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Published 07 Nov, 2026 08:18pm

PM approves final draft of auto policy; focus on localisation, EVs, and consumer protection

Draft to be submitted to Federal Cabinet for consideration, formal approval, Haroon Akhtar Khan says

Markets

Govt to auction 90% of indigenous LPG production under new mechanism

Updated 07 Nov, 2026 06:27pm

World

Expanding on naval blockade, US military looks to restrict Iranian land commerce

Published 07 Nov, 2026 07:49pm

World

Trump promotes Stephen Miller to chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles

Updated 07 Nov, 2026 08:45pm

World

Heavy rain floods tents housing Gaza displaced people, aid shortages hamper response

Published 07 Nov, 2026 06:13pm

World

India says landed heavy-lift military aircraft at highest altitude

Published 07 Nov, 2026 07:23pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Sudan agree to boost cooperation in security, cybercrime, police training

Updated 07 Nov, 2026 08:46pm

Markets

Gold price per tola experiences no change in Pakistan

Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:23pm

World

Qatar says its mediation efforts between US and Iran continue to prevent escalation

Published 07 Nov, 2026 01:54pm

Markets

NEPRA raises incremental power tariff to Rs25.30 per unit for industrial, agricultural consumers

Published 07 Nov, 2026 10:24am

Pakistan

Pakistan’s first astronaut to board Chinese space station

Published 07 Nov, 2026 01:38pm

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Govt to auction 90% of indigenous LPG production under new mechanism

Use of cheques will be stopped: All AAA payments only via Raast from 16th

Govt cuts petrol price by Rs6.59, diesel by Rs4.25 per litre

Gold price per tola drops Rs6,500 in Pakistan

Gold price per tola experiences no change in Pakistan

Rupee records gain against US dollar

FBR mandates sales tax invoices for advance payments

FBR makes major changes in IRIS system

Pakistan’s trade deficit surges 20% YoY to $3.9bn in October 2026

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 6	276.86 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 6	276.66 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 6	158.48 ▲ 0.94
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 6	0.82 ▲ 0.0045
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 6	1.34 ▼ -0.01
Euro to USD / Nov 6	1.11 ▼ -0.0077
SOFR % / Nov 5	3.92 ▼ -0.02

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 6	7,376.66
India Sensex / Nov 6	81,028.02
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 6	57,434.77
Nasdaq / Nov 6	24,579.42
Hang Seng / Nov 6	24,481.86
FTSE 100 / Nov 6	10,673.94
Dow Jones / Nov 6	51,285.73
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 6	25,820.36
France CAC40 / Nov 6	8,139

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 7	346
Diesel/Litre / Nov 7	378
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 6	90.83
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 6	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 6	367,914
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 6	4,070.80
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 6	82.79

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Chenab Ltd (Pref) / Nov 6 Chenab Limited (Pref)(CLCPS)	4.72 ▲ 0.72 (18%)
Security Investment Bank / Nov 6 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	7.53 ▲ 1 (15.31%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 6 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	7.96 ▲ 1 (14.37%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 6 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.63 ▲ 0.29 (12.39%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 6 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	12.62 ▲ 1.15 (10.03%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 6 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	0.03 ▼ -0.59 (-95.16%)
Escorts Bank / Nov 6 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	12.14 ▼ -1.35 (-10.01%)
Sindh Modaraba / Nov 6 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	65.92 ▼ -7.32 (-9.99%)
Ellcot Spinning / Nov 6 Ellcot Spinning Mills Limited(ELSM)	201.59 ▼ -20.8 (-9.35%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 6 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	19.06 ▼ -1.52 (-7.39%)

Stock	Volume
Bawany Air Products (R) / Nov 6 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	687,381,117 ▼ -0.59
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 6 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	140,783,607 ▲ 0.29
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 6 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	72,154,825 ▲ 0.08
Cnergyico PK / Nov 6 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	47,939,154 ▲ 0.04
Media Times Ltd / Nov 6 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	41,329,381 ▼ -0.07

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 6	276.86 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 6	276.66 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 6	158.48 ▲ 0.94
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 6	0.82 ▲ 0.0045
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 6	1.34 ▼ -0.01
Euro to USD / Nov 6	1.11 ▼ -0.0077
SOFR % / Nov 5	3.92 ▼ -0.02

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 6	7,376.66
India Sensex / Nov 6	81,028.02
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 6	57,434.77
Nasdaq / Nov 6	24,579.42
Hang Seng / Nov 6	24,481.86
FTSE 100 / Nov 6	10,673.94
Dow Jones / Nov 6	51,285.73
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 6	25,820.36
France CAC40 / Nov 6	8,139

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 7	346
Diesel/Litre / Nov 7	378
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 6	90.83
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 6	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 6	367,914
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 6	4,070.80
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 6	82.79

Govt to auction 90% of indigenous LPG production under new mechanism

Use of cheques will be stopped: All AAA payments only via Raast from 16th

Govt cuts petrol price by Rs6.59, diesel by Rs4.25 per litre

Gold price per tola drops Rs6,500 in Pakistan

Gold price per tola experiences no change in Pakistan

Rupee records gain against US dollar

FBR mandates sales tax invoices for advance payments

FBR makes major changes in IRIS system

Pakistan’s trade deficit surges 20% YoY to $3.9bn in October 2026

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PM approves final draft of auto policy; focus on localisation, EVs, and consumer protection

Draft to be submitted to Federal Cabinet for consideration, formal approval, Haroon Akhtar Khan says

Published 07 Nov, 2026 08:18pm

BR Research

Shrimp farming: beyond prepared ponds

India earned $5.62 billion from frozen shrimp exports in the 12 months ended March 2026. Pakistan’s maritime...

