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Sanae Takaichi

BoJ’s ETF holdings may help fund tax cut, LDP executive says

Published 09 Aug, 2026 02:24am

TOKYO: Tapping the Bank of Japan’s holdings of exchange-traded funds (ETF) may be an option to fund a planned sales...

Japan confirms joint yen intervention with US, signals readiness for more action

Published 03 Aug, 2026 08:03am

The news underscores both countries' resolve to prevent a sell-off in the yen and Japanese government bonds (JGB) from causing global spillovers

India, Japan sign pacts on AI, metals and energy after Modi-Takaichi talks

Published 02 Jul, 2026 04:28pm

'Japan and India will leverage each other’s strengths to grow strong and prosperous together,' Takaichi tells

Japan's Takaichi seeks deeper India ties on trade, security

Published 30 Jun, 2026 06:18pm

Modi and Takaichi will also attend business events with executives from both countries

China imposes new export controls, deepening Japan row

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

BEIJING: China put 20 more Japanese organisations on a blacklist Monday over the export of items with both military...

Japan PM heckled at WWII memorial

Published 25 Jun, 2026 07:21am

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled at a World War II memorial event by protesters angry about...

Nikkei rises as AI euphoria persists

Published 23 Jun, 2026 05:27am

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share gauge surged past the 72,000 mark for the first time on Monday, on continued euphoria...

China’s rare earths curbs extend pressure on supply to Japan

Published 21 Jun, 2026 02:30am

SINGAPORE: China’s exports to Japan of several rare earths used for powerful magnets were negligible in May, data...

Japan to target $2.3 trillion public-private investment by 2040, Nikkei reports

Published 20 Jun, 2026 12:08pm

The 370 trillion yen investment initiative, to be unveiled as early as next week

Yen teeters on cusp of 40-year low

Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am

LONDON/SINGAPORE: The dollar held firm against most peers on Friday, as a peace deal between the US and Iran hung in...

UK, Japan set to agree $24 billion investment, tech partnerships

Published 14 Jun, 2026 10:23am

The offshore wind component is expected to support 5.9 gigawatts of capacity across projects in ‌Scotland ⁠and the Celtic Sea

Japan rejects 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming

Published 31 May, 2026 10:57am

In May, China's foreign ministry called on Asia-Pacific countries to be vigilant and 'jointly resist the reckless actions of Japan's neo-militarism'

South Korea's Lee, Japan's Takaichi to meet on Tuesday, Seoul says

Published 17 May, 2026 09:58am

The summit, which will ‌be ⁠held in Lee's hometown of Andong, after their first summit in ⁠Takaichi's hometown in January

Dollar retreats on optimism over ME tensions

Published 08 May, 2026 06:08am

NEW YORK: The dollar eased for a second straight day on Thursday as hopes for a de-escalation in the Iran-US war...

Japan PM Takaichi set for talks with Australia's Albanese on energy security

Published 04 May, 2026 11:34am

Australia is a major supplier of liquified natural gas to Japan, which has been closely watching developments in the industry

ADB chief warns of yen pressure from Japan’s too-slow rate hikes

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

WASHINGTON: The yen may come under further pressure if markets see the Bank of Japan as being too slow in addressing...

Japan asks wholesalers to switch to Brent from Dubai pricing

Updated 28 Mar, 2026 06:50am

TOKYO: Japan’s industry ministry has asked domestic wholesalers to switch to Brent crude oil pricing from the Dubai...

Trump may push Japan for help with Iran war in White House meeting

Published 19 Mar, 2026 12:25pm

Trump has lashed out at allies for their lukewarm support for the US-Israeli military campaign and said the US doesn’t need any help

Japanese shares end lower

Published 14 Mar, 2026 04:55am

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei closed lower on Friday and posted a second consecutive weekly decline of 3.2 percent, as...

Iran war may embolden BOJ’s hawkish push, despite growth risks

Published 13 Mar, 2026 06:12am

TOKYO: Fresh supply shocks triggered by the Middle East conflict may speed up the Bank of Japan’s hawkish agenda by...

