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Pakistan’s commitment to digital assets, economic innovation: meeting held

ISLAMABAD: In a bold demonstration of Pakistan’s commitment to digital assets and economic innovation, Minister for...

Updated 16 Jun, 2025 01:42pm

Technology

Pakistan’s crypto chief meets New York City mayor, pushes for global blockchain cooperation

Shared challenges, approaches to growing digital asset economy discussed

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 09:50pm

Pakistan Crypto Council reviews progress on digital assets regulatory framework

ISLAMABAD: A follow-up meeting of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was held Thursday at the Finance Division to...

Updated 06 Jun, 2025 09:48pm

Business & Finance

Bilal meets Trump Council boss

WASHINGTON: Minister of State for Crypto and Blockchain Bilal bin Saqib met with Executive Director of President...

Published 05 Jun, 2025 06:08am

Technology

Pakistan, US explore strategic alignment on crypto, blockchain in White House meeting

Bilal Bin Saqib, Pakistan’s Minister of State for Crypto & Blockchain and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council...

Published 04 Jun, 2025 10:45am

Business & Finance

Regulatory framework for digital, virtual assets discussed

ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was held on Monday at the Finance Division,...

Published 03 Jun, 2025 06:14am

Editorials

Legal gaps in crypto adoption

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s push to embrace cryptocurrency has seen the government take a host of measures over the last...

Published 02 Jun, 2025 06:12am

Business & Finance

Pakistan Crypto Council’s meeting on Monday

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Crypto Council will convene a high-level meeting on Monday, 2nd June 2025, to be chaired by...

Published 31 May, 2025 05:56am

Markets

Pakistan Crypto Council to discuss digital asset rules in upcoming meeting

Establishment of Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority to also be discussed

Updated 30 May, 2025 07:58pm

Technology

Bitcoin Vegas in US: Pakistan unveils first govt-led Bitcoin reserve

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Crypto & Blockchain Bilal Bin Saqib on Thursday announced Strategic Bitcoin Reserve at...

Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am

Technology

From crisis to crypto: Pakistan launches strategic Bitcoin reserve

Bilal also announced establishment of national Bitcoin wallet

Updated 29 May, 2025 10:23pm

Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: Bilal made special assistant to PM

ISLAMABAD: In a bold move to ride the crypto wave, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday named UK-based...

Updated 27 May, 2025 08:53am

Pakistan

With digital push underway, PM appoints Bilal bin Saqib as SAPM on Blockchain and Crypto

In a key step towards embracing crypto technology, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Bilal bin Saqib as...

Updated 26 May, 2025 10:16pm

Ministry launches strategy to regulate digital assets

ISLAMABAD: In a landmark move to embrace the future of finance, the Ministry of Finance has announced the initiation...

Updated 22 May, 2025 08:50am

Technology

Pakistan establishes Digital Assets Authority to regulate crypto, blockchain

In a key development, the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive strategy to regulate digital...

Published 21 May, 2025 12:56pm

Technology

Global crypto diplomacy: PCC positions Pakistan as rising force in just 50 days

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), in just 50 days since its launch on March 14, 2025, has achieved what...

Published 05 May, 2025 06:14am

Markets

PCC positions Pakistan as rising force in global crypto diplomacy in just 50 days

The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC), in just 50 days since its launch on March 14, 2025, has achieved what few...

Published 04 May, 2025 09:42pm

Business & Finance

Digital technology, online trade: Punjab making rapid strides, says CM

LAHORE: “Punjab is moving ahead rapidly in digital technology and online trade,” said Chief Minister Punjab...

Published 28 Apr, 2025 06:42am

Trump-backed DeFi platform inks deal with Pakistan Crypto Council to boost blockchain innovation

Govt plans to very soon announce comprehensive crypto legalisations policies, further strengthening Pakistan’s position as one of the fastest-growing crypto markets in the world

Updated 27 Apr, 2025 03:05pm

Markets

Pakistan, Malaysia explore digital finance alliance

Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) CEO Bilal Bin Saqib met Malaysia’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan to explore...

Updated 22 Apr, 2025 07:30pm

Pakistan

Pakistan turns to bitcoin miners, AI data centers to use surplus power

Country in top 10 global crypto adopters despite not being regularised, Bilal Bin Saqib says

Published 09 Apr, 2025 10:01pm

Budget 2025-26

Binance founder CZ appointed strategic advisor to PCC

ISLAMABAD: In a groundbreaking move poised to reshape the global crypto landscape, Changpeng Zhao (CZ) visionary...

Published 08 Apr, 2025 11:08am

Technology

Binance founder CZ appointed strategic advisor to PCC

ISLAMABAD: In a groundbreaking move poised to reshape the global crypto landscape, Changpeng Zhao (CZ) visionary...