Published 06 Nov, 2026 05:47am

Commodities

Gold price per tola experiences no change in Pakistan

Price of silver decreases by Rs10 to reach Rs5,668 per tola

Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:23pm

Companies

CCP approves Nestlé–Platinum equity joint venture

Forward 1 will subsequently acquire a shareholding, establishing joint control with Nestlé

Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:15pm

BR Research

International Steels Limited: performance and outlook

International Steels Limited (PSX: ISL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public unlisted company in 2007. The...

Updated 06 Nov, 2026 08:19am

3rd HR Pinnacle Awards set to champion excellence at Avari Towers Karachi on Nov 26

The Human Resources fraternity across the country is gearing up for one of the most anticipated industry events of... Published 07 Nov, 2026 08:06pm

Energy

Govt to auction 90% of indigenous LPG production under new mechanism

A maximum allocation of 20 metric tons per day would be allowed to each company participating in the auction

Updated 07 Nov, 2026 06:27pm

Stocks

SE Fruits IPO probe: SECP seeks export records from seven banks

The banks were asked to provide export details for the company

Published 07 Nov, 2026 11:25am

Endeavor Pakistan appoints Mubariz Siddiqui as managing director

Careem founder Mudassir Sheikha says Pakistan founders will build companies that matter globally

Published 07 Nov, 2026 11:02am

Energy

NEPRA raises incremental power tariff to Rs25.30 per unit for industrial, agricultural consumers

The revised rate of Rs25.30 per kWh would apply from the November 2026 billing month

Published 07 Nov, 2026 10:24am

BR Research

OMC sales: Recovery remains elusive

Pakistan’s oil marketing sector continues to show signs of weak underlying demand despite a modest increase in...

Updated 05 Nov, 2026 07:49am

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation: performance and outlook

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PSX: PNSC) is a national carrier of Pakistan. It is engaged in the...

Updated 05 Nov, 2026 07:59am

The petroleum levy circus

Pakistan’s government appears to have discovered yet another way to discourage investment: persuade an industry to...

Updated 04 Nov, 2026 04:11pm

Barkat Frisian Agro Limited

Barkat Frisian Agro Limited (formerly Barkat Frisian Pasteurized Egg Company) (PSX: BFAGRO) was incorporated in...

Updated 04 Nov, 2026 08:05am

Pakistan

Pakistan, Sudan agree to boost cooperation in security, cybercrime, police training

Pakistan offers support for Sudan’s peace, reconstruction efforts

Updated 07 Nov, 2026 08:46pm

Pakistan’s first astronaut to board Chinese space station

This will be a historic step in international space collaboration

Published 07 Nov, 2026 01:38pm

IBA Karachi organizes sixth Annual International Cbercon 2026

Beyond Polycrisis: Pathways Towards a Sustainable Economic Future

Updated 07 Nov, 2026 03:44am

All six legislative houses: ECP seeks FY2025-26 financial statements from lawmakers

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has sought the annual financial statements of the previous... Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:51am

Economic crisis: Bilawal urges political dialogue

LARKANA: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that criticism is easy, but delivering... Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:51am

Political shifts from the US midterms will not affect ties: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has maintained that political changes following US midterm elections would not affect bilateral... Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:51am

World

USA

Rubio warns top staff against conflicts of interest as Republicans look to 2028

State requires Rubio office approval for all political travel, sources say

Published 07 Nov, 2026 08:57pm

Middle East

Expanding on naval blockade, US military looks to restrict Iranian land commerce

Central Command estimated that its naval blockade has prevented Iran from exporting more than $25 billion in crude oil

Published 07 Nov, 2026 07:49pm

South Asia

India says landed heavy-lift military aircraft at highest altitude

IL-76MD landed at an airfield at 13,629 feet above sea level close to the frontier with China

Published 07 Nov, 2026 07:23pm

Middle East

Heavy rain floods tents housing Gaza displaced people, aid shortages hamper response

Hamas blames Israel for lack of shelters and materials

Published 07 Nov, 2026 06:13pm

Middle East

Qatar says its mediation efforts between US and Iran continue to prevent escalation

Qatar's PM confirms ongoing US-Iran mediation, highlighting Washington's continued interest in a diplomatic solution to regional tensions

Published 07 Nov, 2026 01:54pm

Editorials

Creating an avenue for a five-star hotel

EDITORIAL: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State Talal Chaudhry revealed in a press briefing that the...

The blue wave backlash

EDITORIAL: The US midterm elections have delivered a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump. Tens of millions of...

The Election Day gambit

EDITORIAL: President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that the US would end its nearly USD 4 billion annual...

FBR’s masterclass in policy uncertainty

EDITORIAL: Businesses in Pakistan are increasingly being asked to navigate a tax administration that appears to...

A broader definition of harassment

EDITORIAL: The National Assembly’s resolution reaffirming that workplace harassment extends beyond conduct of a...

Opinion

Development for whom? Rethinking Pakistan’s development priorities

Engr Tahir Basharat Cheema Saad Sraw

Govts build projects for political visibility, but true development means ensuring these assets deliver real, long-term benefits and improve citizens' lives effectively