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World - 2026-07-23

Energy

India's solar push idles factories unable to shake reliance on China

The disruptions, triggered by rules that took effect on June 1, threaten thousands of jobs and investment of nearly $4 billion,

Published 23 Jul, 2026 09:20pm

USA

US announces visa restriction policy for people complicit in cybercrime

Immediate family members of individuals engaged in such activities may also be subjected to visa restrictions

Published 23 Jul, 2026 07:59pm

Stocks

Most Gulf markets gain on quarterly earnings, but geopolitical risks limit upside

Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index rose 0.3%

Published 23 Jul, 2026 07:47pm

South Asia

India blocks mobile internet in central Delhi, sources say

There is no mobile data connectivity in many parts of central Delhi on Thursday evening

Published 23 Jul, 2026 07:30pm

USA

Trump threatens Houthis with 'major military punishment'

Ties US-Saudi nuclear programme to Riyadh's recognition of Israel via Abraham Accords amid escalating regional tensions

Published 23 Jul, 2026 05:50pm

South Asia

India urges caution for ships entering Black Sea

The advisory follows a Russian attack Sunday on a cargo ship leaving Ukraine’s port of Odesa that killed four Indian nationals

Published 23 Jul, 2026 05:21pm

South Asia

India's angry Gen Z protesters say Modi must fix accountability

The protests have emerged as one of the biggest challenges to Modi’s government since his re-election in 2024

Published 23 Jul, 2026 05:13pm

USA

Rubio reassures Asian allies they're not being abandoned as top diplomats meet

'We’re already present. We have a role, and we’re not going to abandon our allies. We’ve made that abundantly clear,' US Secretary of State tells

Published 23 Jul, 2026 04:59pm

South Asia

Modi vows punishment for exam fraud fuelling India protests

The protesters, mostly young students, have been demanding the resignation of the education minister over exam paper leaks since last month

Published 23 Jul, 2026 01:32pm

USA

Trump attends return of US soldiers killed in Iran war

The war has cost US taxpayers at least $37.5 billion, has led to the deaths of 18 US service members and has killed thousands of Iranians

Published 23 Jul, 2026 12:45pm

South Asia

Iran's Guards say tanker catches fire after explosion near Strait of Hormuz

The Guards said the Strait of Hormuz was under their control and 'completely closed' while US actions continued in the region

Published 23 Jul, 2026 11:52am

Middle East

Houthis say they attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening new chokepoint in Iran war

The Houthis said their forces carried out missile and drone strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea

Published 23 Jul, 2026 11:25am

Europe

Rubio, Lavrov held meeting in Manila, TASS says

Lavrov and Rubio planned to discuss issues relating to the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine

Published 23 Jul, 2026 11:01am

Europe

One killed, four injured in Ukrainian attack on Crimea, authorities say

There are two children among the injured, Crimean governor Sergei Aksyonov wrote on Telegram

Published 23 Jul, 2026 10:40am

Asia

Top diplomats gather for security forum in Southeast Asia

It has been 12 days since the Middle East ceasefire collapsed, and the US military launched attacks for a 12th successive night on Thursday

Published 23 Jul, 2026 08:10am

USA

Shah nominated Democratic candidate in Arizona 1st District US House race, US media projects

Democrats' drive to win majority control of the House depends ‌in ⁠part on their ability to win this general election ⁠race on November 3

Published 23 Jul, 2026 08:05am

South Asia

Fresh violence at Delhi youth protest demanding minister's resignation

The protests have grown into the biggest youth challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi since he came to power in 2014

Published 23 Jul, 2026 08:02am

Middle East

Dubai offers discounts to residents bringing in tourists

DUBAI: Dubai will offer more than USD 800 worth of discounts and deals to residents who bring friends and family to...

Published 23 Jul, 2026 05:26am

World

US trial of Venezuela’s Maduro set for June 2027

NEW YORK: Venezuela’s ousted president Nicolas Maduro and his wife will go on trial in the United States in June...

Published 23 Jul, 2026 05:26am

USA

Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure after Houthis block Red Sea artery

DUBAI/MANILA: US President Donald Trump vowed on Wednesday to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant every time...

