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Pakistan

Release of nationals: Actively engaged with Somalia, Cambodia govts: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office announced on Thursday that Pakistan is actively engaged with the governments of...

Published 01 May, 2026 07:01am

Pakistan

Medical, dentistry institutions: Dar for enhancing transparency, education quality

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on...

Published 01 May, 2026 06:58am

Pakistan

Dar, EU VP talk on phone

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with EU Vice...

Published 01 May, 2026 06:55am

Pakistan

Foreign funding case against IK: Defence, prosecution clash over procedural scrutiny

ISLAMABAD: The high-profile foreign funding case against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan continued to spark...

Published 01 May, 2026 06:53am

Pakistan

Senate body told: ‘PBM responsible for Rs335m irregularities; no recovery plan yet’

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Sub-Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety was informed that Pakistan Bait-ul-Maal...

Published 01 May, 2026 06:49am

Technology

Investment sought in AI, robotics & blockchain

ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) and Minister of State, Bilal Bin...

Published 01 May, 2026 06:47am

Pakistan

Over 2.7m children under five facing acute malnutrition

LAHORE: Over 2.7 million children under five in Pakistan face acute malnutrition, even as one province charts a...

Published 01 May, 2026 06:44am

Business & Finance

Pakistan, China talk climate economy

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a comprehensive meeting...

Published 01 May, 2026 06:40am

Companies

PTCL refutes news

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) notes recent media reports regarding a potential change...

Published 01 May, 2026 06:36am

Pakistan

Senate body orders probe into telecom network outages

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Thursday ordered a probe...

Published 01 May, 2026 06:35am

Pakistan

Sindh CM extends petrol subsidy for motorcycle owners

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced an extension of targeted relief for low-income commuters,...

Published 01 May, 2026 06:31am

Pakistan

Thousands of kanal of amenity, public utility land transferred to CDA: NAB

ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday claimed that thousands of kanal of amenity and...

Published 01 May, 2026 06:30am

Petrol price hiked by Rs6.51, HSD’s by Rs19.39

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday announced an increase in ex-depot price of petrol by Rs6.51 per litre...

Updated 01 May, 2026 03:22pm

Pakistan

Eradicating polio remains top priority: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said eradicating polio remains his government’s top priority,...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

Protection to potato farmers: NA panel concerned at govt failure

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research expressed grave concern...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

World

Role in 2021 Kabul airport attack: Afghan man convicted by US federal jury

WASHINGTON: A US federal jury convicted an Afghan man on Wednesday for his role in the 2021 suicide bombing at Kabul...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

IHC requested to consider IK’s release on humanitarian, compassionate grounds

ISLAMABAD: Counsel for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, Barrister Salman Safdar, has requested the...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Business & Finance

Aurangzeb, FPCCI officials discuss key issues

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with Atif Ikram...

Updated 01 May, 2026 09:34am

Pakistan

Flour supply remains ample across Punjab markets: DG Food

LAHORE: A total of 292,044 flour bags (10kg equivalent) were supplied to the Lahore market on Wednesday — including...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

First Hangor class submarine: Commissioning ceremony held in China

SANYA (CHINA): President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday said that the commissioning of 1st HANGOR Class Submarine...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

Malik Riaz, others: Lifetime non-bailable arrest warrants issued

KARACHI: The Accountability Court No III, Sindh Karachi on Thursday issued perpetual/lifetime non-bailable warrants...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Companies

DIBPL closes USD76m financing for acquisition of Attock Cement

KARACHI: Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL) has announced the successful closure of USD 76 million...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Business & Finance

EFP appoints Mehmood Arshad as Chairman of Economic Council

KARACHI: Mehmood Arshad has been appointed as the Chairman of the Economic Council by the Employers’ Federation of...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

EU team, envoy visit KPT

KARACHI: A high-level, eight members, European Union delegation led by Director Asia Pacific European Commission...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

FCC reserves verdict on pleas against Sec 7E of IT Ord 2001

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) reserved judgment on petitions challenging the constitutional...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

Banking litigation affecting financial discipline, credit flow: CJP

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Yahya Afridi on Thursday said that banking litigation remains a critical...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Energy

Oil retreats after hitting four-year high

NEW YORK: Global oil prices eased after hitting a four-year high of more than USD126 a barrel earlier on Thursday on...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Islamabad signals push to bridge US-Iran divide

ISLAMABAD: Amid a stalemate between Washington and Tehran, Islamabad on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to a...

Updated 01 May, 2026 09:20am

World

Mojtaba threatens painful response if US resumes attacks

WASHINGTON/DUBAI: Iran said on Thursday it would respond with “long and painful strikes” on US positions if...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

EoIs for 3 DISCOs will be floated after approval: Privatisation Commission

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) has stated that Expressions of Interest (EoIs) for three power...

