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Only 11% of Europeans view US as ally, survey shows

Published 10 Jun, 2026 05:22pm

47% of respondents across the region back the idea of collective EU borrowing to fund defence initiatives

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...

Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump’s shadow

Published 05 May, 2026 06:01am

YEREVAN: European leaders talked up independence on defence and closer ties with Canada Monday, as they gathered in...

Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost

Published 01 May, 2026 05:11pm

'We’ve all learned a bit how to handle Trump by now. You must not react immediately,' European diplomat says

EU delegation told: Govt committed to economic stability: PM

Updated 29 Apr, 2026 09:16am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reassured the European Union (EU) of Pakistan’s commitment to...

Despite complications, Pakistan ‘optimistic’ about US-Iran talks: FO

Published 02 Apr, 2026 04:27pm

Says 20 more ships under Pakistan flag to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran ready to end war, seeks guarantees: President

Published 01 Apr, 2026 08:00am

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday his country had the “necessary will” to end the ongoing...

PM Shehbaz says looking forward to inaugurating Pak-EU Business Forum next month

Updated 30 Mar, 2026 05:52pm

Both leaders express concern over ongoing hostilities in Middle East, their impact on global economy

Vietnam and EU upgrade ties as EU chief visits Hanoi

Published 29 Jan, 2026 11:23am

"We are elevating our relationship to the highest level, a comprehensive strategic partnership," Costa said at a press briefing

EU set to elevate ties with Vietnam amid trade disruptions, source says

Published 25 Jan, 2026 11:20am

The EU deficit with Hanoi stood at 42.5 billion euros ($50.26 billion) in 2024

EU, Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

Published 18 Jan, 2026 03:27am

Von der Leyen, who met with Lula before heading to Asuncion for the signing, said the deal would create the largest free trade zone in the world

EU warns against Trump’s tariffs threat over Greenland

Published 18 Jan, 2026 03:27am

BRUSSELS, Belgium: European Union leaders on Saturday warned against US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose...

EU urges ‘restraint’, respect for int’l law

Published 04 Jan, 2026 02:41am

BRUSSELS, (Belgium): The EU called for “restraint” and respect for international law in Venezuela on Saturday after...

EU chiefs vow Ukraine support will not falter before Trump talks

Published 28 Dec, 2025 11:33am

They took part in a call with Zelenskyy and several leaders before the Ukrainian president's meeting with Trump in Florida on Sunday

EU’s new top foreign policy officials visit Ukraine in show of solidarity

Updated 01 Dec, 2024 09:56pm

KYIV: European Council president Antonio Costa and Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, arrived in the...

Europe’s future should not ‘depend’ on US vote: EU Council chief

Published 25 Oct, 2024 11:01am

BRUSSELS: Top EU official Charles Michel has said the bloc’s future should not rely on the result of the US...

Russia’s Asian alliances have security consequences, NATO chief warns

Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am

PARIS: North Korea and Iran’s military support to Russia has serious global security consequences that the...

Polish prime minister loses confidence vote

Published 12 Dec, 2023 05:28am

WARSAW: Poland’s prime minister lost a vote of confidence on Monday, clearing the way for a broad coalition of...

GSP+ concerns

Published 27 Nov, 2023 06:13am

EDITORIAL: The caretaker government is rightly pleased that the European parliament has extended the GSP+...

GSP+ status: a major success

Updated 25 Nov, 2023 05:42am

The European Parliament has decided to extend the existing GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) for another four...

European Council president Michel visits Kyiv

Published 21 Nov, 2023 02:56pm

European Council President Charles Michel arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday in a gesture of support as Ukraine marks 10...

Internal rift between EP and EC led to rollover of GSP

Updated 10 Oct, 2023 09:18am

ISLAMABAD: An internal rift between European Parliament (EP) and European Council (EC) accounted for an anticipated...

