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Haroon Akhtar

PM approves final draft of auto policy

Updated 08 Nov, 2026 10:03am

Domestic automobile industry enjoyed high tariff protection for decades but failed to introduce technological innovations, modern features, consumer facilities, says Tarar

PM approves TDAP overhaul to boost exports

Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:51am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday approved a sweeping overhaul of Trade Development Authority of...

Long-term financing: PM orders removal of 80pc export requirement for SMEs

Published 06 Nov, 2026 06:04am

ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at improving access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and boosting...

PM Shehbaz orders removal of 80% export condition for SMEs seeking long-term financing

Published 05 Nov, 2026 08:21pm

Says government would provide all possible support to improve the capacity, skills and business growth of SMEs

Missing lending targets: PM directs strict action against banks

Published 03 Nov, 2026 05:12am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and finance ministry to...

Authority’s reorganization: Smeda’s members added to panel on PM’s order

Published 28 Oct, 2026 04:46am

ISLAMABAD: On the directions of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Industries and Production has included members...

Industrialisation fastest route to economic growth: Maryam

Published 27 Oct, 2026 04:30am

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday offered technical assistance to the federal government...

Farmers, small businesses and homeowners: PM orders banks to expand lending

Published 15 Oct, 2026 04:57am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed banks to expand lending to farmers, small businesses...

Gemstones pilot project: PM expresses displeasure over slow progress

Published 15 Oct, 2026 04:57am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed displeasure over delays in a pilot project to...

Electric buses JV: Pakistani firm signs MoU with Chinese co

Published 15 Oct, 2026 04:57am

ISLAMABAD: A Pakistani firm has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a Chinese company to establish a...

Govt to consult provinces before setting wheat price: PM

Published 14 Oct, 2026 04:31am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday the government would announce the wheat price after...

PM orders doubling of SME financing to Rs2.2trn

Published 13 Oct, 2026 05:04am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed that the total value of loans for small and medium-sized...

Automated production monitoring systems: PM sets Dec 31st deadline

Published 13 Oct, 2026 05:04am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday set December 31 as the deadline for rolling out automated...

Chinese firm ready to invest in EVs, other sectors

Published 13 Oct, 2026 05:04am

ISLAMABAD: China’s Shengtang Group expressed keen interest in investment in Pakistan, saying that the group plans to...

Pakistan expects early EV target amid oil price surge: report

Published 08 Oct, 2026 01:09pm

Since the Middle East war started in February, petrol and diesel prices have jumped 54% and 43%, respectively

SMEs digital portal launch likely by Nov-end

Published 08 Oct, 2026 05:42am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday ordered the launch of a digital portal for small and...

Govt discusses gas load management plan

Published 06 Oct, 2026 03:12pm

PM Shehbaz directs authorities to prepare a comprehensive action plan on gas load management

PM approves steps to boost livestock exports

Published 06 Oct, 2026 05:18am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday approved duty-free import of high-yield and superior-breed...

‘National compliance authority’ on the cards: SAPM

Published 04 Oct, 2026 02:23am

LAHORE: The government is preparing to establish a national compliance authority to address sustainability and...

Pharma markets face shortage of over 100 life-saving drugs

Published 28 Sep, 2026 04:13am

Manufacturers have repeatedly approached the government to revise up medicine prices

PM orders Smeda to make strategy for SME financing

Published 17 Sep, 2026 02:47am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the Small and Medium Enterprises Development...

PM orders steps to boost exports

Published 16 Sep, 2026 05:59am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed the authorities to cut red tape for exporters and...

PM for expanded global market access for agri products

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday ordered a coordinated push to increase the country’s agricultural...

SMEs, farmers, housing: PM directs banks, FIs to boost lending

Published 10 Sep, 2026 06:20am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed banks and financial institutions (FIs) to expand...

Rs3bn risk pool: PM says step to help boost export volume

Updated 06 Sep, 2026 01:53pm

The Rs3 billion Risk Pool would expand access to export credit insurance, especially for SMEs

PM approves establishment of trade facilitation board

Approves appointment of Haroon Akhtar as adviser to PM on Industries, Production

Haroon stresses need for expanding economic ties with China

Published 11 Aug, 2026 04:46am

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan has...

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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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