Published 08 Apr, 2025 05:40am

Council holds maiden meeting: Regulatory clarity termed key to unlocking crypto growth

ISLAMABAD: The inaugural meeting of the Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) was held on Friday under the chairmanship of...

Updated 22 Mar, 2025 09:41am

Markets

Pakistan to legalize cryptocurrency to attract foreign investment, Bilal tells Bloomberg

As Pakistan moves to formally recognize cryptocurrency, Bilal bin Saqib, the country’s newly appointed crypto...

Updated 20 Mar, 2025 10:50pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan Crypto Council officially launched

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) has officially been launched, marking a significant step in the...

Published 15 Mar, 2025 05:57am

Markets

Recognising crypto as strategic asset in Pakistan top priority, says advisor

Pakistan’s chief crypto advisor Bilal bin Saqib has said that the Pakistan Crypto Council recognises the country’s...

Updated 07 Mar, 2025 10:21pm

Business & Finance

Bilal bin Saqib appointed Chief Crypto Advisor

ISLAMABAD: The government has appointed Bilal Bin Saqib MBE as the Chief Advisor to the Finance Minister on the...

Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am

Markets

Pakistan appoints Bilal bin Saqib as chief crypto advisor

As Pakistan moves toward formalizing its stance on cryptocurrency, the government has appointed Bilal bin Saqib as...

Updated 05 Mar, 2025 04:33pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 18	283.63
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 18	283.43
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 18	144.98
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 18	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 18	1.35
Euro to USD / Jun 18	1.15
UK LIBOR % / Jun 17	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 17	5,982.72
Nasdaq / Jun 17	19,521.09
Dow Jones / Jun 17	42,215.80
India Sensex / Jun 18	81,296.14
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 18	38,885.15
Hang Seng / Jun 18	23,694.84
FTSE 100 / Jun 18	8,846.17
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 18	23,428.07
France CAC40 / Jun 18	7,690.56

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 17	16,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 17	309,756
Petrol/Litre / Jun 18	258.43
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 18	74.83
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 18	3,381.83
Diesel/Litre / Jun 18	262.59
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 18	67.70

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Cresent Jute / Jun 18 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	6.35 ▲ 0.78 (14%)
Bunnys Limited / Jun 18 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	62.54 ▲ 5.69 (10.01%)
Rupali polyester / Jun 18 Rupali Polyester Limited(RUPL)	20.34 ▲ 1.85 (10.01%)
Service Textile / Jun 18 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	19.67 ▲ 1.79 (10.01%)
Shadab Textile / Jun 18 Shadab Textile Mills Limited(SHDT)	84.32 ▲ 7.67 (10.01%)
Bannu Woollen / Jun 18 Bannu Woollen Mills Limited(BNWM)	63.48 ▲ 5.77 (10%)
Data Agro / Jun 18 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	111.31 ▲ 10.12 (10%)
Fecto Cement / Jun 18 Fecto Cement Limited(FECTC)	92.94 ▲ 8.45 (10%)
Hinopak Motor / Jun 18 Hinopak Motors Limited(HINO)	451.03 ▲ 41 (10%)
MACPAC Films / Jun 18 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	29.49 ▲ 2.68 (10%)

Stock	Price
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 18 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	2.61 ▼ -0.34 (-11.53%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jun 18 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	3.46 ▼ -0.42 (-10.82%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jun 18 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	59.85 ▼ -6.65 (-10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Jun 18 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	13,770.20 ▼ -1529.97 (-10%)
Sardar Chemical / Jun 18 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	69.39 ▼ -7.71 (-10%)
Pakgen Power / Jun 18 Pakgen Power Limited(PKGP)	213.65 ▼ -23.74 (-10%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Jun 18 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	31.30 ▼ -3.43 (-9.88%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Jun 18 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.99 ▼ -0.32 (-9.67%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jun 18 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	8.50 ▼ -0.78 (-8.41%)
Indus Motor Co / Jun 18 Indus Motor Company Limited(INDU)	1,710 ▼ -155.4 (-8.33%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	84,096,684 ▼ -0.08
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jun 18 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	29,413,353 ▼ -0.42
Sui South Gas / Jun 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	28,115,646 ▼ -0.62
TPL Properties / Jun 18 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	22,266,853 ▲ 0.48
Ist.Capital Sec / Jun 18 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	19,670,900 ▼ -0.32
First Prudential Mod. / Jun 18 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	18,426,136 ▲ 0.17
Secure Logistics / Jun 18 Secure Logistics Group Limited(SLGL)	15,362,124 ▼ -0.54
First Dawood Prop. / Jun 18 First Dawood Properties Limited(FDPL)	14,606,717 ▲ 0.25
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 18 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	13,266,517 ▲ 0.59
Bankislami Pak. / Jun 18 BankIslami Pakistan Limited(BIPL)	11,997,610 ▲ 1.54

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