= Marine Ista 04-06-2026 - - Kian 04-06-2026 Load Rice Tradelink International Baraawe-1 04-06-2026 Disc Chemical Eastwind Shipping Company Wan Hai 612 03-06-2026 Dis/Load Riazeda Containers Benite 04-06-2026 Dis/Load Eastwind Shipping Containers Company San Remo 04-06-2026 Load (H.S.F.O) Alpine Marine Service Sw Legend 04-06-2026 Load Clinkers Bulk Shipping Agencies Primavera II 04-06-2026 Load Cement Ocean Services Akson Sandra 04-06-2026 Load Talc Powder Project Shipping ============================================================================= Expected Arrivals ============================================================================= M.T.Mardan 04-06-2026 D/73000 Crude Oil - Marine Ista 03-06-2026 L/980 Lsfo - Chemromad 04-06-2026 D/7970 - Wing Ethylene Glycol Hua Chuang 66 04-06-2026 D/L Container - Jens Maersk 04-06-2026 D/L Container - Kmtc Nhava Sheva 04-06-2026 Container - Oocl Dalian 04-06-2026 Container - Sibi 04-06-2026 D/300 Containers - Bbg Leader 04-06-2026 L/58700 Clinkers - Stolt Norland 05-06-2026 D/4080 Lube Oil - Msc Paris 05-06-2026 Container - Selen 05-06-2026 Container - Ever Excel 05-06-2026 Container - CmaCgm Petra 05-06-2026 Container - One Readiness 05-06-2026 Container - Inter Sydney 05-06-2026 Container - Gfs Jade 05-06-2026 Container - Azhar 05-06-2026 L/2000 Rice - Bi Jia Shan 05-06-2026 L/46600 Clinkers - ============================================================================= Ship Sailed ============================================================================= Name of Departure Ships Departures Agent Vessel Date Cargo ============================================================================= Dp World Jebel Ali 04-06-2026 Container - Bright Falcon 04-06-2026 Clinkers - Spirit Of Bertram 04-06-2026 Container - M.T. Karachi 04-06-2026 Tanker - ============================================================================= </code></pre> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 04, 2026).

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Alongside East Wharf
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Berth             Ship           Working        Agent                Berthing
No.                                                                      Date
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OP-2              San Remo       Load           Alpine Marine      17-05-2026
                                 (H.S.F.O)      Service
B-1               Baraawe-1      Disc           Eastwind Shipping
                                 Chemical       Company            01-06-2026
B-2               Jkt Miracle    Disc           Alpine Marine      04-06-2026
                                 Chemical       Service
B-4/B-5           Niwa           -              Gac Pakistan       28-05-2026
B-6/B-7           Wan            Dis/Load       Riazeda            02-06-2026
                  Hai 612        Containers
B-9/B-8           Benita         Dis/Load       Eastwind Shipping
                                 Containers     Company            03-06-2026
B-10/B-11         Sw Legend      Load           Bulk Shipping      31-05-2026
                                 Clinkers       Agencies
B-11/B-12         Top Fortune    Disc           Seahawks           03-06-2026
                                 General        Asia Global
                                 Cargo
B-13/B-14         Scion          Disc Soya      Ocean Services     31-05-2026
                  Charlotte      Bean Seeds
B-14/B-15         Rui Ning 6     Disc           Legend Shipping &
                                 Ganeral        Logistics          03-06-2026
                                 Cargo
B-16/B-17         Akson          Load Talc      Project Shippin    31-05-2026
                  Sandra         Powder
Num-1             Khalidi 1      Load Rice      Noor Sons          31-05-2026
Num-1             Al Hijirat     Load Rice      Noor Sons          10-05-2026
Num-2             Salami         Load Rice      AL Faizan          13-05-2026
                                                International
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Alongside WEST Wharf
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B-21              Kian           Load Rice      Tradelink          30-05-2026
                                                International
B-24              Avarosa 101    Load Rice      Baluchistan        20-05-2026
                                                Shipping Co
B-24/B-25         Primavera II   Load           Ocean Services     25-05-2026
                                 Cement
B-26/B-27         Xin Fu Zhou    Dis/Load       Oceansea           03-06-2026
                                 Containers     Shipping
B-29/B-30         Feng Hai 66    Dis/Load       Feeder Logistic    03-06-2026
                                 Containers
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Alongside SOUTH Wharf
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Sapt-1            Msc            Dis/Load       Msc Agency         01-06-2026
                  Madeleine      Containers     Pak
Sapt-2            MscEsthi       Dis/Load       Msc Agency         04-06-2026
                                 Containers     Pak
Sapt-3            Oocl           Dis/Load       Cosco Shipping     03-06-2026
                  Washington     Containers     Ling Pak
Sapt-4            X-Press        Dis/Load       X-Press Feeder     02-06-2026
                  Capella        Containers     Shipping
=============================================================================
Expected Sailing
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Name of           Expected       Expected Arrival                       Agent
Vessel            Date           Cargo
=============================================================================
Marine Ista       04-06-2026     -                                          -
Kian              04-06-2026     Load Rice                          Tradelink
                                                                International
Baraawe-1         04-06-2026     Disc Chemical              Eastwind Shipping
                                                                      Company
Wan Hai 612       03-06-2026     Dis/Load                             Riazeda
                                 Containers
Benite            04-06-2026     Dis/Load                   Eastwind Shipping
                                 Containers                           Company
San Remo          04-06-2026     Load (H.S.F.O)                 Alpine Marine
                                                                      Service
Sw Legend         04-06-2026     Load Clinkers                  Bulk Shipping
                                                                     Agencies
Primavera II      04-06-2026     Load Cement                   Ocean Services
Akson
Sandra            04-06-2026     Load Talc Powder            Project Shipping
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Expected Arrivals
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M.T.Mardan        04-06-2026     D/73000 Crude Oil                          -
Marine Ista       03-06-2026     L/980 Lsfo                                 -
Chemromad         04-06-2026     D/7970                                     -
Wing                             Ethylene Glycol
Hua Chuang 66     04-06-2026     D/L Container                              -
Jens Maersk       04-06-2026     D/L Container                              -
Kmtc Nhava
Sheva             04-06-2026     Container                                  -
Oocl Dalian       04-06-2026     Container                                  -
Sibi              04-06-2026     D/300 Containers                           -
Bbg Leader        04-06-2026     L/58700 Clinkers                           -
Stolt Norland     05-06-2026     D/4080 Lube Oil                            -
Msc Paris         05-06-2026     Container                                  -
Selen             05-06-2026     Container                                  -
Ever Excel        05-06-2026     Container                                  -
CmaCgm
Petra             05-06-2026     Container                                  -
One Readiness     05-06-2026     Container                                  -
Inter Sydney      05-06-2026     Container                                  -
Gfs Jade          05-06-2026     Container                                  -
Azhar             05-06-2026     L/2000 Rice                                -
Bi Jia Shan       05-06-2026     L/46600 Clinkers                           -
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Ship Sailed
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Name of           Departure      Ships Departures                       Agent
Vessel            Date           Cargo
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Dp World
Jebel Ali         04-06-2026     Container                                  -
Bright Falcon     04-06-2026     Clinkers                                   -
Spirit Of
Bertram           04-06-2026     Container                                  -
M.T. Karachi      04-06-2026     Tanker                                     -
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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423998 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:48:42 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Kibor interbank offered rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40424001/kibor-interbank-offered-rates <p><strong>KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (June 04, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>========================== KIBOR ========================== Tenor BID OFFER ========================== 1-Week 11.35 11.85 2-Week 11.39 11.89 1-Month 11.52 12.02 3-Month 11.98 12.23 6-Month 12.24 12.49 9-Month 12.39 12.89 1-Year 12.44 12.94 ========================== </code></pre> <p>Data source: SBP</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (June 04, 2026).

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           KIBOR
==========================
Tenor        BID     OFFER
==========================
1-Week      11.35    11.85
2-Week      11.39    11.89
1-Month     11.52    12.02
3-Month     11.98    12.23
6-Month     12.24    12.49
9-Month     12.39    12.89
1-Year      12.44    12.94
==========================

Data source: SBP

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40424001 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:48:42 +0500 none@none.com () LME official prices https://www.brecorder.com/news/40424003/lme-official-prices <p><strong>LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.</strong></p> <pre><code>========================================= ALUMINIUM ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 3796.50 3797.00 3-month 3721.00 3723.00 ========================================= COPPER ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 13919.50 13920.50 3-month 13930.00 13932.00 ========================================= ZINC ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 3624.00 3624.50 3-month 3639.00 3639.50 ========================================= NICKEL ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 18800.00 18810.00 3-month 18990.00 19010.00 ========================================= LEAD ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 2033.00 2035.00 3-month 2034.00 2035.00 ========================================= </code></pre> <p>Source: London Metals Exchange.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.

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ALUMINIUM
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash              3796.50         3797.00
3-month           3721.00         3723.00
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COPPER
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash             13919.50        13920.50
3-month          13930.00        13932.00
=========================================
ZINC
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash              3624.00         3624.50
3-month           3639.00         3639.50
=========================================
NICKEL
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash             18800.00        18810.00
3-month          18990.00        19010.00
=========================================
LEAD
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash              2033.00         2035.00
3-month           2034.00         2035.00
=========================================

Source: London Metals Exchange.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40424003 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:48:42 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim https://www.brecorder.com/news/40424015/activities-of-karachi-port-trust-port-qasim <p><strong>KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 174,730 tonnes of Cargo Comprising 121,166 tonnes of Import Cargo and 53,564 tonnes of Export Cargo during last 24 hours, ending at 0700 hours.</strong></p> <p>The Total Import Cargo of 121,166 tonnes Comprised of 94,674 tonnes of Containerized Cargo, 3,970 tonnes of B. Bulk Cargo, 5,646 tonnes of Soya Bean Seeds &amp; 16,876 tonnes of Liquid Cargo.</p> <p>The Total Export Cargo of 53,564 tonnes Comprised of 29,442 tonnes of Containerized Cargo, 460 tonnes of B Bulk Cargo,4,870 tonnes of Cement,9,999 tonnes of Clinkers, 1,102 tonnes of Rice, 4,473 tonnes of Talc Powder &amp; 3,218 tonnes of Liquid Cargo.</p> <p>Around, 06 ships namely, Benita, Feng Hai 66, Top Fortune, Marine Ista, Jkt Miracle, &amp; Msc Esthi berthed at the Karachi Port Trust.</p> <p>Approximately, 05 ships namely, Dp World Jebel Ali, Bright Falcon, Spirit Of Bertram &amp; MT Karachi sailed from the Karachi Port Trust.</p> <p><strong>PORT QASIM</strong></p> <p>A total of thirteen ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them two ships, CMA CM Rimbaud and Chem Stremleft the port on Thursday morning while four more ships, Hua Chuang, Vela Nova, PGC Patreas and Sea Champion are expected to sail on Thursday afternoon.</p> <p>Cargo throughput of 142,418comprising 121,022tonnes imports cargo and 21,396tonnes export cargo was handled at the Port, including containerized cargo carried in 2,264 Containers (1,054 TEUs Imports and 1,210 TEUs export)during the last 24 hours.</p> <p>There are 22 ships at outer anchorage of the port, out of them six ships namely, Xin Hai Tong 50, Gas Rosea, Trimmu, Hua Chuang 66, Spirit of Bertram and Vela Nova &amp; another ship Hansa Europe carrying Coal, Chemicals, LPG and Containers are expected to take berths at HFP &amp; S,EVTL, SSGC and QICT respectively on Thursday, 4th June-2026, while two more container ships MSCVildax and MSC Esthi are due to arrive at Port Qasim on Friday, 5th June,2026 and two more ships namely Agios Dimitrios and MSC Ikaria VI are due to arrive at on Saturday, 6th June,2026, &amp; DP World Channel and MSC GFS Jade are due to arrive on Sunday, 7th June-2026.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 174,730 tonnes of Cargo Comprising 121,166 tonnes of Import Cargo and 53,564 tonnes of Export Cargo during last 24 hours, ending at 0700 hours.

The Total Import Cargo of 121,166 tonnes Comprised of 94,674 tonnes of Containerized Cargo, 3,970 tonnes of B. Bulk Cargo, 5,646 tonnes of Soya Bean Seeds & 16,876 tonnes of Liquid Cargo.

The Total Export Cargo of 53,564 tonnes Comprised of 29,442 tonnes of Containerized Cargo, 460 tonnes of B Bulk Cargo,4,870 tonnes of Cement,9,999 tonnes of Clinkers, 1,102 tonnes of Rice, 4,473 tonnes of Talc Powder & 3,218 tonnes of Liquid Cargo.

