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US celebrates 250th birthday as Trump warns of enemy within

Published 05 Jul, 2026 02:44am

WASHINGTON, (United States): Millions of Americans celebrated the country’s 250th birthday on Saturday — a landmark...

US, Iran talks conclude in Doha, focused on Strait

Updated 02 Jul, 2026 07:10pm

Vance signals troops won’t return to war without clear purpose

Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, Axios reports

Published 29 Jun, 2026 03:54am

The two sides plan to meet Tuesday in Qatar

Iran and US step up attacks

Published 29 Jun, 2026 02:36am

DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran launched missiles and drones at US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain early on Sunday,...

Iran, US continue escalating attacks, recriminations over peace deal

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 09:04pm

In Lebanon, Israel said on Sunday it had killed Hezbollah armed with rocket-propelled grenades and ⁠struck a rocket launcher in the Nabatieh area
- The Kuwaiti army said it had intercepted two ballistic missiles with ‌no damage or ⁠casualties

Tanker struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal

Updated 28 Jun, 2026 03:54pm

Each side says the other is violating interim ceasefire

Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel

Updated 26 Jun, 2026 03:15pm

Vice President JD Vance, speaking at the White House last week, lashed out against Israeli critics of the preliminary US-Iran deal

Trump, Republican senator engage in shouting match over Iran war

Published 26 Jun, 2026 05:44am

WASHINGTON: The US Senate blocked an Iran war powers resolution late Wednesday night, hours after President Donald...

Marco Rubio kicks off Middle East trip as allies seek answers on Iran

Published 24 Jun, 2026 10:45am

While Gulf leaders pushed for peace during the four-month-long conflict, many were surprised and disappointed by the terms of the accord

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Our Marco Rubio is Ishaq Dar

Published 24 Jun, 2026 05:52am

“Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” “Indeed so here is a restraining order.” “Don’t be facetious.” “OK how about...

Iran says won’t allow UN inspectors at bombed nuke sites

Published 24 Jun, 2026 05:52am

TEHRAN: Iran said Tuesday that the UN’s nuclear watchdog will not be able to inspect key nuclear sites bombed by the...

Gulf bourses ease on investor caution

Published 24 Jun, 2026 05:52am

DUBAI: Most Gulf equity markets closed lower on Tuesday as investors grew cautious amid progress in US-Iran talks...

Rubio faces tough task of selling Iran reset to wary Gulf allies

Published 24 Jun, 2026 05:52am

ABU DHABI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged he faces a delicate mission this week pitching...

Can Pakistan's peacekeeping role in Iran war give it an economic dividend?

Published 23 Jun, 2026 01:58pm

Pakistan's diplomatic success in the Iran peace deal raises its global profile, creating an opportunity for economic gains, yet structural issues persist

Lebanon ceasefire largely holds but fears persist it may collapse

Published 23 Jun, 2026 05:27am

BEIRUT: A ceasefire largely held in Lebanon on Monday as the country experienced the longest lull yet in three...

Talks lay ‘good foundation’ for final deal: Vance

Published 23 Jun, 2026 05:27am

BUERGENSTOCK, (Switzerland): US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland...

US-Iran talks laid 'very good foundation for a successful final deal': Vance

Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:25pm

'There is still a lot to do as we continue to make progress on the nuclear talks,' US vice president says

Markets maintain optimistic outlook

Published 22 Jun, 2026 06:04am

On Friday, June 19, the Swiss Foreign Ministry announced that the planned technical and follow-up discussions had...

PM’s, CDF’s efforts in promoting peace, stability lauded

Published 22 Jun, 2026 05:36am

KARACHI: Muhammad Bashir Janmuhammad, business leader, Chairman Pak-Malaysia Business Council & Westbury Group...

Iranians walk out of talks venue after Trump threat

Updated 22 Jun, 2026 09:19am

Ongoing disagreements and renewed fighting in Lebanon.

Vance hails 'historic' moment as US-Iran talks start in Switzerland

Updated 21 Jun, 2026 08:13pm

Araghchi, Ghalibaf are leading the talks for Tehran

Top-level US-Iran peace talks to begin at Swiss resort with Hormuz in spotlight

Published 21 Jun, 2026 02:21pm

High-stakes peace talks between the US and Iran commence in Switzerland, complicated by a disputed Strait of Hormuz closure and ongoing Lebanon ceasefire violations.

US VP Vance arrives in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran

Published 21 Jun, 2026 10:05am

Vance and ‌his ⁠wife arrived at Emmen Air Base in Switzerland ⁠at 5:59 a.m.

