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Austerity measures

Markets to close at 9pm as govt notifies fresh austerity, fuel conservation measures

Updated 17 Sep, 2026 06:19pm

Under the arrangement, fuel provision for official vehicles has been cut by 50 percent for three months

Austerity must also apply to the officialdom

Updated 27 Jul, 2026 05:58am

EDITORIAL: This is the fifth consecutive budget presented under the premiership of Shehbaz Sharif. One common theme...

KP govt announces austerity measures, issues budget guidelines

Published 24 Jul, 2026 07:52am

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department has issued comprehensive austerity measures and budget execution...

FD notifies continuation of strict austerity measures

Updated 22 Jul, 2026 09:16am

ISLAMABAD: In a belt-tightening move, the Finance Division on Tuesday notified a continuation of stringent austerity...

Closing time for standalone grocery, kiryana stores extended

Published 11 Jun, 2026 05:06am

ISLAMABAD: The Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures on...

Govt extends austerity measures until June 30, grocery store hours to 10pm

Published 10 Jun, 2026 01:08pm

Friday consular services approved

Senate surrenders Rs1.44bn savings to national kitty

Published 09 Jun, 2026 04:58am

ISLAMABAD: The Senate of Pakistan has announced to have surrendered the savings of Rs1.44 billion to the national...

The promise that keeps slipping away

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 08:08am

In early 2026, Pakistan seemed to have turned a corner, but this was only a short-lived encouraging moment. By April...

Austerity measures: Shop and market closing times extended

Published 03 Jun, 2026 02:34am

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to extend shops and markets closing timings by one hour under the...

Austerity measures: Exemptions to be limited to essential, time-bound work: Dar

Published 29 Apr, 2026 05:57am

ISLAMABAD: In a clear signal that the government is tightening its belt, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister...

DPM Dar reviews implementation of fuel conservation, austerity measures

Published 28 Apr, 2026 08:04pm

Says all sectors must continue practicing conservation and austerity until circumstances improve

Sindh implements austerity measures: Early market closure, other steps notified

Published 11 Apr, 2026 08:06am

KARACHI: The Sindh government has issued an official notification implementing new working hours of markets,...

PM issues warning to hoarders of POL products

Updated 08 Apr, 2026 09:17am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday issued a stern warning, declaring that any attempt to hoard...

Fuel price hike

Updated 06 Apr, 2026 05:32am

The government was compelled to raise fuel charges effective 3 April due to the escalating international fuel prices...

Operators of goods and public transport: Disbursement of subsidy begins

Updated 06 Apr, 2026 08:50am

Subsidies being disbursed through digital wallets

Senate surrenders Rs265m to FD

Updated 28 Mar, 2026 08:36am

ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament has announced to have surrendered 265 million rupees to the Finance...

Punjab enforces austerity measures amid regional conflict

Published 27 Mar, 2026 08:49am

LAHORE: The Punjab government has taken several austerity measures to address the unprecedented economic challenges...

ECC approves Rs100bn TSG for austerity fund

Updated 27 Mar, 2026 08:49am

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday approved a Technical Supplementary...

Govt satisfied with available stocks of POL products

Updated 27 Mar, 2026 08:50am

ISLAMABAD: The government has said that the country currently has adequate stocks of petroleum products to meet...

Fuel shortage: Sindh govt implementing all federal decisions: Sharjeel

Updated 26 Mar, 2026 06:18am

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

Austerity in times of crisis

Published 26 Mar, 2026 05:00am

Fiscal discipline is more essential in times of geopolitical uncertainty and economic uncertainty. Pakistan is at...

PM’s austerity measures termed ‘a timely and essential step’

Published 24 Mar, 2026 03:00am

KARACHI: The Founder and Chairman of Saylani Welfare International Trust, Maulana Muhammad Bashir Farooq Qadri, has...

FESCO initiates austerity and cost-reduction measures

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:23am

FAISALABAD: In light of the directives of the Government of Pakistan and the instructions of the Cabinet Division,...

POL items’ stocks at comfortable levels, PM told

Updated 20 Mar, 2026 09:33am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was told on Thursday that the country holds sufficient petroleum reserves...

Criticism over Rs90m vehicle for Gilani: Senate Secretariat initiates ‘austerity’ measures

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

ISLAMABAD: Faced with massive public criticism over the purchase of a luxury vehicle worth Rs90 million for Chairman...

PM orders proactive steps to strengthen petroleum import supply chain

Updated 18 Mar, 2026 09:57am

Directs all relevant institutions to remain prepared for emergency interventions until conditions stabilise

‘Austerity measures’: govt calls off Pakistan Day parade, associated events

Published 17 Mar, 2026 09:39pm

Day to be commemorated with dignity, reverence through simple flag‑hoisting ceremony at appropriate levels, Prime Minister's Office says

Austerity plan: Intelligence Bureau tasked to monitor implementation

Updated 17 Mar, 2026 09:28am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed Intelligence Bureau (IB) to oversee the implementation...

PM Shehbaz takes stock of economic situation

Updated 17 Mar, 2026 12:44pm

Says consultations underway regarding additional measures to support the masses

Austerity must begin with the state

Updated 17 Mar, 2026 06:42am

EDITORIAL: At a time when economic pressures and rising energy costs are forcing governments across Pakistan to...

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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 16	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 16	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

Gainers
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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