Around, 06 ships namely, Benita, Feng Hai 66, Top Fortune, Marine Ista, Jkt Miracle, & Msc Esthi berthed at the Karachi Port Trust.

Approximately, 05 ships namely, Dp World Jebel Ali, Bright Falcon, Spirit Of Bertram & MT Karachi sailed from the Karachi Port Trust.

PORT QASIM

A total of thirteen ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them two ships, CMA CM Rimbaud and Chem Stremleft the port on Thursday morning while four more ships, Hua Chuang, Vela Nova, PGC Patreas and Sea Champion are expected to sail on Thursday afternoon.

Cargo throughput of 142,418comprising 121,022tonnes imports cargo and 21,396tonnes export cargo was handled at the Port, including containerized cargo carried in 2,264 Containers (1,054 TEUs Imports and 1,210 TEUs export)during the last 24 hours.

There are 22 ships at outer anchorage of the port, out of them six ships namely, Xin Hai Tong 50, Gas Rosea, Trimmu, Hua Chuang 66, Spirit of Bertram and Vela Nova & another ship Hansa Europe carrying Coal, Chemicals, LPG and Containers are expected to take berths at HFP & S,EVTL, SSGC and QICT respectively on Thursday, 4th June-2026, while two more container ships MSCVildax and MSC Esthi are due to arrive at Port Qasim on Friday, 5th June,2026 and two more ships namely Agios Dimitrios and MSC Ikaria VI are due to arrive at on Saturday, 6th June,2026, & DP World Channel and MSC GFS Jade are due to arrive on Sunday, 7th June-2026.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40424015 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:48:42 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423995/brindex100-and-br-sectoral-indices <p><strong>KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (June 04, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>==================================== BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE ==================================== BRINDEX100 ==================================== Day Close: 171,175.51 High: 171,455.77 Low: 170,563.41 Net Change: 984.87 Volume (000): 216,198 Value (000): 18,798,499 Makt Cap (000) 4,896,683,000 ------------------------------------ BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER ------------------------------------ Day Close: 27,349.97 NET CH (+) 58.86 ------------------------------------ BR CEMENT ------------------------------------ Day Close: 11,928.12 NET CH (+) 177.42 ------------------------------------ BR COMMERCIAL BANKS ------------------------------------ Day Close: 57,332.10 NET CH (+) 50.70 ------------------------------------ BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION ------------------------------------ Day Close: 27,767.22 NET CH (+) 134.98 ------------------------------------ BR OIL AND GAS ------------------------------------ Day Close: 15,071.13 NET CH (+) 167.72 ------------------------------------ BR TECH &amp; COMM ------------------------------------ Day Close: 3,911.09 NET CH (+) 42.65 ------------------------------------ As on: 04- June -2026 ==================================== </code></pre> <p>These indices are available Live on Aaj TV, <a href="http://www.brecorder.com">www.brecorder.com</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="http://www.khistocks.com">www.khistocks.com</a>.</p> <p>For further information please visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="http://www.khistocks.com">www.khistocks.com</a></p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (June 04, 2026).

====================================
BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE
====================================
             BRINDEX100             
====================================
Day Close:                171,175.51
High:                     171,455.77
Low:                      170,563.41
Net Change:                   984.87
Volume (000):                216,198
Value (000):              18,798,499
Makt Cap (000)         4,896,683,000
------------------------------------
BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 27,349.97
NET CH                     (+) 58.86
------------------------------------
BR CEMENT
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 11,928.12
NET CH                    (+) 177.42
------------------------------------
BR COMMERCIAL BANKS
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 57,332.10
NET CH                     (+) 50.70
------------------------------------
BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 27,767.22
NET CH                    (+) 134.98
------------------------------------
BR OIL AND GAS
------------------------------------
Day Close:                 15,071.13
NET CH                    (+) 167.72
------------------------------------
BR TECH & COMM
------------------------------------
Day Close:                  3,911.09
NET CH                     (+) 42.65
------------------------------------
As on:                04- June -2026
====================================

These indices are available Live on Aaj TV, www.brecorder.com and www.khistocks.com.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423995 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:48:42 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) PSX ends lower https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423911/psx-ends-lower <p><strong>KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Wednesday’s session in negative territory as investors remained cautious amid the absence of meaningful progress on the United States-Iran diplomatic front, prompting broad-based selling across key sectors and keeping market momentum fragile throughout the day.</strong></p> <p>The benchmark KSE-100 Index lost 831.13 points, or 0.49 percent, to close at 170,190.64 points compared with 171,021.77 points recorded a day earlier. Despite opening on a relatively firm note, the market failed to sustain momentum and remained under pressure during most of the session. The index touched an intraday high of 171,624.45 points and a low of 169,790.34 points before settling in the red.</p> <p>BRIndex100 closed at 18,713.67 points, down 122.72 points or 0.65 percent, with total turnover of 359.94 million shares. BRIndex30 settled at 68,168.40 points, losing 503.68 points or 0.73 percent, with turnover of 232.76 million shares.</p> <p>According to Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Limited, investor sentiment remained subdued as uncertainty continued to surround prospects for a durable US-Iran peace agreement. He said that with no clear direction emerging regarding a potential diplomatic breakthrough, investors largely stayed on the sidelines, resulting in a range-bound yet negative trading session.</p> <p>Najib noted that Lucky Cement, United Bank Limited, Meezan Bank, Engro Holdings, Hub Power Company, Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Habib Bank Limited, National Bank of Pakistan, Fauji Fertilizer Company and Bank Alfalah emerged as the major laggards, collectively dragging the benchmark index lower by around 550 points.</p> <p>Overall market capitalization contracted to Rs18.864 trillion from Rs18.940 trillion recorded in the previous session, reflecting a decline of approximately Rs76 billion in the value of listed equities. Regular market turnover increased slightly to 551.95 million shares from 550.79 million shares previously, although traded value declined to Rs23.76 billion compared with Rs27.44 billion a day earlier.</p> <p>Market breadth strongly favored the bears. In the Ready Market, 183 coàmpanies advanced, 267 declined and 41 remained unchanged out of 491 active stocks.</p> <p>Trading activity remained concentrated in a handful of actively traded stocks. Treet Battery Limited emerged as the volume leader with turnover of 46.64 million shares, closing at Rs10.79. Dewan Cement followed with 33.76 million shares and a closing price of Rs12.20. Sitara Petroleum ranked third with turnover of 25.24 million shares, closing at Rs20.13.</p> <p>On the gainers’ board, PIA Holding Company Limited-B posted the highest increase, surging by Rs376.00 to close at Rs17,988.00, followed by The Thal Industries Corporation Limited, which gained Rs90.52 to settle at Rs1,022.24.</p> <p>On the losing side, Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited registered the steepest decline, shedding Rs240.51 to close at Rs2,164.61, while Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited lost Rs137.97 to settle at Rs25,862.03.</p> <p>The BR Automobile Assembler Index closed at 27,291.11 points, down 50.57 points or 0.18 percent, with turnover of 8.30 million shares. The BR Cement Index fell by 107.79 points, or 0.91 percent, to close at 11,750.70 points on turnover of 61.89 million shares. The BR Commercial Banks Index lost 305.37 points, or 0.53 percent, to settle at 57,281.40 points with volume of 21.78 million shares.</p> <p>Likewise, the BR Power Generation and Distribution Index declined by 218.14 points, or 0.78 percent, to close at 27,632.24 points on turnover of 21.95 million shares.</p> <p>The BR Oil and Gas Index dropped 55.99 points, or 0.37 percent, to 14,903.41 points with trading volume of 58.61 million shares. In contrast, the BR Technology and Communication Index was the only major sectoral gainer, advancing 7.70 points, or 0.20 percent, to close at 3,868.44 points on turnover of 79.70 million shares</p> <p>Looking ahead, Ali Najib said hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough continue to support underlying sentiment; however, uncertainty surrounding a durable US-Iran agreement is likely to keep market volatility elevated in the near term.</p> <p>Market participants are expected to remain closely focused on geopolitical developments, international oil prices and any signals emerging from ongoing diplomatic engagements, which are likely to determine the direction of trading in the sessions ahead.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Wednesday’s session in negative territory as investors remained cautious amid the absence of meaningful progress on the United States-Iran diplomatic front, prompting broad-based selling across key sectors and keeping market momentum fragile throughout the day.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index lost 831.13 points, or 0.49 percent, to close at 170,190.64 points compared with 171,021.77 points recorded a day earlier. Despite opening on a relatively firm note, the market failed to sustain momentum and remained under pressure during most of the session. The index touched an intraday high of 171,624.45 points and a low of 169,790.34 points before settling in the red.

BRIndex100 closed at 18,713.67 points, down 122.72 points or 0.65 percent, with total turnover of 359.94 million shares. BRIndex30 settled at 68,168.40 points, losing 503.68 points or 0.73 percent, with turnover of 232.76 million shares.

According to Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Limited, investor sentiment remained subdued as uncertainty continued to surround prospects for a durable US-Iran peace agreement. He said that with no clear direction emerging regarding a potential diplomatic breakthrough, investors largely stayed on the sidelines, resulting in a range-bound yet negative trading session.

Najib noted that Lucky Cement, United Bank Limited, Meezan Bank, Engro Holdings, Hub Power Company, Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Habib Bank Limited, National Bank of Pakistan, Fauji Fertilizer Company and Bank Alfalah emerged as the major laggards, collectively dragging the benchmark index lower by around 550 points.

Overall market capitalization contracted to Rs18.864 trillion from Rs18.940 trillion recorded in the previous session, reflecting a decline of approximately Rs76 billion in the value of listed equities. Regular market turnover increased slightly to 551.95 million shares from 550.79 million shares previously, although traded value declined to Rs23.76 billion compared with Rs27.44 billion a day earlier.

Market breadth strongly favored the bears. In the Ready Market, 183 coàmpanies advanced, 267 declined and 41 remained unchanged out of 491 active stocks.

Trading activity remained concentrated in a handful of actively traded stocks. Treet Battery Limited emerged as the volume leader with turnover of 46.64 million shares, closing at Rs10.79. Dewan Cement followed with 33.76 million shares and a closing price of Rs12.20. Sitara Petroleum ranked third with turnover of 25.24 million shares, closing at Rs20.13.

On the gainers’ board, PIA Holding Company Limited-B posted the highest increase, surging by Rs376.00 to close at Rs17,988.00, followed by The Thal Industries Corporation Limited, which gained Rs90.52 to settle at Rs1,022.24.

On the losing side, Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited registered the steepest decline, shedding Rs240.51 to close at Rs2,164.61, while Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited lost Rs137.97 to settle at Rs25,862.03.

The BR Automobile Assembler Index closed at 27,291.11 points, down 50.57 points or 0.18 percent, with turnover of 8.30 million shares. The BR Cement Index fell by 107.79 points, or 0.91 percent, to close at 11,750.70 points on turnover of 61.89 million shares. The BR Commercial Banks Index lost 305.37 points, or 0.53 percent, to settle at 57,281.40 points with volume of 21.78 million shares.

Likewise, the BR Power Generation and Distribution Index declined by 218.14 points, or 0.78 percent, to close at 27,632.24 points on turnover of 21.95 million shares.

The BR Oil and Gas Index dropped 55.99 points, or 0.37 percent, to 14,903.41 points with trading volume of 58.61 million shares. In contrast, the BR Technology and Communication Index was the only major sectoral gainer, advancing 7.70 points, or 0.20 percent, to close at 3,868.44 points on turnover of 79.70 million shares

Looking ahead, Ali Najib said hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough continue to support underlying sentiment; however, uncertainty surrounding a durable US-Iran agreement is likely to keep market volatility elevated in the near term.

Market participants are expected to remain closely focused on geopolitical developments, international oil prices and any signals emerging from ongoing diplomatic engagements, which are likely to determine the direction of trading in the sessions ahead.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423911 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:22:59 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) LME official prices https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423829/lme-official-prices <p><strong><mark>LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.</mark></strong></p> <pre><code>========================================= ALUMINIUM ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 3854.00 3855.00 3-month 3752.00 3752.50 ========================================= COPPER ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 13965.50 13966.00 3-month 13970.00 13975.00 ========================================= ZINC ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 3610.00 3612.00 3-month 3626.00 3628.00 ========================================= NICKEL ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 19165.00 19170.00 3-month 19325.00 19350.00 ========================================= LEAD ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 2023.00 2025.00 3-month 2029.50 2030.00 ========================================= </code></pre> <p>Source: London Metals Exchange.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.

