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Geopolitical tensions

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...

Autos: Empty tanks

Published 27 Mar, 2026 06:40am

The passenger car market has experienced a recent surge in demand with a 43 percent increase in volumetric sales...

Stranded vessels: Terminal facility offer called bold step

Updated 26 Mar, 2026 09:03am

ISLAMABAD: The government’s new initiative to offer terminal facilities to stranded vessels amidst regional...

Increase in govt bonds outflow

Published 26 Mar, 2026 05:00am

EDITORIAL: Net outflow experienced by Pakistan has been estimated at USD 184.3 million by 12 March - 13 days after...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 29	277.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 29	277.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 30	157.03
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 30	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 30	1.32
Euro to USD / Sep 30	1.13
SOFR % / Sep 28	3.90

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 29	7,670.84
Nasdaq / Sep 29	26,797.54
Dow Jones / Sep 29	51,349.92
India Sensex / Sep 30	72,729.39
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 30	66,728.56
Hang Seng / Sep 30	24,534.37
FTSE 100 / Sep 30	10,714.17
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 30	25,546.29
France CAC40 / Sep 30	8,055.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 29	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 29	374,945
Petrol/Litre / Sep 30	387.54
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 30	89.69
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 30	4,309.98
Diesel/Litre / Sep 30	402.24
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 30	79.18

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Sep 30 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	7.26 ▲ 1 (15.97%)
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	5.73 ▲ 0.77 (15.52%)
Lse Spac-I Ltd. / Sep 30 Lse Spac-I Limited(SPAC1)	20.41 ▲ 1.86 (10.03%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Sep 30 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	16.57 ▲ 1.51 (10.03%)
Sindh Modaraba / Sep 30 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	33.28 ▲ 3.03 (10.02%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Sep 30 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	26.38 ▲ 2.4 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Sep 30 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	113.96 ▲ 10.36 (10%)
Dadex Eternit / Sep 30 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	150.32 ▲ 13.67 (10%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Sep 30 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	29.04 ▲ 2.64 (10%)
Oilboy Energy / Sep 30 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	18.59 ▲ 1.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
Ashfaq Textile / Sep 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	50.57 ▼ -5.62 (-10%)
Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS) / Sep 30 Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS)(GCWLPRS)	118.83 ▼ -13.16 (-9.97%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Sep 30 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	11.25 ▼ -1.15 (-9.27%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Sep 30 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	918.13 ▼ -92.07 (-9.11%)
Pakistan Services / Sep 30 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1,019.63 ▼ -99.15 (-8.86%)
Mandviwala / Sep 30 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	77.07 ▼ -7.14 (-8.48%)
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	23.41 ▼ -1.84 (-7.29%)
D.M. Corporation / Sep 30 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	165.33 ▼ -11.63 (-6.57%)
Cordoba Logistics / Sep 30 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	28.32 ▼ -1.94 (-6.41%)
EMCO Industries / Sep 30 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	32.10 ▼ -1.93 (-5.67%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Sep 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	73,446,994 ▲ 0.11
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	58,387,095 ▲ 0.77
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Sep 30 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	50,882,891 ▼ -0.09
Cnergyico PK / Sep 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	28,308,841 ▲ 0.03
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Sep 30 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	21,823,804 ▲ 1.27
Arif Habib Corp / Sep 30 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	17,873,579 ▲ 0.1
Pak Refinery / Sep 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,817,038 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,431,935 ▼ -0.01
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	16,575,953 ▼ -1.84
F. Nat.Equities / Sep 30 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	14,238,200 ▲ 0

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