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pakistan exports

Exporter seeks relief as Pakistan-US shipping costs surge 200% amid Iran war

Published 31 Aug, 2026 04:03pm

A container shipment from Karachi to New York that once cost around $2,000 is now being quoted at $8,000 to $9,000

Major impediments to export boost

Updated 31 Aug, 2026 05:58am

EDITORIAL: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan while briefing the Senate Standing Committee correctly noted that unless...

Net exports remain negative

Published 12 Jun, 2026 06:32am

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Survey 2025-26 has revealed that Pakistan’s net exports remained negative, underscoring the...

Pakistan risks missing global supply chain shift without pro-export budget measures: PTC

Published 05 Jun, 2026 06:43pm

Pakistan could miss a major opportunity to boost exports and attract global buyers relocating supply chains unless...

Widening trade deficit

Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am

EDITORIAL: Trade deficit July-May 2026 widened to negative 34.758 billion dollars against negative 29.585 billion...

Pakistan’s cyclical economy and burden of unfinished reforms

Published 18 May, 2026 08:52pm

Every few years, Pakistan seems to move into another financial crisis. Inflation, IMF programmes, rising fuel and...

Pakistan’s IT exports surge to over $3bn in 9MFY26

Published 16 Apr, 2026 11:04pm

IT exports in March stand at $413 million

‘Overvalued’ rupee renders exports uncompetitive: PBC

Updated 12 Apr, 2026 05:03pm

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has stated that a slightly overvalued currency has rendered the...

Govt must increase exports by USD5bn per year: Ahsan

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan must...

Trade deficit widens 22.65pc to USD27.8bn in 9 months

Published 03 Apr, 2026 06:08am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit has widened by 22.65 percent to USD27.8 billion in the first nine months of...

Pakistan’s trade deficit rises 23% to $28bn in July-March

Updated 02 Apr, 2026 03:59pm

Trade balance stood at $22.67 billion in same period of previous fiscal year

Pakistan grants temporary exemption for exports to Iran, Central Asia

Published 28 Mar, 2026 03:13pm

In a major development on the trade front, the federal government has granted a temporary exemption to exporters...

Pakistan govt doubles EFS utilisation period to 18 months

Published 19 Mar, 2026 08:18pm

Longer utilisation period expected to reduce the exporters cost

Senate panel irked by impediments to export growth

Published 11 Mar, 2026 05:25am

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives on Tuesday expressed...

Govt urged to declare ‘energy emergency’

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 06:40am

KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has...

Exports cannot wait

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 07:09am

EDITORIAL: It is always a good idea to examine how to enhance exports, particularly when the economy remains fragile...

Energy crisis in Strait of Hormuz could hit Pakistan’s exports: APTMA

Published 04 Mar, 2026 01:55pm

APTMA noted that the sharp rise in energy prices is expected to widen Pakistan’s current account deficit

Impediments to export growth identified

Updated 28 Feb, 2026 09:31am

Country’s export-oriented industry seeks the commerce minister’s support to address the undue burden of upfront taxes

EU-India FTA does not pose immediate threat to Pakistan: MoC

Published 27 Feb, 2026 05:11am

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has stated that, at this stage, the proposed European Union (EU)–India Free...

Pakistan’s GSP+ debate missing the point

Updated 27 Feb, 2026 07:02am

The European Union’s engagement with the world has long been anchored in trade, though never as trade alone. Its...

Export decline

Updated 26 Feb, 2026 09:05am

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s trade deficit with nine regional countries has increased by 41.32 percent with China by far in...

Export stasis comes under NA focus

Updated 24 Feb, 2026 01:42pm

NA seeks detailed briefings from Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and SBP

Banks stepping in where state has stepped back

Updated 21 Feb, 2026 06:53am

EDITORIAL: The banking sector’s voluntary decision to cut the markup on the Export Refinance Facility to 4.5 percent...

Textile exports rise 1.25% to $10.9bn in July–January FY26

Updated 18 Feb, 2026 09:05am

ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile sector exports have experienced a growth of 1.25 percent during the first seven...

Textile industry advocates for better trade arrangement with US

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:11am

ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile industry has approached the government for a better trade arrangement with the...

Dar says committed to meeting GSP Plus obligations

Published 10 Feb, 2026 05:50am

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment...

Pakistan needs better manufacturing and export roadmap, urges Privatisation Commission chief

Updated 09 Feb, 2026 11:46am

Muhammad Ali proposes reforms in current political, economic setups including decentralising decision-making to turn around economy

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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
Petrol/Litre / Sep 30	387.54
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 30	89.69
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 30	4,309.98
Diesel/Litre / Sep 30	402.24
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 30	79.18

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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