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ALUMINIUM
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash              3854.00         3855.00
3-month           3752.00         3752.50
=========================================
COPPER
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash             13965.50        13966.00
3-month          13970.00        13975.00
=========================================
ZINC
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash              3610.00         3612.00
3-month           3626.00         3628.00
=========================================
NICKEL
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash             19165.00        19170.00
3-month          19325.00        19350.00
=========================================
LEAD
=========================================
CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
-----------------------------------------
Cash              2023.00         2025.00
3-month           2029.50         2030.00
=========================================

Source: London Metals Exchange.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423829 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:22:59 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Activities of Port Qasim https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423884/activities-of-port-qasim <p><strong>KARACHI: Shipping activity remained active at the port where six ships namely, MSC Tampico V, Zhong Gu Kun Ming, Chem Strem, Yasa Pluto, Atlantic Sakura and PGC Patreas carrying Containers, Chemicals, Coal, Canola seeds and LPG, berthed at Container Terminal, Engro Terminal, Bulk Terminal, Garin Terminal and SSGC Terminal respectively on Tuesday, 2nd June-2026. Meanwhile two more ships, Obe Dinares and Florencia scheduled to load/offload Cement and Steel coil also arrived at Outer Anchorage of Port Qasim during the last 24 hours.</strong></p> <p>A total of eleven ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them two ships, Tian Le and Shan Yiang Zuo left the port on Wednesday morning while five more ships, MSC Tampico V, Zhong Gu Kun Ming, Chem Strem and PGC Patreas are expected to sail on today afternoon.</p> <p>A cargo volume of 192,652 comprising 128,264 tonnes imports cargo and 64,388 tonnes export cargo was handled at the Port, including containerized cargo carried in 8,380 Containers (4,780 TEUs Imports and 3,600 TEUs export)during the last 24 hours.</p> <p>There are 18 ships at outer anchorage of the port, out of them three ships, Belle Rose, Florencia and CelineI&amp; two more ships CMA CM Rimbaud and Spirit of Bertram carrying Steel coil, Gas oil and Containers are expected to take berths at MW-1 MW-2, FOTCO and QICT respectively on Wednesday, 3rd June-2026, while two more container ships Hua Chuang 66 and Hansa Europe are due to arrive at Port Qasim on Thursday, 4th June, 2026 and three more container ships namely DP World Channel, MSC Esthi and MSC Vildax are due to arrive on Friday, 5th June-2026.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: Shipping activity remained active at the port where six ships namely, MSC Tampico V, Zhong Gu Kun Ming, Chem Strem, Yasa Pluto, Atlantic Sakura and PGC Patreas carrying Containers, Chemicals, Coal, Canola seeds and LPG, berthed at Container Terminal, Engro Terminal, Bulk Terminal, Garin Terminal and SSGC Terminal respectively on Tuesday, 2nd June-2026. Meanwhile two more ships, Obe Dinares and Florencia scheduled to load/offload Cement and Steel coil also arrived at Outer Anchorage of Port Qasim during the last 24 hours.

A total of eleven ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them two ships, Tian Le and Shan Yiang Zuo left the port on Wednesday morning while five more ships, MSC Tampico V, Zhong Gu Kun Ming, Chem Strem and PGC Patreas are expected to sail on today afternoon.

A cargo volume of 192,652 comprising 128,264 tonnes imports cargo and 64,388 tonnes export cargo was handled at the Port, including containerized cargo carried in 8,380 Containers (4,780 TEUs Imports and 3,600 TEUs export)during the last 24 hours.

There are 18 ships at outer anchorage of the port, out of them three ships, Belle Rose, Florencia and CelineI& two more ships CMA CM Rimbaud and Spirit of Bertram carrying Steel coil, Gas oil and Containers are expected to take berths at MW-1 MW-2, FOTCO and QICT respectively on Wednesday, 3rd June-2026, while two more container ships Hua Chuang 66 and Hansa Europe are due to arrive at Port Qasim on Thursday, 4th June, 2026 and three more container ships namely DP World Channel, MSC Esthi and MSC Vildax are due to arrive on Friday, 5th June-2026.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423884 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:22:59 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423822/brindex100-and-br-sectoral-indices <p><strong>KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (June 03, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>==================================== BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE ==================================== BRINDEX100 ==================================== Day Close: 170,190.64 High: 171,624.45 Low: 169,790.34 Net Change: 831.13 Volume (000): 163,719 Value (000): 16,751,643 Makt Cap (000) 4,868,512,000 ------------------------------------ BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER ------------------------------------ Day Close: 27,291.11 NET CH (-) 50.57 ------------------------------------ BR CEMENT ------------------------------------ Day Close: 11,750.70 NET CH (-) 107.79 ------------------------------------ BR COMMERCIAL BANKS ------------------------------------ Day Close: 57,281.40 NET CH (-) 305.37 ------------------------------------ BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION ------------------------------------ Day Close: 27,632.24 NET CH (-) 218.14 ------------------------------------ BR OIL AND GAS ------------------------------------ Day Close: 14,903.41 NET CH (-) 55.99 ------------------------------------ BR TECH &amp; COMM ------------------------------------ Day Close: 3,868.44 NET CH (+) 7.70 ------------------------------------ As on: 03- June -2026 ==================================== </code></pre> <p>These indices are available Live on Aaj TV, <a href="http://www.brecorder.com">www.brecorder.com</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="http://www.khistocks.com">www.khistocks.com</a>.</p> <p>For further information please visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="http://www.khistocks.com">www.khistocks.com</a></p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (June 03, 2026).

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BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE
====================================
             BRINDEX100             
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Day Close:                170,190.64
High:                     171,624.45
Low:                      169,790.34
Net Change:                   831.13
Volume (000):                163,719
Value (000):              16,751,643
Makt Cap (000)         4,868,512,000
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BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER
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Day Close:                 27,291.11
NET CH                     (-) 50.57
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BR CEMENT
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Day Close:                 11,750.70
NET CH                    (-) 107.79
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BR COMMERCIAL BANKS
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Day Close:                 57,281.40
NET CH                    (-) 305.37
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BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION
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Day Close:                 27,632.24
NET CH                    (-) 218.14
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BR OIL AND GAS
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Day Close:                 14,903.41
NET CH                     (-) 55.99
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BR TECH & COMM
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Day Close:                  3,868.44
NET CH                      (+) 7.70
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As on:                03- June -2026
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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423822 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:22:59 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) PSX posts recovery https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423736/psx-posts-recovery <p><strong>KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed modestly higher on Tuesday as improved investor sentiment, supported by declining international oil prices and encouraged select buying in key sectors helped the benchmark index recover part of the losses recorded in the previous session.</strong></p> <p>The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 421.57 points, or 0.25 percent, to close at 171,021.77 points against 170,600.20 points recorded a day earlier. During the session, the index touched an intraday high of 171,856.36 points and a low of 170,248.47 points.</p> <p>BRIndex100 closed at 18,836.39 points, up 40.69 points or 0.22 percent, with total volume of 400.76 million shares. BRIndex30 gained 154.74 points, or 0.23 percent, to close at 68,672.08 points on turnover of 249.14 million shares.</p> <p>According to Topline Securities, market confidence strengthened primarily due to the retreat in global crude oil prices, which provided support to investor sentiment and encouraged buying activity across major sectors of the economy. Although trading remained volatile during the session, the benchmark KSE-100 Index managed to finish in positive territory.</p> <p>Topline Securities said the positive market performance was largely driven by heavyweight stocks including Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL), Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), United Bank Limited (UBL), Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTC), and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), which collectively contributed approximately 460 points to the benchmark index.</p> <p>Market capitalization expanded to Rs18.94 trillion from Rs18.88 trillion recorded in the previous session, reflecting an increase of more than Rs63 billion in listed equity values.</p> <p>Market breadth remained nearly balanced but slightly tilted toward declining stocks. In the Ready Market, 221 companies advanced, 226 declined and 41 remained unchanged out of 488 active issues.</p> <p>Trading activity was concentrated in low-priced and speculative counters. WorldCall Telecom emerged as the volume leader with turnover of 42.98 million shares, closing at Rs1.29. It was followed by Treet Battery Limited with 41.01 million shares and a closing price of Rs10.82, while Dewan Cement ranked third with 30.50 million shares and a closing price of Rs11.80. Other actively traded stocks included Oilboy Energy, TRG Pakistan, Treet Corporation, ITANZ Technologies, PTCL, Crescent Star Insurance and The Bank of Punjab.</p> <p>On the gainers’ board, The Thal Industries Corporation Limited posted the highest increase, rising by Rs84.70 to close at Rs931.72, followed by Nestle Pakistan Limited, which gained Rs56.29 to settle at Rs7,702.00. On the losing side, PIA Holding Company Limited-B recorded the steepest decline, shedding Rs333.90 to close at Rs17,612.00, while Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited lost Rs267.24 to settle at Rs2,405.12.</p> <p>Among sectoral BR indices, the BR Cement Index advanced 59.54 points, or 0.50 percent, to 11,858.49 points with turnover of 71.89 million shares. The BR Commercial Banks Index increased by 168.72 points, or 0.29 percent, to 57,586.77 points, while the BR Power Generation and Distribution Index gained 92.86 points, or 0.33 percent, to close at 27,850.38 points.</p> <p>The BR Oil and Gas Index added 28.85 points, or 0.19 percent, to settle at 14,959.40 points. However, some sectors remained under pressure. The BR Automobile Assembler Index declined by 132.52 points, or 0.48 percent, to close at 27,341.68 points, while the BR Tech and Communication Index slipped 5.88 points, or 0.15 percent, to finish at 3,860.74 points.</p> <p>Market participants said investors remained focused on developments in international oil markets and regional geopolitical conditions. The recent decline in crude prices has improved sentiment by easing concerns regarding imported inflation and external account pressures.</p> <p>Analysts believe that sustained stability in energy markets, coupled with improving macroeconomic indicators, could provide further support to equities in the near term, although investors are expected to remain cautious ahead of key domestic and international developments.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed modestly higher on Tuesday as improved investor sentiment, supported by declining international oil prices and encouraged select buying in key sectors helped the benchmark index recover part of the losses recorded in the previous session.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 421.57 points, or 0.25 percent, to close at 171,021.77 points against 170,600.20 points recorded a day earlier. During the session, the index touched an intraday high of 171,856.36 points and a low of 170,248.47 points.

BRIndex100 closed at 18,836.39 points, up 40.69 points or 0.22 percent, with total volume of 400.76 million shares. BRIndex30 gained 154.74 points, or 0.23 percent, to close at 68,672.08 points on turnover of 249.14 million shares.

According to Topline Securities, market confidence strengthened primarily due to the retreat in global crude oil prices, which provided support to investor sentiment and encouraged buying activity across major sectors of the economy. Although trading remained volatile during the session, the benchmark KSE-100 Index managed to finish in positive territory.

Topline Securities said the positive market performance was largely driven by heavyweight stocks including Meezan Bank Limited (MEBL), Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), United Bank Limited (UBL), Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTC), and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), which collectively contributed approximately 460 points to the benchmark index.

Market capitalization expanded to Rs18.94 trillion from Rs18.88 trillion recorded in the previous session, reflecting an increase of more than Rs63 billion in listed equity values.

Market breadth remained nearly balanced but slightly tilted toward declining stocks. In the Ready Market, 221 companies advanced, 226 declined and 41 remained unchanged out of 488 active issues.

Trading activity was concentrated in low-priced and speculative counters. WorldCall Telecom emerged as the volume leader with turnover of 42.98 million shares, closing at Rs1.29. It was followed by Treet Battery Limited with 41.01 million shares and a closing price of Rs10.82, while Dewan Cement ranked third with 30.50 million shares and a closing price of Rs11.80. Other actively traded stocks included Oilboy Energy, TRG Pakistan, Treet Corporation, ITANZ Technologies, PTCL, Crescent Star Insurance and The Bank of Punjab.

On the gainers’ board, The Thal Industries Corporation Limited posted the highest increase, rising by Rs84.70 to close at Rs931.72, followed by Nestle Pakistan Limited, which gained Rs56.29 to settle at Rs7,702.00. On the losing side, PIA Holding Company Limited-B recorded the steepest decline, shedding Rs333.90 to close at Rs17,612.00, while Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited lost Rs267.24 to settle at Rs2,405.12.

Among sectoral BR indices, the BR Cement Index advanced 59.54 points, or 0.50 percent, to 11,858.49 points with turnover of 71.89 million shares. The BR Commercial Banks Index increased by 168.72 points, or 0.29 percent, to 57,586.77 points, while the BR Power Generation and Distribution Index gained 92.86 points, or 0.33 percent, to close at 27,850.38 points.

The BR Oil and Gas Index added 28.85 points, or 0.19 percent, to settle at 14,959.40 points. However, some sectors remained under pressure. The BR Automobile Assembler Index declined by 132.52 points, or 0.48 percent, to close at 27,341.68 points, while the BR Tech and Communication Index slipped 5.88 points, or 0.15 percent, to finish at 3,860.74 points.

