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investor confidence

PM directs early rollout of ease of doing business law

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 09:19am

ISLAMABAD: In a push to revive investor confidence and ease the burden on businesses, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif...

Chinese investors express confidence in capital markets

Published 25 Jun, 2026 07:38am

ISLAMABAD: Chinese strategic investors in Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) have expressed strong confidence in...

PSX extends bullish momentum

Published 19 Jun, 2026 05:50am

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its bullish momentum on Thursday as declining international...

Talks with business tycoons on budget: PM outlines plans to spur industry, create jobs

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 05:59am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to an export-led growth...

Equities post strong recovery

Published 01 Jun, 2026 04:28am

KARACHI: Pakistan equities posted a strong recovery during the outgoing week as easing geopolitical tensions in the...

Pakistan’s inflation is no longer just economic — it is geopolitical

Updated 27 May, 2026 04:25am

Inflation beyond numbers In Pakistan, inflation is often discussed as if it were merely a domestic policy failure....

Stocks hit historic high

Published 22 May, 2026 06:05am

KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a powerful bullish session on Thursday as improved investor...

Jul-Apr FDI slumps 31pc to USD1.409bn YoY

Published 19 May, 2026 06:02am

KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan declined sharply by 31 percent during the first 10 months of...

First right of refusal: empowering Pakistan’s local businesses

Published 17 May, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan’s efforts to privatise State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have sparked debate about the future of vital...

PM for comprehensive housing reforms, digitalisation of sector

Updated 15 May, 2026 09:05am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called for urgent reforms in the country’s housing sector,...

Key indicators on track despite ME tensions: Aurangzeb

Updated 08 May, 2026 09:55am

Briefs the NA Standing Committee on finance Pakistan’s current economic performance

Virtual assets sector: PM for proper regulatory system

Updated 02 May, 2026 09:20am

LAHORE: The Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) Bilal bin...

Repositioning Pakistan in transit economy

Updated 25 Apr, 2026 07:24am

Pakistan’s early advantage as a transit hub between Europe and Asia eroded not due to geography, but due to...

PSX maintains bullish trajectory

Published 20 Apr, 2026 05:29am

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its bullish trajectory during the week ended April 17, 2026, as...

Investor confidence: EU urges Pakistan to ensure policy stability, transparency

Updated 18 Apr, 2026 09:32am

ISLAMABAD: The European Union has urged Pakistan to ensure predictability, transparency and consistency in its...

War-hit economies: European development bank unveils 5bn euros

Published 10 Apr, 2026 05:52am

LONDON: The European development bank said Thursday it was unlocking five billion euros (USD5.9bn) to help shore up...

FDI: Fragile, not firm

Updated 19 Mar, 2026 08:07am

Pakistan’s FDI data for Feb-26 and 8MFY26 offer only limited reassurance. February was reasonably constant, with net...

Aurangzeb tells RCCI delegation: Govt committed to improving investment climate

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

ISLAMABAD: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Monday urged Finance Minister Muhammad...

Oil price shock triggers historic bloodbath

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s equity market witnessed one of its most dramatic sessions in recent history on Monday as heavy...

Investor confidence depends on efficiency of justice system: Justice Waheed

Published 24 Jan, 2026 06:42am

ISLAMABAD: To facilitate faster justice, Shahid Waheed, Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, announced on Friday...

PSX transitions to T+1 settlement cycle on Feb 9

Updated 24 Jan, 2026 05:32am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s capital market is set to enter a faster and more efficient era as the Pakistan Stock Exchange...

BR RESEARCH: Pakistan’s FDI: weaker numbers, fragile confidence

Updated 22 Dec, 2025 07:25am

Foreign direct investment into Pakistan declined in Nov-25, and the broader July–November FY26 picture reinforces an...

OPINION: Exodus of MNCs

Updated 25 Nov, 2025 08:06am

In a recent development, another multinational conglomerate, Lotte Corporation of South Korea, has divested its...

