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investor confidence

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

Attributes it to business-friendly reforms

PM welcomes rally

Updated 02 Aug, 2025 09:17am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday welcomed a rally in the country’s benchmark stock index, which...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 5	278.61
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 5	278.41
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 5	160.29
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 5	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 5	1.33
Euro to USD / Jun 5	1.15
SOFR % / Jun 5	3.65

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 5	7,383.74
India Sensex / Jun 5	74,243.34
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 5	66,588.12
Nasdaq / Jun 5	25,709.43
Hang Seng / Jun 5	24,961.95
FTSE 100 / Jun 5	10,368.05
Dow Jones / Jun 5	50,866.78
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 5	24,759.05
France CAC40 / Jun 5	8,218.24

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 5	90.54
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 5	401,012
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 5	4,328.45
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 5	77.48
Petrol/Litre / Jun 6	377.78
Diesel/Litre / Jun 6	380.78

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
First Fid. Leasing / Jun 5 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	7.76 ▲ 1 (14.79%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jun 5 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	8.06 ▲ 1 (14.16%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Jun 5 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	8.16 ▲ 1 (13.97%)
Paramount Spinning / Jun 5 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	8.41 ▲ 1 (13.5%)
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 5 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	8.98 ▲ 1 (12.53%)
First Capital Equities / Jun 5 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.30 ▲ 0.52 (10.88%)
Merit Packaging / Jun 5 Merit Packaging Limited(MERIT)	10.35 ▲ 1 (10.7%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Jun 5 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
Askari Life Assur. / Jun 5 Askari Life Assurance Company Limited(ALAC)	23.28 ▲ 2.12 (10.02%)
Dewan Automotive Eng. / Jun 5 Dewan Automotive Engineering Limited(DWAE)	29 ▲ 2.64 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
F.Credit & Inv / Jun 5 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	40.49 ▼ -4.5 (-10%)
Shahzad Tex. / Jun 5 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	66.78 ▼ -7.42 (-10%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Jun 5 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	29.21 ▼ -3.23 (-9.96%)
Fateh Ind. / Jun 5 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	166.02 ▼ -14.04 (-7.8%)
Shams Textile / Jun 5 Shams Textile Mills Limited(STML)	38.10 ▼ -2.55 (-6.27%)
Mandviwala / Jun 5 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	65 ▼ -4 (-5.8%)
Mughal Energy / Jun 5 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	21.30 ▼ -1.18 (-5.25%)
Husein Industries / Jun 5 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	34.13 ▼ -1.87 (-5.19%)
Sana Ind / Jun 5 Sana Industries Limited(SNAI)	39.70 ▼ -2.02 (-4.84%)
JS Investments / Jun 5 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	40 ▼ -2 (-4.76%)

Stock	Volume
TPL Properties / Jun 5 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	41,992,586 ▲ 0.53
TPL Corp Ltd / Jun 5 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	41,990,948 ▲ 0.53
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Jun 5 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	41,639,369 ▲ 0.9
Beco Steel Ltd / Jun 5 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	26,329,637 ▼ -0.23
Hascol Petrol / Jun 5 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	23,800,560 ▲ 0.02
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jun 5 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	21,604,921 ▲ 0.08
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 5 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,744,957 ▲ 0.02
Waves Home Appliances / Jun 5 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	17,209,572 ▲ 1
Unity Foods Ltd / Jun 5 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	15,002,213 ▼ -0.09
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 5 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	14,836,146 ▼ -0.86

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