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Federal Budget FY2026 27

Reflections on federal budget FY27—I

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 08:34pm

In line with the overall economic policy, the important thing for a budget is to employ its tools – revenue and...

Federal budget: Real test lies in ability to improve lives of ordinary citizens: MNA Niazi

Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am

ISLAMABAD: Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Asad Alam Niazi has stressed that the real test of the federal...

Can budget FY27 help accelerate Pakistan’s digital growth?

Published 17 Jun, 2026 05:36am

Among the various sectors targeted for support in the federal government’s Budget FY2026-27, the information...

Beyond budget

Updated 17 Jun, 2026 06:42am

Since my years of adolescence to till date, I have been witness to enthusiastic and passionate debates about the...

Domestic, commodity debt: Punjab achieves fiscal milestone

Published 17 Jun, 2026 05:36am

LAHORE: The Punjab government has achieved a fiscal milestone by completely wiping out its domestic and commodity...

Key features of federal budget FY27

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

The federal budget for 2026-27 has both important positive and negative features, which are identified below. We...

LCCI lauds PM for growth-oriented budget

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his...

Opposition assails govt for ‘growing’ economic mismanagement

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday witnessed a heated debate on the federal budget 2026-27, as opposition...

Power subsidies: The reform that forgot to show up

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

At first glance, the FY27 federal budget appears short on surprises for the power sector. The headline subsidy...

Budget, Mideast peace deal to support FY27 growth, says Aurangzeb

Updated 15 Jun, 2026 10:34pm

Pakistan to transition from macroeconomic stability to sustainable, export-driven growth in FY27, Finance minister says

Debt, discipline & rentier state

Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am

Pakistan’s economic debate with the release of Economic Survey 2025-26 and federal budget for 2026-27 has again been...

Budget FY27

Published 15 Jun, 2026 02:32am

The expectations - voluntary ceding of the annual rise in the provincial share of the divisible pool to the Centre -...

PBA hails ‘growth-focussed’ federal budget

Updated 15 Jun, 2026 09:19am

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...

NA panel concerned at fixed tax scheme for traders

Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am

Lawmakers question the budget's ambitious revenue targets and new taxes, noting limited focus on stimulating economic growth, investment, and employment.

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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 15	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.64 ▲ 0.28 (11.86%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.4%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.64 ▼ -1.36 (-9.71%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	69.87 ▼ -6.73 (-8.79%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	193.60 ▼ -16.58 (-7.89%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.73 ▼ -4.34 (-6.47%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	151.06 ▼ -9.64 (-6%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 13 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,207.41 ▼ -76.42 (-5.95%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.01 ▼ -0.24 (-5.65%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.72 ▼ -4.26 (-5.46%)
AN Textile Mills / Nov 13 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	58.55 ▼ -3.21 (-5.2%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	303,195,710 ▲ 0.13
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,505,118 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,791,082 ▲ 0.28
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	43,180,738 ▲ 0.37
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,746,701 ▲ 0.48
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,571,943 ▲ 0.05
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,996,122 ▲ 0.01
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,965,743 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,527,745 ▲ 0.14
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 13 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	21,467,835 ▲ 0.82

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