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‘Mineral Corridor’: Positioning Pakistan in the era of resource diplomacy—III

Published 10 Sep, 2026 06:20am

This is Part III of a multi-part “The Mineral Corridor” series, examining how Pakistan can position itself within...

Investment in critical minerals falls in 2025: IEA

Published 17 Jul, 2026 05:46am

PARIS: Investment in critical minerals fell last year, the International Energy Agency said Thursday, even after...

Asia, Pacific countries: ADB launches financing facility for critical minerals supply chains

Updated 04 May, 2026 08:55am

SAMARKAND, (Uzbekistan): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Sunday launched a new financing facility to help...

EU, US sign critical minerals plan to counter China reliance

Updated 25 Apr, 2026 04:00pm

WASHINGTON: The European Union and United States signed an agreement Friday to coordinate on critical minerals...

The deal before disruption: coincidence or calculated diplomacy?

Updated 25 Apr, 2026 07:42am

In September 2025, we observed a quiet scene unfolding in Washington that, at the time, felt more symbolic than...

India-Zambia talks on critical minerals stall over mining rights, sources say

Published 16 Apr, 2026 07:11pm

New Delhi is making efforts to restart discussions with Zambia, but the situation is still uncertain

Australia, US boost support for critical minerals with $3.5 billion

Published 12 Apr, 2026 06:15pm

The funding seeks to support Australian ventures to develop and refine metals vital to industries

Balochistan minerals: Five major business groups announce investment plans

Updated 21 Dec, 2025 09:45am

Lake City Holdings, Fatima Group, Deen Group, Hilton Group, and Surti Group - have announced investments worth billions of dollars in Balochistan

Pakistan’s untapped mineral potential

Published 08 Dec, 2025 02:51am

Across the world, rare earth minerals have become a central topic of discussion, influencing global politics,...

US, Japan leaders ink rare earths deal ahead of Trump-Xi meet

Published 29 Oct, 2025 06:04am

TOKYO: US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a framework agreement on Tuesday...

Pakistan, US sign $500mn MoU to boost cooperation in critical minerals

Updated 08 Sep, 2025 11:04pm

Pact signed between Pakistan’s Frontier Works Organisation and US Strategic Metals

PM Shehbaz seeks deeper ADB partnership in railways, minerals, and public transport

Published 27 Aug, 2025 09:33pm

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday called for expanding Pakistan’s partnership with the Asian Development...

Pakistan, Bangladesh explore energy and mineral collaboration

Published 19 Aug, 2025 12:53pm

Pakistan and Bangladesh are looking to deepen their economic and energy ties, with both countries exploring new...

Bilateral trade, investment: Pakistan, US vow to boost cooperation

Published 16 Aug, 2025 06:17am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and...

Critical minerals, hydrocarbons: US to explore cooperation with Pakistan: Rubio

Published 15 Aug, 2025 05:47am

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington looked forward to exploring cooperation with Pakistan on...

US to explore cooperation with Pakistan on critical minerals, hydrocarbons

Published 14 Aug, 2025 06:18pm

WASHINGTON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington looked forward to exploring cooperation with Pakistan on...

India proposes minerals exchange to regulate metals trading

Published 12 Aug, 2025 07:47pm

India’s Ministry of Mines has introduced a bill in the lower house of Parliament to establish a national minerals...

How US buyers of critical minerals bypass China’s export ban

Published 09 Jul, 2025 08:03am

BEIJING: Unusually large quantities of antimony - a metal used in batteries, chips and flame retardants - have...

The age of AI and its new currency

Published 08 Jul, 2025 07:19am

In the twentieth century, oil and its accessibility were one of the greatest geopolitical advantages a nation could...

EU to stockpile critical minerals amid geopolitical risks

Published 05 Jul, 2025 10:49am

The European Union plans to stockpile critical minerals as a precaution against potential supply disruptions due to...

Japan plans ‘world first’ deep-sea mineral extraction

Published 04 Jul, 2025 06:02am

TOKYO: Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of...

India, central Asian countries express interest in joint rare earths exploration

Published 06 Jun, 2025 07:01pm

NEW DELHI: India and five central Asian countries have expressed interest in joint exploration of rare earths and...