Updated 01 May, 2026 09:33am

Nepra approves Rs35.514bn 4-year ‘DIP’ for MEPCO

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved a Distribution Investment Plan...

Updated 01 May, 2026 09:33am

PM launches 5-year housing programme

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday inaugurated a “landmark” five-year housing programme, the...

Updated 01 May, 2026 09:21am

Motorcyclists, goods transport: Govt decides to continue providing relief

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday extended fuel subsidies for motorcyclists, public transport...

Updated 01 May, 2026 09:33am

Pakistan

Chief Information Commissioner: TIP asks Sindh govt to expedite appointment process

ISLAMABAD: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has asked Sindh Government to expedite appointment of Chief...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Eurobond inflows lift forex reserves

Liquid foreign exchange reserves crosses USD 21 billion-mark

Updated 01 May, 2026 03:23pm

Third hybrid Sukuk auction fetches Rs114.347bn

KARACHI: The federal government Wednesday raised Rs114.347 billion through the third auction for its Hybrid Sukuk,...

Updated 01 May, 2026 09:21am

Consortium-led by AHCL moves to acquire remaining 25pc stake in PIACL

ISLAMABAD: The consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited (AHCL) has notified the Privatisation Commission of...

Updated 01 May, 2026 09:38am

Headline inflation may stay at 8-9pc in April: FD

ISLAMABAD: Mounting external sector pressures — marked by a 27 percent drop in foreign direct investment, a 5.8...

Updated 01 May, 2026 09:37am

Rates

Equities extend losses

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its losing streak on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

World

Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters

ATHENS: Israel has intercepted aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, flotilla organisers...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Opinion

ME conflict and the economic iceberg

With the Middle East conflict broadly ongoing for almost two months, with a fragile ceasefire holding for the...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Stocks

S&P 500, Nasdaq on course for best month since 2020

NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were on course to end April with their biggest gains since 2020,...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Forex

US dollar slides against yen

NEW YORK: The US dollar fell sharply against the yen on Thursday after Japanese authorities were reported to have...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

CM Punjab announces Rs23bn package for katcha areas

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a historic development package worth Rs23 billion...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

Wheat procurement failures: Punjab PA session sees heated debate

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly session on Thursday began one hour and forty-two minutes late, with Speaker Malik...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

Azma says there will be no ‘no-go’ areas in Punjab

LAHORE: Provincial Information Minister Azma Bokhari has announced that there will be no “no-go areas” in Punjab,...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

Austrian envoy hails Pakistan as a global peacemaker

LAHORE: Austrian Ambassador Wolfgang Oliver Kutschera praised Pakistan’s growing role as a global peacemaker during...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

PFA busts food fraud network

LAHORE: An enforcement team of Punjab Food Authority has seized 33,750 kilograms of expired imported food products...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Business & Finance

Austrian ambassador & NGC MD discuss energy partnership

LAHORE: The Ambassador of Austria to Pakistan, Wolfgang Oliver Kutschera, along with a business delegation, visited...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

Free cancer treatment top priority: Kh Salman

LAHORE: Terming Gynecological cancer as a serious health problem in Pakistan, Provincial Health Minister Khawaja...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Business & Finance

Tarbela 5th Extension HPP advances towards carbon market registration

LAHORE: The Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower Project (T5) has achieved a significant milestone in WAPDA’s engagement...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

LHC issues revised roster for judges

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday issued a revised roster for judges from May 4 to July 4, 2026,...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Business & Finance

Dextrose Monohydrate: NTC to initiate anti-dumping probe into ‘dumped’ imports

ISLAMABAD: The National Tariff Commission of Pakistan (NTC) has decided to initiate anti-dumping investigation...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

NA body approves ‘Netting of Financial Arrangements Bill 2025’

ISLAMABAD: In a major development at Parliament House, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance has...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Opinion

Debt, power & illusion of wealth

The modern global economy presents a paradox that few policymakers are willing to confront. The world today is...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Editorials

UAE quits oil cartel

EDITORIAL: United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its decision to leave the 13-member Organisation of the Petroleum...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Editorials

A familiar diagnosis, no cure

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s persistent failure to convert opportunity into investment is no longer a question of external...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

Nine civilians killed in Afghan Taliban firing in Bajaur

ISLAMABAD: At least nine civilians, including women and children, were killed and 12 more were injured in a series...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

Welfare of labourers, farmers among top priorities: Sharjeel

KARACHI: On the occasion of May Day, Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

LBA moves SC against transfer of IHC judges

ISLAMABAD: The Lahore Bar Association (LBA) approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan against the transfer of three...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Business & Finance

EPZA dispatches first consignment to Kyrgyzstan via land route

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has said the Karachi Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

13 militants killed in Mohmand, S Waziristan

ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed 13 militants during two separate attempts to infiltrate the Pakistan-Afghanistan...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (April 30, 2026). ======================================= Offset...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (April 30, 2026)...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Rates

Shipping Intelligence

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

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Forex

Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar

KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (April 30, 2026)....

