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Remittances: cushion with a catch

Updated 13 Jul, 2026 05:43am

Pakistan’s remittance story ended FY26 on a strong note. Workers’ remittances reached a record USD41.6 billion, up...

EU parliament greenlights digital euro

Published 10 Jul, 2026 07:22am

BRUSSELS: EU lawmakers on Thursday backed kickstarting negotiations on creating a digital version of the euro, as...

Pak’s access to EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus 'vital': Dar

Updated 10 Jul, 2026 09:32am

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Ishaq Dar stated that Pakistan’s access to the...

Overseas Pakistanis send $41.6bn in FY26 as SBP ends incentive schemes

Updated 09 Jul, 2026 06:26pm

Remittances into Pakistan stood at $3.475 billion in June
Analysts attribute increase to a stable rupee, formal banking channel shifts, and a growing overseas workforce.

Russian attack on Kyiv kills seven, hits apartments, other buildings

Published 06 Jul, 2026 08:27am

Rescue crews were pulling residents from buildings shattered by the overnight barrage, said Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko

Efforts accelerated to set up domestic carbon market, ETS

Updated 02 Jul, 2026 09:24am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is accelerating efforts to establish a domestic carbon market and an emissions trading system...

CropLife welcomes Pak’s first biotechnology policy

Published 29 Jun, 2026 02:36am

LAHORE: CropLife Pakistan welcoming the approval of Pakistan’s first National Agricultural Biotechnology Policy and...

Austria urges Europe to host Anthropic following US curbs on AI access

Published 28 Jun, 2026 08:29pm

In a letter to EU Technology Commissioner Henna Virkkunen released by the Austrian government, Austria's State Secretary for Digitalization Alexander Proell wrote it was ⁠important that Europe was not cut off from major innovations

Pakistan, EU call for upholding Middle East ceasefire, maintaining dialogue

Published 28 Jun, 2026 04:02pm

Kallas appreciates Pakistan's diplomatic efforts ad both agree to stay in close contac

Trump threatens 100% tariff on any country that imposes digital services tax

Published 27 Jun, 2026 02:10am

EU countries cut tariffs on US goods on Thursday to meet Trump's ‌July 4 deadline

Russian strikes injure six in Ukraine as fuel crisis deepens into Siberia

Published 23 Jun, 2026 10:39am

One woman was injured in a drone attack on Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv

EU, India will formally sign free trade deal by end-2026, says EU chief

Published 17 Jun, 2026 06:10pm

The deal is forecast to double EU exports to India by 2032

EU 2025/26 soft wheat exports up 7pc

Published 17 Jun, 2026 05:36am

PARIS: European Union soft wheat exports for the 2025/26 season had reached 22.38 million metric tons by June 14, up...

Binance set to lose EU licence bid, permission to offer services in the bloc, sources say

Published 16 Jun, 2026 07:43pm

Says it has been pursuing a MiCA licence and has worked constructively with regulators over the past 18 months

EU will weigh participation in Middle East after US-Iran deal, Kallas says

Published 15 Jun, 2026 01:52pm

'From economic leverage to nuclear expertise and longstanding relationships with Gulf partners, the EU stands ready to contribute to a sustainable resolution'

Romanian president nominates new candidate for prime minister

Published 14 Jun, 2026 01:34pm

Parliamentary parties have previously said that a minority political government, without a permanent majority in parliament, would be ‌better ⁠than a government of technocrats

Dar, EU VP discuss US-Iran understanding

Published 13 Jun, 2026 06:17am

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, spoke on Friday with EU High...

Expana lifts outlook for EU 2025/26 wheat exports and 2026/27 crop

Published 12 Jun, 2026 06:08am

PARIS: Expana raised its projection for European Union soft wheat exports for the current 2025/26 season due to...

Pakistan registers $4.3bn in remittances for May 2026

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 03:13pm

During Jul-May FY26, remittances clock in at $38.1bn
This is the “highest-ever monthly remittance inflow in Pakistan's history”, says Schehzad

France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say

Published 07 Jun, 2026 12:29am

Sanctions announcement expected within days, diplomats say

Ireland bans two Israeli ministers from entering country

Published 06 Jun, 2026 06:09am

DUBLIN: Ireland announced on Friday it has banned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and finance...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Samdhi ji still angry at being kicked out of the PM’s House

Published 05 Jun, 2026 06:20am

“Haven’t seen the HA for a while.” “HA as in, wait let me guess — Heave-to Albania?” “Excuse me?” “Albania is a...

