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Debt, power & illusion of wealth

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

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

Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall

Updated 27 Apr, 2026 05:48pm

Brent crude benchmark was up 96 cents, or 0.9%, at $106.29 a barrel
US WTI gained 63 cents, or 0.7%, to $95.03

There’s still sense of cautious optimism in market

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 02:29pm

The recent declaration of a ceasefire between the US and Iran on April 8 has brought s a sense of relief across the...

IMF talks under way for next review

Updated 25 Mar, 2026 08:43am

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is in talks with Pakistani authorities for the next review under...

Central banks stand ready to tackle war-led inflation

Published 20 Mar, 2026 06:59am

LONDON/FRANKFURT: Top central banks said on Thursday they stood ready to tackle any surge in inflation with tighter...

Elevated oil prices significantly affect foreign exchange reserves

Updated 16 Mar, 2026 06:04am

Last week proved to be very challenging for global financial markets, which are hoping for a resolution to the...

When oil moves and central banks follow

Published 12 Mar, 2026 02:14am

The bid in Aussie dollar just ahead of RBA’s (Reserve Bank of Australia’s) interest-rate decision says a great deal...

OPINION: The market that just confiscated free lunch

Updated 11 Dec, 2025 07:15am

Markets seem to have this habit of teaching the same lesson until somebody finally understands it. Once again, the...

Central banks collaborating with gold investors

Published 20 Oct, 2025 05:50am

Last week’s Fed Beige Book indicates a slowdown in the US economy. Of the report generated by the 12 regional...

IMF says countries ‘must’ strengthen central bank independence

Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am

WASHINGTON: The head of the IMF called Thursday for countries to “preserve and strengthen” the independence of...

SBP wants banks engaged in forex business to establish wholly-owned Exchange Companies

Updated 06 Sep, 2023 11:41pm

Amid rupee's freefall in open market, SBP moves to introduce structural reforms in sector

Global dividends hit record $568bn in second quarter

Published 31 Aug, 2023 06:00am

PARIS: Dividends paid by the world’s biggest listed companies soared to a record $568.1 billion in the second...

The fall continues: rupee settles at 288.52 against US dollar

Updated 25 Jul, 2023 07:01pm

Currency depreciates 0.21% in the inter-bank market for its eighth successive finish in the red

The BRICS’s creeping ‘gold currency’

Updated 13 Jul, 2023 05:15am

It’s a shame that market pundits have been busy scandalising JP Morgan’s involvement with the late, notorious ...

Irfan Siddiqui’s tenure as CEO/president of Meezan Bank extended

Updated 10 Jul, 2023 06:42pm

Upon his retirement on Dec 29, 2025, BankIslami's current CEO Syed Amir Ali will assume the roles

Business leaders left in limbo by rate hike impact lag

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 3	278.65
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 3	278.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 4	159.92
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 4	0.79
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 4	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 4	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 3	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 3	7,553.68
Nasdaq / Jun 3	26,853.97
FTSE 100 / Jun 3	10,332.30
Dow Jones / Jun 3	50,687.07
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 3	24,795.94
France CAC40 / Jun 3	8,150.42
India Sensex / Jun 4	74,289.24
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 4	67,399.25
Hang Seng / Jun 4	25,221.79

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 3	401,030
Petrol/Litre / Jun 4	381.78
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 4	95.52
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 4	4,475.32
Diesel/Litre / Jun 4	380.78
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 4	80.34

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Jun 4 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	8.40 ▲ 0.97 (13.06%)
First IBL Mod. / Jun 4 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	11.41 ▲ 1.04 (10.03%)
Ruby Textile / Jun 4 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	18.67 ▲ 1.7 (10.02%)
Pak Qatar Gen.Takaful / Jun 4 Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited(PQGTL)	15.18 ▲ 1.38 (10%)
Pak Synthetics / Jun 4 Pakistan Synthetics Limited(PSYL)	127.36 ▲ 11.58 (10%)
Zuma Resources / Jun 4 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	72.62 ▲ 6.6 (10%)
Allawasaya Tex / Jun 4 Allawasaya Tex. & Finishing Mills Ltd(AWTX)	1,707.26 ▲ 155.21 (10%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jun 4 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	27.95 ▲ 2.54 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Jun 4 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	88.32 ▲ 8.03 (10%)
Pak Qatar Family / Jun 4 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	25.43 ▲ 2.31 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Security Investment Bank / Jun 4 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	6.71 ▼ -0.78 (-10.41%)
JS Global Cap. / Jun 4 JS Global Capital Limited(JSGCL)	150 ▼ -10.16 (-6.34%)
Arpak Int. / Jun 4 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	108.50 ▼ -6.95 (-6.02%)
Ahmad Hassan / Jun 4 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	80 ▼ -5.11 (-6%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jun 4 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	28 ▼ -1.78 (-5.98%)
Dewan Textile / Jun 4 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	9.09 ▼ -0.55 (-5.71%)
Saritow Spinning / Jun 4 Saritow Spinning Mills Limited(SSML)	23.70 ▼ -1.28 (-5.12%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jun 4 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	5.90 ▼ -0.28 (-4.53%)
Cordoba Logistics / Jun 4 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	12.28 ▼ -0.55 (-4.29%)
Sindh Abadgar / Jun 4 Sindh Abadgar's Sugar Mills Limited(SASML)	388 ▼ -17 (-4.2%)

Stock	Volume
Beco Steel Ltd / Jun 4 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	59,692,196 ▲ 0.39
P.T.C.L. / Jun 4 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	14,812,614 ▲ 1.86
Pak Qatar Family / Jun 4 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	13,875,172 ▲ 2.31
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jun 4 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	12,855,451 ▲ 0.35
B.O.Punjab / Jun 4 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	11,614,869 ▲ 0.39
TPL Properties / Jun 4 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	11,494,083 ▲ 0.43
Telecard Limited / Jun 4 Telecard Limited(TELE)	9,944,083 ▲ 0.35
Dewan Cement / Jun 4 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	9,199,023 ▼ -0.04
Cnergyico PK / Jun 4 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	8,313,093 ▲ 0.06
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 4 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	7,642,482 ▲ 0.36

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