Pakistan, US, Qatar leaders expect talks to promote global peace

Updated 21 Jun, 2026 08:52pm

Vance says we would not be here without the field marshal

US VP Vance departs Washington for Iran talks in Switzerland

Published 21 Jun, 2026 03:49am

I think we're going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue. Those are the two big things that I think we're to be focused on, Vance

Hawkish Fed signals send gold to third straight weekly loss

Published 21 Jun, 2026 02:30am

BENGALURU: Gold prices fell on Friday, putting the yellow metal on track for a third straight weekly decline,...

US military 'vigilant' after Iran announces Hormuz closure

Published 20 Jun, 2026 09:05pm

Iran announced it was closing the strait in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon

US VP Vance says expects Switzerland trip in coming days for Iran talks

Published 20 Jun, 2026 07:50pm

Says Kushner, Witkoff are already in Switzerland, handling some of the technical elements of the talks

Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks

Updated 20 Jun, 2026 11:13pm

Trump says he urged Israel to agree to ceasefire

Rupiah, stocks choppy as fresh MSCI concerns pressure markets

Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am

BENGALURU: Indonesia’s rupiah weakened and stocks traded unevenly on Friday after index provider MSCI raised fresh...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 3	278.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 3	278.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 6	161.95
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 6	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 6	1.33
Euro to USD / Jul 6	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 5	3.66

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 2	7,483.24
Nasdaq / Jul 2	25,832.67
Dow Jones / Jul 2	52,900.07
FTSE 100 / Jul 3	10,679.03
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 3	25,779.31
France CAC40 / Jul 3	8,508.07
India Sensex / Jul 6	78,246.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 6	69,476.37
Hang Seng / Jul 6	23,555.72

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 2	17,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 3	378,031
Petrol/Litre / Jul 6	297.53
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 6	68.68
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 6	4,152.05
Diesel/Litre / Jul 6	309.50
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 6	77.12

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp. (R) / Jul 6 Tariq Corporation Limited(Right)(TCORPR2)	5.42 ▲ 1 (22.62%)
Premier Insurance / Jul 6 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	10.51 ▲ 1 (10.52%)
Cordoba Logistics / Jul 6 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	22.41 ▲ 2.04 (10.01%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Jul 6 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	32.87 ▲ 2.99 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Jul 6 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	44.83 ▲ 4.08 (10.01%)
Ansari Sug. / Jul 6 Ansari Sugar Mills Limited(ANSM)	34.43 ▲ 3.13 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jul 6 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	324.09 ▲ 29.46 (10%)
Fateh Ind. / Jul 6 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	322.42 ▲ 29.31 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 6 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	197.15 ▲ 17.92 (10%)
IbrahimFibres / Jul 6 Ibrahim Fibres Limited(IBFL)	298.51 ▲ 27.14 (10%)

Stock	Price
Pakistan Credit Rating Agency / Jul 6 The Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Ltd(GEMPACRA)	44.02 ▼ -4.89 (-10%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jul 6 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	21.69 ▼ -2.34 (-9.74%)
Asim Textile / Jul 6 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	25.20 ▼ -2.32 (-8.43%)
HBL Total Tre. ETF / Jul 6 HBL Total Treasury ETF(HBLTETF)	104.60 ▼ -8.97 (-7.9%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jul 6 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	11.70 ▼ -0.88 (-7%)
Javedan Corp.(Pref) / Jul 6 Javedan Corp.(Pref)(JVDCPS)	65 ▼ -4.77 (-6.84%)
Dewan Textile / Jul 6 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	11.29 ▼ -0.81 (-6.69%)
Paramount Mod / Jul 6 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	14.95 ▼ -1.04 (-6.5%)
Jubilee Spinning / Jul 6 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	56.22 ▼ -3.67 (-6.13%)
NBP PGETF / Jul 6 NBP Pakistan Growth Exchange Traded Fund(NBPGETF)	28.51 ▼ -1.82 (-6%)

Stock	Volume
TPL Properties / Jul 6 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	35,709,076 ▲ 0.66
Lotte Chemical / Jul 6 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	24,873,206 ▲ 0.98
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 6 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	24,153,245 ▲ 0.09
Cnergyico PK / Jul 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,961,507 ▲ 0.21
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jul 6 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	21,123,245 ▲ 0.71
Sitara Petroleum Service / Jul 6 Sitara Petroleum Service Limited(SPSL)	18,641,286 ▲ 0.04
B.O.Punjab / Jul 6 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	14,162,883 ▲ 0.1
Maple Leaf Cement / Jul 6 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	13,848,600 ▲ 1.68
Al-Shaheer Corp / Jul 6 Al Shaheer Corporation Limited(ASC)	12,549,771 ▲ 0.74
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 6 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	11,293,899 ▲ 0.5

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