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Persian Gulf

Pakistan purchases more expensive LNG as flows via Strait of Hormuz fail to recover: report

Published 06 Jul, 2026 04:57pm

Pakistan pays double for LNG, facing urgent supply gaps due to disruptions in the critical Strait of Hormuz

Iran Guards say strikes against Kuwait, Bahrain in retaliation for US attack

Published 28 Jun, 2026 11:15am

Iran, United States have both accused the other of violating ceasefire

Hormuz reopening to release wave of oil supply, depress prices

Published 18 Jun, 2026 01:44pm

Many Chinese refiners paused spot buying this week as they eyed the reopening of the strait and details of the agreement

How to build Pakistan’s energy resilience against another crisis?

Updated 18 Jun, 2026 07:50am

On 28 February 2026, US and Israeli forces launched coordinated strikes on Iran under ‘Operation Epic Fury’,...

Peace at last?

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Ostensibly, the US and Iran have ironed out their differences sufficiently to allow the signing of a peace agreement...

Hormuz situation: Ministry joins FBR, Customs for mulling strategic measures

Updated 04 Jun, 2026 09:11am

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)/Customs have jointly introduced...

Pakistan turns to grey-market generators as outages worsen amid Middle East war: report

Updated 19 May, 2026 10:56pm

Informal generators are a vital, costly lifeline for Pakistanis battling persistent power outages and economic uncertainty

New attacks reported on ships near Hormuz as Trump discusses Iran with Xi

Published 14 May, 2026 06:02pm

BEIJING: U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war with China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing on...

‘Israel’s growing belligerence’

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled “Israel’s growing belligerence” carried by the newspaper on Saturday....

European shares slide on concerns of US-Iran ceasefire collapse

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

FRANKFURT: European shares declined on Monday, following a sharp rebound in the previous session, as investors...

Strait of Hormuz closure: Pakistan faces LNG crunch as three cargoes stuck in Persian Gulf

Updated 20 Apr, 2026 07:11pm

At least three Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes destined for Pakistan are currently stranded in the Persian Gulf,...

Still in dire straits

Published 20 Apr, 2026 05:29am

The confusion with regard to the Strait of Hormuz has only deepened with both Iran and the US claiming that they...

Trump praises PM, CDF for role in easing tensions

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:41am

ISLAMABAD: US President Donald Trump on Friday praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces...

US shuts down Iran’s maritime trade despite optimism for more talks

Published 15 Apr, 2026 11:06am

Trump said negotiations between US and Iranian officials could resume in Pakistan in the next two days

Iran military says US naval blockade ‘illegal’ and ‘piracy’

Published 13 Apr, 2026 01:02pm

The restrictions imposed by criminal America on maritime navigation and transit in international waters are illegal and constitute an example of piracy

KSE-100 sheds nearly 4% as US-Iran peace talks collapse

Updated 13 Apr, 2026 05:51pm

Benchmark index settles at 160,591.33

Truce between US and Iran welcomed

Published 09 Apr, 2026 07:40am

KARACHI: The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association on Wednesday welcomed the recent truce between the...

India plans sovereign guarantees for insurers as Iran war heightens shipping risks

Published 08 Apr, 2026 06:07am

NEW DELHI: India is planning sovereign guarantees to support insurers that provide cover for vessels travelling in...

Nikkei rallies on efforts to reopen critical oil shipping lane

Published 04 Apr, 2026 06:16am

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rallied on Friday, trimming its losses for the week, following global efforts to...

Iranian missile hit oil tanker in Qatari waters: Qatar

Published 02 Apr, 2026 06:03am

DOHA: An oil tanker leased to state-owned QatarEnergy was hit by an Iranian cruise missile on Wednesday in Qatari...

KSE-100 drops over 3% amid geopolitical uncertainty

Updated 30 Mar, 2026 10:21pm

Focus remains on four-nation meeting in Islamabad, say experts

Geopolitical dynamics impacting developing and developed economies alike

Updated 30 Mar, 2026 06:59am

The emphasis on economic indicators is somewhat restricted, as the ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East has kept...