IMF programmes’ progress report: some reflections—I

Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am

In May, International Monetary Fund (IMF) released ‘IMF Country Report No. 26/101’ at the successful completion of...

Kremlin says Europe needs Russian oil and gas to ‘survive’

Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am

SAINT PETERSBURG: The Kremlin’s economic envoy told AFP on Thursday that Europe needed Russian oil and gas to...

Diplomatic passport holders: Pakistan & Italy sign visa abolishment agreement

Published 03 Jun, 2026 02:34am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Italy have signed an agreement to abolish the requirement of visas for diplomatic passport...

European Union outlines new GSP+ terms

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:25am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union (EU) emphasized the importance of strong economic relations, reaffirming...

PM highlights significance of GSP+ programme

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:26am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday highlighted the significance of the European Union’s Generalised...

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas to visit Pakistan tomorrow for strategic dialogue

Updated 31 May, 2026 05:50pm

Her visit aims to deepen bilateral engagement, regional cooperation across vital sectors

European Commission vows tougher action on trade with China

Published 31 May, 2026 02:34am

BRUSSELS: The EU’s trade and investment relationship with China is “not sustainable”, the European Commission said...

EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs, IMF says

Published 24 May, 2026 02:23am

NICOSIA: European Union countries will face large bills for defence, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 15	278.20
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 15	278
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 16	162.16
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 16	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 16	1.35
Euro to USD / Jul 16	1.15
SOFR % / Jul 15	3.55

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 15	7,572.40
Nasdaq / Jul 15	26,269.23
Dow Jones / Jul 15	52,658.64
India Sensex / Jul 16	77,417.61
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 16	66,796.79
Hang Seng / Jul 16	25,160.73
FTSE 100 / Jul 16	10,456.17
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 16	24,850.49
France CAC40 / Jul 16	8,330.54

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 15	18,480
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 15	364,399
Petrol/Litre / Jul 16	310.71
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 16	79.40
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 16	4,026.75
Diesel/Litre / Jul 16	323.30
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 16	80.72

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Shaheen Ins. / Jul 16 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	10.50 ▲ 1 (10.53%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 16 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	15.46 ▲ 1.41 (10.04%)
Asim Textile / Jul 16 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	25.83 ▲ 2.35 (10.01%)
Crescent Cotton / Jul 16 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	48.80 ▲ 4.44 (10.01%)
Shams Textile / Jul 16 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	57.38 ▲ 5.22 (10.01%)
GOC (Pak) / Jul 16 GOC (Pak) Limited.(GOC)	186.73 ▲ 16.98 (10%)
Invest Capital Invest Bank / Jul 16 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	22.22 ▲ 2.02 (10%)
Ideal Spinning / Jul 16 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	60.72 ▲ 5.52 (10%)
Maqbool Textile / Jul 16 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	33.88 ▲ 3.08 (10%)
National Silk / Jul 16 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	247.46 ▲ 22.5 (10%)

Stock	Price
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 16 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	2,079.41 ▼ -231.05 (-10%)
S.G.Power / Jul 16 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	108.43 ▼ -12.05 (-10%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 16 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	12.27 ▼ -1.36 (-9.98%)
Service Textile / Jul 16 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	69.19 ▼ -7.62 (-9.92%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jul 16 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	11.76 ▼ -1.29 (-9.89%)
Supernet Tech. / Jul 16 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	45.06 ▼ -4.89 (-9.79%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Jul 16 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	8.33 ▼ -0.85 (-9.26%)
Tariq Corp. (R) / Jul 16 Tariq Corporation Limited(Right)(TCORPR2)	3.59 ▼ -0.36 (-9.11%)
Fateh Ind. / Jul 16 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	378.17 ▼ -31.64 (-7.72%)
Bawany Air Products / Jul 16 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	29.90 ▼ -2.23 (-6.94%)

Stock	Volume
Lotte Chemical / Jul 16 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	70,092,212 ▼ -0.23
TPL Properties / Jul 16 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	52,568,244 ▲ 0.64
Ittefaq Iron Ind / Jul 16 Ittefaq Iron Industries Limited(ITTEFAQ)	35,220,476 ▼ -0.49
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 16 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	33,339,192 ▲ 0.27
Cnergyico PK / Jul 16 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	21,257,809 ▲ 0.09
B.O.Punjab / Jul 16 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	19,011,767 ▲ 0.47
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 16 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	18,985,661 ▲ 0.04
Oilboy Energy / Jul 16 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	16,189,711 ▲ 1.16
LSE Capital / Jul 16 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	16,024,307 ▼ -0.14
Maple Leaf Cement / Jul 16 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	14,612,486 ▲ 2.49

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