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The curious case of Bitcoin mining in Pakistan

Recent media reports have highlighted the allocation of 2000 MW of power for Bitcoin (BTC) mining. In a country like...

Updated 16 Jun, 2025 04:36pm

World

Trump reports more than $600mn in income from crypto, golf, licensing fees

Donald Trump reported more than $600 million in income from crypto, golf clubs, licensing and other ventures in a...

Published 14 Jun, 2025 10:52am

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

Markets

Pakistan Crypto Council agrees on technical committee for draft laws, regulatory framework

Finance Minister Aurangzeb chairs high-level meeting attended by PCC chief, SBP governor, SECP chairman, and others

Updated 02 Jun, 2025 11:23pm

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

Markets

SBP says collaborating with Pakistan Crypto Council on regulatory framework for virtual assets

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday clarified that it was collaborating with the Pakistan Crypto Council...

Published 30 May, 2025 09:48pm

Business & Finance

GameStop buys bitcoin worth $513 million in crypto push

GameStop has purchased bitcoin worth about $513 million, the company said on Wednesday as the ailing video game...

Published 28 May, 2025 06:04pm

Markets

US banks tiptoe toward crypto, awaiting more green lights from regulators

Big U.S. banks are holding internal discussions about expanding into cryptocurrencies as they get stronger...

Published 28 May, 2025 05:37pm

Markets

Trump Media to raise $2.5 billion to invest in bitcoin

Trump Media and Technology Group will raise about $2.5 billion to invest in bitcoin, U.S. President Donald Trump’s...

Published 27 May, 2025 07:22pm

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

World

France summons cryptocurrency businesses after kidnappings

PARIS: The French interior minister said Wednesday he will meet with cryptocurrency professionals to discuss how to...

Published 14 May, 2025 07:46pm

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

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

Opinion

PCC & the new economic arms race

The world is changing fast – Trump is isolating the US from its former allies, withdrawing from multilateral...

Published 27 Apr, 2025 06:08am

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

Opinion

Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization—V

The taxation of cryptocurrency assets in Pakistan plays an important role in the broader framework of legalizing...

Published 03 Apr, 2025 05:49am

Opinion

Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization–III

Consumer protection in cryptocurrency transactions is an essential aspect of regulatory evolution, following the...

Published 25 Mar, 2025 06:28am

Opinion

Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization–II

The establishment of a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in Pakistan necessitates a structured and phased...

Updated 23 Mar, 2025 07:10am

Opinion

Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization-I

The rapid evolution of cryptocurrency has significantly impacted global economies, offered new financial...

Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:03am

Markets

Govt launches Pakistan Crypto Council to regulate, advance digital finance

Pakistan aims to foster safe, compliant environment for investors, businesses, and innovators in crypto space, says Finance Division

Updated 14 Mar, 2025 10:14pm

World

Ripple says securing Dubai crypto licence a ‘major milestone’

Ripple will be the first blockchain-enabled payments provider licenced by Dubai Financial Services Authority

Published 14 Mar, 2025 04:29pm

Markets

Russia leans on cryptocurrencies for oil trade, sources say

Russia is using cryptocurrencies in its oil trade with China and India to skirt Western sanctions, according to four...

Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:29am

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

World

Crypto leaders to meet at Trump’s summit, strategic reserve in focus

Cryptocurrency industry elite are set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday to...

Published 07 Mar, 2025 04:43pm

Opinion

Crypto innovation, regulatory challenges

Cryptocurrency has emerged as a transformative force in the global financial ecosystem. What started as an...

Published 05 Mar, 2025 02:51am

World

North Korea behind $1.5 billion crypto theft, FBI says

WASHINGTON: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday accused North Korea of being behind the theft of...

Published 27 Feb, 2025 01:36pm

Policy oversight, regulatory framework: Govt to mull setting up of ‘crypto council’

ISLAMABAD: The government will consider establishing a National Crypto Council, which will serve as a dedicated...

