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foreign investments

FDI recovery remains elusive

Updated 21 Aug, 2026 07:49am

Pakistan has started FY27 with a better FDI number than the one it ended FY26 with, but not one strong enough to...

FDI recovery remains elusive

Updated 21 Jul, 2026 07:50am

Foreign direct investment in Pakistan weakened further in FY26, with little to suggest that a recovery is around the...

Foreign investment: Country witnesses steady inflow: SECP

Updated 25 Feb, 2026 08:57am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has witnessed a steady inflow of foreign investment across multiple sectors over the past three...

Infrastructure, other sectors: Qataris urged to explore opportunities

Updated 25 Feb, 2026 09:00am

PM highlights Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic indicators in meeting with delegation of the Qatar Businessmen Association

Jul-Jan FDI falls 51pc YoY

Updated 19 Feb, 2026 09:18am

As per SBP, net FDI stood at USD 694 million during July-January FY26

Foreign investment in Pakistan

Published 21 Oct, 2025 06:11am

The inflows of foreign investment in Pakistan have been extremely variable in nature. An analysis of the data from...

Rebuilding economy: PM speaks of criticality of private sector

Updated 04 Oct, 2025 09:28am

Chairs a high-level meeting to review the national economy and foreign investment landscape

PM orders economic roadmap

Updated 23 Sep, 2025 09:19am

Stresses that only practical, results-oriented initiatives should be prioritized to ensure long-term economic growth

White oil pipeline project: Govt won’t extend USD-based RoR

Updated 05 Sep, 2025 08:52am

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided not to extend a dollar-based rate of return to the Machike–Thallian–Tarrujabba...

Stocks surge

Updated 08 Aug, 2025 07:05am

EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction at the surge in the Pakistan Stock Exchange index,...

Dar reviews FDI landscape

Updated 19 Jul, 2025 03:26pm

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, chaired a meeting of the committee...

Foreign investments in key sectors discussed

Published 09 Jul, 2025 07:34am

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Tuesday, chaired a meeting to review the progress of...

18pc GST on imported solar panels to help attract foreign investment: experts

Published 12 Jun, 2025 06:18am

KARACHI: Industry experts have welcomed the federal government’s decision to impose 18 percent sales tax on...

Beyond the divide: rethinking federal-provincial collaboration for economic transformation—I

Updated 07 Jun, 2025 05:55am

As Pakistan stands at a critical economic crossroads—grappling with slow growth, rising debt, and deepening...

More snakes than ladders

Published 26 May, 2025 05:56am

If you're a skeptic tempted to file the National Tariff Policy under “never gonna happen,” you’re in sober...

Foreign investment into Europe falls to nine-year low: survey

Updated 26 May, 2025 06:58am

Germany sees 17% drop in FDI projects amid instability
Intra-European capital flows increase by 5 percentage points since 2015
Spain’s FDI rises 15%, showing Southern Europe’s growing competitiveness

Bridging policy gaps in IT sector

Published 23 May, 2025 06:12am

EDITORIAL: The increasingly pivotal role that the country’s IT sector plays in driving national development — by...

Budget: What should be key priorities?

Updated 19 May, 2025 07:20am

Budget preparations are underway in the federal capital with major stakeholders putting in their requests for next...

Jul-Apr FDI down 3pc to $1.784bn YoY

Published 17 May, 2025 06:05am

KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan declined by 3 percent during the first 10 months of the current...

National Tariff Policy: govt approves phased elimination of import duties

Updated 16 May, 2025 05:36pm

In a bid to attract investment and promote exports, the federal government on Friday decided to significantly...

PC chief meets several investment leaders in UK

Updated 08 May, 2025 08:44am

ISLAMABAD: The Adviser to the Prime Minister on Privatisation and Chairman of the Privatisation Commission, Muhammad...

Govt to unveil National Minerals Harmonisation Framework on April 8

Updated 28 Mar, 2025 09:58am

ISLAMABAD: Federal government is set to unveil its National Minerals Harmonisation Framework 2025 at the Pakistan...

China promotes business potential to Apple, Pfizer and other companies

Published 26 Mar, 2025 08:24am

BEIJING: China sought to reassure foreign corporate chiefs of the country’s business potential when Vice Premier He...

Jul-Feb of FY25: 104pc spike in foreign investors’ profit repatriation

Updated 21 Mar, 2025 02:57pm

Foreign investors repatriate $1.55 billion during July-Feb of FY25

Navigating Pakistan’s realty challenges

Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am

A country’s economy often relies heavily on a dominant sector that shapes its overall economic landscape. While...

Foreign Direct Investment on upward trajectory

Updated 19 Feb, 2025 01:48pm

KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan maintained its upward trajectory, posting an impressive 56 per...

Gwadar Port: Planning minister seeks marketing templates, packages for ‘cost-effective’ trade routes

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 10:59pm

Materials to be distributed through Pakistan’s embassies, missions worldwide to promote Gwadar Port on global scale

In meeting with UAE president, PM Shehbaz underscores readiness to expand cooperation in multiple sectors

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 09:41pm

Both leaders discuss economic collaboration, regional stability, climate change, and promotion of mutual interests on global stage, Prime Minister's Office says

Veon Group invests $15mn in Mobilink Bank to fuel growth, tech advancement

Updated 02 Jan, 2025 10:29pm

A global digital operator VEON Group has invested $15 million in Mobilink Bank to support the bank’s growth...

Essentials for foreign investments

Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:03am

Every investment carries risk, for which rule of law is essentially required. Agreements must be honoured and...

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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 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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