Market participants said investors remained focused on developments in international oil markets and regional geopolitical conditions. The recent decline in crude prices has improved sentiment by easing concerns regarding imported inflation and external account pressures.

Analysts believe that sustained stability in energy markets, coupled with improving macroeconomic indicators, could provide further support to equities in the near term, although investors are expected to remain cautious ahead of key domestic and international developments.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423736 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:34:55 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Activities of Port Qasim https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423711/activities-of-port-qasim <p><strong>KARACHI: A total of eight ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them two ships, Sea Fortune and Meghna Paradise left the port on Tuesday morning while two more ships, Omicorn Atlas and Shan YiangZuo are expected to sail on Monday afternoon.</strong></p> <p>A cargo volume of 90,223 comprising 80,753 tonnes imports cargo and 9,470 tonnes export cargo was handled at the Port, including containerized cargo carried in 367 Containers (151 TEUs Imports and 216 TEUs export) during the last 24 hours.</p> <p>There are 23 ships at outer anchorage of the port, out of them six ships, MSC Tampico V, Zhong Gu Kun Ming, Chem Strem, Yasa Pluto, Atlantic Sakura, Celine I and Belle Rose carrying Containers, Chemicals, Coal, Canola seeds and Gas oil are expected to take berths at QICT, EVTL, PIBT, FAP and FOTCO respectively on Tuesday, 2nd June-2026.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: A total of eight ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them two ships, Sea Fortune and Meghna Paradise left the port on Tuesday morning while two more ships, Omicorn Atlas and Shan YiangZuo are expected to sail on Monday afternoon.

A cargo volume of 90,223 comprising 80,753 tonnes imports cargo and 9,470 tonnes export cargo was handled at the Port, including containerized cargo carried in 367 Containers (151 TEUs Imports and 216 TEUs export) during the last 24 hours.

There are 23 ships at outer anchorage of the port, out of them six ships, MSC Tampico V, Zhong Gu Kun Ming, Chem Strem, Yasa Pluto, Atlantic Sakura, Celine I and Belle Rose carrying Containers, Chemicals, Coal, Canola seeds and Gas oil are expected to take berths at QICT, EVTL, PIBT, FAP and FOTCO respectively on Tuesday, 2nd June-2026.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423711 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:34:55 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) LME official prices https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423659/lme-official-prices <p><strong>LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.</strong></p> <pre><code>========================================= ALUMINIUM ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 3795.00 3795.50 3-month 3685.00 3685.50 ========================================= COPPER ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 13818.00 13819.00 3-month 13840.00 13845.00 ========================================= ZINC ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 3554.50 3555.00 3-month 3576.00 3577.00 ========================================= NICKEL ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 19025.00 19050.00 3-month 19275.00 19280.00 ========================================= LEAD ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 2007.50 2008.00 3-month 2021.00 2023.00 ========================================= </code></pre> <p>Source: London Metals Exchange.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.

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ALUMINIUM
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash              3795.00         3795.50
3-month           3685.00         3685.50
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COPPER
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash             13818.00        13819.00
3-month          13840.00        13845.00
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ZINC
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash              3554.50         3555.00
3-month           3576.00         3577.00
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NICKEL
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash             19025.00        19050.00
3-month          19275.00        19280.00
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LEAD
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash              2007.50         2008.00
3-month           2021.00         2023.00
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Source: London Metals Exchange.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423659 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:34:54 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Kibor interbank offered rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423657/kibor-interbank-offered-rates <p><strong>KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (June 02, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>========================== KIBOR ========================== Tenor BID OFFER ========================== 1-Week 11.38 11.88 2-Week 11.38 11.88 1-Month 11.51 12.01 3-Month 11.97 12.22 6-Month 12.23 12.48 9-Month 12.38 12.88 1-Year 12.39 12.89 ========================== </code></pre> <p>Data source: SBP</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (June 02, 2026).

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           KIBOR
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Tenor        BID     OFFER
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1-Week      11.38    11.88
2-Week      11.38    11.88
1-Month     11.51    12.01
3-Month     11.97    12.22
6-Month     12.23    12.48
9-Month     12.38    12.88
1-Year      12.39    12.89
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Data source: SBP

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423657 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:34:54 +0500 none@none.com () PMEX daily trading report https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423710/pmex-daily-trading-report <p><strong>KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX, the total traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS, Indices, and Agricultural commodities stood at PKR 36.771 billion with 76,818 lots traded.</strong></p> <p>The highest activity was recorded in Gold (PKR 19.287 billion) followed by NSDQ100 (PKR 5.377 billion), COTS (PKR 5.335 billion), Silver (PKR 1.252 billion), Platinum (PKR 1.143 billion), Japan Equity 225 (PKR 781.864 million), Crude Oil (PKR 780.517 million), Soybean (PKR 744.343 million), Brent (PKR 361.980 million), DJ (PKR 326.809 million), SP500 (PKR 311.744 million), Copper (PKR 265.981 million), Natural Gas (PKR 235.899 million), Wheat (PKR 162.244 million), Palladium (PKR 154.136 million), Cotton (PKR 145.246 million), Aluminium (PKR 86.473 million) and Corn (PKR 18.618 million).</p> <p>In Agricultural commodities, a total of 149 lots were traded, amounting to PKR 1.071 billion.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX, the total traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS, Indices, and Agricultural commodities stood at PKR 36.771 billion with 76,818 lots traded.

The highest activity was recorded in Gold (PKR 19.287 billion) followed by NSDQ100 (PKR 5.377 billion), COTS (PKR 5.335 billion), Silver (PKR 1.252 billion), Platinum (PKR 1.143 billion), Japan Equity 225 (PKR 781.864 million), Crude Oil (PKR 780.517 million), Soybean (PKR 744.343 million), Brent (PKR 361.980 million), DJ (PKR 326.809 million), SP500 (PKR 311.744 million), Copper (PKR 265.981 million), Natural Gas (PKR 235.899 million), Wheat (PKR 162.244 million), Palladium (PKR 154.136 million), Cotton (PKR 145.246 million), Aluminium (PKR 86.473 million) and Corn (PKR 18.618 million).

In Agricultural commodities, a total of 149 lots were traded, amounting to PKR 1.071 billion.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423710 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:34:55 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423652/brindex100-and-br-sectoral-indices <p><strong>KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (June 02, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>==================================== BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE ==================================== BRINDEX100 ==================================== Day Close: 171,021.77 High: 171,856.36 Low: 170,248.47 Net Change: 421.57 Volume (000): 189,720 Value (000): 19,641,089 Makt Cap (000) 4,892,289,000 ------------------------------------ BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER ------------------------------------ Day Close: 27,341.68 NET CH (-) 132.52 ------------------------------------ BR CEMENT ------------------------------------ Day Close: 11,858.49 NET CH (+) 59.54 ------------------------------------ BR COMMERCIAL BANKS ------------------------------------ Day Close: 57,586.77 NET CH (+) 168.72 ------------------------------------ BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION ------------------------------------ Day Close: 27,850.38 NET CH (+) 92.86 ------------------------------------ BR OIL AND GAS ------------------------------------ Day Close: 14,959.40 NET CH (+) 28.85 ------------------------------------ BR TECH &amp; COMM ------------------------------------ Day Close: 3,860.74 NET CH (-) 5.88 ------------------------------------ As on: 02- June -2026 ==================================== </code></pre> <p>These indices are available Live on Aaj TV, <a href="http://www.brecorder.com">www.brecorder.com</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="http://www.khistocks.com">www.khistocks.com</a>.</p> <p>For further information please visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="http://www.khistocks.com">www.khistocks.com</a></p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (June 02, 2026).

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BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE
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             BRINDEX100             
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Day Close:                171,021.77
High:                     171,856.36
Low:                      170,248.47
Net Change:                   421.57
Volume (000):                189,720
Value (000):              19,641,089
Makt Cap (000)         4,892,289,000
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BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER
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Day Close:                 27,341.68
NET CH                    (-) 132.52
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BR CEMENT
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Day Close:                 11,858.49
NET CH                     (+) 59.54
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BR COMMERCIAL BANKS
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Day Close:                 57,586.77
NET CH                    (+) 168.72
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BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION
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Day Close:                 27,850.38
NET CH                     (+) 92.86
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BR OIL AND GAS
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Day Close:                 14,959.40
NET CH                     (+) 28.85
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BR TECH & COMM
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Day Close:                  3,860.74
NET CH                      (-) 5.88
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As on:                02- June -2026
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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423652 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:34:54 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Stock market plummets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423569/stock-market-plummets <p><strong>KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started June on a bearish note as investor sentiment remained fragile amid the absence of a conclusive United States-Iran peace agreement over the weekend, triggering broad-based profit-taking and selling pressure across key sectors.</strong></p> <p>The benchmark KSE-100 Index witnessed a volatile session and closed sharply lower by 3,362.62 points, or 1.93 percent, to settle at 170,600.20 points compared to the previous close of 173,962.82 points. During the session, the index touched an intraday high of 174,171.64 points before sliding to a low of 170,396.85 points, reflecting heightened uncertainty among investors.</p> <p>BRIndex100 closed at 18,795.70 points, down 473.59 points or 2.46 percent from the previous close, with total traded volume of 450.89 million shares. BRIndex30 declined by 1,464.80 points or 2.09 percent to close at 68,517.34 points, while total turnover stood at 315.44 million shares.</p> <p>According to Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Limited, the market ended the session on a weak note as investor sentiment remained fragile due to the lack of a definitive US-Iran peace agreement.</p> <p>He noted that broad-based selling emerged across major sectors, with Engro Holdings, Fauji Fertilizer Company, Lucky Cement, Oil and Gas Development Company, Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Hub Power Company, United Bank Limited, Engro Fertilizers, Meezan Bank and Habib Bank Limited collectively dragging the benchmark index lower by 2,127 points.</p> <p>Overall market activity remained healthy despite the decline. Regular market turnover increased to 589.76 million shares from 555.06 million shares in the previous session, while traded value stood at Rs31.98 billion compared to Rs40.88 billion previously.</p> <p>Market capitalization contracted significantly to Rs18.876 trillion from Rs19.166 trillion recorded in the previous session, reflecting the broad-based decline in share prices.</p> <p>Market breadth overwhelmingly favored the bears. In the Ready Market, 168 companies advanced, 296 declined and 25 remained unchanged out of 489 traded companies.</p> <p>Trading activity was concentrated in a number of high-volume counters. Dewan Cement led the volume chart with 43.32 million shares, closing at Rs11.23 against Rs10.75 previously. TRG Pakistan followed with turnover of 39.41 million shares and closed at Rs74.06. WorldCall Telecom traded 34.96 million shares to settle at Rs1.28, while Cnergyico PK recorded volume of 26.73 million shares and closed at Rs8.37.</p> <p>On the gainers’ board, Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited emerged as the top performer, gaining Rs242.94 to close at Rs2,672.36, followed by The Thal Industries Corporation Limited, which added Rs77.00 to settle at Rs847.02.</p> <p>Among the losers, PIA Holding Company LimitedB recorded the steepest decline, falling Rs652.10 to close at Rs17,945.90, while Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited lost Rs161.01 to settle at Rs25,999.99.</p> <p>Among sector-specific BR indices, the BR Automobile Assembler Index closed at 27,474.20 points, down 106.57 points or 0.39 percent with turnover of 6.16 million shares. The BR Cement Index fell sharply by 411.70 points or 3.37 percent to 11,798.95 points on turnover of 83.86 million shares.</p> <p>The BR Commercial Banks Index lost 750.33 points or 1.29 percent to settle at 57,418.05 points with volume of 42.15 million shares. The BR Power Generation and Distribution Index closed at 27,757.52 points, down 737.58 points or 2.59 percent with turnover of 29.44 million shares.</p> <p>The BR Oil and Gas Index declined by 359.94 points or 2.35 percent to 14,930.55 points on turnover of 48.22 million shares, while the BR Tech and Communication Index shed 13.12 points or 0.34 percent to settle at 3,866.62 points with turnover of 116.41 million shares.</p> <p>Analysts said investors will continue to closely monitor geopolitical developments in the Middle East, particularly progress on US-Iran negotiations. Any positive breakthrough could help revive risk appetite and support a recovery in equities, whereas continued uncertainty may keep market sentiment cautious and volatility elevated in the near term.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) started June on a bearish note as investor sentiment remained fragile amid the absence of a conclusive United States-Iran peace agreement over the weekend, triggering broad-based profit-taking and selling pressure across key sectors.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index witnessed a volatile session and closed sharply lower by 3,362.62 points, or 1.93 percent, to settle at 170,600.20 points compared to the previous close of 173,962.82 points. During the session, the index touched an intraday high of 174,171.64 points before sliding to a low of 170,396.85 points, reflecting heightened uncertainty among investors.

