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Mining sector: Punjab unveils incentives to attract foreign investment

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:14am

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif invited international investors to explore Punjab’s mineral...

Learning from China’s economic philosophy and policy — XVI

Updated 06 Nov, 2026 07:08am

A related aspect of the external sector is exchange rate management: while Pakistan — guided generally by the...

The ebbing of foreign investment inflows

Updated 01 Sep, 2026 05:49am

The statistics released by the SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) on foreign private investment inflows, direct and...

More profits out, less investment in

Updated 30 Jul, 2026 07:59am

Pakistan paid out more to existing foreign investors than it attracted in fresh net foreign investment during FY26....

PM directs early rollout of ease of doing business law

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 09:19am

ISLAMABAD: In a push to revive investor confidence and ease the burden on businesses, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...

Strategic petroleum reserves: PD engages foreign consultant for feasibility study

Updated 16 Jul, 2026 09:36am

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has made significant progress on key directives issued by the Prime Minister...

Registration of NRPs’ shares & units: SBP delegating all functions to ADs

Published 26 May, 2026 04:53am

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to delegate to Authorized Dealers (ADs) the functions related...

PM tells Qatar’s Taameer Group: Steps taken to remove barriers to business under SIFC

Published 23 May, 2026 05:43am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Friday that Pakistan is taking steps to attract foreign investment...

Interior minister directs zero-tax hotel policy to attract investors in Islamabad

Published 21 Apr, 2026 07:36pm

Says new policy would help encourage both local and foreign investment in the hospitality sector

PM orders comprehensive digital overhaul of NTC

Updated 08 Apr, 2026 09:02am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday ordered a comprehensive digital overhaul of the National Tariff...

Pakistan proposes signing FTA with UK

Updated 03 Apr, 2026 09:19am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday proposed signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom (UK), terming...

International investors to be facilitated: PM

Published 02 Apr, 2026 06:03am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan is committed to facilitating international...

US debt crisis: historical roots

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:03am

A strong emphasis on American nationalism, prioritizing American interests, and advocating for protectionist trade...

Aurangzeb informs US officials of declining fiscal deficit, improved C/A

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:06am

ISLAMABAD: John Mark Pommersheim, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, United...

Pakistan govt may approach IMF to reduce rate of taxes on businesses, Arif Habib says

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 11:27am

Habib says cumulative taxes on businesses go up to 62-65%

Determining factors of foreign investment in Pakistan

Published 03 Feb, 2026 06:05am

The alleviation of poverty and increase in decent employment opportunities, and GDP growth are certainly obvious...

FDI plunges by 43.3% in July-December of current fiscal year

Updated 28 Jan, 2026 04:21pm

Finance Division’s ‘Monthly Economic Update and Outlook January 2026’ also said exports declined by 5%

FDI plunges 43% in 1HFY26

Updated 20 Jan, 2026 07:48am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) dropped sharply by 43 percent in the first half of the current...

Pakistan’s gemstone sector comes under govt focus

Updated 10 Jan, 2026 02:28pm

PM grants in-principle approval to a sweeping new policy framework designed to modernise the industry

After Marka-e-Haq, Pakistan will achieve success in battle of development: Ahsan Iqbal

Updated 04 Jan, 2026 07:58am

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning and Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that under the...

FD outlook: Inflation may stay moderate at 5.5-6.5% in Dec

Updated 01 Jan, 2026 07:46am

ISLAMABAD: Inflation is projected to remain moderate, in the range of 5.5 to 6.5 percent in December, primarily due...

OPINION: No Objection Certificate Regulations 2025: a critical review

Updated 12 Dec, 2025 07:24am

Introduction of the ‘No Objection Certificate Regulations 2025’ [“the Regulations] shows a significant step towards...

BR RESEARCH: Remittances – a lifeline with limits

Updated 12 Dec, 2025 07:18am

Pakistan’s remittances continued their strong momentum in Nov-25, providing the crucial support to the external...

Eastern Offshore Indus Block C: PPL signs Assignment Agreement with Turkish company

Published 04 Dec, 2025 06:04am

KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has formalised a major step in strengthening Pakistan-Türkiye energy...

Food prices & agri output depressed: Inflation likely to stay within 5-6pc range

Published 29 Nov, 2025 02:39am

ISLAMABAD: Amid decline in production of major crops including cotton and rice, inflation is expected to remain in...

OPINION: Exodus of MNCs

Updated 25 Nov, 2025 08:06am

In a recent development, another multinational conglomerate, Lotte Corporation of South Korea, has divested its...

EDITORIAL: Declining FDI: A pressing concern

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 07:44am

EDITORIAL: It is hard to miss the irony in Pakistan’s desperate push for economic stability at a time when foreign...

PM vows again to revive Pakistan’s ailing industrial sector

Updated 22 Nov, 2025 12:14pm

Says sustainable economic growth, rising incomes, and job creation are inextricably linked to industrial development

India plans to hike foreign investment cap in state-run banks to 49%, source says

Published 27 Oct, 2025 05:14pm

NEW DELHI: India is planning to allow direct foreign investment in state-run banks of up to 49%, more than double...

Foreign investment: Vast opportunities exist in Sindh: Dharejo

Published 24 Oct, 2025 05:55am

KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce, Jam Ikramullah Dharejo has said that there are vast...

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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 14	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 14	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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