Donald Tusk: sharp-tongued fighter who led EU through crises

Published 09 Oct, 2023 11:32am

WARSAW: Donald Tusk, Poland’s main opposition leader in Sunday’s elections, is a football-mad historian with...

New GSP scheme’s fate hangs in the balance

Updated 24 Jul, 2023 01:53pm

EU Parliament and European Council have strong arguments against each other’s viewpoint due to which things are not moving

Ireland’s Donohoe on track to lead Eurogroup for new term

On EU-China relations, despite differences, dialogue remains crucial," Michel says

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 12	278.52
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 12	278.32
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 15	160.01
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 15	0.79
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 15	1.35
Euro to USD / Jun 15	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 12	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 12	7,431.46
Nasdaq / Jun 12	25,888.84
Dow Jones / Jun 12	51,202.26
India Sensex / Jun 15	76,764.22
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 15	69,593.64
Hang Seng / Jun 15	24,816.13
FTSE 100 / Jun 15	10,499.85
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 15	25,012.02
France CAC40 / Jun 15	8,447.27

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 12	21,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 12	375,947
Petrol/Litre / Jun 15	373.78
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 15	80.67
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 15	4,327.01
Diesel/Litre / Jun 15	378.78
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 15	76.49

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Arctic Textile / Jun 12 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)
Zephyr Textile / Jun 12 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	20.45 ▲ 1.86 (10.01%)
AN Textile Mills / Jun 12 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	37.02 ▲ 3.37 (10.01%)
Elahi Cotton / Jun 12 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	285.76 ▲ 25.98 (10%)
National Silk / Jun 12 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	161.26 ▲ 14.66 (10%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jun 12 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	28.59 ▲ 2.6 (10%)
Int. Knit. / Jun 12 International Knitwear Limited(INKL)	92.20 ▲ 8.38 (10%)
Siddiqsons Tin / Jun 12 Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited(STPL)	8.44 ▲ 0.73 (9.47%)
IGI Holdings / Jun 12 IGI Holdings Limited(IGIHL)	284.15 ▲ 23.93 (9.2%)
Leiner Pak Gelat / Jun 12 Leiner Pak Gelatine Limited(LPGL)	100.33 ▲ 8.38 (9.11%)

Stock	Price
Idrees Tex. / Jun 12 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	50.10 ▼ -5.57 (-10.01%)
Kohat Textile / Jun 12 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	121.46 ▼ -13.49 (-10%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Jun 12 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	9.45 ▼ -1 (-9.57%)
Pak Qatar Family / Jun 12 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	22.19 ▼ -2.28 (-9.32%)
ARM Green Industries / Jun 12 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	46.40 ▼ -4.77 (-9.32%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jun 12 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.80 ▼ -2.36 (-9.02%)
East West Ins. / Jun 12 East West Insurance Company Limited(EWIC)	48.54 ▼ -4.42 (-8.35%)
Unicap Modaraba / Jun 12 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	5.20 ▼ -0.45 (-7.96%)
Pak Qatar Gen.Takaful / Jun 12 Pak Qatar General Takaful Limited(PQGTL)	15.42 ▼ -1.33 (-7.94%)
Oilboy Energy / Jun 12 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	20.42 ▼ -1.72 (-7.77%)

Stock	Volume
Kohinoor Spinning / Jun 12 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	57,747,470 ▲ 0.15
B.O.Punjab / Jun 12 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	52,924,034 ▲ 0.93
Sitara Petroleum Service / Jun 12 Sitara Petroleum Service Limited(SPSL)	52,648,271 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	40,511,471 ▲ 0
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 12 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	35,896,472 ▲ 4.01
Oilboy Energy / Jun 12 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	33,427,696 ▼ -1.72
F. Nat.Equities / Jun 12 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	28,855,016 ▼ -0.02
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 12 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	25,681,007 ▼ -0.82
Pak Int.Bulk / Jun 12 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	24,755,100 ▲ 0.24
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 12 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	20,120,122 ▲ 0.31

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