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Iran’s supreme leader asks Putin to do more after US strikes

ISTANBUL/MOSCOW: Iran’s supreme leader sent his foreign minister to Moscow on Monday to ask President Vladimir Putin...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 01:57pm

Sports

Bad blood in Bad Homburg as Sakkari, Putintseva involved in testy exchange

Bad blood spilled over in Bad Homburg on Sunday when Greece’s Maria Sakkari and Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva were...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 01:54pm

Sports

Archer makes red-ball comeback to boost hopes of England Test team return

Jofra Archer made his first appearance in a first-class match in four years on Sunday in the County Championship as...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 01:49pm

Sports

India 96-2 in second innings after Brook leads England comeback

LEEDS: India finished day three on 90-2 to lead England by 96 runs at stumps in the opening Test at Headingley on...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 01:47pm

Business & Finance

TRG takeover battle: Zia Chishti lands favourable SHC ruling amid mounting financial pressure

TRG Pakistan says assessing legal options

Published 23 Jun, 2025 01:22pm

Sports

Head says new-look Australia can cope without Smith, Labuschagne

SYDNEY: Travis Head said Monday Australia were experienced enough to cope as they prepare for their first Test...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 12:52pm

Technology

Tesla rolls out robotaxis in Texas test

AUSTIN: Tesla deployed a small group of self-driving taxis picking up paying passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas,...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 12:42pm

World

Airlines weigh Middle East cancellations after US strikes in Iran strand thousands

Commercial airlines around the world on Monday were weighing how long to suspend Middle East flights after the US...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 12:38pm

Business & Finance

Aluminium outperforms copper on energy cost concerns amid US-Iran tensions

SINGAPORE: Aluminium prices outperformed copper on Monday, with the most-traded contracts on the London and Shanghai...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 12:36pm

Business & Finance

Indonesia central bank to continue interventions in FX markets to ensure rupiah reflect fundamentals, official says

JAKARTA: Indonesia central bank to continue intervening in the foreign currency markets to ensure the rupiah...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 12:34pm

Markets

India bonds to fall as oil spike fears heighten after US attacks Iran

MUMBAI: Indian government bond prices are expected to decline in opening deals at the start of the week as concerns...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 12:32pm

Markets

South Korean shares off 3-1/2-year high after US strikes on Iran

The benchmark KOSPI lost 19.10 points, or 0.63%, to 3,002.74

Published 23 Jun, 2025 11:40am

World

China says US attack on Iran has damaged its credibility

HONG KONG: China said the US attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities has damaged Washington’s credibility and Beijing...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 11:36am

World

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea’s New Britain region, EMSC says

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea on Monday, the European Mediterranean...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 11:10am

Sports

Man City down Al-Ain 6-0 to reach Club World Cup knockout stage with Juve

ATLANTA: Ilkay Gundogan scored two goals as Manchester City comfortably dispatched Emirati club Al-Ain 6-0 on Sunday...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 11:06am

World

North Korea condemns US strike on Iran as violation of sovereign rights

SEOUL: North Korea said on Monday it strongly condemns the US strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities as a grave...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 11:03am

Markets

Yuan slips to 3-week low on Iran tensions, HK dollar hits weaker end of band

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped to a three-week low against the dollar on Monday as investors rushed to perceived...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:55am

Markets

Hong Kong stocks edge down as investors eye funding conditions

SHANGHAI: Hong Kong shares were slightly down on Monday, as investors assessed the potential for tighter cash...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:54am

Markets

Soybeans edge higher as soyoil rises on Middle East tensions; corn dips on favourable weather

BEIJING: Chicago soybean futures inched higher on Monday, supported in part by gains in soyoil prices after a US...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:53am

Markets

Palm subdued as strong crude oil, Chicago soyoil counter weak Dalian

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures traded in a tight range on Monday, as support from stronger Chicago soyoil...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:52am

Markets

Australia, New Zealand dollars fall with global stocks after US strikes Iran

SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars fell with global stocks on Monday after the US bombed nuclear...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:50am

Markets

JGB prices slip as crude oil spike fans inflation worries

TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB) prices slid on Monday, as concerns about the inflationary impact of higher oil...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:49am

Markets

Dalian iron ore hits one-week high on improved near-term China demand

SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices touched on Monday their highest levels in more than a week, supported by...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:48am

Markets

Gold subdued as dollar gains, markets await Iran response

Gold prices edged lower on Monday as investors favoured the dollar following the US attack on key Iranian nuclear...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:46am

Business & Finance

South Korea June 1-20 exports up as US shipments rise despite tariffs

SEOUL: South Korea’s exports for the first 20 days of June rose 8.3% from a year earlier, after falling in May for...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:45am

Markets

Banks, miners drag Aussie stocks lower; Mideast tensions loom

Australian shares slipped on Monday, pressured by banks and miners, as cautious investors braced for possible...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:44am

