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Yen clings to intervention gains as traders stay alert to more

Published 04 Aug, 2026 07:56am

The yen weakened slightly in early Asia trade and was down 0.1% at 157.35 per dollar

EU chief urges 'united action' on borders after Ceuta migrant rush

Published 03 Aug, 2026 05:56pm

After the Ceuta migrant rush, the EU calls for united action and stronger external borders to tackle illegal immigration challenges

Yen climbs as traders watch for further intervention

Published 03 Aug, 2026 07:51am

The Japanese currency rose 1% in the Asian morning to a high of 155.20 per dollar

Majority of EU countries call for talks over migrant influx into Ceuta enclave

Published 02 Aug, 2026 04:02am

COPENHAGEN: A majority of EU countries called on Saturday for emergency talks on the sudden inflow of tens of...

EU, India will formally sign free trade deal by end-2026, says EU chief

Published 17 Jun, 2026 06:10pm

The deal is forecast to double EU exports to India by 2032

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Tangible progress on human rights

Published 03 Jun, 2026 02:34am

“So the top diplomat of the European Union (EU) thought it advisable to ask us to show tangible progress on human...

Dollar steady as traders await progress on Middle East peace talks

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 10:24am

The dollar index was flat at 99.17, while the euro was 0.03% higher at $1.1634 and sterling gained 0.07% to $1.346

PM highlights significance of GSP+ programme

Updated 02 Jun, 2026 09:26am

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday highlighted the significance of the European Union’s Generalised...

EU chief says Russia 'crossed yet another line' with Romania drone hit

Published 29 May, 2026 12:10pm

'We stand in full solidarity with Romania and its people,' she wrote on social media

PARTLY FACETIOUS: How about getting bilaterals and multilaterals to clear our debt?

Published 07 May, 2026 02:13am

“Supranational bodies would do well to learn from us.” “I know we are signatories to a lot of international...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The begging bowl

Published 06 May, 2026 05:58am

“Hey there was a bowl around here – did you see it?” “What kind of bowl? Soup bowl, salad bowl…” “The begging bowl.”...

EU prepared for 'every scenario' after Trump car tariff threat

Published 05 May, 2026 06:59pm

YEREVAN: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday the bloc is “prepared for every scenario” after US President...

Yen steady, dollar firms on Middle East war fears

Updated 05 May, 2026 10:12am

The dollar index , which measures the US currency against six units, was steady at 98.452 after rising 0.3% on Monday

Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump’s shadow

Published 05 May, 2026 06:01am

YEREVAN: European leaders talked up independence on defence and closer ties with Canada Monday, as they gathered in...

PARTLY FACETIOUS: The refrain mujhe kyon nikala

Published 22 Apr, 2026 05:37am

“Better late than never.” “That depends.” “Hey back off, it’s an old proverb, English I reckon….” “That reminds me...

Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire

Published 17 Apr, 2026 06:16am

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Lebanon and Israel had agreed on a 10-day...

Oil jumps 4pc to near USD100

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed about 4 percent on Monday after the US military began a blockade of ships leaving...

EU Council chief backs Pakistan’s peace initiatives

Updated 31 Mar, 2026 09:00am

ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) Council President António Costa voiced support for Pakistan’s peace initiatives...

PM Shehbaz says looking forward to inaugurating Pak-EU Business Forum next month

Updated 30 Mar, 2026 05:52pm

Both leaders express concern over ongoing hostilities in Middle East, their impact on global economy

Australia, EU seal long-awaited trade deal amid global trade tensions

Published 24 Mar, 2026 11:19am

The agreement comes after both sides stepped up talks in the wake of significantly higher US tariffs under the Trump administration

They spoke at a nuclear energy summit which was briefly interrupted by Greenpeace protesters as the US-Israeli war with Iran entered its second week

Iran war’s effects already a reality in Europe: EU chief

Published 09 Mar, 2026 05:30pm

Oil prices soared Monday peaking just short of $120 a barrel as the US-Israeli war against Iran continued into a second week

EU urges ‘maximum restraint’ over Iran withdraws Middle East personnel

Published 28 Feb, 2026 10:27pm

BRUSSELS: The EU called Saturday for “maximum restraint” after Israel and the United States launched strikes on...