Israel strikes Tehran as Trump says US negotiating to end war

Published 25 Mar, 2026 10:59am

Pakistan willing to host talks between the US and Iran on ending the war, says PM Shehbaz

KSE-100 jumps 2.8% as global equities rise, oil prices slide

Updated 25 Mar, 2026 06:07pm

Benchmark index settles at 158,313.44

Mian Zahid says concerned at escalating Iran war

Published 25 Mar, 2026 02:12am

KARACHI: Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial...

Oil jumps to highest settlement since July 2022 as more Mideast supply disrupted

Updated 21 Mar, 2026 04:38am

Strait of Hormuz disruptions keep oil prices high, analysts say

Most Gulf equities decline as Iran conflict fuels regional market uncertainty

Updated 16 Mar, 2026 07:31pm

Dubai’s main share index declined 2.5%

‘The uncertain endgame of the Iran war’

Published 16 Mar, 2026 04:51am

This is apropos a letter to the editor titled ‘The uncertain endgame of the Iran war’ carried by the newspaper on...

Pakistan turns Hormuz crisis into maritime opportunity

Updated 13 Mar, 2026 09:13am

KARACHI: Pakistan has successfully secured alternative fuel supply routes as geopolitical tensions triggered the...

OCAC writes letters to governor SBP, chairman Ogra: Temporary approval of CIF imports with war-risk premium allowance sought

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

ISLAMABAD: The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has sought temporary approval of CIF imports with war-risk...

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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
India Sensex / Jul 6	78,246.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 6	69,476.37
Hang Seng / Jul 6	23,555.72
FTSE 100 / Jul 6	10,714.13
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 6	25,870.97
France CAC40 / Jul 6	8,560.38

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%)
Habib Insurance / Jul 6 Habib Insurance Company Limited(HICL)	11.50 ▲ 1.05 (10.05%)
Tri-Star Power / Jul 6 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	18.12 ▲ 1.65 (10.02%)
Aruj Industries / Jul 6 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	11.54 ▲ 1.05 (10.01%)
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%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Jul 6 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	19.68 ▲ 1.79 (10.01%)
Ansari Sug. / Jul 6 Ansari Sugar Mills Limited(ANSM)	34.43 ▲ 3.13 (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)	21.63 ▼ -2.4 (-9.99%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Jul 6 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	18.05 ▼ -1.97 (-9.84%)
Pak Agro Pack. (GEM) / Jul 6 Pak Agro Packaging Limited (GEM)(GEMPAPL)	12.02 ▼ -1.23 (-9.28%)
HBL Total Tre. ETF / Jul 6 HBL Total Treasury ETF(HBLTETF)	104.67 ▼ -8.9 (-7.84%)
Asim Textile / Jul 6 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	25.43 ▼ -2.09 (-7.59%)
Paramount Mod / Jul 6 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	14.82 ▼ -1.17 (-7.32%)
Dewan Textile / Jul 6 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	11.23 ▼ -0.87 (-7.19%)
Kohat Textile / Jul 6 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	151.23 ▼ -11.49 (-7.06%)
Redco Textile / Jul 6 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	32.85 ▼ -2.24 (-6.38%)

Stock	Volume
TPL Properties / Jul 6 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	66,770,551 ▲ 0.9
Lotte Chemical / Jul 6 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	42,069,179 ▲ 1.18
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 6 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	36,545,201 ▼ -0.09
Cnergyico PK / Jul 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	28,865,720 ▲ 0.18
B.O.Punjab / Jul 6 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	28,228,777 ▲ 0.28
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Jul 6 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	27,957,329 ▲ 0.84
Sitara Petroleum Service / Jul 6 Sitara Petroleum Service Limited(SPSL)	26,304,562 ▼ -0.01
Pak Elektron / Jul 6 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	22,354,525 ▲ 1.33
Maple Leaf Cement / Jul 6 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	19,843,892 ▲ 2.34
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 6 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	18,767,081 ▲ 0.36

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