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Published 08 Jul, 2026 12:10am

US revoking license that authorized Iranian oil sales, official says

US official said negotiators continued to work in good faith toward a final agreement with Iran

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Pakistan initiates issuance of Eurobond, Sukuk, dollar-settled rupee-linked bonds at global capital markets

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 11:22pm

World

Three ships struck in Hormuz flare-up, Qatar slams Iran

Published 07 Jul, 2026 08:17pm

Pakistan

K2 Airways cargo plane goes missing off Karachi coast after reporting navigation issue

Published 08 Jul, 2026 12:08am

Sports

Argentina stage stunning late comeback to see off Egypt

Published 07 Jul, 2026 11:20pm

World

Trump says he will lift Turkiye sanctions, decide on selling F-35s

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 11:22pm

Markets

Selling at PSX, KSE-100 down nearly 1,200 points

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 06:25pm

Markets

Oil gains after vessels attacked near Strait of Hormuz

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 06:22pm

Business & Finance

Finance Minister says new AI-led tax model to issue notices

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 11:22pm

Markets

Pakistan rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 06:46pm

Business & Finance

PM Shehbaz directs plan to expand SME access to bank loans

Published 07 Jul, 2026 12:16pm

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Unilever reaffirms long-term commitment to Pakistan, bets on local manufacturing

Audit report paints Nepra’s grim picture

SBP limits minimum deposit profit rule

Selling at PSX, KSE-100 down nearly 1,200 points

Gold price per tola drops by Rs2,400 in Pakistan

Iran foreign minister says US threats are an impediment to deal-making

FBR refuses to share highest taxpayers’ details with Senate body

Hybrid vehicles supply, import: 25pc ST rate will now be applicable

CBOT soybeans rise on China demand optimism

InvestPak launched: All citizens get direct access to govt securities: Aurangzeb

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 6	278.31
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 6	278.11
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 7	161.89
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 7	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 7	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 7	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 6	3.66

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 6	7,537.43
Nasdaq / Jul 6	26,121.16
Dow Jones / Jul 6	53,055.91
India Sensex / Jul 7	78,460.01
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 7	68,848.59
Hang Seng / Jul 7	23,604.16
FTSE 100 / Jul 7	10,703.19
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 7	25,792.57
France CAC40 / Jul 7	8,541.49

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 6	17,880
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 6	375,030
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 7	69.01
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 7	4,125.55
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 7	78.97
Petrol/Litre / Jul 8	297.53
Diesel/Litre / Jul 8	309.50

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Tariq Corp. (R) / Jul 7 Tariq Corporation Limited(Right)(TCORPR2)	6.42 ▲ 1 (18.45%)
Hira Textile / Jul 7 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	8 ▲ 0.96 (13.64%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Jul 7 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	9 ▲ 1 (12.5%)
Ittefaq Iron Ind / Jul 7 Ittefaq Iron Industries Limited(ITTEFAQ)	9.70 ▲ 1 (11.49%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Jul 7 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	9.23 ▲ 0.86 (10.27%)

Stock	Price
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Jul 7 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	29.58 ▼ -3.29 (-10.01%)
Hala Enterprise / Jul 7 Hala Enterprises Limited(HAEL)	33.02 ▼ -3.67 (-10%)
Khairpur Sug. / Jul 7 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,911.22 ▼ -212.36 (-10%)
S.G.Power / Jul 7 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	105.61 ▼ -11.73 (-10%)
Tandlianwala Sugar / Jul 7 Tandlianwala Sugar Mills Limited(TSML)	809.92 ▼ -89.99 (-10%)

Stock	Volume
TPL REIT Fund I / Jul 7 TPL REIT Fund I(TPLRF1)	75,603,990 ▲ 0.15
TPL Properties / Jul 7 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	72,310,395 ▲ 0.83
B.O.Punjab / Jul 7 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	60,291,992 ▲ 0.29
LSE Capital / Jul 7 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	37,457,945 ▲ 0.38
TPL Corp Ltd / Jul 7 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	28,590,253 ▲ 0.5

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jul 6	278.31
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jul 6	278.11
USD to Japanese Yen / Jul 7	161.89
USD to Swiss Franc / Jul 7	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Jul 7	1.34
Euro to USD / Jul 7	1.14
SOFR % / Jul 6	3.66

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jul 6	7,537.43
Nasdaq / Jul 6	26,121.16
Dow Jones / Jul 6	53,055.91
India Sensex / Jul 7	78,460.01
Tokyo Nikkei / Jul 7	68,848.59
Hang Seng / Jul 7	23,604.16
FTSE 100 / Jul 7	10,703.19
Germany DAX 30 / Jul 7	25,792.57
France CAC40 / Jul 7	8,541.49

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jul 6	17,880
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jul 6	375,030
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jul 7	69.01
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jul 7	4,125.55
Cotton US¢/pound / Jul 7	78.97
Petrol/Litre / Jul 8	297.53
Diesel/Litre / Jul 8	309.50

Audit report paints Nepra’s grim picture

SBP limits minimum deposit profit rule

Selling at PSX, KSE-100 down nearly 1,200 points

Gold price per tola drops by Rs2,400 in Pakistan

Iran foreign minister says US threats are an impediment to deal-making

FBR refuses to share highest taxpayers’ details with Senate body

Hybrid vehicles supply, import: 25pc ST rate will now be applicable

CBOT soybeans rise on China demand optimism

InvestPak launched: All citizens get direct access to govt securities: Aurangzeb

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AI adoption drives Pakistan’s call centre exports beyond $300mn

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International Industries Limited: performance and outlook

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Updated 07 Jul, 2026 07:30am

Companies

SHC restrains Quice Food from proceeding with merger with Indus Food Products

The Sindh High Court (SHC) has restrained Quice Food Industries from taking any more steps with respect to its... Published 07 Jul, 2026 05:36pm

CCP approves Treet’s increased shareholding in Loads Limited

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Published 07 Jul, 2026 04:19pm

Currency

Pakistan rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar

Settles at 278.10 against greenback

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 06:46pm

Pakistan eyes US expertise in robotic surgery

Pakistan aims to boost its medical capabilities, including robotic surgery, by collaborating with the University of Illinois Chicago

Published 07 Jul, 2026 02:09pm

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Gold price per tola drops Rs2,500 in Pakistan

International rate of gold declines by $25 to reach $4,125 per ounce

Updated 07 Jul, 2026 06:36pm

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Petroleum pricing: FY27 starts on a defensive note

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Published 06 Jul, 2026 03:13am

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Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited: performance and outlook

Siddiqsons Tin Plate Limited (PSX: STPL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1996. The...

Updated 06 Jul, 2026 04:15am

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OMC sales: flat year, weak finish

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Updated 03 Jul, 2026 07:46am

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Feroz1888 Mills Limited: performance and outlook

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Updated 03 Jul, 2026 07:51am

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K2 Airways cargo plane goes missing off Karachi coast after reporting navigation issue

Officials say aircraft was carrying 5 crew members

Published 08 Jul, 2026 12:08am

Cabinet approves four-year Hajj policy for 2027-2030, digital services for pilgrims

Intending pilgrims will be able to register for Hajj up to 2030

Published 07 Jul, 2026 06:32pm

Nine policemen martyred, 15 terrorists killed in Ziarat clearance operation

Missing policemen reach police station after navigating difficult mountainous terrain

Published 07 Jul, 2026 12:53pm

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Published 07 Jul, 2026 07:31pm

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Published 07 Jul, 2026 07:17pm

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