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‘Pakistan must shift from reactive disaster relief to climate risk management’

Published 19 Jun, 2026 07:09am

ISLAMABAD: As climate shocks threaten agriculture and pose challenges to food security, rural livelihoods, and...

Pakistan’s savings crisis

Updated 19 Jun, 2026 06:24am

EDITORIAL: One of the more underappreciated aspects of Pakistan’s economic malaise has been the alarming collapse in...

The missing budget debate: Pakistan’s savings collapse

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 05:39am

In 1992, Pakistan saved 17.4 percent of its GDP. By 2024, it had fallen to only 6.4 percent. Over three decades,...

Overcoming fiscal deficit

Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am

On June 10, 2026, the federal government will unveil budget for fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 amidst familiar warnings...

Ministries clash over Motor Vehicles Development Bill, 2025

Updated 01 Jun, 2026 09:22am

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST)...

Three primary channels: PIDE report flags ministries’ continued de facto control over regulators

Published 22 May, 2026 07:29am

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has found that ministries retain pervasive de...

Why reforms fail to take root in Pakistan

Published 13 May, 2026 06:01am

Pakistan does not suffer from a shortage of reform ideas. Rather, it has an abundance of excellent policy documents...

After the rate hike, why PSX firms and businesses need policy pause

Published 12 May, 2026 06:01am

Higher interest rates may be necessary to protect the economy from second-round inflation, but their effect on...

Removal of distortions in ST regime: Experts for expanding third schedule of ST Act

Published 09 May, 2026 05:51am

ISLAMABAD: Experts on Friday called for removing distortions in the sales tax regime in the 2026-27 budget by...

Experts for adaptation of effective industrial policy

Published 07 May, 2026 02:13am

ISLAMABAD: Experts at a seminar emphasised the need for adaptation of an effective industrial policy, which should...

Chinese envoy for advancing upgraded phase-2 of CPEC

Updated 01 Apr, 2026 06:50am

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong reaffirmed that Pakistan and China remain committed to advancing the...

ME conflict disrupts Pakistan’s trade to GCC states, other regions

Updated 27 Mar, 2026 02:46pm

Pakistan Institute of Development Economics says high energy prices could increase Pakistan’s import bill by USD 4.5 billion

Austerity in times of crisis

Published 26 Mar, 2026 05:00am

Fiscal discipline is more essential in times of geopolitical uncertainty and economic uncertainty. Pakistan is at...

Pakistan becomes highly vulnerable to global energy shocks: PIDE

Published 20 Mar, 2026 07:37am

ISLAMABAD: Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, making Pakistan highly...

Women exit BISP: PIDE study finds no evidence of decline in household well-being

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

ISLAMABAD: A research study conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) found that, contrary...

Hormuz closure could triple Pakistan’s oil bill, push inflation to 15pc-17pc

Published 18 Mar, 2026 04:35am

Oil markets are being shaken once again globally by geopolitical strains in the Middle East. The mounting tension...

ME conflict may adversely affect remittances: study

Published 17 Mar, 2026 05:57am

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has warned that the Middle East (ME) conflict...

Stability, inflation outlook dim: ME tensions could spike global oil prices

Published 13 Mar, 2026 08:47am

ISLAMABAD: Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could trigger a sharp increase in global oil prices,...

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...

CDWP clears seven development projects

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:27am

ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved seven development projects for Rs 15.174 billion...

PIDE transformation

Published 25 Feb, 2026 04:49am

Pakistan’s economic and governance challenges are often discussed in terms of what policies are adopted. Far less...

Ahsan criticises ‘colonial-era’ education system

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 07:31am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal, on Wednesday criticized the lingering impact...

Challenges posed by rapid urban growth discussed

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 07:25am

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference organised by Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) on Wednesday...

OPINION: Gen Z and the ‘quarter life crisis’

Updated 14 Jan, 2026 08:46am

Mid-life crisis, life passing away, responsibility, burden and monotony are familiar terms. People post their 40s...

PIDE seminar: ‘Fisheries & aquaculture sector has potential to generate USD10bn per year’

Published 01 Jan, 2026 06:17am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fisheries and aquaculture sector has the potential to generate USD 10 billion per year with...

