News Archives for Pakistan - 2026-10-22 - Business Recorder

MARKETS

BR100 18,045 143.7 (0.8%)

BR30 64,461 855.9 (1.35%)

KSE100 164,467 1428.7 (0.88%)

KSE30 48,442 351.4 (0.73%)

AGHA 6.09 ▲ 0.01 (0.16%)

BECO 4.00 ▲ 0.04 (1.01%)

BML 62.31 ▲ 4.06 (6.97%)

BOP 27.51 ▲ 0.29 (1.07%)

CNERGY 12.72 ▲ 0.42 (3.41%)

CSIL 4.97 ▼ -0.03 (-0.6%)

FCCL 52.62 ▲ 1.01 (1.96%)

FFL 12.97 ▼ -0.11 (-0.84%)

FNEL 1.08 ▲ 0.02 (1.89%)

KEL 5.80 ▲ 0.15 (2.65%)

KOSM 5.18 ▼ -0.03 (-0.58%)

LOTCHEM 22.93 ▲ 0.42 (1.87%)

MLCF 90.41 ▲ 1.58 (1.78%)

NBP 154.79 ▲ 3.71 (2.46%)

NCPL 52.53 ▲ 3.99 (8.22%)

NPL 55.97 ▲ 2.88 (5.42%)

OGDC 302.46 ▲ 1.54 (0.51%)

PACE 9.02 ▼ -0.28 (-3.01%)

PAEL 32.75 ▲ 0.35 (1.08%)

PIBTL 13.21 ▲ 0.32 (2.48%)

PPL 215.27 ▲ 2.91 (1.37%)

PRL 96.09 ▲ 0.38 (0.4%)

PTC 42.46 ▼ -1.84 (-4.15%)

SSGC 22.72 ▲ 0.19 (0.84%)

TBL 8.83 ▼ -0.01 (-0.11%)

TELE 6.71 ▲ 0.16 (2.44%)

TPL 21.78 ▲ 0.37 (1.73%)

TPLP 11.52 ▲ 0.01 (0.09%)

TREET 22.61 ▲ 0.32 (1.44%)

TRG 54.71 ▲ 1.03 (1.92%)

اردو

Oct 27, 2026 اردو

Print Edition BR Markets Dollar to PKR

Daily Petrol Prices IMF-World Bank meetings Intl Oil Prices Iran-US war Gold Rates Podcasts PSX Notices

President Zardari to visit Germany from today with focus on trade ties

Pakistan

President Zardari to visit Germany from today with focus on trade ties

President Asif Ali Zardari will visit Germany from October 22 to 24, with economic and trade cooperation at the top...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:44pm

PM Shehbaz defends emergency, governor’s rule in KP amid rising terrorism

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz defends emergency, governor’s rule in KP amid rising terrorism

Federal, provincial, and military leaders discuss security and counter-terrorism measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 04:23pm

Runway to runway: HSY to design the new look of PIA crew

Pakistan

Runway to runway: HSY to design the new look of PIA crew

Collection to make its official skyward debut on Oct 31

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 02:16pm

PDP demands cut in oil prices

Pakistan

PDP demands cut in oil prices

KARACHI: Azam Minhas, Vice Chairman of the Pasban Democratic Party (PDP), has demanded an immediate reduction in the...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 06:45am

Saudi envoy meets Governor, seeks enhanced cooperation

Pakistan

Saudi envoy meets Governor, seeks enhanced cooperation

LAHORE: The newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Dr Rajeh Tami Al-Baqami, called...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 06:43am

Sindh prepares to strengthen climate response

Pakistan

Sindh prepares to strengthen climate response

KARACHI: The Sindh government has prepared to strengthen its climate response through improved access to climate...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 06:40am

JI to launch nationwide sit-ins against PL on 23rd

Pakistan

JI to launch nationwide sit-ins against PL on 23rd

KARACHI: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Wednesday announced 150 sit-ins across Pakistan on...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Labourers’ prosperity key to country’s prosperity: Ch Salik

