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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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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 30	277.31
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 30	277.11
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 29	3.88

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
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 30	89.69
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 30	18,680
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 30	378,631
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 30	4,309.98
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 30	79.18
Petrol/Litre / Oct 1	387.40
Diesel/Litre / Oct 1	400.35

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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