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Thailand's August car production rises 10.9% on year

Published 28 Sep, 2026 10:45am

August domestic car sales were up 25.59% from a year earlier, following a rise of 20.07% in July

Chinese beauty product exporters are sitting pretty despite US trade dispute

Published 23 Sep, 2026 12:22pm

China's US exports of hair products rose 12.4% year-on-year to $1.3 billion in the first half of 2026

Pakistan’s economy through the lens of game theory

Published 13 Sep, 2026 06:23pm

To narrow the trade deficit and restore export competitiveness, the government should focus on three measurable reforms

Asia-Middle East: the new power equation

Updated 12 Sep, 2026 07:42am

As New Delhi hosts the BRICS summit this week, the gathering itself offers a striking snapshot of the world that is...

KATI delegation to attend trade expo in Indonesia

Published 29 Aug, 2026 05:25am

KARACHI: A delegation of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI)will participate in Trade Expo...

Asian stocks gain on Nvidia results

Published 28 Aug, 2026 05:28am

BENGALURU: Philippine assets remained weak on Thursday after the central bank hiked its key rate by a quarter...

China's July solar exports fall 21.4% as loss of tax incentive continues to weigh

Published 18 Aug, 2026 10:43am

July's solar exports were valued at $2.13 billion, down 4% from a year earlier

South Korea leads Asian stocks higher

Published 13 Aug, 2026 02:16am

BENGALURU: Most Asian stocks gained on Wednesday, led by South Korean equities as solid results for AI-linked US...

DPM extends best wishes to ASEAN on 59th anniversary

Published 09 Aug, 2026 02:24am

ISLAMABAD: In a message on ASEAN Day, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar...

Thai teen kills 8 in rampage at home and school before shooting himself

Published 07 Aug, 2026 12:34pm

Police said the shooter, who was 14 years old, fired at least 26 bullets, and was found with 34 additional ammunition rounds

Cocoa hits one-month high as supply fears simmer

Published 06 Aug, 2026 04:55am

LONDON: Cocoa futures on the ICE exchange hit a one-month high on Wednesday as concerns persist over the threat El...

Pakistan offers ports for Kazakh cargo transit

Published 29 Jul, 2026 11:07am

Maritime minister meets Kazakhstan’s envoy

Global SIM card scams exposed; Pakistan also included

Published 24 Jul, 2026 05:06am

ISLAMABAD: A global cyber security company uncovered scams that target anyone purchasing mobile connections or SIM...

Oil shocks, Mideast tensions weigh on ASEAN markets

Published 24 Jul, 2026 05:06am

BENGALURU: Emerging Asian equities were mixed on Thursday as a sharp rally in South Korean stocks offset weakness in...

Oil shock compounds pressure on Asian stocks

Published 21 Jul, 2026 05:11am

BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian equities lost ground on Monday, led by a 5 percent drop in South Korean shares as the...

Japanese rubber futures climb on higher oil prices

Published 15 Jul, 2026 02:14am

SHANGHAI: Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday, as oil prices jumped to a four-week high on renewed US-Iran...

Eni CEO says oil market risks breaking out of current range by early 2027

Published 12 Jul, 2026 03:02am

MILAN: The global oil market will break out of its roughly USD 80-USD 100 range by the first quarter of 2027 at the...

S Korea’s KOSPI rebounds on AI optimism

Published 11 Jul, 2026 05:06am

BENGALURU: South Korean shares rose more than 2 percent on Friday but still ended a bruising week lower, as...

Asian equities: Taiwan stocks advance marginally

Published 04 Jul, 2026 02:29am

BENGALURU: Asian equities rebounded on Friday as investors welcomed softer-than-expected US jobs data that eased...

Asian shares mix in choppy trade

Published 30 Jun, 2026 05:08am

BENGALURU: Asian markets were choppy on Monday as investors weighed AI-driven growth against rising cost pressures,...

Asian stocks fall to two-week low

Published 29 Jun, 2026 02:36am

BENGALURU: Asian stocks slipped on Friday to their lowest point in two weeks, as Apple’s price hikes soured tech...

Sugar rallies as heatwave bakes Europe, El Nino fears rise

Published 28 Jun, 2026 05:03am

LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE hit one week highs on Friday as dealers set aside falling oil prices to focus on...

Solar manufacturing group seeks US trade probe of cell imports from South Korea

Published 23 Jun, 2026 10:59am

Cells are the building blocks of modules, or panels, that convert sunlight into electricity

China-South Asia Expo in Kunming: FPCCI President highlights strong Pakistan-China ties

Published 23 Jun, 2026 05:27am

ISLAMABAD: The 10th China–South Asia Exposition (CSA Expo) and the 30th China Kunming Import and Export Fair were...

Asian stocks hit record highs on AI boost

Published 23 Jun, 2026 05:27am

BENGALURU: A gauge of emerging Asian stocks hit a peak on Monday, after Taiwan and South Korea benchmarks closed at...

Pakistan-bound LNG tanker among vessels exits Strait of Hormuz

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 01:55pm

The tankers then reappeared on ship-tracking data on June 10

BYD chairman says firm will be world's biggest automaker in 5 years as shares slide

Published 10 Jun, 2026 09:19am

BYD’s exports between January and May grew 65% from a year earlier, with Brazil

Indonesian rupiah firms, 10-year yield jumps

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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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