BRIndex100 closed at 18,795.70 points, down 473.59 points or 2.46 percent from the previous close, with total traded volume of 450.89 million shares. BRIndex30 declined by 1,464.80 points or 2.09 percent to close at 68,517.34 points, while total turnover stood at 315.44 million shares.

According to Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Limited, the market ended the session on a weak note as investor sentiment remained fragile due to the lack of a definitive US-Iran peace agreement.

He noted that broad-based selling emerged across major sectors, with Engro Holdings, Fauji Fertilizer Company, Lucky Cement, Oil and Gas Development Company, Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Hub Power Company, United Bank Limited, Engro Fertilizers, Meezan Bank and Habib Bank Limited collectively dragging the benchmark index lower by 2,127 points.

Overall market activity remained healthy despite the decline. Regular market turnover increased to 589.76 million shares from 555.06 million shares in the previous session, while traded value stood at Rs31.98 billion compared to Rs40.88 billion previously.

Market capitalization contracted significantly to Rs18.876 trillion from Rs19.166 trillion recorded in the previous session, reflecting the broad-based decline in share prices.

Market breadth overwhelmingly favored the bears. In the Ready Market, 168 companies advanced, 296 declined and 25 remained unchanged out of 489 traded companies.

Trading activity was concentrated in a number of high-volume counters. Dewan Cement led the volume chart with 43.32 million shares, closing at Rs11.23 against Rs10.75 previously. TRG Pakistan followed with turnover of 39.41 million shares and closed at Rs74.06. WorldCall Telecom traded 34.96 million shares to settle at Rs1.28, while Cnergyico PK recorded volume of 26.73 million shares and closed at Rs8.37.

On the gainers’ board, Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited emerged as the top performer, gaining Rs242.94 to close at Rs2,672.36, followed by The Thal Industries Corporation Limited, which added Rs77.00 to settle at Rs847.02.

Among the losers, PIA Holding Company LimitedB recorded the steepest decline, falling Rs652.10 to close at Rs17,945.90, while Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited lost Rs161.01 to settle at Rs25,999.99.

Among sector-specific BR indices, the BR Automobile Assembler Index closed at 27,474.20 points, down 106.57 points or 0.39 percent with turnover of 6.16 million shares. The BR Cement Index fell sharply by 411.70 points or 3.37 percent to 11,798.95 points on turnover of 83.86 million shares.

The BR Commercial Banks Index lost 750.33 points or 1.29 percent to settle at 57,418.05 points with volume of 42.15 million shares. The BR Power Generation and Distribution Index closed at 27,757.52 points, down 737.58 points or 2.59 percent with turnover of 29.44 million shares.

The BR Oil and Gas Index declined by 359.94 points or 2.35 percent to 14,930.55 points on turnover of 48.22 million shares, while the BR Tech and Communication Index shed 13.12 points or 0.34 percent to settle at 3,866.62 points with turnover of 116.41 million shares.

Analysts said investors will continue to closely monitor geopolitical developments in the Middle East, particularly progress on US-Iran negotiations. Any positive breakthrough could help revive risk appetite and support a recovery in equities, whereas continued uncertainty may keep market sentiment cautious and volatility elevated in the near term.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423569 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:58:33 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Kibor interbank offered rates https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423493/kibor-interbank-offered-rates <p><strong>KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (June 01, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>========================== KIBOR ========================== Tenor BID OFFER ========================== 1 - Week 11.39 11.89 2 - Week 11.39 11.89 1 - Month 11.53 12.03 3 - Month 11.96 12.21 6 - Month 12.23 12.48 9 - Month 12.38 12.88 1 - Year 12.43 12.93 ========================== </code></pre> <p>Data source: SBP</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (June 01, 2026).

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           KIBOR
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Tenor        BID     OFFER
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1 - Week    11.39    11.89
2 - Week    11.39    11.89
1 - Month   11.53    12.03
3 - Month   11.96    12.21
6 - Month   12.23    12.48
9 - Month   12.38    12.88
1 - Year    12.43    12.93
==========================

Data source: SBP

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423493 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:58:33 +0500 none@none.com () Activities of Port Qasim https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423513/activities-of-port-qasim <p><strong>KARACHI: A total of nine ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them a Chemicals carrier Maya Gas 1 left the port on Monday morning while another ship, Meghna Paradise is expected to sail on Monday afternoon.</strong></p> <p>Cargo throughput during last 24 hours handled at the port at 56,021 tonnes comprising imports cargo exclusively.</p> <p>There are 20 ships at outer anchorage of the port, out of them a container vessel ‘HMM Integral’ is expected to take berth at QICT on Monday, 1stJune-2026, while another container vessel MSC Toronto is due to arrive at Port Qasim on same day, and two more ships MS Tampico V and Zhong Gu Kun Ming carrying containers are due to arrive on Tuesday 2nd June-2026.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: A total of nine ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them a Chemicals carrier Maya Gas 1 left the port on Monday morning while another ship, Meghna Paradise is expected to sail on Monday afternoon.

Cargo throughput during last 24 hours handled at the port at 56,021 tonnes comprising imports cargo exclusively.

There are 20 ships at outer anchorage of the port, out of them a container vessel ‘HMM Integral’ is expected to take berth at QICT on Monday, 1stJune-2026, while another container vessel MSC Toronto is due to arrive at Port Qasim on same day, and two more ships MS Tampico V and Zhong Gu Kun Ming carrying containers are due to arrive on Tuesday 2nd June-2026.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423513 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:58:33 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) PMEX daily trading report https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423507/pmex-daily-trading-report <p><strong>KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX, the total traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS, Indices, and Agricultural commodities stood at PKR 38.180 billion with 88,683 lots traded.</strong></p> <p>The highest activity was recorded in Gold (PKR 26.954 billion) followed by NSDQ100 (PKR 3.468 billion), COTS (PKR 2.734 billion), Platinum (PKR 1.641 billion), Silver (PKR 1.036 billion), Crude Oil (PKR 443.814 million), Brent (PKR 438.119 million), DJ (PKR 397.850 million), Japan Equity 225 (PKR 294.567 million), SP500 (PKR 241.042 million), Copper (PKR 171.218 million), Soybean (PKR 115.961 million), Natural Gas (PKR 100.653 million), Corn (PKR 56.297 million), Wheat (PKR 51.288 million), Aluminium (PKR 22.370 million) and Cotton (PKR 13.838 million).</p> <p>In Agricultural commodities, a total of 35 lots were traded, amounting to PKR 237.384 million.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX, the total traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS, Indices, and Agricultural commodities stood at PKR 38.180 billion with 88,683 lots traded.

The highest activity was recorded in Gold (PKR 26.954 billion) followed by NSDQ100 (PKR 3.468 billion), COTS (PKR 2.734 billion), Platinum (PKR 1.641 billion), Silver (PKR 1.036 billion), Crude Oil (PKR 443.814 million), Brent (PKR 438.119 million), DJ (PKR 397.850 million), Japan Equity 225 (PKR 294.567 million), SP500 (PKR 241.042 million), Copper (PKR 171.218 million), Soybean (PKR 115.961 million), Natural Gas (PKR 100.653 million), Corn (PKR 56.297 million), Wheat (PKR 51.288 million), Aluminium (PKR 22.370 million) and Cotton (PKR 13.838 million).

In Agricultural commodities, a total of 35 lots were traded, amounting to PKR 237.384 million.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423507 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:58:33 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) LME official prices https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423494/lme-official-prices <p><strong>LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.</strong></p> <pre><code>========================================= ALUMINIUM ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 3769.00 3769.50 3-month 3684.50 3685.00 ========================================= COPPER ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 13610.00 13615.00 3-month 13655.50 13656.50 ========================================= ZINC ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 3547.00 3549.00 3-month 3555.00 3556.00 ========================================= NICKEL ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 18865.00 18875.00 3-month 19100.00 19125.00 ========================================= LEAD ========================================= CONTRACT BID OFFER ----------------------------------------- Cash 2015.00 2016.00 3-month 2024.00 2024.50 ========================================= </code></pre> <p>Source: London Metals Exchange.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.

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ALUMINIUM
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash              3769.00         3769.50
3-month           3684.50         3685.00
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COPPER
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash             13610.00        13615.00
3-month          13655.50        13656.50
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ZINC
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash              3547.00         3549.00
3-month           3555.00         3556.00
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NICKEL
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash             18865.00        18875.00
3-month          19100.00        19125.00
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LEAD
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CONTRACT              BID           OFFER
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Cash              2015.00         2016.00
3-month           2024.00         2024.50
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Source: London Metals Exchange.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423494 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:58:33 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423488/brindex100-and-br-sectoral-indices <p><strong>KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (June 01, 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>==================================== BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE ==================================== BRINDEX100 ==================================== Day Close: 170,600.20 High: 174,171.64 Low: 170,396.85 Net Change: 3,362.62 Volume (000): 246,941 Value (000): 24,610,679 Makt Cap (000) 4,880,222,000 ------------------------------------ BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER ------------------------------------ Day Close: 27,474.20 NET CH (-) 106.57 ------------------------------------ BR CEMENT ------------------------------------ Day Close: 11,798.95 NET CH (-) 411.70 ------------------------------------ BR COMMERCIAL BANKS ------------------------------------ Day Close: 57,418.05 NET CH (-) 750.33 ------------------------------------ BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION ------------------------------------ Day Close: 27,757.52 NET CH (-) 737.58 ------------------------------------ BR OIL AND GAS ------------------------------------ Day Close: 14,930.55 NET CH (-) 359.94 ------------------------------------ BR TECH &amp; COMM ------------------------------------ Day Close: 3,866.62 NET CH (-) 13.12 ------------------------------------ As on: 01- June -2026 ==================================== </code></pre> <p>These indices are available Live on Aaj TV, <a href="http://www.brecorder.com">www.brecorder.com</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="http://www.khistocks.com">www.khistocks.com</a>.</p> <p>For further information please visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" class="link--external" href="http://www.khistocks.com">www.khistocks.com</a></p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (June 01, 2026).

