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‘Arteries of global economy’: At UN, PM Shehbaz says Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab must remain open

Updated 25 Sep, 2026 11:46pm

Says 'these waters must carry the promise of prosperity, not the perils of war'

PM Shehbaz stresses GSP Plus importance in meeting with EU top leadership

Published 24 Sep, 2026 11:05am

PM reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening its broad-based partnership with the EU

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

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 29	277.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 29	277.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 30	157.03
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 30	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 30	1.32
Euro to USD / Sep 30	1.13
SOFR % / Sep 28	3.90

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 29	7,670.84
Nasdaq / Sep 29	26,797.54
Dow Jones / Sep 29	51,349.92
India Sensex / Sep 30	72,729.39
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 30	66,728.56
Hang Seng / Sep 30	24,534.37
FTSE 100 / Sep 30	10,714.17
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 30	25,546.29
France CAC40 / Sep 30	8,055.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 29	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 29	374,945
Petrol/Litre / Sep 30	387.54
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 30	89.69
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 30	4,309.98
Diesel/Litre / Sep 30	402.24
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 30	79.18

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Sep 30 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	7.26 ▲ 1 (15.97%)
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	5.73 ▲ 0.77 (15.52%)
Lse Spac-I Ltd. / Sep 30 Lse Spac-I Limited(SPAC1)	20.41 ▲ 1.86 (10.03%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Sep 30 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	16.57 ▲ 1.51 (10.03%)
Sindh Modaraba / Sep 30 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	33.28 ▲ 3.03 (10.02%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Sep 30 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	26.38 ▲ 2.4 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Sep 30 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	113.96 ▲ 10.36 (10%)
Dadex Eternit / Sep 30 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	150.32 ▲ 13.67 (10%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Sep 30 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	29.04 ▲ 2.64 (10%)
Oilboy Energy / Sep 30 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	18.59 ▲ 1.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
Ashfaq Textile / Sep 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	50.57 ▼ -5.62 (-10%)
Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS) / Sep 30 Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS)(GCWLPRS)	118.83 ▼ -13.16 (-9.97%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Sep 30 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	11.25 ▼ -1.15 (-9.27%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Sep 30 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	918.13 ▼ -92.07 (-9.11%)
Pakistan Services / Sep 30 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1,019.63 ▼ -99.15 (-8.86%)
Mandviwala / Sep 30 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	77.07 ▼ -7.14 (-8.48%)
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	23.41 ▼ -1.84 (-7.29%)
D.M. Corporation / Sep 30 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	165.33 ▼ -11.63 (-6.57%)
Cordoba Logistics / Sep 30 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	28.32 ▼ -1.94 (-6.41%)
EMCO Industries / Sep 30 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	32.10 ▼ -1.93 (-5.67%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Sep 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	73,446,994 ▲ 0.11
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	58,387,095 ▲ 0.77
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Sep 30 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	50,882,891 ▼ -0.09
Cnergyico PK / Sep 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	28,308,841 ▲ 0.03
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Sep 30 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	21,823,804 ▲ 1.27
Arif Habib Corp / Sep 30 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	17,873,579 ▲ 0.1
Pak Refinery / Sep 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,817,038 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,431,935 ▼ -0.01
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	16,575,953 ▼ -1.84
F. Nat.Equities / Sep 30 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	14,238,200 ▲ 0

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