Markets

Japan’s Nikkei drops on Iran risks but weaker yen limits losses

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Monday as US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites fueled risk aversion,...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:42am

Markets

Intra-day update: rupee sees marginal improvement against US dollar

Currency hovers at 283-284 level in inter-bank market

Published 23 Jun, 2025 10:25am

Markets

PSX plunges amid US-Iran tensions, KSE-100 sheds nearly 2,400 points

Investors await to see whether Iran will retaliate against US attacks

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 02:11pm

World

Russia’s attack on Kyiv kills five, sparks fires, Ukraine says

KYIV: Russian drone and missile attacks in and around Kyiv overnight killed five people, injured scores, sparked...

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 11:00am

Technology

Xiaomi to unveil prices for new YU7 SUV at June 26 launch

SHANGHAI: Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun said on Monday that the firm plans to hold an official launch event for its new YU7...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 08:28am

World

Iran weighs retaliation against US for strikes on nuclear sites

ISTANBUL/WASHINGTON/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Iran and Israel traded air and missile strikes as the world braced on Monday...

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 10:20am

Markets

Indian stocks set to slip after US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites

India’s shares are set to open lower on Monday, in line with Asian peers, as investors anxiously wait to see if Iran...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 08:15am

Markets

Indian rupee under fire after US strikes on Iran jolt oil, stoke risk aversion

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is set to open weaker on Monday, pressured by the rise in crude oil prices and risk-off...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 08:13am

Markets

Bitcoin falls 4% to $99,237

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value, was down by 4.13% at $99,237 at 10:52 a.m. ET (1452...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 08:11am

Markets

Goldman Sachs warns of oil price surge on Strait of Hormuz risks

Goldman Sachs flagged risks to global energy supply amid concerns over a potential disruption in the Strait of...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 08:09am

Markets

Shares slip, oil rises as investors weigh Iran scenarios

SYDNEY: Shares slipped in Asia on Monday and oil prices briefly hit five-month highs as investors anxiously waited...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 08:06am

Markets

Dollar firms as markets brace for Iran response to US attacks

SINGAPORE: The US dollar firmed slightly on Monday as anxious investors sought safety, although the moves were muted...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 07:58am

Markets

Oil hits five-month high after US attacks key Iranian nuclear sites

SINGAPORE: Oil prices jumped on Monday to their highest since January as the United States’ weekend move to join...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 07:55am

Editorials

Kashmir: a major escalation hotspot

EDITORIAL: The 2025 Global Peace Index designates Kashmir as one of the world’s foremost escalation hotspots where...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:36am

Editorials

Balochistan needs a development lifeline

EDITORIAL: The Balochistan government has presented a budget with total receipts of Rs1028 billion and expenditures...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:34am

Pakistan

Food, fuel shortages in border areas: CM Balochistan for timely, coordinated steps

QUETTA: The Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Mir Sarfraz Bugti stressed the need for timely and coordinated measure ...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:29am

Business & Finance

ICAP says AOB in finance bill may not be appropriate forum

KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has reviewed the discussions held during the...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:29am

Pakistan

Illicit cigarettes, raw materials worth Rs648m destroyed

HYDERABAD: In a significant enforcement action, the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Hyderabad and the Directorate of...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:26am

WHO’s stepped up higher tax drive may fuel illicit cigarette trade

LAHORE: As the World Health Organisation (WHO) intensified its global drive for greater tobacco taxes, there are...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:16am

Markets

Weekly Cotton Review: Market shows signs of stability

KARACHI: The cotton market has shown signs of stability, with business activity also picking up. The spot rate has...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:12am

Pakistan

Tribal elder gunned down at Wadh

QUETTA: Tribal elder of Wadh Mir Atta-ur-Rehman Mengal died while his son sustained injuries after unidentified...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:10am

Markets

Prices of kitchen items in retail market remain high

PESHAWAR: Prices of important kitchen items including vegetables, pulses, live chicken/meat, grocery items and ...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:07am

Business & Finance

Mian Zahid urges govt to focus on administrative reforms

KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:06am

Pakistan

Iranian nuclear facilities: AJK SC Bar Association concerned over US strikes

MIRPUR: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has strongly condemned the recent...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:04am

Markets

Timely completion of energy projects top priority: secy E&P

PESHAWAR: KP Secretary Energy and Power Mohammad Zubair Khan has said that timely completion of the Bala Kot, Lawi...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 06:01am

Pakistan

CM Maryam rewards sanitation workers in Chiniot

CHINIOT: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz distributed cheques of Rs 10,000 each to 1,129 sanitation workers ...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Budget 2025-26

New taxation measures announced

The new taxation measures to be made part of the amendments in the Finance Bill (2025-26)

Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am

Pakistan

Punjab govt implementing several eco-friendly initiatives

LAHORE: The Punjab government is implementing several eco-friendly initiatives in the current calendar year ...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am

CDWP meetings: PC deputy head irked by junior-level representation of ministries

ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the continued...