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BR INDICASE AT A GLANCE
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             BRINDEX100             
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Day Close:                170,600.20
High:                     174,171.64
Low:                      170,396.85
Net Change:                 3,362.62
Volume (000):                246,941
Value (000):              24,610,679
Makt Cap (000)         4,880,222,000
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BR AUTOMOBILE ASSEMBLER
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Day Close:                 27,474.20
NET CH                    (-) 106.57
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BR CEMENT
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Day Close:                 11,798.95
NET CH                    (-) 411.70
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BR COMMERCIAL BANKS
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Day Close:                 57,418.05
NET CH                    (-) 750.33
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BR POWER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION
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Day Close:                 27,757.52
NET CH                    (-) 737.58
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BR OIL AND GAS
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Day Close:                 14,930.55
NET CH                    (-) 359.94
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BR TECH & COMM
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Day Close:                  3,866.62
NET CH                     (-) 13.12
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As on:                01- June -2026
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These indices are available Live on Aaj TV, www.brecorder.com and www.khistocks.com.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423488 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:58:33 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Equities post strong recovery https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423396/equities-post-strong-recovery <p><strong>KARACHI: Pakistan equities posted a strong recovery during the outgoing week as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and improving domestic economic indicators, significantly boosted investor confidence, helping the benchmark KSE-100 Index gain 4 percent in a holiday-shortened trading week.</strong></p> <p>The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 6,119 points on a week-on-week basis to close at 173,963 points, as investors welcomed the extension of the United States-Iran ceasefire for another 60 days, a development that eased concerns over potential disruptions to global oil supplies and reduced fears regarding the security of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.</p> <p>The positive geopolitical backdrop encouraged aggressive buying across major sectors and supported a broad-based market rally.</p> <p>Market sentiment received additional support from encouraging macroeconomic developments. According to data released by the Economic Affairs Division, Pakistan secured nearly USD 11 billion in external financing during the first ten months of FY26, representing an increase of 83 percent compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.</p> <p>Investor confidence was further strengthened after Pakistan successfully received its third LNG cargo from Qatar, with the tanker Fuwairit safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz and docking at the Engro LNG Terminal.</p> <p>The local currency remained largely stable during the week, closing at Rs278.50 against the US dollar compared with Rs278.52 a week earlier, reinforcing confidence in the country’s external sector stability.</p> <p>Developments in the energy sector also remained supportive. Effective May 23, the government reduced petrol prices by Rs6.00 per litre to Rs409.78 per litre, while high-speed diesel prices were lowered by Rs6.80 per litre to Rs402.78 per litre.</p> <p>The reduction came despite changes in ex-refinery prices, largely due to adjustments in petroleum levy and inland freight equalization margins. Meanwhile, domestic hydrocarbon production showed improvement during the third week of May, with gas output increasing 3.4 percent week-on-week to 3,130 million cubic feet per day and oil production rising 1.0 percent to 70,924 barrels per day.</p> <p>The market rally was led by heavyweight sectors. Commercial banks emerged as the largest contributor to the benchmark index, adding 1,654 points, followed by fertilizer stocks which contributed 1,074 points.</p> <p>Cement companies added 975 points, investment banks and companies contributed 576 points, while exploration and production companies accounted for another 453 points. Refinery stocks were the only sector to record a negative contribution, trimming a marginal 3.93 points from the benchmark index.</p> <p>Among individual companies, Fauji Fertilizer Company remained the single largest contributor to market gains, adding 893 points to the benchmark index. Other major contributors included Engro Holdings with 549 points, Lucky Cement with 481 points, Habib Bank Limited with 356 points and Bank AL Habib with 316 points.</p> <p>On the downside, minor negative contributions came from Colgate-Palmolive, Systems Limited, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan, Shifa International Hospitals and Attock Refinery.</p> <p>Trading activity remained robust throughout the week. Average daily traded volume increased 6.6 percent to 531 million shares, while average daily traded value surged 50 percent to $129 million, reflecting stronger investor participation and improved liquidity. Total market capitalization of the Pakistan Stock Exchange increased by 3 percent to Rs19.17 trillion, equivalent to approximately USD 69 billion.</p> <p>The Bank of Punjab led the volume chart with average daily trading of 25.6 million shares, followed by WorldCall Telecom with 22.7 million shares, TRG Pakistan with 20.1 million shares, Maple Leaf Cement Factory with 18.3 million shares and First National Equities Limited with 18.2 million shares.</p> <p>Among the major gainers during the week were Tariq Glass Industries, TRG Pakistan, Honda Atlas Cars, Thal Limited and Power Cement, while Cnergyico Pakistan, Attock Petroleum, Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Systems Limited and Attock Refinery emerged among the notable laggards.</p> <p>The Business Recorder indices mirrored the broader market’s positive performance. The BRIndex100 advanced from 18,414.34 points to 19,269.29 points, posting a gain of 854.95 points during the week. Total turnover in the index stood at 799.66 million shares, translating into an average daily turnover of nearly 159.93 million shares.</p> <p>Similarly, the BRIndex30 climbed from 67,360.06 points to 69,982.14 points, registering a gain of 2,622.08 points, while cumulative turnover reached 534.03 million shares, averaging approximately 106.81 million shares per trading day.</p> <p>An analysis of investor flows showed strong support from domestic institutions. Local investors recorded net purchases of USD 14.14 million during the week, led by insurance companies with net buying of USD 13.41 million and banks and DFIs with purchases of USD 11.09 million. Individual investors also remained net buyers with purchases of USD 3.95 million.</p> <p>Domestic buying was concentrated in commercial banks and cement stocks, which attracted net inflows of USD 6.24 million and USD 4.51 million, respectively.</p> <p>Foreign investors; however, remained net sellers during the week, recording a net outflow of USD 2.56 million. Overseas investors sold shares worth USD 1.96 million, while foreign corporates offloaded equities worth USD 0.59 million. Foreign selling was concentrated in commercial banks, oil marketing companies and cement stocks, although selective buying was observed in fertilizer and exploration and production companies.</p> <p>Looking ahead, analysts expect market performance to remain stable as investors await greater clarity on fiscal measures ahead of the federal budget. Continued progress on the diplomatic front between the United States and Iran is expected to support sentiment, while attention will increasingly shift toward economic policy announcements and budget-related developments.</p> <p>Analysts say the benchmark KSE-100 Index is currently trading at an attractive price-to-earnings ratio of 8.1 times and offers a dividend yield of approximately 6.3 percent.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: Pakistan equities posted a strong recovery during the outgoing week as easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and improving domestic economic indicators, significantly boosted investor confidence, helping the benchmark KSE-100 Index gain 4 percent in a holiday-shortened trading week.

The benchmark KSE-100 Index surged by 6,119 points on a week-on-week basis to close at 173,963 points, as investors welcomed the extension of the United States-Iran ceasefire for another 60 days, a development that eased concerns over potential disruptions to global oil supplies and reduced fears regarding the security of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.

The positive geopolitical backdrop encouraged aggressive buying across major sectors and supported a broad-based market rally.

Market sentiment received additional support from encouraging macroeconomic developments. According to data released by the Economic Affairs Division, Pakistan secured nearly USD 11 billion in external financing during the first ten months of FY26, representing an increase of 83 percent compared with the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

Investor confidence was further strengthened after Pakistan successfully received its third LNG cargo from Qatar, with the tanker Fuwairit safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz and docking at the Engro LNG Terminal.

The local currency remained largely stable during the week, closing at Rs278.50 against the US dollar compared with Rs278.52 a week earlier, reinforcing confidence in the country’s external sector stability.

Developments in the energy sector also remained supportive. Effective May 23, the government reduced petrol prices by Rs6.00 per litre to Rs409.78 per litre, while high-speed diesel prices were lowered by Rs6.80 per litre to Rs402.78 per litre.

The reduction came despite changes in ex-refinery prices, largely due to adjustments in petroleum levy and inland freight equalization margins. Meanwhile, domestic hydrocarbon production showed improvement during the third week of May, with gas output increasing 3.4 percent week-on-week to 3,130 million cubic feet per day and oil production rising 1.0 percent to 70,924 barrels per day.

The market rally was led by heavyweight sectors. Commercial banks emerged as the largest contributor to the benchmark index, adding 1,654 points, followed by fertilizer stocks which contributed 1,074 points.

Cement companies added 975 points, investment banks and companies contributed 576 points, while exploration and production companies accounted for another 453 points. Refinery stocks were the only sector to record a negative contribution, trimming a marginal 3.93 points from the benchmark index.

Among individual companies, Fauji Fertilizer Company remained the single largest contributor to market gains, adding 893 points to the benchmark index. Other major contributors included Engro Holdings with 549 points, Lucky Cement with 481 points, Habib Bank Limited with 356 points and Bank AL Habib with 316 points.

On the downside, minor negative contributions came from Colgate-Palmolive, Systems Limited, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan, Shifa International Hospitals and Attock Refinery.

Trading activity remained robust throughout the week. Average daily traded volume increased 6.6 percent to 531 million shares, while average daily traded value surged 50 percent to $129 million, reflecting stronger investor participation and improved liquidity. Total market capitalization of the Pakistan Stock Exchange increased by 3 percent to Rs19.17 trillion, equivalent to approximately USD 69 billion.

The Bank of Punjab led the volume chart with average daily trading of 25.6 million shares, followed by WorldCall Telecom with 22.7 million shares, TRG Pakistan with 20.1 million shares, Maple Leaf Cement Factory with 18.3 million shares and First National Equities Limited with 18.2 million shares.

Among the major gainers during the week were Tariq Glass Industries, TRG Pakistan, Honda Atlas Cars, Thal Limited and Power Cement, while Cnergyico Pakistan, Attock Petroleum, Pakistan Petroleum Limited, Systems Limited and Attock Refinery emerged among the notable laggards.

The Business Recorder indices mirrored the broader market’s positive performance. The BRIndex100 advanced from 18,414.34 points to 19,269.29 points, posting a gain of 854.95 points during the week. Total turnover in the index stood at 799.66 million shares, translating into an average daily turnover of nearly 159.93 million shares.

Similarly, the BRIndex30 climbed from 67,360.06 points to 69,982.14 points, registering a gain of 2,622.08 points, while cumulative turnover reached 534.03 million shares, averaging approximately 106.81 million shares per trading day.

An analysis of investor flows showed strong support from domestic institutions. Local investors recorded net purchases of USD 14.14 million during the week, led by insurance companies with net buying of USD 13.41 million and banks and DFIs with purchases of USD 11.09 million. Individual investors also remained net buyers with purchases of USD 3.95 million.

Domestic buying was concentrated in commercial banks and cement stocks, which attracted net inflows of USD 6.24 million and USD 4.51 million, respectively.

Foreign investors; however, remained net sellers during the week, recording a net outflow of USD 2.56 million. Overseas investors sold shares worth USD 1.96 million, while foreign corporates offloaded equities worth USD 0.59 million. Foreign selling was concentrated in commercial banks, oil marketing companies and cement stocks, although selective buying was observed in fertilizer and exploration and production companies.

Looking ahead, analysts expect market performance to remain stable as investors await greater clarity on fiscal measures ahead of the federal budget. Continued progress on the diplomatic front between the United States and Iran is expected to support sentiment, while attention will increasingly shift toward economic policy announcements and budget-related developments.

Analysts say the benchmark KSE-100 Index is currently trading at an attractive price-to-earnings ratio of 8.1 times and offers a dividend yield of approximately 6.3 percent.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423396 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:28:52 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Review) THE RUPEE: Marginal gain https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423377/the-rupee-marginal-gain <p><strong>KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee posted marginal gain against the US dollar in the interbank market during the previous week.</strong></p> <p>The local unit ended the week at 278.50, with a gain of Re0.02 against 278.52 it had closed at the week earlier.</p> <p>It was a shorter week for trading as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) remained closed from Tuesday through Thursday due to Eid-ul-Adha holidays.</p> <p>In a move aimed at improving ease of doing business and facilitating foreign investment inflows into Pakistan, the SBP delegated powers related to the registration of shares issued or transferred to foreign investors to Authorised Dealers (ADs).</p> <p>Foreign exchange reserves held by the SBP increased by USD66 million on a weekly basis.</p> <p>The SBP said the country’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at USD22.65 billion as of May 22, 2026.</p> <p>According to the break-up, foreign reserves held by the SBP were recorded at USD17.147 billion, while net foreign reserves held by commercial banks stood at USD5.499 billion.</p> <p>Open-market rates</p> <p>In the open market, the PKR gained 10 paise for buying and remained unchanged for selling against USD, closing at 278.73 and 279.56, respectively.</p> <p>Against Euro, the PKR gained 4 paise for buying and 23 paise for selling, closing at 322.46 and 325.74, respectively.</p> <p>Against UAE Dirham, the PKR gained 5 paise for both buying and selling, closing at 75.68 and 76.52, respectively.</p> <p>Against Saudi Riyal, the PKR gained 10 paise for buying and 6 paise for selling, closing at 73.85 and 74.70, respectively.</p> <p>=========================================</p> <p>Weekly inter-bank market rates for dollar</p> <p>=========================================</p> <p>Bid Close Rs. 278.50</p> <p>Offer Close Rs. 278.70</p> <p>Bid Open Rs. 278.52</p> <p>Offer Open Rs. 278.72</p> <p>=========================================</p> <p>Weekly open-market rates for dollar</p> <p>=========================================</p> <p>Bid Close Rs. 278.73</p> <p>Offer Close Rs. 279.56</p> <p>Bid Open Rs. 278.83</p> <p>Offer Open Rs. 279.56</p> <p>=========================================</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee posted marginal gain against the US dollar in the interbank market during the previous week.

The local unit ended the week at 278.50, with a gain of Re0.02 against 278.52 it had closed at the week earlier.

It was a shorter week for trading as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) remained closed from Tuesday through Thursday due to Eid-ul-Adha holidays.

In a move aimed at improving ease of doing business and facilitating foreign investment inflows into Pakistan, the SBP delegated powers related to the registration of shares issued or transferred to foreign investors to Authorised Dealers (ADs).

Foreign exchange reserves held by the SBP increased by USD66 million on a weekly basis.

The SBP said the country’s total liquid foreign reserves stood at USD22.65 billion as of May 22, 2026.

According to the break-up, foreign reserves held by the SBP were recorded at USD17.147 billion, while net foreign reserves held by commercial banks stood at USD5.499 billion.

Open-market rates

In the open market, the PKR gained 10 paise for buying and remained unchanged for selling against USD, closing at 278.73 and 279.56, respectively.

Against Euro, the PKR gained 4 paise for buying and 23 paise for selling, closing at 322.46 and 325.74, respectively.

Against UAE Dirham, the PKR gained 5 paise for both buying and selling, closing at 75.68 and 76.52, respectively.

Against Saudi Riyal, the PKR gained 10 paise for buying and 6 paise for selling, closing at 73.85 and 74.70, respectively.