Japan’s Nikkei closes at record high

Published 28 Feb, 2026 04:56am

TOKYO: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei share average closed at a record high on Friday, posting its biggest monthly gain in...

Yen strengthens against dollar

Published 27 Feb, 2026 05:11am

NEW YORK: The Japanese yen rebounded on Thursday after the head of the Bank of Japan said the decision on whether to...

Yen under pressure after Takaichi report; Aussie higher on inflation

Published 25 Feb, 2026 08:22am

The yen dropped 0.8% overnight to as weak as 156.28 to the dollar and was a fraction stronger than that at 155.88

Japan’s 20-year bonds take first super-long auction since election in stride

Published 19 Feb, 2026 11:27am

The 20-year Japanese government bond (JGB) yield fell marginally, down 0.5 basis point (bp) at 2.965%

Nikkei slips as post-earnings, election momentum fade

Published 18 Feb, 2026 05:55am

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday as investors booked profits amid few fresh trading cues, while...

Japan’s GDP falls short of expectations

Published 16 Feb, 2026 12:20pm

Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world’s fourth-biggest economy expanded by just 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 13	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 13	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 14	159.32
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 14	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 14	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 14	1.16
SOFR % / Aug 15	3.64

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 14	7,785.76
India Sensex / Aug 14	78,009.25
Nasdaq / Aug 14	26,729.16
FTSE 100 / Aug 14	10,750.11
Dow Jones / Aug 14	53,732.41
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 14	26,440.31
France CAC40 / Aug 14	8,636.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 17	68,753.86
Hang Seng / Aug 17	25,508.63

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 13	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 13	394,749
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 14	82.40
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 14	4,376.40
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 14	84.80
Petrol/Litre / Aug 17	325.43
Diesel/Litre / Aug 17	383.95

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Gammon Pak / Aug 13 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	28.25 ▲ 2.57 (10.01%)
Ideal Dynamics / Aug 13 Ideal Dynamics Limited(IDEAL)	49.13 ▲ 4.47 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Aug 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	49.58 ▲ 4.51 (10.01%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Aug 13 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	79.51 ▲ 7.23 (10%)
Arctic Textile / Aug 13 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	47.19 ▲ 4.29 (10%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Aug 13 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	114.83 ▲ 10.44 (10%)
Asim Textile / Aug 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	90.50 ▲ 8.23 (10%)
Buxly Paints / Aug 13 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	336.04 ▲ 30.55 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	68.84 ▲ 6.26 (10%)
MACPAC Films / Aug 13 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	73.07 ▲ 6.64 (10%)

Stock	Price
Supernet Tech. / Aug 13 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	29.87 ▼ -11.86 (-28.42%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	13.56 ▼ -1.51 (-10.02%)
Universal Ins. / Aug 13 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	20.71 ▼ -2.3 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Aug 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	27.20 ▼ -2.72 (-9.09%)
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	5.11 ▼ -0.46 (-8.26%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Aug 13 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	17.14 ▼ -1.43 (-7.7%)
Asia Ins. / Aug 13 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	39.82 ▼ -3.18 (-7.4%)
ARM Green Industries / Aug 13 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	55.60 ▼ -4.43 (-7.38%)
Shadman Cotton / Aug 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	64.02 ▼ -4.9 (-7.11%)
Pak Tobacco / Aug 13 Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited(PAKT)	1,364.29 ▼ -96.5 (-6.61%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Aug 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	247,072,281 ▲ 0.57
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	103,802,064 ▼ -0.46
Pak Refinery / Aug 13 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	40,235,369 ▲ 5.93
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	39,092,471 ▼ -1.51
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	26,025,744 ▲ 0.01
Thatta Cement / Aug 13 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	19,608,245 ▲ 3.36
B.O.Punjab / Aug 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,204,913 ▲ 0.18
Hascol Petrol / Aug 13 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	15,337,298 ▼ -0.48
TPL Properties / Aug 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	15,140,554 ▼ -0.31
TPL Corp Ltd / Aug 13 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	14,138,754 ▲ 0.53

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