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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

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 17	278.16
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 17	277.96
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 17	162.40
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 17	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 17	1.35
Euro to USD / Jul 17	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 17	3.60

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 17	7,457.69
India Sensex / Jul 17	78,151.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 17	64,141.12
Nasdaq / Jul 17	25,520.24
Hang Seng / Jul 17	24,562.24
FTSE 100 / Jul 17	10,600.37
Dow Jones / Jul 17	52,146.42
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 17	24,830.98
France CAC40 / Jul 17	8,338.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 17	82.49
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 17	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 17	361,656
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 17	4,017.39
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 17	78.63
Petrol/Litre / Jul 18	316.15
Diesel/Litre / Jul 18	354.35

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 17 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	17.01 ▲ 1.55 (10.03%)
Ruby Textile / Jul 17 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	17.59 ▲ 1.6 (10.01%)
Crescent Cotton / Jul 17 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	53.68 ▲ 4.88 (10%)
National Silk / Jul 17 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	272.21 ▲ 24.75 (10%)
Suhail Jute / Jul 17 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	223.96 ▲ 20.36 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jul 17 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	418.56 ▲ 38.05 (10%)
Shadman Cotton / Jul 17 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	50.61 ▲ 4.6 (10%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 17 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	34.45 ▲ 3.13 (9.99%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 17 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	107.58 ▲ 9.65 (9.85%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / Jul 17 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	27.91 ▲ 2.5 (9.84%)

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp. (R) / Jul 17 Tariq Corporation Limited(Right)(TCORPR2)	2.70 ▼ -0.89 (-24.79%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 17 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	11.04 ▼ -1.23 (-10.02%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 17 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,871.47 ▼ -207.94 (-10%)
Service Textile / Jul 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	62.27 ▼ -6.92 (-10%)
S.G.Power / Jul 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	97.59 ▼ -10.84 (-10%)
Mughal Iron & Steel(C) / Jul 17 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Ltd (C)(MUGHALC)	63 ▼ -6.99 (-9.99%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 17 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	150.29 ▼ -16.65 (-9.97%)
Paramount Spinning / Jul 17 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	10.91 ▼ -1.1 (-9.16%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jul 17 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.62 ▼ -2.36 (-9.08%)
Supernet Tech. / Jul 17 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	41.34 ▼ -3.72 (-8.26%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	86,491,992 ▲ 0.19
TPL Properties / Jul 17 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	62,545,194 ▼ -0.67
Pak Refinery / Jul 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	38,580,070 ▲ 2.94
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	23,499,606 ▼ -0.04
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	18,396,866 ▼ -0.24
Lotte Chemical / Jul 17 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	17,830,259 ▼ -1.32
Hascol Petrol / Jul 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	14,534,208 ▼ -0.33
B.O.Punjab / Jul 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	12,503,494 ▼ -0.51
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 17 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	11,458,248 ▼ -0.29
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jul 17 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	10,427,355 ▲ 0.51

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