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economic policies

PM welcomes Moody’s upgrade

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 09:30am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday congratulated the nation after Moody’s Investors Service upgraded...

Managing is not building

Updated 29 Jul, 2026 06:20am

Why stability alone cannot deliver prosperity Every nation seeks prosperity, but only a few consistently move up the...

Traders threaten nationwide strike

Published 24 May, 2026 02:23am

LAHORE: Pakistan’s leading traders’ body has warned of a nationwide shutter-down strike unless the government...

Moot criticises economic policies of govt

Published 19 May, 2026 06:02am

KARACHI: A National Alliance Conference was held under the chairmanship of the NDC (National Dialogue Council)....

PBF asks govt to adopt growth-oriented policies

Published 29 Apr, 2026 07:19am

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has urged policymakers to introduce attractive and consistent economic...

Economy witnesses growth momentum in three years: NA Speaker

Published 20 Apr, 2026 05:29am

LAHORE: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said on Sunday the country’s economy has witnessed a growth...

Senate panel irked by impediments to export growth

Published 11 Mar, 2026 05:25am

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives on Tuesday expressed...

Poverty & economic inequality escalate in 7-year span: Ahsan

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 09:35am

ISLAMABAD: Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan’s poverty rate has increased under the...

Economic policymaking: Govt to restructure PD as central clearinghouse

Published 31 Jan, 2026 04:59am

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday decided to restructure the Planning Division as a central clearinghouse for all...

Steel industry questions economic, tax policies

Published 03 Dec, 2025 05:59am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s steel industry has questioned the government’s economic approach/tax policies, warning ...

EDITORIAL: Exit of MNCs

Updated 25 Nov, 2025 08:06am

EDITORIAL: According to a Business Recorder exclusive, the government is considering the introduction of investment...

Rana Mubashir inform LCCI: Consultation will be cornerstone of our policies

Published 28 Oct, 2025 06:29am

LAHORE: “Consultation will be the cornerstone of our upcoming policies to ensure every decision reflects the voice...

‘Govt should formulate economic policies through mutual consultation’

Published 08 Oct, 2025 06:30am

FAISALABAD: The business community is striving to build the economy on solid and sustainable foundations despite...

Pakistan’s ‘charter of economy’

Updated 15 Sep, 2025 06:47am

There have been periodic calls for continuity in economic policies, regarded as critical by successive economic team...

Defective data yields flawed policies

Published 11 Jul, 2025 03:20am

EDITORIAL: The finance minister has expressed frustration and anger over the formulation of economic policies and...

PM hails rising remittances and PSX boost

Published 12 Jun, 2025 06:18am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday hailed a sharp rise in remittances and record gains in the...

Fitch’s upgrade to boost economic agenda: Aurangzeb

Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am

ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings’ upgrading of Pakistan’s rating from “CCC+” to “B-” is a strong expression of confidence in...

Industry hails power tariff cut but calls for more

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 08:56am

KARACHI: Industrialists and exporters have welcomed the federal government’s announcement of a power tariff...

‘Pakistan heading in right direction under PM’s leadership’

Published 03 Apr, 2025 05:23am

LAHORE: Former president of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry and prominent business leader Muhammad Ali...

FPCCI body leader praises federal govt’s economic policies

Published 03 Apr, 2025 05:23am

KARACHI: The Convener of the Standing Committee on Energy of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and...

Domestic economic thought, profession, and ‘dual-track’ pricing mechanism

Published 21 Mar, 2025 06:50am

Although Pakistan came into existence at a time when there was a deeply renewed focus on economic thought process...

FPCCI urges govt to draft 10-year industrial policy

Updated 19 Mar, 2025 09:36am

ISLAMABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) urged the government to formulate...

Business community leader praises govt for successfully reining in inflation

Published 09 Mar, 2025 05:17am

KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and...

Politics over economics

Published 20 Jan, 2025 05:31am

This is the second of a two-part series on Pakistani administration’s focus on domestic factors while ignoring...

PM welcomes C/A surplus

Published 18 Jan, 2025 05:45am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed the current account surplus posted for the third...

Politics and economics

Published 13 Jan, 2025 03:06am

This is the first of a two-part series focusing on the symbiotic relationship between politics and economics, with...

PBF urges minister to present actionable roadmap for 2025

Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:18am

KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has urged Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to present a clear and...

Advisor outlines key economic policies, initiatives

Updated 08 Dec, 2024 01:56pm

ISLAMABAD: Khurram Shehzad, the advisor to the finance minister on economic and financial reforms, Saturday outlined...

Export diversification, import substitution opportunities exist: Consulting firm for addressing structural deficiencies

Published 14 Nov, 2024 07:47am

KARACHI: The experts have underscored the importance of addressing structural deficiencies and the need for...

Govt urged to ‘revive’ PIA privatisation process

Published 03 Nov, 2024 07:44am

LAHORE: Former Caretaker Federal Minister for Commerce and Chairman of the FPCCI Pakistan Economic Revival and ...

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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 15	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 15	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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