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ECC approves PASSCO severance package, wheat disposal, trade policy amendment

Published 02 Jul, 2026 10:32pm

Amends import policy to incorporate international forced labor definitions

Expected monsoon floods: PM orders finalising emergency fund for rapid response

Published 02 Jul, 2026 05:45am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday ordered urgent, coordinated national readiness to brace for...

First closing of PIA: PM terms it ‘another important milestone’

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan had reached “another important milestone” in its...

AJK govt presents Rs286bn budget

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday unveiled its budget with a total outlay of Rs286...

Brazil plans up to 5 billion yuan panda bond issuance, says finance minister

Updated 25 Jun, 2026 04:05pm

The Latin American country will become the fifth sovereign issuer in 12 months to tap ‌the ⁠world’s second-largest economy’s domestic debt market

NA approves FBR (Amendment) Bill 2026

Published 25 Jun, 2026 06:37am

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday approved the Federal Board of Revenue (Amendment) Bill, 2026, paving...

2024-25 and 2025-26: NA set to approve Rs17.378trn supplementary grants

Updated 24 Jun, 2026 09:12am

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly is set to approve Rs 17.378 trillion in regular and technical supplementary grants...

Population ‘bomb’

Published 24 Jun, 2026 05:52am

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s annual population growth rate is estimated at 2.55 percent which implies the addition of...

A budget for difficult times and a world in flux

Published 24 Jun, 2026 05:52am

The Federal Budget 2026–27 arrived at a peculiar moment in global history. As Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb...

Budget 2026-27: NA passes Finance Bill 2026 amid opposition walkout

Updated 23 Jun, 2026 11:15pm

The NA session has been adjourned till 11am Wednesday

NA set to approve Finance Bill today

Updated 23 Jun, 2026 09:23am

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly is set to approve “The Finance Bill, 2026” today (Tuesday) after clause-by-clause...

125 demands for grants approved: NA rejects over 200 cut motions

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:22am

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Sunday approved 125 demands for grants exceeding Rs4.40 trillion for various...

Aurangzeb urges PTI to return to standing committees

Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:36am

ISLAMABAD: In a pointed yet conciliatory overture to the opposition, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday...

Historic saving of Rs5bn achieved in NA’s budget: Speaker

Published 21 Jun, 2026 02:30am

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that a historic saving of Rs5 billion had been achieved...

Aurangzeb says Finance Bill to incorporate key parliamentary recommendations

Updated 20 Jun, 2026 05:59pm

Dismisses opposition's criticism of federal budget

Finance ministry rules out additional salary tax relief

Published 20 Jun, 2026 06:55am

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry on Friday categorically ruled out any additional relief for the salaried class...

Merged districts of ex-FATA, PATA: Govt to consult IMF for tax relief

Updated 20 Jun, 2026 09:29am

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday said it would consult the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on extending...

Political issues and budgetary allocations: Govt and opposition trade barbs in Punjab Assembly

Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am

LAHORE: A heated exchange erupted in the Punjab Assembly during the general debate on the provincial budget for the...

Finance Bill: Senate adopts 123 suggestions

Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Thursday, assured the Senate that its recommendations would...

BYD moves ahead with Pakistan EV plant as govt pushes to deepen localisation

Updated 18 Jun, 2026 10:08pm

BYD looks to position Pakistan as a regional hub for EV manufacturing and exports

ECC approves TSGs amounting Rs10bn

Updated 17 Jun, 2026 09:36am

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved Technical Supplementary...

Punjab govt presents Rs5.9trn budget for FY2026-27

Updated 16 Jun, 2026 10:20pm

FY27 budget third under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif

Improved regional stability post US-Iran deal to spur investment, trade: Aurangzeb tells UK minister

Published 16 Jun, 2026 11:05am

Aurangzeb briefed on the government’s economic reform agenda and shared key priorities reflected in the Federal Budget 2026–27

Exports stay largely flat in 5 years: Aurangzeb

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday acknowledged that Pakistan’s exports have remained largely...

Aurangzeb sees stronger growth, lower inflation in FY27 amid easing global tensions

Published 15 Jun, 2026 01:38pm

Aurangzeb defended the government’s tax revenue target for FY27, describing it as ambitious but achievable

Aurangzeb tells Senate body: Faceless system to end corruption of tax machinery

Updated 15 Jun, 2026 09:19am

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Sunday informed the Senate Standing Committee on Finance that the...

