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Geopolitical tensions

The bond market gets the last laugh

Updated 05 Nov, 2026 07:25am

Treasury yields fell, the dollar weakened and gold climbed as investors began pricing in an unexpected consequence...

FD’s update: Oct inflation projected to stay elevated at 9.5-10.5pc

Published 30 Oct, 2026 05:43am

ISLAMABAD: Inflation is projected to remain elevated at 9.5-10.5 percent in October 2026 - attributed to persistent...

USD1.21bn potentially unlocked: IMF reaches SLA with Pakistan

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) with the Pakistani...

Global trading enduring ‘most sustained’ disruption: WTO

Published 16 Sep, 2026 05:59am

GENEVA: The global trading system is enduring its most sustained disruption in living memory amid challenges to...

Bourse stages powerful recovery

Published 06 Aug, 2026 04:55am

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a powerful recovery on Wednesday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index...

FD sounds the alarm about inflation

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:33am

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has sounded the alarm over the persistent inflation by projecting Consumer Price...

Monetary policy today

Updated 27 Jul, 2026 09:26am

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is set to announce its monetary policy for the next 50 days today...

Geopolitical concerns pull PSX down

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 07:07am

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week on a weak note on Friday as investors resorted to...

Blue-chip buying limits losses

Published 10 Jul, 2026 05:43am

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a volatile trading session on Thursday but managed to recover...

PM praises Trump’s role in regional diplomacy

Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday emphasised Pakistan’s relations with the United States,...

Petrol price slashed by Rs6, diesel’s by Rs6.80

Updated 23 May, 2026 04:23pm

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a reduction in petroleum product prices, effective May 23, 2026....

KSE-100 index declines 3.2pc

Published 18 May, 2026 05:40am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market remained under pressure during the outgoing week, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index...

Index settles in red

Published 13 May, 2026 06:01am

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed another volatile and largely lackluster trading session on Tuesday,...

President, PM hold key meeting

Updated 12 May, 2026 09:10am

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday held a key meeting at Aiwan-e-Sadr...

PSX rangebound

Published 12 May, 2026 06:01am

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a range-bound and subdued trading session on Monday as...

Petrol price hiked by Rs14.92, HSD’s by Rs15

Published 09 May, 2026 05:51am

ISLAMABAD: The federal government announced a significant increase in petroleum product prices on Friday, with hikes...

SBP chief informs NA body: Forex reserves expected to rise to USD17bn

Published 08 May, 2026 06:08am

ISLAMABAD: Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmad, on Thursday informed the National Assembly...

Oil imports on CIF basis: SBP extends relaxation to July 10

Updated 08 May, 2026 09:55am

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has extended permission for the import of crude oil and petroleum products on...

Equities extend losses

Published 01 May, 2026 05:18am

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its losing streak on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions...

Geopolitical tensions and investor resilience

Published 30 Apr, 2026 06:00am

The most recent decline in Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has triggered panic in the investor fraternity amid US-Iran...

Major airports hold 10-12 days of jet fuel

Updated 25 Apr, 2026 04:00pm

ISLAMABAD: Major Pakistani airports are maintaining jet fuel reserves of 10 to 12 days, providing the aviation...

Private sector confidence drops in Q1 amid rising energy costs, regional tensions

Updated 24 Apr, 2026 09:28am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s private sector confidence has deteriorated sharply in the first quarter of 2026, with a majority...

Stocks plummet

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the first trading session of the week on a negative note, as cautious...

Pakistan’s ceasefire moment — and the lessons of the past

Updated 09 Apr, 2026 03:42pm

As the United States edged closer to military escalation with Iran, Pakistan did something it has not done in...

Govt releases report: Country relatively stable amid global oil shock

Updated 04 Apr, 2026 04:20pm

KARACHI: A sharp and sustained surge in global oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions has triggered widespread...

Export-oriented textile sector: Concern over competitiveness emergency

Published 03 Apr, 2026 08:55am

KARACHI: Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial...

Geopolitical tensions threaten cement sector’s cost of doing business: APCMA

Published 02 Apr, 2026 06:03am

LAHORE: The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) expressed its serious concern over the current...

PSX among worst global performers as KSE-100 drops 15pc in 1Q

Updated 01 Apr, 2026 09:46am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s equity market witnessed a sharp correction in the first quarter of 2026 after three consecutive...

Ports record historic cargo surge

Updated 28 Mar, 2026 08:32am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s seaports have recorded an unprecedented surge in cargo volumes since the escalation of...

ME: Sindh minister advocates need for serious reflection

Published 27 Mar, 2026 09:00am

KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar has underscored the need for serious reflection on evolving...

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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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