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Trump’s reciprocal tariff: govt, stakeholders meet on Monday to discuss possible solutions

PM Shehbaz constitutes working group to analyse opportunities arising out of changes in global trade dynamics, propose strategies for gaining early mover advantage

Updated 04 Apr, 2025 10:55pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz unveils Rs7.41 per unit electricity rate cut to boost ailing economy

Govt announces Rs7.59 per unit power rate cut for commercial users

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 10:32pm

Pakistan

President Zardari tests positive for coronavirus, says President House

Advised to remain in isolation

Updated 02 Apr, 2025 10:09pm

Pakistan

UAE rolls over $2bn loan, agrees to provide additional investment: PM

$2bn payment to UAE was due this month

Updated 07 Jan, 2025 10:00pm

Markets

In meeting with UAE president, PM Shehbaz underscores readiness to expand cooperation in multiple sectors

Both leaders discuss economic collaboration, regional stability, climate change, and promotion of mutual interests on global stage, Prime Minister's Office says

Updated 05 Jan, 2025 09:41pm

Pakistan

‘Uraan Pakistan’: PM Shehbaz unveils 5-year plan for economy

National Economic Transformation Plan is based on 5Es framework of (i) Export; (ii) E-Pakistan; (iii) Environment and Climate Change; (iv) Energy and Infrastructure; and (v) Equity, Ethics and Empowerment

Updated 31 Dec, 2024 10:34pm

Pakistan

Human trafficking earns bad name for country: PM Shehbaz

Premier calls for strict action against officers responsible for slow anti-human trafficking efforts

Published 20 Dec, 2024 11:06pm

Pakistan

Increase in stock market reflects investors’ confidence in govt policies, PM Shehbaz says

Remarks come after KSE-100 Index crossed record 90,000 level for first time during intra-day trading on Friday

Updated 25 Oct, 2024 10:33pm

Pakistan

IMF’s Executive Board meeting on Pakistan set for July 12

The Fund is set to discuss a nine-month stand-by arrangement for Pakistan as the previous Extended Fund Facility expired on June 30

Updated 06 Jul, 2023 09:55am

Markets

Component-wise breakdown of petrol price in Pakistan

Government raises PDL to Rs55 per litre to fulfil key condition of IMF

Published 01 Jul, 2023 01:40pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz to participate in SCO virtual summit hosted by India on July 4

Invitation to Shebaz to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Heads of State (CHS) was extended by Indian PM in his capacity as Chair of the SCO

Updated 01 Jul, 2023 08:57am

Pakistan

A new stand-by arrangement with the IMF: here are some key points

After a massive delay, govt succeeds in convincing IMF to allot it more money than expected

Published 30 Jun, 2023 12:39pm

Pakistan

'Adopt life of piety and cleanliness': PM Shehbaz extends Eid-ul-Azha greetings

Muslims in Middle Eastern countries, Europe, US, and Canada are celebrating Eid-ul-Azha today

Updated 28 Jun, 2023 08:38pm

Pakistan

Miftah resigns as general secretary of PML-N Sindh

Former finance minister says decision driven by upcoming reorganisation of the party structure

Published 24 Jun, 2023 03:16pm

Pakistan

Govt unveils ‘Economic Revival Plan’ as Pakistan deals with distress

Plan envisages capitalising Pakistan’s untapped potential in key sectors of defence production, agricultural, livestock, minerals, mining, IT and energy through indigenous development and investments from friendly countries

Updated 20 Jun, 2023 10:16pm

Pakistan

Pak-Turkiye bilateral cooperation in diverse fields to open vistas of economic prosperity: PM Shehbaz

Premier invites Turkish investors to avail investment opportunities in solar and hydropower energy sectors

Published 11 Jun, 2023 05:47pm

Pakistan

Pakistan committed to its human rights obligations: PM Shehbaz

Says Imran Khan is 'openly and deliberately disinforming local and foreign audiences'

Updated 05 Jun, 2023 04:36pm

Business & Finance

Turkish firm interested to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan

Limak Holdings chairperson meets PM Shehbaz during latter's Turkiye visit

Updated 03 Jun, 2023 05:45pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz arrives in Turkiye to attend Erdogan's swearing-in ceremony

PM will hold meetings with Turkish business community during two-day visit

Updated 03 Jun, 2023 08:07pm

Pakistan

Serious negotiations can only be held with PM Shehbaz, Rana Sanaullah tells opposition