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Forex

Dollar's rate in interbank market

KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (April 30, 2026). ======================== Open Bid Rs...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Forex

Open market rates of foreign currencies

KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (April...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Rates

Kibor interbank offered rates

KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (April 30, 2026). ========================== KIBOR...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Forex

Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries’ department’s currency values in terms of Special...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Rates

LME official prices

LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (April 30, 2026) and the forecast for Friday (May 01 2026)...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Opinion

Reforming Pakistan’s tax policy

A system at odds with growth Pakistan’s tax system is increasingly at odds with the country’s core economic...

Updated 01 May, 2026 07:22am

Pakistan

Improved hydel generation: No load management during peak hours on 29th: PD

ISLAMABAD: Power Division (PD) said on Thursday that the country witnessed no load management during peak hours on...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Companies

Meezan Bank, DCK partner to expand Shariah-compliant housing finance

KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank and one of the largest banks in the country, has entered into...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Letters

Global energy standards and Pakistan’s next generation

Pakistan’s energy challenge is profoundly human as much as it is infrastructural. As the sector undergoes reform and...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Stocks

Nikkei drops on oil surge, mixed earnings

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as a surge in oil prices, driven by reports of possible US...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Stocks

Chinese tech shares jump, help key indexes notch best month in eight

SHANGHAI: Chinese tech shares jumped on Thursday, helping major indexes notch their best month since August, while...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Stocks

European shares log biggest monthly gains in over a year

FRANKFURT: European shares jumped more than 1 percent on Thursday and marked their biggest monthly gain in over a...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

Rates

BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices

KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (April 30, 2026). ==================================== BR...

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

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BR100
BR30
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KSE30
KMI30

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 16	278.50
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 16	278.30
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 16	3.65

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 15	7,554.29
Nasdaq / Jun 15	26,683.94
Dow Jones / Jun 15	51,671.03
India Sensex / Jun 16	76,714.29
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 16	69,722.25
Hang Seng / Jun 16	24,445.52
FTSE 100 / Jun 16	10,492.70
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 16	25,085.84
France CAC40 / Jun 16	8,452.87

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 15	389,600
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 16	80.57
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 16	20,280
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 16	4,326.02
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 16	76.67
Petrol/Litre / Jun 17	373.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 17	378.78

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%)
National Silk / Jun 16 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	195.13 ▲ 33.87 (21%)
Service Textile / Jun 16 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	42.82 ▲ 7.43 (20.99%)
MACPAC Films / Jun 16 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	72.73 ▲ 12.61 (20.97%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 16 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	28.77 ▲ 4.97 (20.88%)
Ansari Sug. / Jun 16 Ansari Sugar Mills Limited(ANSM)	24.39 ▲ 4.1 (20.21%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jun 16 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	33.43 ▲ 5.53 (19.82%)

Stock	Price
Ideal Spinning / Jun 16 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	69.48 ▼ -8.96 (-11.42%)
Askari Life Assur. / Jun 16 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	23.10 ▼ -2.44 (-9.55%)
Universal Ins. / Jun 16 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	22.60 ▼ -2.28 (-9.16%)
Frontier Ceramics / Jun 16 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	74.97 ▼ -6.17 (-7.6%)
Idrees Tex. / Jun 16 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	46.69 ▼ -3.41 (-6.81%)
Data Agro / Jun 16 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	91.73 ▼ -6.34 (-6.46%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jun 16 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	6.11 ▼ -0.39 (-6%)
GOC (Pak) / Jun 16 GOC (Pak) Limited.(GOC)	117.18 ▼ -5.82 (-4.73%)
Sakrand Sugar / Jun 16 Sakrand Sugar Mills Limited(SKRS)	26.05 ▼ -1.22 (-4.47%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jun 16 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	10.86 ▼ -0.48 (-4.23%)

Stock	Volume
Lotte Chemical / Jun 16 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	108,119,661 ▼ -0.25
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 16 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	49,523,210 ▲ 0.84
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 16 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	43,732,572 ▲ 0.46
Sui South Gas / Jun 16 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	42,975,274 ▲ 3.46
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 16 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	40,115,690 ▲ 0.09
B.O.Punjab / Jun 16 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	40,078,444 ▲ 1.77
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 16 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	37,091,776 ▲ 0.02
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 16 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	34,505,206 ▲ 2.1
TPL Properties / Jun 16 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	31,351,342 ▲ 0.37
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 16 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	28,293,781 ▲ 7.15

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