Dollar crumbles after Trump remarks; euro, yen, sterling surge

Published 28 Jan, 2026 07:59am

The dollar index , which measures the US currency against six major rivals, was at 95.964 after dropping over 1% in the previous session when it hit a four-year low of 95.566

India, EU finalise landmark trade deal, PM Modi says

Updated 27 Jan, 2026 08:40pm

"Yesterday, a big agreement was signed between the European Union and India," Modi said

EU council president arrives in India to seal trade pact

Published 25 Jan, 2026 05:08pm

President Costa is in New Delhi for the 16th EU-India summit taking place on Tuesday

EU set to elevate ties with Vietnam amid trade disruptions, source says

Published 25 Jan, 2026 11:20am

The EU deficit with Hanoi stood at 42.5 billion euros ($50.26 billion) in 2024

Strife between allies will ‘only embolden’ adversaries, EU chief warns US

Published 21 Jan, 2026 02:20pm

EU chief warned Wednesday that tensions with the United States over Greenland would embolden rivals of the West

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 6	277.92
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 6	277.72
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 7	158.34
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 7	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 7	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 7	1.15
SOFR % / Aug 6	3.66

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 6	7,709.96
Nasdaq / Aug 6	26,348.35
Dow Jones / Aug 6	53,885.10
India Sensex / Aug 7	78,518.11
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 7	65,039.16
Hang Seng / Aug 7	25,530.59
FTSE 100 / Aug 7	10,887.21
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 7	26,278.17
France CAC40 / Aug 7	8,720.34

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 6	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 6	385,147
Petrol/Litre / Aug 7	329.82
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 7	77.91
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 7	4,291.19
Diesel/Litre / Aug 7	382.36
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 7	83.50

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 7 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	13.84 ▲ 1.26 (10.02%)
Secure Logistics-Trax Group / Aug 7 Secure Logistics-Trax Group Limited(SLGL)	17.68 ▲ 1.61 (10.02%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Aug 7 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	46.39 ▲ 4.22 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Aug 7 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	61.81 ▲ 5.62 (10%)
Buxly Paints / Aug 7 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	229.52 ▲ 20.87 (10%)
Frieslandcampina / Aug 7 Frieslandcampina Engro Pakistan Limited(FCEPL)	121.30 ▲ 11.03 (10%)
Faisal Sp. / Aug 7 Faisal Spinning Mills Limited(FASM)	358.06 ▲ 32.55 (10%)
Imperial Limited / Aug 7 Imperial Limited(IML)	23.65 ▲ 2.15 (10%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Aug 7 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	78.43 ▲ 7.13 (10%)
Mughal Energy / Aug 7 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	29.92 ▲ 2.72 (10%)

Stock	Price
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Aug 7 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.30 ▼ -0.68 (-8.52%)
Asia Ins. / Aug 7 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	42.40 ▼ -3.59 (-7.81%)
Trust Mod. / Aug 7 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	18.68 ▼ -1.57 (-7.75%)
Fateh Sports / Aug 7 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	163 ▼ -12.99 (-7.38%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 7 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	53 ▼ -3.74 (-6.59%)
JS Investments / Aug 7 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	43.11 ▼ -2.87 (-6.24%)
Gadoon Textile / Aug 7 Gadoon Textile Mills Limited(GADT)	340.50 ▼ -21.59 (-5.96%)
Tri-Star Power / Aug 7 Tri-Star Power Limited(TSPL)	17.50 ▼ -1.1 (-5.91%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Aug 7 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	200 ▼ -11.98 (-5.65%)
Paramount Spinning / Aug 7 Paramount Spinning Mills Limited(PASM)	10.84 ▼ -0.53 (-4.66%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Aug 7 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	160,375,761 ▲ 0.94
B.O.Punjab / Aug 7 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	51,877,276 ▲ 0.54
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Aug 7 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	24,213,917 ▲ 0.36
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Aug 7 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	20,000,093 ▲ 0.27
Nishat ChunPow / Aug 7 Nishat Chunian Power Limited(NCPL)	18,203,069 ▲ 0.44
Nishat Power / Aug 7 Nishat Power Limited(NPL)	15,132,818 ▼ -0.38
Unity Foods Ltd / Aug 7 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	15,115,408 ▼ -0.37
Hascol Petrol / Aug 7 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	13,678,550 ▲ 0.32
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 7 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	12,519,587 ▲ 1.26
Maple Leaf Cement / Aug 7 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	12,461,383 ▼ -0.89

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