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‘PM’s new policy gives country a chance to modernize agriculture’

Published 28 Jun, 2026 05:03am

ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s new approval of the National Agricultural Biotechnology Policy has given Pakistan a...

Mexico edge South Korea to win Group A, secure home last-32 tie

Published 19 Jun, 2026 11:25am

Romo broke the deadlock three minutes after the restart, capitalising on a costly mistake by goalkeeper Kim Seung-Gyu

World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildup

Published 11 Jun, 2026 12:32pm

Trump confirmed on Wednesday he plans to attend some World Cup matches, without providing details

Mexico thump Serbia 5-1 to complete World Cup preparations

Published 05 Jun, 2026 11:35am

Serbia struck first in the 19th minute when Petar Stanic capitalised on a defensive lapse and a fortunate deflection before firing a low shot past goalkeeper Raul Rangel

FIFA bans vuvuzelas from World Cup stadiums

Published 05 Jun, 2026 11:26am

Instruments that emit laser beams, laser pointers or similar emissions are ‌also ⁠banned

South Korea’s FLC tenders to buy up to 69,000 tons of corn

Published 03 Jun, 2026 02:34am

HAMBURG: South Korea’s Feed Leaders Committee (FLC) has issued an international tender to purchase up to 69,000...

New Zealand captain Wood fit and fired up for World Cup

Published 22 May, 2026 12:24pm

While Iran's preparations have been disrupted by the conflict, Wood said they would be no pushovers

Mexico City unveils rare memorabilia in exhibitions as World Cup fever grips the capital

Published 19 May, 2026 02:24pm

At the Museo Yancuic in Iztapalapa, shirts from 90 national teams are among the items being showcased in the “Album Epico” exhibition

Iran war pushed platinum market into its first surplus in six quarters, the WPIC says

Published 18 May, 2026 10:37am

After surging 127% in 2025, spot platinum hit a record high of $2,919 per troy ounce in January

Key global markets: Pakistan among top 10 exporters of TBR tyres

Updated 15 May, 2026 09:13am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has emerged among the top 10 exporters of Truck and Bus Radial (TBR) tyres to key global markets...

Two die in ‘respiratory illness’ outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

JOHANNESBURG: An outbreak of “severe acute respiratory illness” on board a cruise ship in the Atlantic has left two...

Taiwan’s MFIG buys about 65,000 tons of corn from US

Published 30 Apr, 2026 06:00am

HAMBURG: Taiwan’s MFIG purchasing group bought about 65,000 metric tons of animal feed corn expected to be sourced...

Sugar gains after plumbing 5-year lows as oil prices remain elevated

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on Friday, recovering from last week’s five-year-low and snapping a three-week...

Beyond traditional markets: Pakistan’s untapped export frontier in Africa

Published 18 Apr, 2026 06:02am

For decades, Pakistan’s export strategy has relied heavily on traditional partners in the West, the Middle East, and...

Zimbabwe women’s team maiden tour of Pakistan starts from 29th

Published 11 Apr, 2026 08:15am

LAHORE: Zimbabwe women’s team will embark on their maiden tour of Pakistan to feature in a six-match white-ball...

Australia coach McDonald backs Green to retain place in Test squad

Published 31 Mar, 2026 11:31am

Green tallied 171 runs in five Tests at an average of 24.42 and took four wickets as Australia triumphed 4-1 against England earlier this year

Pakistan board charges Fakhar Zaman with ball-tampering in PSL match

Published 30 Mar, 2026 11:43am

The incident occurred in the final over with Karachi needing 14 runs to win

Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy price in South Africa for a second time

Published 27 Mar, 2026 08:28am

JOHANNESBURG: Novo Nordisk is cutting South African prices of its weight-loss drug Wegovy for a second time since it...

Esterhuizen steers South Africa to T20 series win over New Zealand

Published 25 Mar, 2026 04:34pm

Connor Esterhuizen’s knock of 75 off just 33 balls helped South Africa secure a 33-run win over New Zealand on...

India captain Gill targets ultimate goal of winning 2027 World Cup

Published 16 Mar, 2026 10:35am

India’s unbeaten campaign in that home World Cup ended in defeat by Australia in the final in Ahmedabad

Last South Africa, West Indies players leave India after flight delays

Published 12 Mar, 2026 01:40pm

International air travel was thrown into chaos after airlines cancelled or rerouted flights because of the war in the Middle East

Oil shock, war fears send Asian markets to their worst week

Published 09 Mar, 2026 05:05am

BENGALURU: Most Asian assets sank toward their heaviest weekly loss since the pandemic on Friday, as Middle East...