EDITORIAL: Opposing narratives

Updated 23 Dec, 2025 07:12am

EDITORIAL: Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Islamabad while addressing a policy...

Pakistan’s macroeconomic vulnerabilities persist, says IMF

Updated 20 Dec, 2025 07:14am

Underscores need for continued and credible reform efforts

PIDE conference: University-industry linkages remain fragmented despite investment: VC

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 30	278.36
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 30	278.16
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 1	162.72
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 1	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 1	1.32
Euro to USD / Jul 1	1.14
SOFR % / Jun 30	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 30	7,499.36
Nasdaq / Jun 30	26,213.72
Dow Jones / Jun 30	52,319.20
India Sensex / Jul 1	76,897.91
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 1	70,474.96
Hang Seng / Jul 1	22,881.02
FTSE 100 / Jul 1	10,472.35
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 1	25,081.59
France CAC40 / Jul 1	8,366.87

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 30	17,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 30	364,228
Petrol/Litre / Jul 1	299.50
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 1	68.78
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 1	3,986.22
Diesel/Litre / Jul 1	311.47
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 1	77.40

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jul 1 Blue-Ex Limited(BLUEX)	9.16 ▲ 1 (12.25%)
Asim Textile / Jul 1 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	25.70 ▲ 2.34 (10.02%)
First Fid. Leasing / Jul 1 First Fidelity Leasing Modaraba(FFLM)	24.27 ▲ 2.21 (10.02%)
Hala Enterprise / Jul 1 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	29.22 ▲ 2.66 (10.02%)
Frontier Ceramics / Jul 1 Frontier Ceramics Limited(FRCL)	86.52 ▲ 7.87 (10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Jul 1 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	44.62 ▲ 4.06 (10.01%)
Paramount Mod / Jul 1 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	14.07 ▲ 1.28 (10.01%)
Fateh Ind. / Jul 1 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	242.24 ▲ 22.02 (10%)
P.T.C.L. / Jul 1 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	72.07 ▲ 6.55 (10%)
S.G.Power / Jul 1 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	88.15 ▲ 8.01 (10%)

Stock	Price
First Tri-Star Mod. / Jul 1 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	38.65 ▼ -4.25 (-9.91%)
Gulistan Sp. / Jul 1 Gulistan Spinning Mills Limited(GUSM)	11.11 ▼ -1 (-8.26%)
Haseeb Waqas / Jul 1 Haseeb Waqas Sugar Mills Limited(HWQS)	17.76 ▼ -1.36 (-7.11%)
Kohat Textile / Jul 1 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	161.43 ▼ -11.04 (-6.4%)
Meezan PakistanXD / Jul 1 Meezan Pakistan ETF(MZNPETF)	18.43 ▼ -1.24 (-6.3%)
Zephyr Textile / Jul 1 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	22.05 ▼ -1.42 (-6.05%)
Husein Industries / Jul 1 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	61.84 ▼ -3.5 (-5.36%)
Prosperity Weav / Jul 1 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	64.15 ▼ -3.56 (-5.26%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Jul 1 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	24.69 ▼ -1.31 (-5.04%)
AN Textile Mills / Jul 1 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	37.46 ▼ -1.94 (-4.92%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 1 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	82,666,150 ▼ -0.21
B.O.Punjab / Jul 1 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	77,111,046 ▲ 1.22
P.T.C.L. / Jul 1 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	28,752,273 ▲ 6.55
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jul 1 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	27,698,338 ▲ 0.33
Pak Qatar Family / Jul 1 Pak Qatar Family Takaful Limited(PAKQATAR)	24,952,487 ▲ 1.98
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 1 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	23,251,243 ▲ 0.04
Hascol Petrol / Jul 1 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	23,061,705 ▼ -0.21
Askari Bank / Jul 1 Askari Bank Limited(AKBL)	22,929,384 ▲ 2.76
Pak Int.Bulk / Jul 1 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	20,096,607 ▼ -0.23
Maple Leaf Cement / Jul 1 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	20,049,681 ▲ 0.52

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