Pakistan

Labourers’ prosperity key to country’s prosperity: Ch Salik

TAXILA: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain has said that...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Ex-JCSC chief underscores need for resolving underlying Pakistan-India disputes

Pakistan

Ex-JCSC chief underscores need for resolving underlying Pakistan-India disputes

ISLAMABAD: Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat on Wednesday warned...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

NAO Section 32-A: IHC seeks Centre’s response to plea challenging constitutional validity

Pakistan

NAO Section 32-A: IHC seeks Centre’s response to plea challenging constitutional validity

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday sought a response from the federal government on a petition...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

FCC reissues notices to Shehryar in review plea

Pakistan

FCC reissues notices to Shehryar in review plea

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has reissued notices to Shehryar Ahmad in a review petition...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

RCB launches ‘cleanliness and awareness’ campaign

Pakistan

RCB launches ‘cleanliness and awareness’ campaign

RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has launched a cleanliness and awareness campaign from October 20 to...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Gandapur challenges Salman to identify ‘party conspirators’

Pakistan

Gandapur challenges Salman to identify ‘party conspirators’

ISLAMABAD: Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday challenged PTI Secretary General...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Trade, investment, education, climate change: Dar for expanding cooperation with Maldives

Pakistan

Trade, investment, education, climate change: Dar for expanding cooperation with Maldives

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar called on Maldivian President Dr...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Naqvi, Talal visit IIUI student’s family after visa scam suicide

Pakistan

Naqvi, Talal visit IIUI student’s family after visa scam suicide

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday visited the residence of Laiba Ejaz, a student of the...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

FCC reinstates three ATC judges sacked by Sindh govt

Pakistan

FCC reinstates three ATC judges sacked by Sindh govt

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has accepted the appeal of Muhammad Yamin, declaring invalid the Sindh...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

India invites Pakistan to SCO culture ministers’ meeting in Delhi

Pakistan

India invites Pakistan to SCO culture ministers’ meeting in Delhi

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received an invitation from India to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Service tribunal must correct unlawful actions, not replace administrative decisions, according to SC

Pakistan

Service tribunal must correct unlawful actions, not replace administrative decisions, according to SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court ruled that the effectiveness of service adjudication by the Service Tribunal lies in...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Pakistan, Maldives pledge to boost trade to USD200m in 2 years

Pakistan

Pakistan, Maldives pledge to boost trade to USD200m in 2 years

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Maldives on Wednesday set a target of increasing bilateral trade from the current...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

19th Chief of CNS Amateur Golf Championship: Over 300 golfers may participate

Pakistan

19th Chief of CNS Amateur Golf Championship: Over 300 golfers may participate

ISLAMABAD: More than 300 golfers are expected to participate in the 19th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Amateur Golf...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Sindh prioritises KDA pension dues, approves FY27 budget

Pakistan

Sindh prioritises KDA pension dues, approves FY27 budget

KARACHI: The Sindh government has pledged continued support for clearing pension and outstanding dues of retired...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

179 Chinese electric buses arrive at KPT

Pakistan

179 Chinese electric buses arrive at KPT

KARACHI: A shipment of 179 electric buses from Yingkou, China, arrived at Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Agriculture, investment: Sindh CM, German CG discuss cooperation

Pakistan

Agriculture, investment: Sindh CM, German CG discuss cooperation

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met German Consul General Thomas E. Schultze at the CM House here...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Major cities: Untreated sewage, industrial wastewater posing risks to rivers, canals

Pakistan

Major cities: Untreated sewage, industrial wastewater posing risks to rivers, canals

HYDERABAD: Untreated domestic sewage and industrial wastewater from Pakistan’s major cities are posing serious risks...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