South Africa coach Conrad says New Zealand defeat was a ‘walloping’ not a ‘choke’

Published 05 Mar, 2026 12:22pm

Shukri Conrad denied they “choked” in their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand

South Korea’s MFG buys 68,000 tons of corn

Published 04 Mar, 2026 03:57am

HAMBURG: South Korea’s Major Feedmill Group (MFG) purchased around 68,000 metric tons of animal feed corn in a...

South Africa juggernaut faces knockout test against New Zealand

Published 03 Mar, 2026 10:43am

India face England in the other semi-final on Thursday

South Africa beat plucky Zimbabwe ahead of New Zealand semi-final

Published 01 Mar, 2026 07:29pm

NEW DELHI: South Africa survived a brilliant all-round show by Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to record a...

South Africa close in on T20 World Cup semis with nine-wicket win over West Indies

Published 26 Feb, 2026 08:12pm

'Whether I’m captain or not, opening is a responsibility… we try to make sure the team gets off to a good start,' Markram

South Africa confirm fixtures for England, Australia test tours

Published 23 Feb, 2026 05:21pm

Australia will visit South Africa for three tests starting on October 9 in Durban

Hungry South Africa ‘want more’ after statement T20 win over India

Published 23 Feb, 2026 12:05pm

India were swept aside by 76 runs as 80,000 fans in Ahmedabad were silenced on Sunday and their 12-match win streak at the T20 World Cup

South Africa thrash India to end 12-match T20 World Cup win streak

Published 22 Feb, 2026 11:54pm

India 111 all out (Jansen 4/22, Maharaj 3/24)

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 17	278.16
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 17	277.96
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 17	162.40
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 17	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 17	1.35
Euro to USD / Jul 17	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 17	3.60

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 17	7,457.69
India Sensex / Jul 17	78,151.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 17	64,141.12
Nasdaq / Jul 17	25,520.24
Hang Seng / Jul 17	24,562.24
FTSE 100 / Jul 17	10,600.37
Dow Jones / Jul 17	52,146.42
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 17	24,830.98
France CAC40 / Jul 17	8,338.81

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 17	82.49
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 17	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 17	361,656
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 17	4,017.39
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 17	78.63
Petrol/Litre / Jul 18	316.15
Diesel/Litre / Jul 18	354.35

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 17 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	17.01 ▲ 1.55 (10.03%)
Ruby Textile / Jul 17 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	17.59 ▲ 1.6 (10.01%)
Crescent Cotton / Jul 17 Crescent Cotton Mills Limited(CCM)	53.68 ▲ 4.88 (10%)
National Silk / Jul 17 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	272.21 ▲ 24.75 (10%)
Suhail Jute / Jul 17 Suhail Jute Mills Limited(SUHJ)	223.96 ▲ 20.36 (10%)
Baba Farid Sugar / Jul 17 Baba Farid Sugar Mills Limited(BAFS)	418.56 ▲ 38.05 (10%)
Shadman Cotton / Jul 17 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	50.61 ▲ 4.6 (10%)
Asia Ins. / Jul 17 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	34.45 ▲ 3.13 (9.99%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 17 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	107.58 ▲ 9.65 (9.85%)
TPL Trakker Ltd / Jul 17 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	27.91 ▲ 2.5 (9.84%)

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp. (R) / Jul 17 Tariq Corporation Limited(Right)(TCORPR2)	2.70 ▼ -0.89 (-24.79%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 17 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	11.04 ▼ -1.23 (-10.02%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 17 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,871.47 ▼ -207.94 (-10%)
Service Textile / Jul 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	62.27 ▼ -6.92 (-10%)
S.G.Power / Jul 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	97.59 ▼ -10.84 (-10%)
Mughal Iron & Steel(C) / Jul 17 Mughal Iron & Steel Industries Ltd (C)(MUGHALC)	63 ▼ -6.99 (-9.99%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 17 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	150.29 ▼ -16.65 (-9.97%)
Paramount Spinning / Jul 17 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	10.91 ▼ -1.1 (-9.16%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jul 17 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.62 ▼ -2.36 (-9.08%)
Supernet Tech. / Jul 17 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	41.34 ▼ -3.72 (-8.26%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Jul 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	86,491,992 ▲ 0.19
TPL Properties / Jul 17 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	62,545,194 ▼ -0.67
Pak Refinery / Jul 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	38,580,070 ▲ 2.94
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	23,499,606 ▼ -0.04
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	18,396,866 ▼ -0.24
Lotte Chemical / Jul 17 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	17,830,259 ▼ -1.32
Hascol Petrol / Jul 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	14,534,208 ▼ -0.33
B.O.Punjab / Jul 17 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	12,503,494 ▼ -0.51
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 17 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	11,458,248 ▼ -0.29
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Jul 17 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	10,427,355 ▲ 0.51

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