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Khurram Schehzad

Pakistan’s fiscal deficit narrows to 22-year low of 2.6% of GDP in FY26: Schehzad

Published 13 Aug, 2026 01:08pm

Debt reduction reflects a fundamental strengthening of Pakistan’s fiscal position, says adviser

Govt, PBC discuss SOEs restructuring, privatisation

Published 11 Aug, 2026 02:28pm

Participants also discussed opportunities for bringing major public-sector entities to the capital markets through IPOs

Jul remittances soar 13pc to USD3.6bn YoY

Published 11 Aug, 2026 04:46am

KARACHI: Workers’ remittances to Pakistan maintained strong momentum at the start of the new fiscal year, rising 13...

ICMA holds ‘Future of Finance Summit’

Published 09 Aug, 2026 02:24am

KARACHI: The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan) successfully organised the...

BankIslami holds meetings on Pakistan’s outlook for FY2027

Published 04 Aug, 2026 03:37am

KARACHI: BankIslami hosted strategic economic outlook sessions in Karachi and Lahore aimed at facilitating an...

Private sector credit reaches Rs11.38trn in FY26

Updated 03 Aug, 2026 09:10am

ISLAMABAD: Private sector credit expanded by Rs 1.46 trillion (14.8 percent) during fiscal year 2025-26, reaching Rs...

Govt’s reform agenda highlighted

Published 27 Jul, 2026 05:04am

ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Khurram Schehzad outlined the government’s...

Marginal gain momentum

Published 20 Jul, 2026 05:50am

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee continued its marginal gain against the US dollar for another week, appreciating 0.03...

Buyback operations: Govt retires record Rs4.72trn domestic debt before maturity

Updated 15 Jul, 2026 09:06am

KARACHI: Under a proactive debt management strategy, Pakistan has successfully retired more than Rs2.9 trillion in...

Pakistan repaid over Rs4.7trn debt ahead of maturity: Khurram Schehzad

Updated 14 Jul, 2026 10:33pm

Govt aims to reduce refinancing and rollover risks, says Finance Minister’s advisor

Aurangzeb urges balanced business regulation

Published 09 Jul, 2026 05:04am

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Wednesday that regulators must maintain a balance between...

Pakistan received 'strong interest' from foreign investors for Discos privatisation: official

Published 06 Jul, 2026 09:36pm

Industrial policy in finalisation phase, says Advisor to Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad

THE RUPEE: Marginal gain

Published 29 Jun, 2026 02:36am

KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee continued to post marginal gain against the US dollar, appreciating 0.02 percent in the...

Pakistan's public debt growth eases to 5% in FY26, says finance advisor

Published 27 Jun, 2026 12:51pm

Pakistan’s central government debt growth has slowed to its lowest pace in 15 years, with debt expanding just 5%...

Barclays upgrades Pakistan sovereign debt to ‘overweight’: Bloomberg

Updated 25 Jun, 2026 04:07pm

Barclays upgraded Pakistan's dollar bonds to 'overweight,' citing improved oil prospects and the nation's resilient external position and economic stability

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

JazzCash app: Govt of Pakistan Treasury Bills launched

Published 18 Jun, 2026 05:37am

ISLAMABAD: JazzCash and Mobilink Bank, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the State Bank of Pakistan,...

Federal Budget on 12th: Schehzad

Published 11 Jun, 2026 05:58am

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will present the federal budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year in the...

Pakistan receives highest-ever monthly remittances

Published 11 Jun, 2026 05:06am

KARACHI: Pakistan received a record USD 4.25 billion in workers’ remittances in May 2026, the highest monthly inflow...

Budget FY27 to be presented on June 12, says advisor to finance minister

Published 10 Jun, 2026 07:27pm

Economic Survey will be presented on June 11

Budget on 10th: Schehzad

Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am

ISLAMABAD: The government has announced that it will present the federal budget for fiscal year 2026–27 on June 10...

Pakistan govt to present federal budget 2026-27 on June 10, official confirms

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 11:21pm

Finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will present budget before National Assembly, says Khurram Schehzad

Pakistan’s privately placed Eurobond transaction witnessed strong investor interest, says Aurangzeb

Eurobond size expanded to USD750m

Updated 21 Apr, 2026 09:19am

KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has raised an additional USD 250 million from international investors by exercising the...

Pakistan upsizes Eurobond to $750mn after ‘strong investor demand’

Updated 20 Apr, 2026 11:30pm

Bond was initially issued at $500mn

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 13	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 13	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 14	159.32
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 14	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 14	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 14	1.16
SOFR % / Aug 14	3.63

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 14	7,785.76
India Sensex / Aug 14	78,009.25
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 14	68,713.80
Nasdaq / Aug 14	26,729.16
Hang Seng / Aug 14	25,116.85
FTSE 100 / Aug 14	10,750.11
Dow Jones / Aug 14	53,732.41
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 14	26,440.31
France CAC40 / Aug 14	8,636.80

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 13	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 13	394,749
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 14	82.40
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 14	4,376.40
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 14	84.80
Petrol/Litre / Aug 15	325.43
Diesel/Litre / Aug 15	383.95

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Gammon Pak / Aug 13 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	28.25 ▲ 2.57 (10.01%)
Ideal Dynamics / Aug 13 Ideal Dynamics Limited(IDEAL)	49.13 ▲ 4.47 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Aug 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	49.58 ▲ 4.51 (10.01%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Aug 13 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	79.51 ▲ 7.23 (10%)
Arctic Textile / Aug 13 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	47.19 ▲ 4.29 (10%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Aug 13 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	114.83 ▲ 10.44 (10%)
Asim Textile / Aug 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	90.50 ▲ 8.23 (10%)
Buxly Paints / Aug 13 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	336.04 ▲ 30.55 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	68.84 ▲ 6.26 (10%)
MACPAC Films / Aug 13 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	73.07 ▲ 6.64 (10%)

Stock	Price
Supernet Tech. / Aug 13 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	29.87 ▼ -11.86 (-28.42%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	13.56 ▼ -1.51 (-10.02%)
Universal Ins. / Aug 13 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	20.71 ▼ -2.3 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Aug 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	27.20 ▼ -2.72 (-9.09%)
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	5.11 ▼ -0.46 (-8.26%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Aug 13 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	17.14 ▼ -1.43 (-7.7%)
Asia Ins. / Aug 13 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	39.82 ▼ -3.18 (-7.4%)
ARM Green Industries / Aug 13 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	55.60 ▼ -4.43 (-7.38%)
Shadman Cotton / Aug 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	64.02 ▼ -4.9 (-7.11%)
Pak Tobacco / Aug 13 Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited(PAKT)	1,364.29 ▼ -96.5 (-6.61%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Aug 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	247,072,281 ▲ 0.57
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	103,802,064 ▼ -0.46
Pak Refinery / Aug 13 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	40,235,369 ▲ 5.93
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	39,092,471 ▼ -1.51
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	26,025,744 ▲ 0.01
Thatta Cement / Aug 13 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	19,608,245 ▲ 3.36
B.O.Punjab / Aug 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,204,913 ▲ 0.18
Hascol Petrol / Aug 13 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	15,337,298 ▼ -0.48
TPL Properties / Aug 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	15,140,554 ▼ -0.31
TPL Corp Ltd / Aug 13 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	14,138,754 ▲ 0.53

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