Textile body welcomes FY27 budget measures, seeks final tax regime for exporters

Published 14 Jun, 2026 03:26pm

Declares measure a positive step towards boosting exports and investment confidence

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'

PD, IMF discuss gas sector circular debt settlement plan

Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division (PD) is currently engaged in discussions with the International Monetary Fund...

Kissan Ittehad rejects budget, warns of protests

Published 14 Jun, 2026 05:20am

LAHORE: Kissan Ittehad Pakistan on Saturday rejected the proposed federal budget for FY2026-27, terming it...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 3	278.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 3	278.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 3	161.34
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 3	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 3	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 3	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 3	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 2	7,483.24
Nasdaq / Jul 2	25,832.67
Dow Jones / Jul 2	52,900.07
India Sensex / Jul 3	77,938.16
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 3	69,243.68
Hang Seng / Jul 3	23,310.80
FTSE 100 / Jul 3	10,679.03
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 3	25,779.31
France CAC40 / Jul 3	8,508.07

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 2	17,780
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 3	68.69
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 3	378,031
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 3	4,176.94
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 3	77.12
Petrol/Litre / Jul 4	299.50
Diesel/Litre / Jul 4	311.47

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dewan Sugar / Jul 3 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	7.98 ▲ 0.96 (13.68%)
Ansari Sug. / Jul 3 Ansari Sugar Mills Limited(ANSM)	31.30 ▲ 2.85 (10.02%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Jul 3 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	29.88 ▲ 2.72 (10.01%)
Quantum Data Tech. / Jul 3 Quantum Data Technologies Limited(QTECH)	51.87 ▲ 4.72 (10.01%)
Mughal Energy / Jul 3 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	24.73 ▲ 2.25 (10.01%)
Fateh Ind. / Jul 3 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	293.11 ▲ 26.65 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 3 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	179.23 ▲ 16.29 (10%)
IbrahimFibres / Jul 3 Ibrahim Fibres Limited(IBFL)	271.37 ▲ 24.67 (10%)
S.G.Power / Jul 3 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	106.67 ▲ 9.7 (10%)
Shahzad Tex. / Jul 3 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	114.95 ▲ 10.45 (10%)

Stock	Price
First Fid. Leasing / Jul 3 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	24.03 ▼ -2.67 (-10%)
Chashma / Jul 3 Chashma Sugar Mills Limited(CHAS)	132.21 ▼ -14.24 (-9.72%)
UBLPakistanETF / Jul 3 UBLPakistan Enterprise ETF(UBLPETF)	30.75 ▼ -2.72 (-8.13%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Jul 3 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	219.97 ▼ -14.2 (-6.06%)
Ashfaq Textile / Jul 3 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	35.31 ▼ -2.06 (-5.51%)
Sitara Chemical / Jul 3 Sitara Chemical Industries Limited(SITC)	811.04 ▼ -46.47 (-5.42%)
Gammon Pak / Jul 3 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	19.76 ▼ -1.13 (-5.41%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Jul 3 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	13.25 ▼ -0.75 (-5.36%)
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 3 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	16.79 ▼ -0.89 (-5.03%)
Next Capital / Jul 3 Next Capital Limited(NEXT)	13.11 ▼ -0.69 (-5%)

Stock	Volume
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 3 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	72,948,993 ▼ -0.04
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 3 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	48,406,341 ▼ -0.89
TPL Properties / Jul 3 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	34,286,380 ▲ 0.41
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jul 3 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	27,424,496 ▲ 2.43
Secure Logistics-Trax Group / Jul 3 Secure Logistics-Trax Group Limited(SLGL)	26,707,486 ▲ 0.23
F. Nat.Equities / Jul 3 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	25,865,871 ▲ 0
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 3 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	21,845,437 ▲ 0.11
Lotte Chemical / Jul 3 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	21,059,671 ▲ 0.91
Pak Reinsurance / Jul 3 Pakistan Reinsurance Company Limited(PAKRI)	18,996,584 ▲ 0.39
P.T.C.L. / Jul 3 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	16,650,708 ▲ 1.65

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