Updated 26 Feb, 2025 09:30am

World

Crypto trading booms in India’s smaller cities as job growth and incomes disappoint

NAGPUR: Like thousands of his countrymen in far-flung places, flower-shop owner Ashish Nagose has been learning...

Published 25 Feb, 2025 02:37pm

Markets

Bitcoin falls below $90,000 for first time in a month, ether tumbles

LONDON: Cryptocurrencies bitcoin and ether dropped to multi-month lows on Tuesday, caught up in a general...

Updated 25 Feb, 2025 02:58pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 16	283.37
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 16	283.17
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 17	144.76
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 17	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 17	1.36
Euro to USD / Jun 17	1.16
UK LIBOR % / Jun 14	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 14	5,976.97
Nasdaq / Jun 14	19,406.83
Dow Jones / Jun 14	42,197.79
India Sensex / Jun 17	81,649.49
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 17	38,502.10
Hang Seng / Jun 17	23,945.81
FTSE 100 / Jun 17	8,845.59
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 17	23,441.60
France CAC40 / Jun 17	7,694.59

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 16	16,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 16	310,613
Petrol/Litre / Jun 17	258.43
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 17	72.01
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 17	3,388.42
Diesel/Litre / Jun 17	262.59
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 17	67.96

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Cresent Jute / Jun 17 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	5.57 ▲ 1 (21.88%)
First Dawood Prop. / Jun 17 First Dawood Properties Limited(FDPL)	4.55 ▲ 0.67 (17.27%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jun 17 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	9.28 ▲ 1 (12.08%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 17 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	18.98 ▲ 1.73 (10.03%)
Merit Packaging / Jun 17 Merit Packaging Limited(MERIT)	14.92 ▲ 1.36 (10.03%)
Service Textile / Jun 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	17.88 ▲ 1.63 (10.03%)
MACPAC Films / Jun 17 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	26.81 ▲ 2.44 (10.01%)
Bannu Woollen / Jun 17 Bannu Woollen Mills Limited(BNWM)	57.71 ▲ 5.25 (10.01%)
Shadman Cotton / Jun 17 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	57.33 ▲ 5.21 (10%)
Pak Datacom / Jun 17 Pak Datacom Limited(PAKD)	378.26 ▲ 34.39 (10%)

Stock	Price
Unicap Modaraba / Jun 17 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	3.86 ▼ -0.74 (-16.09%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Jun 17 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	3.31 ▼ -0.54 (-14.03%)
First Prudential Mod. / Jun 17 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	3.87 ▼ -0.52 (-11.85%)
Sardar Chemical / Jun 17 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	77.10 ▼ -8.57 (-10%)
Pakgen Power / Jun 17 Pakgen Power Limited(PKGP)	237.39 ▼ -26.38 (-10%)
PIA Holding Co.B / Jun 17 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	15,300.17 ▼ -1700.02 (-10%)
Hala Enterprise / Jun 17 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	24.86 ▼ -2.76 (-9.99%)
Calcorp Ltd / Jun 17 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	43.34 ▼ -4.8 (-9.97%)
Khyber Textile / Jun 17 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	1,457.04 ▼ -158.06 (-9.79%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 17 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	2.95 ▼ -0.32 (-9.79%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	239,756,205 ▼ -0.01
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jun 17 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	97,496,465 ▼ -0.05
Sui South Gas / Jun 17 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	49,860,990 ▲ 1.54
Ist.Capital Sec / Jun 17 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	49,081,749 ▼ -0.54
B.O.Punjab / Jun 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	43,532,329 ▲ 0.17
Bank Makramah / Jun 17 Bank Makramah Limited(BML)	41,528,036 ▲ 0.2
Kohinoor Spining / Jun 17 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	37,900,841 ▼ -0.11
First Prudential Mod. / Jun 17 First Prudential Modaraba(PMI)	37,499,448 ▼ -0.52
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jun 17 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	25,538,700 ▼ -0.21
First Dawood Prop. / Jun 17 First Dawood Properties Limited(FDPL)	23,790,756 ▲ 0.67

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