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Weekly inter-bank market rates for dollar

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Bid Close Rs. 278.50

Offer Close Rs. 278.70

Bid Open Rs. 278.52

Offer Open Rs. 278.72

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Weekly open-market rates for dollar

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Bid Close Rs. 278.73

Offer Close Rs. 279.56

Bid Open Rs. 278.83

Offer Open Rs. 279.56

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423377 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:28:52 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Review) Automart: car prices in Karachi https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423320/automart-car-prices-in-karachi <p><strong>KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Sunday (May 31 2026).</strong></p> <pre><code>================================================================================= Prices Product Description Fully Standard A/C Loaded Model Model Model ================================================================================= SUZUKI --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Swift GLX CVT 4,766,190 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Honda --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Toyota --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kia --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hyundai --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hyundai H-100 Deckless 4,395,000 - Hyundai H-100 Flat Deck 4,415,000 - Hyundai H-100 High Deck 4,435,000 - Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 9,895,000 - 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 22,999,000 - Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart 20,999,000 - Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV 24,999,000 - Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV 23,000,000 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Isuzu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Changan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 4,599,000 - Changan Oshan X7 FutureSense 7 Seat 9,299,000 - Changan Oshan X7 Comfort 7,949,000 - Changan Oshan X7 FutureSense 8,699,000 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DFSK --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prince --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prince K07 S 2,550,000 - Prince K01 S 2,070,000 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haval --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Haval H6 1.5T 9,099,000 - Haval H6 2.0T AWD 10,449,000 - Haval H6 HEV 11,749,000 - Haval H6 PHEV 12,895,000 - Haval Jolion 1.5 T 7,949,000 - Haval Jolion 1.5 HEV 9,295,000 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MG --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Audi --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Audi e-tron GT Standard 58,000,000 - Audi e-tron GT RS 57,000,000 - Audi A6 e-tron Executive Edition Sportback 42,000,000 - Audi A6 e-tron Signature Sportback 29,000,000 - 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 </code></pre> <p>` (Electric) 42,950,000 -</p> <pre><code>Audi Q8 E-Tron Sportback 55 quattro (Electric) 47,500,000 - ================================================================================= </code></pre> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Sunday (May 31 2026).

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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 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                         4,435,000                       -
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid                          9,895,000                       -
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            22,999,000                       -
Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Smart                  20,999,000                       -
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                    4,599,000                       -
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                                   9,099,000                       -
Haval H6 2.0T AWD                              10,449,000                       -
Haval H6 HEV                                   11,749,000                       -
Haval H6 PHEV                                  12,895,000                       -
Haval Jolion 1.5 T                              7,949,000                       -
Haval Jolion 1.5 HEV                            9,295,000                       -
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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     42,000,000                       -
Audi A6 e-tron Signature Sportback             29,000,000                       -
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 
(Electric)                                     47,500,000                       -
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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423320 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:28:51 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) PMEX daily trading report https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423254/pmex-daily-trading-report <p><strong>KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX, the total traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS, Indices, and Agricultural commodities stood at PKR 33.733 billion with 85,223 lots traded.</strong></p> <p>The highest activity was recorded in Gold (PKR 19.569 billion) followed by COTS (PKR 4.349 billion), NSDQ 100 (PKR 3.808 billion), Platinum (PKR 1.395 billion), Japan Equity 225 (PKR 1.160 billion), Silver (PKR 1.116 billion), Brent (PKR 591.238 million), Crude Oil (PKR 542.510 million), SP500 (PKR 458.740 million), Soybean (PKR 149.445 million), Copper (PKR 125.729 million), Natural Gas (PKR 116.250 million), Cotton (PKR 92.730 million), DJ (PKR 84.551 million), Palladium (PKR 77.147 million), Wheat (PKR 34.605 million), Aluminium (PKR 32.363 million) and Corn (PKR 31.663 million).</p> <p>In Agricultural commodities, a total of 60 lots were traded, amounting to PKR 308.443 million.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX, the total traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS, Indices, and Agricultural commodities stood at PKR 33.733 billion with 85,223 lots traded.

The highest activity was recorded in Gold (PKR 19.569 billion) followed by COTS (PKR 4.349 billion), NSDQ 100 (PKR 3.808 billion), Platinum (PKR 1.395 billion), Japan Equity 225 (PKR 1.160 billion), Silver (PKR 1.116 billion), Brent (PKR 591.238 million), Crude Oil (PKR 542.510 million), SP500 (PKR 458.740 million), Soybean (PKR 149.445 million), Copper (PKR 125.729 million), Natural Gas (PKR 116.250 million), Cotton (PKR 92.730 million), DJ (PKR 84.551 million), Palladium (PKR 77.147 million), Wheat (PKR 34.605 million), Aluminium (PKR 32.363 million) and Corn (PKR 31.663 million).

In Agricultural commodities, a total of 60 lots were traded, amounting to PKR 308.443 million.

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]]> Markets https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423254 Sun, 31 May 2026 02:34:45 +0500 none@none.com (Recorder Report) Prices of kitchen items show downward trend WoW https://www.brecorder.com/news/40423248/prices-of-kitchen-items-show-downward-trend-wow <p><strong>ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items witnessed a downward trend during the last week compared to the previous week, a survey conducted by <em>Business Recorder</em> revealed on Saturday.</strong></p> <p>According to traders, a number of factors, including a reduction in petroleum prices, seasonal demand and supply fluctuations, and the impact of Eid-ul-Adha on the prices of vegetables and chicken, contributed to the reduction in prices of essential kitchen items.</p> <p>The survey observed no change in chicken prices, as live chicken remained stable at Rs 12,200 per 40kg in the wholesale market, while in retail markets it was being sold at Rs445-460 per kg. Chicken meat prices also remained stable at Rs530-580 per kg, varying from area to area. Egg prices increased from Rs 6,300 to Rs 6,500 per carton containing 30 dozen in the wholesale market, while in retail markets, eggs were being sold in the range of Rs240-250 per dozen.</p> <p>Meat prices remained stable, with normal-quality mutton available at Rs 2,700-2,800 per kg and premium-quality mutton at Rs 3,000-3,200 per kg. Normal-quality boneless beef was available at Rs 1,700 per kg, while mixed beef was being sold at Rs 1,500 per kg.</p> <p>Prices of various fish varieties also remained stable, with different types of fish available in the range of Rs550-1,000 per kg.</p> <p>Sugar prices remained stable at Rs 7,000 per 50kg bag in wholesale markets and were being sold in retail markets at Rs150-160 per kg.</p> <p>Wheat flour prices declined from Rs 1,900 to Rs 1,850 per 15kg bag in the wholesale market, while in retail markets it was being sold at Rs 1,880-1,900 per 15kg bag compared to Rs 1,930-1,950 per 15kg bag last week.</p> <p>Prices of roti, naan and paratha remained unchanged, with roti being sold at Rs20, naan at Rs30 and paratha at Rs60. No changes were observed in bakery and confectionery items. Normal-sized bread was available at Rs150 compared to Rs140 last week; small-sized bread at Rs110 and family-sized bread at Rs210.</p> <p>Prices of cooked food items also remained stable. A plate of cooked dal or vegetables at an ordinary hotel was available at Rs320, a beef plate at Rs550, a chicken plate at Rs500 and a mutton plate at Rs750. Naan and roti were being sold at Rs30 and Rs25, respectively, while a cup of tea was available in the range of Rs70-100. No changes were witnessed in the prices of branded spices such as Shan, National and others, which were available at around Rs150 per 39-gram pack.</p> <p>Ghee and cooking oil prices remained largely stable. B-grade ghee and cooking oil were available at Rs 6,700 per carton of 16 packs in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs430 per 900-gram pack in retail markets. However, the price of premium brands, including Dalda ghee, increased from Rs 2,850 to Rs 2,900 per 5kg tin, while retail prices stood at around Rs 3,000 per 5-litre bottle.</p> <p>Officially, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has fixed the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) at Rs303 per kg. However, LPG marketing companies, distributors and retailers were selling LPG in the range of Rs425-450 per kg, well above the official rate. The price of a domestic cylinder containing 15kg of LPG marginally declined from Rs 6,600 to Rs 6,400, but remained Rs 1,840 higher than the official price of Rs 4,560.</p> <p>The situation indicates that LPG marketing companies, distributors and retailers are overcharging consumers by Rs122-147 per kg and around Rs 1,840 per 15kg domestic cylinder. Despite the involvement of relevant authorities, including local representatives, commissioners, deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners, tehsildars and representatives of traders, farmers and retailers, effective market monitoring and enforcement of official rates remain lacking. As a result, consumers have continued to pay inflated prices over the past eight years.</p> <p>The prices of various rice varieties remained stable during the week. Premium-quality basmati rice was available at Rs 13,000 per 40kg bag in the wholesale market and was being sold at Rs380 per kg in retail markets. Normal-quality basmati rice was available at Rs 11,500 per 40kg bag and Rs340 per kg in retail. Good-quality broken basmati rice was being sold at Rs 8,700 per 40kg bag in the wholesale market and Rs260 per kg in retail, while ordinary rice varieties were available at Rs 6,500-7,000 per 40kg bag and was being sold at Rs160-210 per kg in retail markets.</p> <p>Tea prices remained stable, with Lipton Yellow Label available at Rs 2,000 per 900-gram pack and Islamabad Tea at Rs 1,700 per kg. Turmeric powder prices in the wholesale market declined from Rs650 to Rs600 per kg, while retailers were selling it in the range of Rs800-850 per kg compared to Rs850-950 per kg last week.</p> <p>Similarly, red chilli powder prices fell from Rs700 to Rs600 per kg in the wholesale market, while retail prices stood at Rs800-850 per kg against Rs850-950 per kg a week earlier.</p> <p>Pulse prices witnessed a slight decline. Maash pulse prices in the wholesale market dropped from Rs 14,000 to Rs 13,500 per 40kg bag and were being sold in retail markets at Rs420-450 per kg compared to Rs440-490 per kg last week. Gram pulse prices declined from Rs 9,000 to Rs 8,500 per 40kg bag and were available in retail markets at Rs250-260 per kg. The price of premium-quality whole gram decreased from Rs 9,600 to Rs 9,200 per 40kg bag and was being sold at Rs270-290 per kg in retail markets. Prices of various bean lentil varieties declined from Rs 15,200-18,100 to Rs 15,200-17,200 per 40kg bag and were available in retail markets at Rs410-520 per kg compared to Rs430-550 per kg last week. Moong pulse remained stable at Rs 12,000 per 40kg bag and was available at Rs330 per kg in retail markets, while masoor pulse prices fell from Rs 9,000 to Rs 8,300 per 40kg bag and were being sold at Rs260 per kg in retail markets.</p> <p>Prices of packed milk brands, including Milk Pak, Olpers and others, remained unchanged. A carton of one-litre packs was available at Rs 4,200, while a one-litre pack was being sold at Rs370 in retail markets. A carton of 250ml packs was available at Rs 2,500, while individual 250ml packs were being sold at Rs100 each. Fresh milk in most parts of the twin cities was available at Rs250 per litre, while in some upscale sectors it was being sold in the range of Rs260-280 per litre. Yogurt was available at Rs250 per kg in most areas, while in upscale sectors it was being sold at Rs280-300 per kg. No changes were observed in the prices of powdered milk brands such as Nido and Lactogen. A 400-gram pack of Nido was available at Rs 1,100 compared to Rs 1,350 previously, while a 200-gram pack was being sold at Rs750.</p> <p>Overall, bathing soap prices remained stable. Safeguard family-size soap was available at Rs165 per pack, while Dettol, Lux, Palmolive and other brands were being sold at around Rs180 per pack. Detergent prices, including Ariel, Surf, Brite, Express Power and other brands, also remained unchanged, with a one-kilogram pack available at Rs580.</p> <p>Prices of soft drink brands like Pepsi, Coke, Mirinda, and others remained stable, with a family-size bottle available at Rs230.</p> <p>Overall, vegetable prices witnessed a declining trend during the week. Potato prices slightly decreased from Rs 1,000-1,300 to Rs900-1,200 per quintal in the wholesale market, while retailers were selling potatoes at Rs40-50 per kg against the official rate of Rs19-26 per kg. Onion prices also declined, with wholesale rates falling to Rs 3,400-6,000 per quintal from Rs 3,500-6,200 per quintal. In retail markets, onions were being sold at Rs70-90 per kg against the official rate of Rs44-73 per kg. Tomato prices remained stable at Rs550 per 15kg basket in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs50-75 per kg in retail markets, while the official rate stood at Rs44-70 per kg.</p> <p>Ginger prices remained stable at Rs 1,200 per 5kg in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs400-450 per kg in retail markets against the official rate of Rs308-348 per kg. Garlic prices witnessed a reduction. Local garlic was available at Rs450 per 5kg compared to Rs475 per 5kg last week and was being sold at Rs150-180 per kg in retail markets against Rs160-190 per kg previously, while the official rate stood at Rs121-154 per kg. Quetta garlic prices declined from Rs 1,250 to Rs 1,150 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs350-400 per kg in retail markets against the official rate of Rs253-297 per kg. Chinese garlic prices fell from Rs 1,550 to Rs 1,500 per 5kg in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs500-550 per kg in retail markets against the official rate of Rs330-358 per kg. However, according to market sources, many vendors continue to sell local garlic as Chinese garlic to earn higher profits.</p> <p>Capsicum prices declined from Rs350 to Rs320 per 5kg in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs90-100 per kg in retail markets against the official rate of Rs77-88 per kg. Prices of various pumpkin varieties decreased from Rs175-250 to Rs150-200 per 5kg in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs55-75 per kg in retail markets against Rs60-90 per kg last week, while the official rate stood at Rs55-61 per kg.</p> <p>Prices of various tinda varieties fell from Rs350-850 to Rs250-650 per 5kg in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs80-190 per kg in retail markets against Rs100-260 per kg last week, while the official rate stood at Rs143-165 per kg. Eggplant prices declined from Rs300 to Rs250 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs70-80 per kg in retail markets against Rs80-90 per kg last week, while the official rate was Rs61-66 per kg.</p> <p>Cauliflower prices remained stable at Rs450 per 5kg in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs130-150 per kg in retail markets against the official rate of Rs121-143 per kg. Turnip prices declined from Rs275 to Rs225 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs70-80 per kg in retail markets against Rs80-90 per kg last week, while the official rate stood at Rs61-66 per kg. Cabbage prices fell from Rs350 to Rs200 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs70-80 per kg in retail markets against Rs80-100 per kg previously, while the official rate was Rs55-61 per kg.</p> <p>Fresh bean prices declined from Rs475 to Rs425 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs130-160 per kg in retail markets against the official rate of Rs110-121 per kg. Pea prices fell from Rs750 to Rs550 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs150-170 per kg in retail markets against Rs175-200 per kg last week, while the official rate stood at Rs121-143 per kg.</p> <p>Okra prices decreased from Rs375 to Rs250 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs75-90 per kg in retail markets against Rs110-140 per kg last week, while the official rate was Rs66-77 per kg. Carrot prices declined from Rs350 to Rs320 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs90-100 per kg against Rs90-110 per kg last week, while the official rate stood at Rs77-88 per kg. Bitter gourd prices fell from Rs400 to Rs350 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs90-100 per kg in retail markets against Rs100-120 per kg last week, while the official rate was Rs88-99 per kg.</p> <p>Copyright Business Recorder, 2026</p> ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items witnessed a downward trend during the last week compared to the previous week, a survey conducted by Business Recorder revealed on Saturday.