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:38am

‘Enough POL stock present in country’

ISLAMABAD: State Minister of Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani Sunday informed National Assembly Standing Committee on...

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:02am

Iran has right to defend itself, Dar tells OIC

ISTANBUL: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday expressed concern at the rising tensions in...

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:37am

‘Pakistan stands with Iran’: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed concerns that the US strikes to Iran had targeted facilities that...

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:36am

National Security Committee to meet today

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, has convened an important meeting of the National Security...

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:38am

Moharram-ul-Haram: Minister orders uninterrupted power supply

ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has directed power Distribution Companies (Discos)...

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:02am

‘Apna Meter Apni Reading’ App unveiled

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif has approved phasing out the role of meter readers in power Distribution...

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:36am

Budget 2025-26

Finance bill contains drafting errors: experts

ISLAMABAD: Finance Bill (2025-26) contains drafting errors and contradictions amongst taxing statues including...

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 09:02am

BR Research

Treet Corporation Limited

Treet Corporation Limited (PSX: TREET) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public listed company in 1977. The company...

Updated 23 Jun, 2025 07:55am

BR Research

Debt shift, not debt reform

The government has finally laid out the numbers behind what it calls a “power sector reform milestone.” At the...

Published 23 Jun, 2025 05:45am

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 23	283.90
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 23	283.60
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 23	147.27
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 23	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 23	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 23	1.15
UK LIBOR % / Jun 20	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 20	5,967.84
Nasdaq / Jun 20	19,447.41
FTSE 100 / Jun 20	8,774.65
Dow Jones / Jun 20	42,206.82
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 20	23,350.55
France CAC40 / Jun 20	7,589.66
India Sensex / Jun 23	81,805.29
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 23	38,354.09
Hang Seng / Jun 23	23,650.62

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 20	16,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 20	306,069
Petrol/Litre / Jun 23	258.43
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 23	74.78
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 23	3,353.56
Diesel/Litre / Jun 23	262.59
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 23	66.65

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Cresent Jute / Jun 23 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	7.49 ▲ 1 (15.41%)
Grays Leasing / Jun 23 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	6.60 ▲ 0.8 (13.79%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 23 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	9.66 ▲ 0.97 (11.16%)
AN Textile Mills / Jun 23 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	25.70 ▲ 2.34 (10.02%)
Shahzad Tex. / Jun 23 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	51.23 ▲ 4.66 (10.01%)
Karam Ceramics / Jun 23 Karam Ceramics Limited(KCL)	66.80 ▲ 6.07 (10%)
Fazal Cloth / Jun 23 Fazal Cloth Mills Limited(FZCM)	205.70 ▲ 18.7 (10%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jun 23 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	42.90 ▲ 3.9 (10%)
Frontier Ceram / Jun 23 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	36.30 ▲ 3.3 (10%)
Rupali polyester / Jun 23 Rupali Polyester Limited(RUPL)	27.07 ▲ 2.46 (10%)

Stock	Price
United BankXD / Jun 23 United Bank Limited(UBL)	263 ▼ -261.19 (-49.83%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 23 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	2.30 ▼ -0.35 (-13.21%)
First Prudential Mod. / Jun 23 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	3.65 ▼ -0.45 (-10.98%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jun 23 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7.95 ▼ -0.97 (-10.87%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Jun 23 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	32.36 ▼ -3.6 (-10.01%)
Shabbir Tiles / Jun 23 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	13.14 ▼ -1.46 (-10%)
Fateh Ind. / Jun 23 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	131.41 ▼ -14.6 (-10%)
Macter Int. Ltd / Jun 23 Macter International Limited(MACTER)	559.64 ▼ -62.18 (-10%)
Tandlianwala Sugar / Jun 23 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	171.13 ▼ -19.01 (-10%)
Pak Paper Prod / Jun 23 Pakistan Paper Products Limited(PPP)	135.58 ▼ -15.06 (-10%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	29,672,725 ▼ -0.06
Sui South Gas / Jun 23 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	24,298,328 ▼ -2.36
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	18,100,394 ▼ -0.2
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jun 23 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	17,219,707 ▼ -0.05
Kohinoor Spining / Jun 23 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	12,747,666 ▼ -0.32
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 23 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	10,211,002 ▼ -1.65
Ist.Capital Sec / Jun 23 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	9,909,331 ▲ 0.21
Dewan Cement / Jun 23 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	9,692,168 ▼ -0.83
B.O.Punjab / Jun 23 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	7,764,992 ▼ -0.18
Yousuf Weaving / Jun 23 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6,993,827 ▼ -0.38

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