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Aurangzeb calls for review of NFC Award's population criterion

Published 15 Jul, 2026 12:36pm

Finance Minister calls for reviewing the "unsustainable" 82% population-based NFC Award resource distribution.

WB drops USD1.128bn uplift projects

Published 15 Jul, 2026 02:14am

ISLAMABAD: In a setback to Pakistan’s development financing pipeline, the World Bank has dropped four proposed...

Pakistan’s debt dilemma

Published 15 Jul, 2026 02:14am

In modern macroeconomics, public borrowing is neither an evil nor a virtue in itself. It is an instrument. Much...

RISE: IEG delivers mixed verdict

Updated 14 Jul, 2026 09:18am

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) has delivered a mixed verdict on Pakistan’s USD 856...

The inflow of external assistance

Published 14 Jul, 2026 05:00am

The federal budget estimates for 2026-27 have targeted for a big gross inflow of external assistance of USD 23.37...

PPP leaders assail India for its approach to IWT

Published 13 Jul, 2026 04:58am

KARACHI: Saeed Ghani, Sindh Minister and President of Pakistan Peoples Party, Karachi Division and other PPP leaders...

An economic cul-de-sac—I

Published 13 Jul, 2026 04:58am

As a student and practitioner of finance and economics, and having briefly participated in economic management of...

WB downgrades performance rating of USD100m Karachi project

Published 12 Jul, 2026 03:02am

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has downgraded the performance rating of its USD 100 million Karachi Solid Waste Emergency...

Sindh govt vows to elevate economic status of fishermen

Published 11 Jul, 2026 05:06am

KARACHI: The Provincial Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Muhammad Ali Malkani, has stated that the Fisheries...

World Bank approves USD375.9m for Grid Stability Enhancement Project

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 09:26am

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Friday approved USD 375.9 million in financing for...

Bengali advises provinces to form own planning commissions

Published 11 Jul, 2026 05:06am

ISLAMABAD: Renowned economist Dr Kaiser Bengali has said on Friday that the provinces must establish their own...

India’s water aggression: PPP to hold Karachi-wide rallies on 12th

Published 11 Jul, 2026 05:06am

KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) will hold protest rallies on Sunday (July 12) in all districts of Karachi...

World Bank approves $376mn to strengthen Pakistan’s electricity grid

Updated 10 Jul, 2026 10:56pm

Pakistan’s Grid Stability Enhancement Project is the first phase of a 10-year programme to help Pakistan modernise its electricity transmission network

World Bank delegation reviews Sindh transport projects

Published 10 Jul, 2026 05:43am

KARACHI: A World Bank (WB) delegation met Sindh Senior Minister on Thursday to review the progress of transport...

Water must not be weaponised

Published 09 Jul, 2026 05:04am

EDITORIAL: While India’s unilateral decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance constitutes a...

World Bank backs PRA tax reforms

Published 09 Jul, 2026 05:04am

LAHORE: A high-level World Bank delegation, led by Clelia Rontoyanni, met Chairman Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA)...

Mainland China, Hong Kong stocks end lower

Published 08 Jul, 2026 05:27am

SHANGHAI: Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks ended lower on Tuesday, led by property companies, as investors...

USD4.6bn foreign-funded projects: Senate panel orders report on delays, cost overruns

Published 08 Jul, 2026 05:27am

ISLAMABAD: A Senate sub-committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday ordered federal and provincial authorities to...

NFC reform and limits of fiscal devolution

Published 08 Jul, 2026 05:27am

EDITORIAL: The World Bank’s report on fiscal federalism in Pakistan should prompt a more serious debate on the 18th...

Roadblocks to Pakistan’s Dream of Becoming a “Transit Hub” for CAS and Beyond

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 05:30am

Rana Asim Shakoor Chairman, FOAP

USD331bn climate financing needed by 2030: SBP

Updated 06 Jul, 2026 08:57am

KARACHI: As climate risks continue to intensify, Pakistan will require an estimated USD331 billion in climate...

SOE reform: The Railways Pakistan forgot

Updated 06 Jul, 2026 04:36am

This is the sixth article in a ten-part series on Pakistan’s SOE reform. The previous five articles examined the...

Half the economy left behind

Updated 06 Jul, 2026 04:47am

The Untapped GDP: Why Gender is Pakistan’s Missing Growth Strategy Pakistan is searching for its next engine of...