According to traders, a number of factors, including a reduction in petroleum prices, seasonal demand and supply fluctuations, and the impact of Eid-ul-Adha on the prices of vegetables and chicken, contributed to the reduction in prices of essential kitchen items.

The survey observed no change in chicken prices, as live chicken remained stable at Rs 12,200 per 40kg in the wholesale market, while in retail markets it was being sold at Rs445-460 per kg. Chicken meat prices also remained stable at Rs530-580 per kg, varying from area to area. Egg prices increased from Rs 6,300 to Rs 6,500 per carton containing 30 dozen in the wholesale market, while in retail markets, eggs were being sold in the range of Rs240-250 per dozen.

Meat prices remained stable, with normal-quality mutton available at Rs 2,700-2,800 per kg and premium-quality mutton at Rs 3,000-3,200 per kg. Normal-quality boneless beef was available at Rs 1,700 per kg, while mixed beef was being sold at Rs 1,500 per kg.

Prices of various fish varieties also remained stable, with different types of fish available in the range of Rs550-1,000 per kg.

Sugar prices remained stable at Rs 7,000 per 50kg bag in wholesale markets and were being sold in retail markets at Rs150-160 per kg.

Wheat flour prices declined from Rs 1,900 to Rs 1,850 per 15kg bag in the wholesale market, while in retail markets it was being sold at Rs 1,880-1,900 per 15kg bag compared to Rs 1,930-1,950 per 15kg bag last week.

Prices of roti, naan and paratha remained unchanged, with roti being sold at Rs20, naan at Rs30 and paratha at Rs60. No changes were observed in bakery and confectionery items. Normal-sized bread was available at Rs150 compared to Rs140 last week; small-sized bread at Rs110 and family-sized bread at Rs210.

Prices of cooked food items also remained stable. A plate of cooked dal or vegetables at an ordinary hotel was available at Rs320, a beef plate at Rs550, a chicken plate at Rs500 and a mutton plate at Rs750. Naan and roti were being sold at Rs30 and Rs25, respectively, while a cup of tea was available in the range of Rs70-100. No changes were witnessed in the prices of branded spices such as Shan, National and others, which were available at around Rs150 per 39-gram pack.

Ghee and cooking oil prices remained largely stable. B-grade ghee and cooking oil were available at Rs 6,700 per carton of 16 packs in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs430 per 900-gram pack in retail markets. However, the price of premium brands, including Dalda ghee, increased from Rs 2,850 to Rs 2,900 per 5kg tin, while retail prices stood at around Rs 3,000 per 5-litre bottle.

Officially, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has fixed the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) at Rs303 per kg. However, LPG marketing companies, distributors and retailers were selling LPG in the range of Rs425-450 per kg, well above the official rate. The price of a domestic cylinder containing 15kg of LPG marginally declined from Rs 6,600 to Rs 6,400, but remained Rs 1,840 higher than the official price of Rs 4,560.

The situation indicates that LPG marketing companies, distributors and retailers are overcharging consumers by Rs122-147 per kg and around Rs 1,840 per 15kg domestic cylinder. Despite the involvement of relevant authorities, including local representatives, commissioners, deputy commissioners, assistant commissioners, tehsildars and representatives of traders, farmers and retailers, effective market monitoring and enforcement of official rates remain lacking. As a result, consumers have continued to pay inflated prices over the past eight years.

The prices of various rice varieties remained stable during the week. Premium-quality basmati rice was available at Rs 13,000 per 40kg bag in the wholesale market and was being sold at Rs380 per kg in retail markets. Normal-quality basmati rice was available at Rs 11,500 per 40kg bag and Rs340 per kg in retail. Good-quality broken basmati rice was being sold at Rs 8,700 per 40kg bag in the wholesale market and Rs260 per kg in retail, while ordinary rice varieties were available at Rs 6,500-7,000 per 40kg bag and was being sold at Rs160-210 per kg in retail markets.

Tea prices remained stable, with Lipton Yellow Label available at Rs 2,000 per 900-gram pack and Islamabad Tea at Rs 1,700 per kg. Turmeric powder prices in the wholesale market declined from Rs650 to Rs600 per kg, while retailers were selling it in the range of Rs800-850 per kg compared to Rs850-950 per kg last week.

Similarly, red chilli powder prices fell from Rs700 to Rs600 per kg in the wholesale market, while retail prices stood at Rs800-850 per kg against Rs850-950 per kg a week earlier.

Pulse prices witnessed a slight decline. Maash pulse prices in the wholesale market dropped from Rs 14,000 to Rs 13,500 per 40kg bag and were being sold in retail markets at Rs420-450 per kg compared to Rs440-490 per kg last week. Gram pulse prices declined from Rs 9,000 to Rs 8,500 per 40kg bag and were available in retail markets at Rs250-260 per kg. The price of premium-quality whole gram decreased from Rs 9,600 to Rs 9,200 per 40kg bag and was being sold at Rs270-290 per kg in retail markets. Prices of various bean lentil varieties declined from Rs 15,200-18,100 to Rs 15,200-17,200 per 40kg bag and were available in retail markets at Rs410-520 per kg compared to Rs430-550 per kg last week. Moong pulse remained stable at Rs 12,000 per 40kg bag and was available at Rs330 per kg in retail markets, while masoor pulse prices fell from Rs 9,000 to Rs 8,300 per 40kg bag and were being sold at Rs260 per kg in retail markets.

Prices of packed milk brands, including Milk Pak, Olpers and others, remained unchanged. A carton of one-litre packs was available at Rs 4,200, while a one-litre pack was being sold at Rs370 in retail markets. A carton of 250ml packs was available at Rs 2,500, while individual 250ml packs were being sold at Rs100 each. Fresh milk in most parts of the twin cities was available at Rs250 per litre, while in some upscale sectors it was being sold in the range of Rs260-280 per litre. Yogurt was available at Rs250 per kg in most areas, while in upscale sectors it was being sold at Rs280-300 per kg. No changes were observed in the prices of powdered milk brands such as Nido and Lactogen. A 400-gram pack of Nido was available at Rs 1,100 compared to Rs 1,350 previously, while a 200-gram pack was being sold at Rs750.

Overall, bathing soap prices remained stable. Safeguard family-size soap was available at Rs165 per pack, while Dettol, Lux, Palmolive and other brands were being sold at around Rs180 per pack. Detergent prices, including Ariel, Surf, Brite, Express Power and other brands, also remained unchanged, with a one-kilogram pack available at Rs580.

Prices of soft drink brands like Pepsi, Coke, Mirinda, and others remained stable, with a family-size bottle available at Rs230.

Overall, vegetable prices witnessed a declining trend during the week. Potato prices slightly decreased from Rs 1,000-1,300 to Rs900-1,200 per quintal in the wholesale market, while retailers were selling potatoes at Rs40-50 per kg against the official rate of Rs19-26 per kg. Onion prices also declined, with wholesale rates falling to Rs 3,400-6,000 per quintal from Rs 3,500-6,200 per quintal. In retail markets, onions were being sold at Rs70-90 per kg against the official rate of Rs44-73 per kg. Tomato prices remained stable at Rs550 per 15kg basket in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs50-75 per kg in retail markets, while the official rate stood at Rs44-70 per kg.

Ginger prices remained stable at Rs 1,200 per 5kg in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs400-450 per kg in retail markets against the official rate of Rs308-348 per kg. Garlic prices witnessed a reduction. Local garlic was available at Rs450 per 5kg compared to Rs475 per 5kg last week and was being sold at Rs150-180 per kg in retail markets against Rs160-190 per kg previously, while the official rate stood at Rs121-154 per kg. Quetta garlic prices declined from Rs 1,250 to Rs 1,150 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs350-400 per kg in retail markets against the official rate of Rs253-297 per kg. Chinese garlic prices fell from Rs 1,550 to Rs 1,500 per 5kg in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs500-550 per kg in retail markets against the official rate of Rs330-358 per kg. However, according to market sources, many vendors continue to sell local garlic as Chinese garlic to earn higher profits.

Capsicum prices declined from Rs350 to Rs320 per 5kg in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs90-100 per kg in retail markets against the official rate of Rs77-88 per kg. Prices of various pumpkin varieties decreased from Rs175-250 to Rs150-200 per 5kg in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs55-75 per kg in retail markets against Rs60-90 per kg last week, while the official rate stood at Rs55-61 per kg.

Prices of various tinda varieties fell from Rs350-850 to Rs250-650 per 5kg in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs80-190 per kg in retail markets against Rs100-260 per kg last week, while the official rate stood at Rs143-165 per kg. Eggplant prices declined from Rs300 to Rs250 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs70-80 per kg in retail markets against Rs80-90 per kg last week, while the official rate was Rs61-66 per kg.

Cauliflower prices remained stable at Rs450 per 5kg in the wholesale market and were being sold at Rs130-150 per kg in retail markets against the official rate of Rs121-143 per kg. Turnip prices declined from Rs275 to Rs225 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs70-80 per kg in retail markets against Rs80-90 per kg last week, while the official rate stood at Rs61-66 per kg. Cabbage prices fell from Rs350 to Rs200 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs70-80 per kg in retail markets against Rs80-100 per kg previously, while the official rate was Rs55-61 per kg.

Fresh bean prices declined from Rs475 to Rs425 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs130-160 per kg in retail markets against the official rate of Rs110-121 per kg. Pea prices fell from Rs750 to Rs550 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs150-170 per kg in retail markets against Rs175-200 per kg last week, while the official rate stood at Rs121-143 per kg.

Okra prices decreased from Rs375 to Rs250 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs75-90 per kg in retail markets against Rs110-140 per kg last week, while the official rate was Rs66-77 per kg. Carrot prices declined from Rs350 to Rs320 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs90-100 per kg against Rs90-110 per kg last week, while the official rate stood at Rs77-88 per kg. Bitter gourd prices fell from Rs400 to Rs350 per 5kg and were being sold at Rs90-100 per kg in retail markets against Rs100-120 per kg last week, while the official rate was Rs88-99 per kg.

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