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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 / Jul 30	278.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 30	277.81
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 31	160.60
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 31	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 31	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 31	1.15
SOFR % / Jul 30	3.64

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 30	7,437.63
Nasdaq / Jul 30	25,122.18
Dow Jones / Jul 30	52,208.06
India Sensex / Jul 31	77,976.71
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 31	64,572.25
Hang Seng / Jul 31	25,812.60
FTSE 100 / Jul 31	10,970.86
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 31	25,860.54
France CAC40 / Jul 31	8,567.09

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 30	18,480
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 30	366,457
Petrol/Litre / Jul 31	335.06
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 31	81.89
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 31	4,081.14
Diesel/Litre / Jul 31	390.62
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 31	81.07

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Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jul 31 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	7.92 ▲ 1 (14.45%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Jul 31 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	9.08 ▲ 1 (12.38%)
Cres.Star Ins. / Jul 31 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	5.99 ▲ 0.57 (10.52%)
Premier Insurance / Jul 31 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	13.41 ▲ 1.22 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Jul 31 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	38.38 ▲ 3.49 (10%)
Trust Mod. / Jul 31 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	24.19 ▲ 2.2 (10%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Jul 31 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	1,151.46 ▲ 104.68 (10%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jul 31 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	191.79 ▲ 17.44 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Jul 31 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	38.75 ▲ 3.52 (9.99%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jul 31 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	38.96 ▲ 3.54 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 31 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	20.40 ▼ -2.27 (-10.01%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 31 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	147.85 ▼ -16.43 (-10%)
Kohinoor Power / Jul 31 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	25.24 ▼ -2.8 (-9.99%)
Imperial Limited / Jul 31 Imperial Limited(IML)	21.16 ▼ -1.82 (-7.92%)
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 31 786 Investments Limited(786)	24.09 ▼ -1.77 (-6.84%)
Suraj Cotton / Jul 31 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	156.99 ▼ -10.01 (-5.99%)
Premier Sugar / Jul 31 The Premier Sugar Mills(PMRS)	480.50 ▼ -30.22 (-5.92%)
Elahi Cotton / Jul 31 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	214 ▼ -13.17 (-5.8%)
JS Investments / Jul 31 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	43.21 ▼ -2.62 (-5.72%)
Intermarket Securities / Jul 31 Intermarket Securities Limited(IMS)	27 ▼ -1.61 (-5.63%)

Stock	Volume
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 31 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	176,475,627 ▲ 0.08
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 31 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	81,714,527 ▼ -2.27
Cnergyico PK / Jul 31 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	49,907,894 ▲ 0.19
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jul 31 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	48,385,428 ▲ 1
TPL Properties / Jul 31 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,449,206 ▲ 0.87
F. Nat.Equities / Jul 31 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	31,354,104 ▲ 0.01
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 31 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	28,303,449 ▲ 0.01
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 31 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	27,587,009 ▲ 1.22
Oilboy Energy / Jul 31 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	21,691,861 ▲ 0.78
Pak Refinery / Jul 31 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	21,498,836 ▲ 3.77

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