Two economic updates and outlooks

Updated 06 Jul, 2026 04:25am

EDITORIAL: The Finance Division released May and June Economic Update and Outlook on the last day of the fiscal year...

Govt to spend Rs1.6bn to boost weather forecasting, early warning systems

Published 05 Jul, 2026 08:47pm

Pakistan is bolstering climate resilience with significant investments in advanced weather systems, disaster preparedness, and green growth initiatives.

KP seeks 10-month extension for WB-funded KITE project

Strengthen provincial tax collection, empower local governments

World Bank approves $70mn for Connected Punjab

Published 01 Jul, 2026 01:01pm

Program to boost broadband access, digital services, and cashless transactions for millions

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 15	278.20
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 15	278
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 15	162.15
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 15	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 15	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 15	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 15	3.55

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 14	7,543.59
Nasdaq / Jul 14	26,107.01
Dow Jones / Jul 14	52,508.27
India Sensex / Jul 15	77,556.34
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 15	68,353.91
Hang Seng / Jul 15	24,690.32
FTSE 100 / Jul 15	10,503.98
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 15	25,014.54
France CAC40 / Jul 15	8,366.49

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 15	79.69
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 15	18,480
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 15	364,399
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 15	4,030.90
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 15	80.61
Petrol/Litre / Jul 16	310.71
Diesel/Litre / Jul 16	323.30

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp. (R) / Jul 15 Tariq Corporation Limited(Right)(TCORPR2)	3.98 ▲ 0.48 (13.71%)
Ittefaq Iron Ind / Jul 15 Ittefaq Iron Industries Limited(ITTEFAQ)	9.79 ▲ 1 (11.38%)
LSE Capital / Jul 15 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	7.50 ▲ 0.73 (10.78%)
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 15 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	14.05 ▲ 1.28 (10.02%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 15 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	13.63 ▲ 1.24 (10.01%)
TPL Insurance / Jul 15 TPL Insurance Limited(TPLI)	54.74 ▲ 4.98 (10.01%)
Cherat Packaging / Jul 15 Cherat Packaging Limited(CPPL)	107.20 ▲ 9.75 (10.01%)
Cresent Jute / Jul 15 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	22.88 ▲ 2.08 (10%)
Maqbool Textile / Jul 15 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	30.80 ▲ 2.8 (10%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 15 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	93.49 ▲ 8.5 (10%)

Stock	Price
Agritech Non-voting / Jul 15 Agritech Non-Voting Preference(AGLNCPS)	36 ▼ -4 (-10%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Jul 15 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	23.75 ▼ -2.63 (-9.97%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jul 15 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	13.05 ▼ -1.4 (-9.69%)
EMCO Industries / Jul 15 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	53.50 ▼ -5.56 (-9.41%)
Invest Bank / Jul 15 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	20 ▼ -1.82 (-8.34%)
Fateh Sports / Jul 15 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	173.59 ▼ -12.09 (-6.51%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 15 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	2,299.89 ▼ -141.59 (-5.8%)
Prosperity Weav / Jul 15 Prosperity Weaving Mills Limited(PRWM)	69.50 ▼ -4.25 (-5.76%)
Lse Spac-I Ltd. / Jul 15 Lse Spac-I Limited(SPAC1)	15.10 ▼ -0.85 (-5.33%)
Shield Corp. / Jul 15 Shield Corporation Limited(SCL)	750 ▼ -40.1 (-5.08%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Jul 15 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	52,097,262 ▼ -0.08
Cnergyico PK / Jul 15 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	37,750,019 ▼ -0.08
TPL Properties / Jul 15 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	27,820,328 ▲ 1.1
B.O.Punjab / Jul 15 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	24,382,255 ▲ 0.73
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 15 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	18,204,894 ▲ 0.73
LSE Capital / Jul 15 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	15,363,740 ▲ 0.73
F. Nat.Equities / Jul 15 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	15,330,355 ▲ 0.02
Ghandhara Tyre / Jul 15 Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited(GTYR)	14,419,095 ▲ 0.14
Blue-Ex Ltd / Jul 15 Blue-Ex Limited(BLUEX)	12,611,485 ▲ 0.25
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 15 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	12,114,703 ▲ 0.95

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