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PBA hails ‘growth-focussed’ federal budget

Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am

KARACHI: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has welcomed the Federal Budget 2026-27, describing it as the first...

Federal budget: gives with one hand; takes away with the other

Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am

The federal budget for FY27 has been greeted with celebration in certain quarters. The celebration may prove...

Federal budget will help restore business confidence: KATI

Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am

KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Muhammad Ikram Rajput, has described the...

FBATI welcomes federal budget cautiously

Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am

KARACHI: While reacting to the budget, the President of the Federal B. Area Association of Trade & Industry...

Agriculture sector: Budget reflects fiscal discipline, stability goal

Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am

LAHORE: Agriculture Republic, a think tank reflecting on agri issues, has claimed that the Finance Bill 2026-27...

Budget neglects climate costs borne by workers: speakers

Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am

KARACHI: Speakers at a conference organised by the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and Research (PILER) on...

PYMA chief terms budget ‘elitist’

Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am

KARACHI: Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) Chairman Saqib Goodluck has termed the budget an “elitist...

Senate to begin debate on proposed federal budget today

Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am

ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament is scheduled to begin debate on the proposed federal budget for the...

NA witnesses heated debate on budget

Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am

ISLAMABAD: In a heated National Assembly session on Sunday, the government’s claims of economic recovery were...

JI chief rejects federal budget

Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am

ISLAMABAD: Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has rejected the budget, terming it “an anti-people document...

Petroleum Levy target looks easily achievable

Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am

The FY27 budget leaves little room for ambiguity. In line with IMF expectations, the government has pencilled in...

Budget Desk established to assist MNAs

Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am

ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq on Saturday announced the establishment of a dedicated...

Finance minister addresses post-budget press conference: ‘We’re now moving forward toward growth’

Updated 14 Jun, 2026 05:22pm

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday said that the 2026–27 Budget reflects the government’s...

Documentation push: ATL surcharge goes up

Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has significantly increased the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) surcharge...

Trade bodies, business leaders laud ‘balanced budget’

Updated 14 Jun, 2026 08:48pm

Congratulate PM Shehbaz, Finance Minister Aurangzeb for presenting 'excellent and public-oriented budget'

There’s nothing in budget for growth of exports: Suttar

Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am

KARACHI: Ismail Suttar, founder chairman Salt Manufacturers Association Pakistan (SMAP) has expressed serious...

PBF voices its concerns over several key aspects of budget

Updated 14 Jun, 2026 06:34am

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has expressed concerns over several key aspects of the Federal Budget...

Policy philosophy correction budget needed—II

Updated 14 Jun, 2026 06:51am

It makes sense for the government to take lesson from a Japanese saying: ‘If you get on the wrong train, get off at...

Farmer wing of PTI rejects budget

Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am

ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) farmers wing on Saturday rejected the federal budget...

Budget fails to meet real economic needs: HSATI

Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad SITE Association of Trade and Industry Chairman Zubair Ghangra, Senior Vice President Aamir...

Budget ‘guarantor’ of economic stability: Tufail

Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am

KARACHI: President of the United Business Group (UBG) and former President of the FPCCI, Zubair Tufail has described...

Budget FY27: PBC welcomes several growth-oriented steps

Updated 14 Jun, 2026 06:05am

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has welcomed several growth-oriented measures announced in the Federal...

Senate, NA finance committees raise concerns over 'ambitious' revenue target for FY27

Published 13 Jun, 2026 09:45pm

Govt aims to collect Rs15.26trn through FBR in coming fiscal year

Post-budget presser: Aurangzeb defends 'pro-growth' measures, says in 'constant consultation' with the IMF

Updated 13 Jun, 2026 04:19pm

Aurangzeb on Friday unveiled a Rs18.77 trillion federal budget for fiscal year 2026-27

Abolition of 18% sales tax on shipping industry a major boost to maritime economy: minister

Published 13 Jun, 2026 12:52pm

Says removing sales tax on shipping will significantly cut business costs, enhance competitiveness, and attract new investment, strengthening Pakistan's vital maritime sector

Budget lacks measures to boost production: FPCCI

Rs18.77trn budget presented • Rs7.02trn fiscal deficit targeted • Development expenditure squeezed • Tax collection target raised to Rs15.26trn • 4pc economic growth rate set • Defence spending up 18pc • Agriculture, retail and real estate sectors still remain unscathed from due taxation

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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 12	160.24
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 12	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 12	1.34
Euro to USD / Jun 12	1.16
SOFR % / Jun 12	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 12	7,431.46
India Sensex / Jun 12	75,527.95
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 12	66,020.04
Nasdaq / Jun 12	25,888.84
Hang Seng / Jun 12	24,718.10
FTSE 100 / Jun 12	10,471.72
Dow Jones / Jun 12	51,202.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 12	24,635.30
France CAC40 / Jun 12	8,350.87

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 12	84.88
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 12	21,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 12	375,947
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 12	4,219.33
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 12	76.42
Petrol/Litre / Jun 15	373.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 15	378.78

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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