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Ajay Banga

Finance minister interacts with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Bangkok

Published 16 Oct, 2026 09:58am

The occasion provided an opportunity for informal interaction

World Bank's Banga sets goal of quintupling critical minerals financing in five years

Published 16 Oct, 2026 08:04am

Banga revealed the new goal in prepared remarks to a plenary session at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok

ME war, high debt levels to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings

Published 12 Oct, 2026 04:45am

BANGKOK: Finance officials from around the world will gather in Bangkok this week under the shadow of a widening war...

World Bank in talks with dozens of countries about crisis aid, Banga says

Published 11 Oct, 2026 12:21pm

Banga said the global economy had proven fairly resilient, in part due to big AI investments and adjustments ‌in supply and demand for oil

Middle East war, high debt levels to dominate IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok

Published 11 Oct, 2026 10:16am

The IMF says public debt is at the highest level since World War Two and will exceed 100% of GDP before 2030

World Bank boosts private capital mobilization to record $112 billion

Published 17 Sep, 2026 04:13pm

The World Bank is tackling investment barriers to unlock $280 trillion in global capital, making developing economies more attractive for private sector funds

World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds

Published 24 May, 2026 02:23am

WASHINGTON: Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that...

IEA chief warns of tougher month for energy markets due to Iran war

Published 14 Apr, 2026 03:31am

While the month of March saw the delivery of cargo from the region "loaded well before the crisis started,"

Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact: World Bank chief

Published 13 Apr, 2026 05:59am

WASHINGTON: The war in the Middle East will have a cascading impact on the global economy, even if the fragile...

Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says

Published 11 Apr, 2026 11:52am

The World Bank’s baseline estimate now projects growth in emerging markets and developing economies of 3.65% in 2026

World Bank says South Asia growth to slow to 6.3pc in 2026 amid ME conflict

Published 09 Apr, 2026 05:48am

NEW DELHI: South Asia’s growth is expected to slow to 6.3 percent in 2026 from 7.0 percent in 2025 as the conflict...

Allegations of corruption in SBIP dismissed

Updated 13 Feb, 2026 08:17am

ISLAMABAD: Sindh Secretary for Irrigation Zarif Khero on Wednesday dismissed as baseless the allegations of...

World Bank reaffirms $20bn 10-year development plan for Pakistan

Updated 08 Feb, 2026 05:59pm

Emphasis placed on adopting more focused approach to translate commitments into tangible outcomes

OPINION: Need for creating 30m jobs over next decade

Updated 07 Feb, 2026 09:50am

While the state grapples with border conflicts, terrorism threats, and polarised politics, Pakistan’s youth are...

Pakistan must create 30 million jobs over next decade, World Bank president says

Updated 05 Feb, 2026 07:32pm

Says failure to do so could fuel "illegal migration or domestic instability"

WB chief, Sindh CM discuss WB–financed projects

Published 05 Feb, 2026 02:51am

KARACHI: World Bank Group President Ajay Banga Wednesday met Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and discussed...

World Bank chief, PM discuss economy

Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:05am

ISLAMABAD: World Bank (WB) President Ajay Banga lauded Pakistan’s economic reforms in a meeting with Prime Minister...

KP CM, World Bank chief discuss cooperation in various sectors

Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:05am

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi met with President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga,...

PM Shehbaz acknowledges WB’s valuable support in advancing Pakistan’s economic development

Updated 02 Feb, 2026 04:44pm

PM Shehbaz, Banga reiterate to ensure strong oversight to deliver impact at speed and scale on CPF-aligned priorities

Pakistan, World Bank to deepen bilateral strategic ties

Updated 21 Jan, 2026 07:31am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the World Bank have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral strategic cooperation...

World Bank president’s upcoming visit: economy, reforms and water top agenda

Updated 18 Jan, 2026 08:23am

ISLAMABAD: World Bank President Ajay Banga is scheduled to visit Pakistan from January 31 to February 4, 2026,...

Aurangzeb discusses post-flood recovery, economic reforms with World Bank chief

Updated 18 Oct, 2025 07:50pm

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with World Bank President Ajay Banga in Washington DC, where he discussed...

PM vows to implement World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework

Published 25 Sep, 2025 05:59am

NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday appreciated the World Bank’s unprecedented commitment of ...

PM Shehbaz urges IMF to factor flood impact into review

Updated 24 Sep, 2025 08:42pm

Also meets World Bank chief in New York

Developing countries should fast-track US trade deals: World Bank president

Expresses appreciation for IMF's technical assistance and capacity-building programs

World Bank boosts climate financing by 10 percent

Published 20 Sep, 2024 06:11am

WASHINGTON: The World Bank announced Thursday that it delivered a record $42.6 billion in climate change financing ...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 14	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 14	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

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Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.64 ▲ 0.28 (11.86%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.4%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.64 ▼ -1.36 (-9.71%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	69.87 ▼ -6.73 (-8.79%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	193.60 ▼ -16.58 (-7.89%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.73 ▼ -4.34 (-6.47%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	151.06 ▼ -9.64 (-6%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 13 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,207.41 ▼ -76.42 (-5.95%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.01 ▼ -0.24 (-5.65%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.72 ▼ -4.26 (-5.46%)
AN Textile Mills / Nov 13 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	58.55 ▼ -3.21 (-5.2%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	303,195,710 ▲ 0.13
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,505,118 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,791,082 ▲ 0.28
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	43,180,738 ▲ 0.37
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,746,701 ▲ 0.48
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,571,943 ▲ 0.05
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,996,122 ▲ 0.01
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,965,743 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,527,745 ▲ 0.14
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 13 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	21,467,835 ▲ 0.82

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