News Archives for Pakistan - 2026-06-16

Pakistan - 2026-06-16

Pakistan

Tax to be abolished on female hygiene products

The new budget prioritizes women's health by eliminating taxes on sanitary pads and contraceptives

Published 16 Jun, 2026 09:28am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s first state of freedom report launched

ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) hosted the launch of the State of Freedom Report –...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

Stakeholders demand end to export tax on tobacco

ISLAMABAD: Tobacco growers, traders and industry representatives on Monday demanded the immediate withdrawal of...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

Governor summons budget session on 17th

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nihal Hashmi has summoned a session of the Sindh Assembly on Wednesday, June...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

Dar welcomes US-Iran understanding to end conflict

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) has warmly welcomed the understanding...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

CM Sindh orders strict measures against wheat hoarding

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the food department to take strict measures against...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

Bilawal, Falconer reaffirm commitment to boost Pakistan, UK ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday visited the British High...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

Aleem welcomes US-Iran peace deal

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister and President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, Abdul Aleem Khan, has warmly welcomed...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

Ahsan greets US-Iran deal

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday welcomed the...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

‘Budget fails to meet people’s expectations’

KARACHI: A business leader and provincial convener of the Awam Pakistan Party Balochistan, Syed Aman Shah, has...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

Ashura on 26th

KARACHI: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Monday announced that the moon of Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH was not...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

FCC says retaining employees on contract for years is economic exploitation

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) held that the continued retention of employees on a contract basis...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

Sharjeel urges opponents to work together for people

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

Iran envoy appreciates facilitation of peace deal

ISLAMABAD: Iran appreciates the sincere efforts of Pakistan’s political and military leadership in facilitating the...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

Opposition assails govt for ‘growing’ economic mismanagement

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday witnessed a heated debate on the federal budget 2026-27, as opposition...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

Iran-US peace deal: CM lauds Pakistan’s diplomatic role

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday welcomed the Iran-US peace agreement, saying it was made...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

Four shot dead

KHANEWAL: Four men were shot dead by unidentified assailants at Niazi Chowk on Monday. The victims, Zaka Ullah,...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

PIBF welcomes Iran-US peace agreement

LAHORE: The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) has welcomed the emerging peace agreement between Iran and the...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

Minister inaugurates ‘Prison Block’ at Services Hospital

LAHORE: Inaugurating the Prison Block here at Services Hospital, provincial Minister for Health Khawaja Salman...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (June 15, 2026) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 16 2026)....

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

Muharram: Punjab CM orders implementation of 3-tier security plan

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the implementation of a comprehensive three-tier...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

World Wind Day: Maryam commits to exploring alternative energy sources

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on World Wind Day, reaffirmed the government’s...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

ChildLife urges parents to protect children from extreme heat

KARACHI: The ChildLife Foundation is urging parents and caregivers to take immediate steps to protect children from...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan

‘Skills for Employment’ programme: Saylani holds orientation sessions

KARACHI: Saylani Welfare International Trust organized orientation sessions under its “Skills for Employment”...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 12	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 12	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 16	160.26
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 16	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 16	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 16	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 15	3.60

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 15	7,554.29
Nasdaq / Jun 15	26,683.94
FTSE 100 / Jun 15	10,430.62
Dow Jones / Jun 15	51,671.03
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 15	24,894.01
France CAC40 / Jun 15	8,384.01
India Sensex / Jun 16	76,714.29
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 16	69,722.25
Hang Seng / Jun 16	24,445.52

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 15	21,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 15	389,600
Petrol/Litre / Jun 16	373.78
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 16	80.57
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 16	4,326.02
Diesel/Litre / Jun 16	378.78
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 16	76.67

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 16 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	15.36 ▲ 2.67 (21.04%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 16 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	34.60 ▲ 6.01 (21.02%)
Pak Stock Exchange / Jun 16 Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited(PSX)	52.70 ▲ 9.15 (21.01%)
Crescent Steel / Jun 16 Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited(CSAP)	116.84 ▲ 20.28 (21%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 16 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	146.97 ▲ 25.51 (21%)
National Silk / Jun 16 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	195.13 ▲ 33.87 (21%)
MACPAC Films / Jun 16 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	72.74 ▲ 12.62 (20.99%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 16 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	28.77 ▲ 4.97 (20.88%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jun 16 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	33.50 ▲ 5.6 (20.07%)
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 16 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	10.01 ▲ 1.57 (18.6%)

Stock	Price
Universal Ins. / Jun 16 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	22.45 ▼ -2.43 (-9.77%)
Askari Life Assur. / Jun 16 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	23.40 ▼ -2.14 (-8.38%)
Idrees Tex. / Jun 16 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	46 ▼ -4.1 (-8.18%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jun 16 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	27.51 ▼ -1.97 (-6.68%)
Data Agro / Jun 16 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	92 ▼ -6.07 (-6.19%)
Zephyr Textile / Jun 16 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	19.24 ▼ -1.21 (-5.92%)
JS Investments / Jun 16 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	41 ▼ -2.36 (-5.44%)
Hala Enterprise / Jun 16 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	25.52 ▼ -1.36 (-5.06%)
Next Capital / Jun 16 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	11.10 ▼ -0.58 (-4.97%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jun 16 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	162.31 ▼ -8.35 (-4.89%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Jun 16 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	36,217,633 ▲ 3.13
B.O.Punjab / Jun 16 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	20,886,432 ▲ 1.82
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 16 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	16,202,727 ▲ 8.23
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 16 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	15,930,953 ▲ 1.57
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 16 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	15,921,493 ▲ 2.04
Pak Elektron / Jun 16 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	15,078,217 ▲ 2.62
Hascol Petrol / Jun 16 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	13,589,304 ▲ 0.58
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 16 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	12,863,538 ▲ 0.16
Sui North Gas / Jun 16 Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited(SNGP)	11,589,254 ▲ 11.73
Cnergyico PK / Jun 16 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	9,199,811 ▲ 0.3

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