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Scott Bessent

US sanctions 10 over procuring weapons for Iran

Published 30 Sep, 2026 07:16am

WASHINGTON: The United States has sanctioned 10 individuals and entities, including some based in China, Hong Kong...

Japan finance minister tells Bessent PM Takaichi is not a reflationist

Published 29 Sep, 2026 11:43am

She added she would maintain close communication with the US Treasury and continue working with Washington to ensure orderly currency markets

US claims successes in isolating Iran

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:35am

WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Saturday that he had sent envoys around the world to...

China, US agree to USD30bn tariff cut, AI dialogue during Xi visit, Beijing says

Published 27 Sep, 2026 02:24am

SHANGHAI: China said on Saturday it had agreed with the US on a USD 30 billion reciprocal tariff-reduction...

Najaf suspends Iranian airlines

Published 26 Sep, 2026 05:19am

NAJAF, (Iraq): Iraq’s Najaf airport, a top destination for Shia pilgrims, suspended all Iranian flights on Friday,...

Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win

Published 24 Sep, 2026 11:29am

US allies in Asia are concerned Trump may be tempted to soften Washington’s support for Taipei to lock in economic wins with China

Iranian flight lands in China despite US sanctions threat: tracker

Published 23 Sep, 2026 01:58pm

The flight was not listed on the official website of Guangzhou Baiyun airport

Trump meets Venezuela's Rodriguez for first time since Maduro's capture

Published 23 Sep, 2026 11:02am

Rodriguez called the meeting a historic step towards strengthening ties with the US in energy, mining, and security

First Iran flights cancelled as US sanctions set to come into force

Published 23 Sep, 2026 06:05am

TEHRAN: Flights from Iran to the capitals of Iraq and Oman will be cancelled as of midnight, local media reported...

Yen weaker against dollar

Published 22 Sep, 2026 05:15am

NEW YORK: The Japanese yen weakened on Monday and was on pace to soften for the fifth time in six sessions as...

Yuan hits fresh multi-year peak

Published 22 Sep, 2026 05:15am

HONG KONG: China’s yuan strengthened to more than a 3-1/2-year high against the US dollar on Monday as the central...

China shares climb ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Published 22 Sep, 2026 05:15am

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday, led by technology and property shares, as investors hoped the...

US Treasury chief says Iran airlines to be 'shut down' Sept 23

Updated 22 Sep, 2026 08:15am

US sanctions on Iran's aviation industry and Bessent's "economic D-Day" threat on Iran and pledge to choke off Tehran financially.

Xi rolls into Trump summit with China's trade engine roaring

Published 21 Sep, 2026 10:46am

China’s global trade surplus is on pace to top $1 trillion for a second straight year

US Treasury's Bessent, China's He to launch talks on AI, trade, critical minerals

Published 20 Sep, 2026 10:35am

The US Supreme Court later struck down the Trump tariffs that were invoked under a national emergencies law, including duties related to fentanyl trafficking

CBoT soybeans higher

Published 18 Sep, 2026 05:15am

BEIJING: US soybean futures rose on Thursday, as traders assessed progress in Chinese purchases of US supplies and...

China, HK shares end higher on tech strength

Published 17 Sep, 2026 02:47am

SHANGHAI: Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks ended higher on Wednesday, led by tech shares, but gains were capped...

Another fine mess for the Fed

Published 17 Sep, 2026 02:47am

My Wednesday deadline means I must always file my column just before important economic and financial announcements...

How a billion-dollar sanctions dodge kept Chinese goods flowing to Iran

Published 10 Sep, 2026 01:11pm

Washington has intensified the pressure as it tries to resolve its war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Bessent backs using US financial power as foreign policy tool

Published 10 Sep, 2026 06:20am

WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advocated on Tuesday for Washington’s use of financial power as a...

10-year yields highest since 2023

Published 10 Sep, 2026 01:18am

The U.S. Treasury Department said it will buy up to $6 billion in 10- to 20-year Treasury bonds

Japan FX chief Mimura says on alert over yen moves

'Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!! President DJT,' Trump said on social media, but gave no further details

Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran

Published 31 Aug, 2026 08:07am

Bessent ⁠said he intends to drive the message home to G20 finance ministers and ⁠central bank governors to cut economic ties to Iran, or face secondary sanctions

Fed chair signals ‘work to do’ on high US inflation

Published 29 Aug, 2026 05:25am

WASHINGTON: US Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh on Friday offered rare insight into his economic outlook, flagging...

Japan's finance minister to attend G20, market focus on yen debate

Published 28 Aug, 2026 08:21am

Kazuo Ueda ⁠is also expected to attend next week’s gathering of G20 finance leaders

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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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