Published 23 Jul, 2026 05:26am

Middle East

Yemen Houthis claim strikes on Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea

Carried out a qualitative military operation targeting two Saudi oil tankers that violated the blockade

Updated 23 Jul, 2026 07:35am

USA

US launches new wave of strikes on Iran 'military targets'

US forces began launching more strikes against Iranian military

Updated 23 Jul, 2026 08:14am

USA

US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The deals were signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman

Updated 23 Jul, 2026 07:36am

Middle East

Iran warns of 'eye for an eye' response if infrastructure hit

Our defence doctrine is clear: eye for an eye. Any aggression against Iran

Published 23 Jul, 2026 02:32am

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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 30	278.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 30	277.81
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 31	160.60
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 31	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 31	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 31	1.15
SOFR % / Jul 30	3.64

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 30	7,437.63
Nasdaq / Jul 30	25,122.18
FTSE 100 / Jul 30	10,897.27
Dow Jones / Jul 30	52,208.06
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 30	25,612.03
France CAC40 / Jul 30	8,485.64
India Sensex / Jul 31	77,976.71
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 31	64,572.25
Hang Seng / Jul 31	25,812.60

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 30	18,480
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 30	366,457
Petrol/Litre / Jul 31	335.06
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 31	81.89
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 31	4,081.14
Diesel/Litre / Jul 31	390.62
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 31	81.07

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Premier Insurance / Jul 31 Premier Insurance Limited(PINL)	13.41 ▲ 1.22 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Jul 31 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	38.38 ▲ 3.49 (10%)
Trust Mod. / Jul 31 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	24.19 ▲ 2.2 (10%)
Shahtaj Sugar / Jul 31 Shahtaj Sugar Mills Limited(SHJS)	191.79 ▲ 17.44 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Jul 31 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	38.70 ▲ 3.47 (9.85%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Jul 31 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	77.90 ▲ 6.96 (9.81%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Jul 31 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	38.70 ▲ 3.28 (9.26%)
Pak.Int.Cont.. / Jul 31 Pakistan International Container(PICT)	57.77 ▲ 4.52 (8.49%)
First IBL Mod. / Jul 31 First IBL Modaraba(FIBLM)	15.39 ▲ 1.19 (8.38%)
Imperial Limited / Jul 31 Imperial Limited(IML)	24.70 ▲ 1.72 (7.48%)

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 31 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	20.47 ▼ -2.2 (-9.7%)
Olympia Mills / Jul 31 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	149 ▼ -15.28 (-9.3%)
JS Investments / Jul 31 JS Investments Limited(JSIL)	42.32 ▼ -3.51 (-7.66%)
Elahi Cotton / Jul 31 Elahi Cotton Mills Limited(ELCM)	211.01 ▼ -16.16 (-7.11%)
Kohinoor Power / Jul 31 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	26.32 ▼ -1.72 (-6.13%)
Apna Microfin. / Jul 31 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	22.01 ▼ -1.41 (-6.02%)
Arpak Int. / Jul 31 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	131 ▼ -7.45 (-5.38%)
Ruby Textile / Jul 31 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	18.16 ▼ -0.93 (-4.87%)
786 Invest Ltd / Jul 31 786 Investments Limited(786)	24.62 ▼ -1.24 (-4.8%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Jul 31 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	26.55 ▼ -1.34 (-4.8%)

Stock	Volume
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Jul 31 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	37,649,558 ▲ 0.08
Dadabhoy Cement / Jul 31 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	24,360,540 ▼ -2.2
F. Nat.Equities / Jul 31 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	20,532,366 ▲ 0.05
Cnergyico PK / Jul 31 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	14,258,321 ▲ 0.18
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Jul 31 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	9,442,040 ▲ 0.48
Pak Refinery / Jul 31 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	8,415,348 ▲ 2.67
Oilboy Energy / Jul 31 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	6,650,724 ▲ 0.44
Maple Leaf Cement / Jul 31 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	4,842,788 ▲ 0.42
Pak Int.Bulk / Jul 31 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	3,409,687 ▲ 0.1
WorldCall Telecom / Jul 31 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	3,248,028 ▲ 0.01

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