UAF, Guard Agri sign LoI on hybrid wheat research

Pakistan

UAF, Guard Agri sign LoI on hybrid wheat research

LAHORE: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) and Guard Agricultural Research & Services (Pvt) Ltd have...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

‘Overseas Pakistanis ambassadors of Islam & Pakistan’: JI

Pakistan

‘Overseas Pakistanis ambassadors of Islam & Pakistan’: JI

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has described overseas Pakistanis as ambassadors of Islam and...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Punjab CM, Saudi envoy discuss opportunities for bilateral cooperation

Pakistan

Punjab CM, Saudi envoy discuss opportunities for bilateral cooperation

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif had meeting with newly appointed Saudi Amb-assador to Pakistan Dr...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

11 killed as a bus overturns in Rajanpur

Pakistan

11 killed as a bus overturns in Rajanpur

RAJANPUR: At least 11 people were killed and more than 30 others injured when a speeding passenger bus hit a road...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

CM Punjab voices grief

Pakistan

CM Punjab voices grief

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of precious lives in a...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Governor declares Faisalabad ‘first circular city of Pakistan’

Pakistan

Governor declares Faisalabad ‘first circular city of Pakistan’

FAISALABAD: Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, Governor Punjab has declared Faisalabad as the first circular city of...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Punjab imposes Rs10.62m fines for overpricing

Pakistan

Punjab imposes Rs10.62m fines for overpricing

LAHORE: The Punjab food safety and consumer protection department imposed fines amounting to Rs10.627 million for...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (October 21, 2026) and the forecast for Thursday (October 22 2026)....

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

NBP partners with Habib University Foundation

Pakistan

NBP partners with Habib University Foundation

KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Habib University Foundation have entered into a Memorandum of...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Mir Raza case: Sharjeel says whoever is found responsible for negligence will be punished

Pakistan

Mir Raza case: Sharjeel says whoever is found responsible for negligence will be punished

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

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

KCCI assures transporters it will highlight their issues

Pakistan

KCCI assures transporters it will highlight their issues

KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Talat Mahmood has assured representatives of...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

ECP’s directive on LG polls in Capital: Failure to enact fresh legislation renders ICT delimitation exercise futile

Pakistan

ECP’s directive on LG polls in Capital: Failure to enact fresh legislation renders ICT delimitation exercise futile

ISLAMABAD: Failure to carry out fresh legislation, critical for the implementation of the directive issued by a...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Rear Admiral Khyber takes over as Commander Pakistan Fleet

Pakistan

Rear Admiral Khyber takes over as Commander Pakistan Fleet

KARACHI: Rear Admiral Khyber Zaman has assumed command as Commander Pakistan Fleet during a change-of-command...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Science, tech & sustainable development: D-8 Organisation, COMSATS sign memo to strengthen cooperation

Pakistan

Science, tech & sustainable development: D-8 Organisation, COMSATS sign memo to strengthen cooperation

D-8 Organisation, COMSATS sign memo to strengthen cooperation RECORDER REPORT ISLAMABAD: The Developing Eight (D-8)...

Published 22 Oct, 2026 05:52am

Previous Day

BR100
BR30
KSE100
KSE30
KMI30

1D 5D 3M 6M 1Y

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 26	277.01 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 26	276.81 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 27	157.75 ▲ 0.1
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 27	0.83 ▲ 0.0002
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 27	1.33 ▼ -0.0012
Euro to USD / Oct 27	1.12 ▼ -0.0006
SOFR % / Oct 23	3.92 ▲ 0.02

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Oct 27	73,538.77
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 27	63,257.03
Hang Seng / Oct 27	23,070.28
FTSE 100 / Oct 27	10,656.07
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 27	25,379.04
France CAC40 / Oct 27	7,815.33
S&P 500 / Oct 26	7,676.77
Nasdaq / Oct 26	26,169.38
Dow Jones / Oct 26	52,361.58

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 27	379.25
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 27	100.87
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 27	18,180
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 27	4,006.52
Diesel/Litre / Oct 27	395.82
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 27	78.65
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 26	363,028

