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Reframing Pakistan-US trade

Updated 20 Jul, 2026 07:19am

Pakistan and the United States have long shared a mutually beneficial relationship spanning security, economic, and...

US imposes 25% tariff on some imports from Brazil

Published 16 Jul, 2026 10:40am

The US plans to impose a 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil under Section 301 of the Trade Act

An emboldened India holds out for better terms in US trade talks

Published 13 Jul, 2026 07:30pm

New Delhi delays a US trade agreement, prioritizing favorable terms over quick concessions, backed by a robust economy and diverse trade ties

US proposes tariffs on 60 economies, including Pakistan, over forced labour concerns

Updated 03 Jun, 2026 08:35pm

Tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports

Trade cooperation: Pakistan, US hold virtual talks

Published 07 May, 2026 02:13am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan held a virtual meeting with Rick Switzer, Deputy US Trade...

Aurangzeb arrives in Washington for World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026

Published 13 Apr, 2026 01:57pm

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb arrived in Washington on Monday for the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026....

Aurangzeb leaves for US to attend World Bank-IMF spring meetings

Published 12 Apr, 2026 05:10am

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Saturday departed for the United States to...

Aurangzeb departs for World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings 2026

Updated 11 Apr, 2026 03:46pm

During his visit, Aurangzeb will represent Pakistan at events organised by the IMF and the World Bank Group

Tesla warns it could face retaliatory tariffs

Published 14 Mar, 2025 10:18am

WASHINGTON: US automaker Tesla has warned that it and other major American exporters are exposed to retaliatory...

Commerce minister, USTR hold virtual meeting

Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar and Ambassador Katherine Tai, the United States Trade...

US reinstates 352 product exclusions from China tariffs

Published 24 Mar, 2022 06:07pm

WASHINGTON: The US Trade Representative's office said on Wednesday it has reinstated 352 expired product exclusions...

Chinese tech giant Tencent opposes US fake goods label

Published 21 Feb, 2022 07:25am

BEIJING: Chinese tech giant Tencent said Friday it strongly disagreed with a US decision to add its WeChat app to a...

Chinese tech giant Tencent opposes US fake goods label

Published 19 Feb, 2022 04:15am

BEIJING: Chinese tech giant Tencent said Friday it strongly disagreed with a US decision to add its WeChat app to a...

US adds e-commerce sites operated by Tencent, Alibaba to 'notorious markets' list

Published 18 Feb, 2022 10:13am

E-commerce sites operated by China's Tencent Holdings Ltd and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd were included on the US...

China has expanded statist economic policies over 20 years in WTO: US

Published 16 Feb, 2022 03:47pm

WASHINGTON: China has not adopted the rules of the World Trade Organization even after 20 years' membership, the...

US suspends tariffs on UK, India, EU nations in digital tax dispute: USTR

Published 02 Jun, 2021 08:28pm

Biden's administration is pushing for a 15 percent global minimum corporate tax that aims to resolve the issue of corporations sheltering profits in low-tax nations.

US voices 'concern' at proposed Canadian tax on tech giants

Published 18 May, 2021 09:57am

The US representative and the Canadian minister also discussed the protracted litigation over Canadian lumber. Washington believes that this wood is sold below the market price to promote exports.

China steps on protecting technology ‘fall short’: USTR

Tai said in a statement that Myanmar security forces' killing of peaceful protesters, students, workers and labor leaders and children "has shocked the conscience of the international community."
"These actions are a direct assault on the country's transition to democracy and the efforts of the Burmese people to achieve a peaceful and prosperous future," said Tai, who was sworn into office on March 18.

Trade to be part of Biden's China strategy, not driving force: ex-USTR official

Published 03 Feb, 2021 11:16am

It also has a structure for engagement where issues between members can be addressed, she added.

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 15	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 15	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.64 ▲ 0.28 (11.86%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.4%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.64 ▼ -1.36 (-9.71%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	69.87 ▼ -6.73 (-8.79%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	193.60 ▼ -16.58 (-7.89%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.73 ▼ -4.34 (-6.47%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	151.06 ▼ -9.64 (-6%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 13 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,207.41 ▼ -76.42 (-5.95%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.01 ▼ -0.24 (-5.65%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.72 ▼ -4.26 (-5.46%)
AN Textile Mills / Nov 13 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	58.55 ▼ -3.21 (-5.2%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	303,195,710 ▲ 0.13
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,505,118 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,791,082 ▲ 0.28
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	43,180,738 ▲ 0.37
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,746,701 ▲ 0.48
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,571,943 ▲ 0.05
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,996,122 ▲ 0.01
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,965,743 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,527,745 ▲ 0.14
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 13 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	21,467,835 ▲ 0.82

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