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Kayani urges banks to accelerate ‘Cashless Pakistan Initiative’

Updated 14 Nov, 2026 05:46am

KARACHI: Minister of State for Finance, Bilal Azhar Kayani, visited the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) head office...

Govt moves to continue subsidy for Raast QR payments

Published 13 Nov, 2026 12:01pm

Consultations to enhance user experience in digital payments

Digital banking: Is it reaching those who need it most?

Updated 10 Nov, 2026 06:53am

Pakistan’s financial inclusion story has become something of a success tale. More than 6.8 million new unique bank...

Use of cheques will be stopped: All AAA payments only via Raast from 16th

Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:51am

ISLAMABAD: In a major step towards promoting a cashless economy, the government announced on Friday that...

Financial inclusion index rises to 59.5: SBP

Published 08 Oct, 2026 05:42am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s financial inclusion index rose to 59.5 in 2025 from preceding year’s 58.1, reflecting a further...

Cartel charge, fiscal fact—II

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 07:49am

Dr Haque calls this better plumbing for the same pipe, because the rails still carry payments through banks. But...

Remittances doing well

Published 11 Sep, 2026 06:00am

EDITORIAL: Remittance inflows rose by 15 percent during July-August 2026 compared to the same period the year before...

All govt-to-person payments to go digital

Published 18 Aug, 2026 06:30am

ISLAMABAD: The government has set an ambitious target of making all government-to-person (G2P) payments fully...

The rails are built - now comes the credit

Published 31 Jul, 2026 05:44am

The op-ed emphasises that the State (SBP, Government) has built the rails, but private-sector institutions must run...

Govt to design modern payments infrastructure

Published 29 Jul, 2026 07:10am

ISLAMABAD: The government has outlined an ambitious mandate for a team of technology and financial systems experts...

PayPak to play central role in Pakistan's digital payments future: SBP governor

Published 15 Jul, 2026 10:44pm

Urges industry collaboration to strengthen Pakistan's digital payments network

Karandaaz, DKFS launch financing facility for retailers

Published 10 Jul, 2026 07:58am

KARACHI: Karandaaz Pakistan and DigiKhata Financial Services (DKFS) have entered into a strategic partnership to...

BISP digital wallets: SBP says transaction charges only apply to cash withdrawals

Updated 10 Jul, 2026 09:27am

ISLAMABAD: The financial burden of the digital wallets’ interoperability at the Benazir Income Support Programme...

SBP governor urges banks to embrace digital transformation

Published 09 Jul, 2026 05:04am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s banking industry must embrace digital transformation and expand lending to agriculture, small...

Digital banking: Q1CY26 transactions total Rs68trn: SBP

Updated 26 Jun, 2026 04:53pm

Strong growth of the Raast Instant Payment System continues

KMC introduces digital payment system

Published 24 Jun, 2026 05:52am

KARACHI: In line with the digitalization vision of Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, the Karachi Metropolitan...

‘User Experience of Digital Payment Services’: SBP launches nationwide survey

Published 11 Jun, 2026 06:01am

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a nationwide survey on “User Experience of Digital Payment...

Digital payments gaining momentum

Published 24 Apr, 2026 06:03am

KARACHI: Digital payments are gaining momentum in the country, with monthly card spending by Meezan Bank alone...

As Pakistan’s cashless drive gains momentum, JazzCash steps up its game

Updated 02 Apr, 2026 06:40pm

As Pakistan’s path towards achieving a cashless economy gains momentum, local fintech players have stepped up their...

Digital economy may contribute up to 7pc to GDP by 2030: OICCI

Published 02 Apr, 2026 06:03am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s digital economy could contribute 5-7 percent to GDP by 2030, if key structural challenges are...

Cashless economy: 92pc of retail deals done via digital channels during late 2025

Updated 20 Mar, 2026 09:30am

KARACHI: Pakistan’s digital payment ecosystem is witnessing rapid expansion, with around 92 percent of retail...

Digital channels drive 92% of retail payments in Pakistan: SBP

Published 19 Mar, 2026 03:22pm

SBP highlights significant strides in Pakistan’s journey toward a cashless and digitally inclusive economy

127m people reaping benefits of digital banking, PM told

Updated 04 Mar, 2026 08:48am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed on Tuesday that a staggering 127 million people across the...

PSO posts profit-after-tax of Rs12.1bn in 1HFY26

Published 17 Feb, 2026 02:24pm

Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the nation’s energy flagship, recorded a profit-after-tax (PAT) of Rs12.1 billion for the...

Economic stability to strengthen over next 2 years: SBP

Published 07 Feb, 2026 05:45am

KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Jameel Ahmad on Friday expressed confidence that Pakistan’s ...

Disbursing remittances via Raast: SBP issues procedure for Exchange Companies

Updated 31 Jan, 2026 08:39am

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday issued a detailed procedure for Exchange Companies (ECs) to...

Exchange Companies can now use Raast to facilitate home remittances

Updated 16 Jan, 2026 09:05am

KARACHI: In order to support the shift towards a cashless economy, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has amended its...

Ahson bin Saeed takes charge of Raast Payments Pakistan

Updated 15 Jan, 2026 01:40pm

Ahson brings over a decade of experience in payments, fintech, and digital financial services

JazzCash crosses 57m customer mark

Published 01 Jan, 2026 08:07am

ISLAMABAD: JazzCash has crossed 57 million customers, underscoring the rapid adoption of digital payments in...

Draft amendment to Payment Systems and Electronic Fund Transfers law sent to PMO

Updated 31 Dec, 2025 08:05am

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has developed a draft legal package to amend the Payment Systems and Electronic Fund...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 14	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 14	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.64 ▲ 0.28 (11.86%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.4%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.64 ▼ -1.36 (-9.71%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	69.87 ▼ -6.73 (-8.79%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	193.60 ▼ -16.58 (-7.89%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.73 ▼ -4.34 (-6.47%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	151.06 ▼ -9.64 (-6%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 13 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,207.41 ▼ -76.42 (-5.95%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.01 ▼ -0.24 (-5.65%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.72 ▼ -4.26 (-5.46%)
AN Textile Mills / Nov 13 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	58.55 ▼ -3.21 (-5.2%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	303,195,710 ▲ 0.13
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,505,118 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,791,082 ▲ 0.28
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	43,180,738 ▲ 0.37
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,746,701 ▲ 0.48
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,571,943 ▲ 0.05
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,996,122 ▲ 0.01
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,965,743 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,527,745 ▲ 0.14
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 13 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	21,467,835 ▲ 0.82

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