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Security Investment Bank / Oct 27 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	6.74 ▲ 0.69 (11.4%)
Grays Leasing / Oct 27 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	37.59 ▲ 3.42 (10.01%)
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 27 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	23.52 ▲ 2.14 (10.01%)
F.Credit & Inv / Oct 27 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	96.89 ▲ 8.81 (10%)
Ghandhara Ind. / Oct 27 Ghandhara Industries Limited(GHNI)	1,061.16 ▲ 96.47 (10%)
Olympia Mills / Oct 27 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	79.41 ▲ 7.22 (10%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Oct 27 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	23.66 ▲ 2.15 (10%)
Punjab Oil / Oct 27 Punjab Oil Mills Limited(POML)	165.08 ▲ 15.01 (10%)
Shahzad Tex. / Oct 27 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	156.31 ▲ 14.21 (10%)
Descon Oxychem / Oct 27 Descon Oxychem Limited(DOL)	31.28 ▲ 2.84 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Oct 27 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	7.62 ▼ -1 (-11.6%)
Fateh Ind. / Oct 27 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	309.40 ▼ -34.37 (-10%)
Khairpur Sug. / Oct 27 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,259.84 ▼ -139.98 (-10%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 27 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	30.45 ▼ -3.38 (-9.99%)
Shadman Cotton / Oct 27 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	72.40 ▼ -8.01 (-9.96%)
TPL Insurance / Oct 27 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	71.98 ▼ -7.32 (-9.23%)
Crescent Textile / Oct 27 The Crescent Textile Mills Limited(CRTM)	61.93 ▼ -6.06 (-8.91%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Oct 27 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	24.82 ▼ -1.99 (-7.42%)
MACPAC Films / Oct 27 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	49.40 ▼ -3.93 (-7.37%)
JS Rental REIT / Oct 27 JS Rental REIT(JSRR)	10.60 ▼ -0.74 (-6.53%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 27 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	54,027,359 ▲ 0.15
Cnergyico PK / Oct 27 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	30,699,217 ▲ 0.42
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 27 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	24,034,153 ▲ 0.08
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Oct 27 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	11,043,297 ▲ 0.04
Nishat Chun.Pow. / Oct 27 Nishat Chunian Power Limited(NCPL)	10,949,106 ▲ 3.99
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 27 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	10,851,871 ▲ 0.38
MACPAC Films / Oct 27 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	9,021,157 ▼ -3.93
Dandot Cement / Oct 27 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	8,656,839 ▲ 2.22
Cordoba Logistics / Oct 27 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	7,996,769 ▲ 0.37
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Oct 27 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7,355,444 ▼ -0.28

Fuel Prices

Most Popular

Today
Yesterday
Past 3 Days

Oil falls as Middle East talks outweigh concern over fresh strikes

Oil falls as Middle East talks outweigh concern over fresh strikes

Pakistan opposes expansion of UNSC veto power, calls for equitable reform

Pakistan opposes expansion of UNSC veto power, calls for equitable reform

Govt increases diesel price by Rs2.16, petrol by Rs1.54 per litre

Govt increases diesel price by Rs2.16, petrol by Rs1.54 per litre

IPPs given deadline to restore RTUs

IPPs given deadline to restore RTUs

Pakistan’s Airlink to launch electric bike brand on November 4: report

1QFY27: forex reserves surge 52pc YoY

1QFY27: forex reserves surge 52pc YoY

Textile giant Gul Ahmed approves acquisition of 43.75 acres, renewable energy projects

Textile giant Gul Ahmed approves acquisition of 43.75 acres, renewable energy projects

Gold eases on firmer dollar ahead of Fed decision

Gold eases on firmer dollar ahead of Fed decision

SBP hikes policy rate to 12% on inflation, energy price concerns

SBP hikes policy rate to 12% on inflation, energy price concerns