Energy, minerals: Pakistan, Turkiye explore collaboration opportunities

Published 24 May, 2025 07:29am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a meeting with Irfan Neziroglu, ambassador of...

Canadian trade counsellor meets minister

Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik was called on by Daniel Arsenault, Political and Trade...

Ukraine still in talks with US about minerals deal, spokesman says

Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:23pm

Ukraine is continuing to hold talks with the United States about a minerals deal, a foreign ministry spokesman said...

Senate panel approves ban on export of minerals

Updated 02 Feb, 2024 08:47am

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce on Thursday approved ban on export of both metallic and...

NRL receives licence for exploration of minerals in Chagai

Published 24 Oct, 2023 05:05am

KARACHI: The National Resources Limited (NRL) has received an exploration lease for minerals in Chagai district,...

Country’s resources: PM for ‘surgical operation’ to generate wealth

Published 02 Aug, 2023 06:47am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Tuesday said there is a need for a serious surgical operation to generate...

China flexes critical metals muscles with export curbs

Published 11 Jul, 2023 06:08am

LONDON: China’s threat to curb exports of gallium and germanium from the start of August marks an escalation in ...

APCEA hails govt for supporting show on minerals

Published 13 Mar, 2023 06:15am

PESHAWAR: All Pakistan Commercial Exporters Association (APCEA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa thanked the government for its...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 29	277.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 29	277.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 30	157.03
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 30	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 30	1.32
Euro to USD / Sep 30	1.13
SOFR % / Sep 28	3.90

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 29	7,670.84
Nasdaq / Sep 29	26,797.54
Dow Jones / Sep 29	51,349.92
India Sensex / Sep 30	72,729.39
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 30	66,728.56
Hang Seng / Sep 30	24,534.37
FTSE 100 / Sep 30	10,714.17
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 30	25,546.29
France CAC40 / Sep 30	8,055.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 29	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 29	374,945
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 30	89.69
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 30	4,309.98
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 30	79.18
Petrol/Litre / Oct 1	387.54
Diesel/Litre / Oct 1	402.24

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Sep 30 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	7.26 ▲ 1 (15.97%)
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	5.73 ▲ 0.77 (15.52%)
Lse Spac-I Ltd. / Sep 30 Lse Spac-I Limited(SPAC1)	20.41 ▲ 1.86 (10.03%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Sep 30 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	16.57 ▲ 1.51 (10.03%)
Sindh Modaraba / Sep 30 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	33.28 ▲ 3.03 (10.02%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Sep 30 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	26.38 ▲ 2.4 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Sep 30 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	113.96 ▲ 10.36 (10%)
Dadex Eternit / Sep 30 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	150.32 ▲ 13.67 (10%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Sep 30 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	29.04 ▲ 2.64 (10%)
Oilboy Energy / Sep 30 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	18.59 ▲ 1.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
Ashfaq Textile / Sep 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	50.57 ▼ -5.62 (-10%)
Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS) / Sep 30 Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS)(GCWLPRS)	118.83 ▼ -13.16 (-9.97%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Sep 30 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	11.25 ▼ -1.15 (-9.27%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Sep 30 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	918.13 ▼ -92.07 (-9.11%)
Pakistan Services / Sep 30 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1,019.63 ▼ -99.15 (-8.86%)
Mandviwala / Sep 30 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	77.07 ▼ -7.14 (-8.48%)
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	23.41 ▼ -1.84 (-7.29%)
D.M. Corporation / Sep 30 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	165.33 ▼ -11.63 (-6.57%)
Cordoba Logistics / Sep 30 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	28.32 ▼ -1.94 (-6.41%)
EMCO Industries / Sep 30 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	32.10 ▼ -1.93 (-5.67%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Sep 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	73,446,994 ▲ 0.11
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	58,387,095 ▲ 0.77
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Sep 30 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	50,882,891 ▼ -0.09
Cnergyico PK / Sep 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	28,308,841 ▲ 0.03
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Sep 30 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	21,823,804 ▲ 1.27
Arif Habib Corp / Sep 30 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	17,873,579 ▲ 0.1
Pak Refinery / Sep 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,817,038 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,431,935 ▼ -0.01
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	16,575,953 ▼ -1.84
F. Nat.Equities / Sep 30 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	14,238,200 ▲ 0

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