Editorial: Course correction

Updated 11 Nov, 2025 12:26pm

EDITORIAL: According to Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the country has embarked on a fundamental shift...

Climate finance key to protecting Pakistan’s economy and environment: Aurangzeb

Updated 07 Nov, 2025 09:27am

Says Pakistan has secured $1.3 billion climate financing agreement with IMF

Government’s economic team unveils progress report on structural reforms, way forward

Updated 04 Nov, 2025 09:31am

Pakistan stands at a unique confluence of economic stability and favourable geopolitical tailwinds, says finance minister

Sindh govt policies reflect partnership, progress & investor assurance: Hemnani

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 20	278.15
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 20	277.95
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 20	162.52
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 20	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 20	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 20	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 20	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 20	7,443.28
Nasdaq / Jul 20	25,508.07
FTSE 100 / Jul 20	10,524.76
Dow Jones / Jul 20	51,839.26
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 20	24,846.69
France CAC40 / Jul 20	8,340.11
India Sensex / Jul 21	77,478.67
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 21	65,077.32
Hang Seng / Jul 21	25,036.86

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 20	83.17
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 20	18,880
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 20	363,971
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 20	4,017.31
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 20	78.92
Petrol/Litre / Jul 21	316.15
Diesel/Litre / Jul 21	354.35

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Crescent Cotton / Jul 21 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	64.96 ▲ 5.91 (10.01%)
First IBL Mod. / Jul 21 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	15.27 ▲ 1.39 (10.01%)
Ahmad Hassan / Jul 21 Ahmad Hassan Textile Mills Limited(AHTM)	110.23 ▲ 10.02 (10%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 21 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	41.69 ▲ 3.79 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jul 21 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	506.45 ▲ 46.03 (10%)
Husein Industries / Jul 21 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	60.50 ▲ 5.5 (10%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jul 21 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	50.58 ▲ 4.6 (10%)
National Silk / Jul 21 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	329.37 ▲ 29.94 (10%)
Suhail Jute / Jul 21 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	270.97 ▲ 24.63 (10%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 21 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	20.58 ▲ 1.87 (9.99%)

Stock	Price
S.G.Power / Jul 21 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	79.10 ▼ -8.73 (-9.94%)
Popular Islamic / Jul 21 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	22.70 ▼ -2.41 (-9.6%)
Service Textile / Jul 21 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	51.24 ▼ -4.8 (-8.57%)
Imperial Limited / Jul 21 Imperial Limited(IML)	22.20 ▼ -1.81 (-7.54%)
Maqbool Textile / Jul 21 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31 ▼ -2.43 (-7.27%)
Shadman Cotton / Jul 21 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	47.50 ▼ -3.49 (-6.84%)
Premier Sugar / Jul 21 The Premier Sugar Mills(PMRS)	500.01 ▼ -29.81 (-5.63%)
Quetta Textile / Jul 21 Quetta Textile Mills Limited(QUET)	16.17 ▼ -0.91 (-5.33%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 21 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,595 ▼ -89.32 (-5.3%)
Adamjee Life Assur. / Jul 21 Adamjee Life Assurance Company Limited(ALIFE)	30.76 ▼ -1.72 (-5.3%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 21 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	52,181,048 ▲ 0.31
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 21 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	14,632,246 ▲ 0.11
TPL Properties / Jul 21 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	11,334,340 ▲ 0.44
Pak Refinery / Jul 21 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	11,127,321 ▲ 3.6
F. Nat.Equities / Jul 21 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	6,137,492 ▲ 0
B.O.Punjab / Jul 21 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	5,911,001 ▲ 0.79
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 21 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	3,760,206 ▲ 0.16
S.G.Power / Jul 21 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	3,583,224 ▼ -8.73
Lotte Chemical / Jul 21 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	3,094,801 ▲ 0.39
Hascol Petrol / Jul 21 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	2,992,677 ▲ 0.45

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