Statement comes days after Nawaz, Marriyum reject offer for talks with PTI

Updated 02 Jun, 2023 05:07pm

Pakistan

Anarchists, arsonists do not qualify for dialogue: PM Shehbaz

Says such politicians should be held accountable

Updated 30 May, 2023 03:35pm

Pakistan

'Doomsday scenario past us': PM says 'sincere' efforts being made to address economic challenges

Premier says Pakistan is working with friends and partners to bridge the financing gaps where needed

Published 29 May, 2023 10:23pm

Pakistan

K-IV project vital for Pakistan’s prosperity: PM Shehbaz

PM says it will deal with Karachi's tanker problem

Updated 26 May, 2023 06:37pm

Pakistan

Punjab govt gives PTI 24 hours to hand over ‘terrorists’ staying at Zaman Park

Caretaker Information Minister says 30 to 40 'terrorists' involved in 'May 9 mayhem' have taken refuge in former PM's residence

Updated 17 May, 2023 04:10pm

Pakistan

Perpetrators of May 9 violence should never be forgiven: PM Shehbaz

Says even PM should not be allowed to forgive them

Updated 16 May, 2023 10:55pm

Pakistan

Protest against SC: Maryam accuses CJP of imposing ‘judicial martial law’

PML-N leader demands Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial’s resignation

Updated 15 May, 2023 07:41pm

Pakistan

Nationwide violence: PM Shehbaz gives 72-hour deadline to arrest ‘planners, attackers and instigators’

Says example will be created so that such an incident never happens again

Updated 13 May, 2023 10:35pm

Pakistan

Legal system has given NRO to Imran Khan: PM Shehbaz

Says courts have made it a habit to take suo moto notices

Published 12 May, 2023 03:11pm

Pakistan

Fulfilling labour rights remains fundamental challenge for global economy: PM Shehbaz

Says disruption in global markets led to the severe cost of living crisis

Updated 01 May, 2023 09:48pm

Pakistan

PDM, PTI to hold final round of negotiations on Tuesday

PTI says elections should be announced after budget is approved

Updated 28 Apr, 2023 08:50pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 15	280.63
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 15	280.43
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 15	143.15
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 15	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 15	1.32
Euro to USD / Apr 15	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 14	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 14	5,405.97
Nasdaq / Apr 14	16,831.48
Dow Jones / Apr 14	40,524.79
India Sensex / Apr 15	76,780.06
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 15	34,267.54
Hang Seng / Apr 15	21,470.46
FTSE 100 / Apr 15	8,209.09
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 15	21,175.70
France CAC40 / Apr 15	7,263.20

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 14	16,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 14	290,466
Petrol/Litre / Apr 15	254.63
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 15	61.77
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 15	3,224.76
Diesel/Litre / Apr 15	258.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 15	65.75

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Apr 15 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	2.93 ▲ 0.78 (36.28%)
Gulshan Sp. / Apr 15 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	3.79 ▲ 0.62 (19.56%)
Escorts Bank / Apr 15 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	6.59 ▲ 0.95 (16.84%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Apr 15 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	8.29 ▲ 0.79 (10.53%)
First Capital Equities / Apr 15 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	4.97 ▲ 0.47 (10.44%)
Sanghar Sugar / Apr 15 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	55.51 ▲ 5.05 (10.01%)
Redco Textile / Apr 15 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	25.27 ▲ 2.3 (10.01%)
Tariq Corporation / Apr 15 Tariq Corporation Limited(TCORP)	16.16 ▲ 1.47 (10.01%)
Gammon Pak / Apr 15 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	25.60 ▲ 2.33 (10.01%)
Bawany Air Products / Apr 15 Bawany Air Products Limited(BAPL)	34.95 ▲ 3.18 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Apr 15 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	63 ▼ -7 (-10%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Apr 15 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	15.11 ▼ -1.51 (-9.09%)
LSE Capital / Apr 15 LSE Capital Limited(LSECL)	5 ▼ -0.5 (-9.09%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Apr 15 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	13.55 ▼ -1.28 (-8.63%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Apr 15 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	12.03 ▼ -1.04 (-7.96%)
Ruby Textile / Apr 15 Ruby Textile Mills Limited(RUBY)	7.20 ▼ -0.57 (-7.34%)
Philip Morris Pak. / Apr 15 Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited(PMPK)	1,171 ▼ -90.48 (-7.17%)
Stylers International / Apr 15 Stylers International Limited(STYLERS)	39.30 ▼ -2.7 (-6.43%)
Calcorp Ltd / Apr 15 Calcorp Limited(CASH)	37 ▼ -2.52 (-6.38%)
Janana De Malucho / Apr 15 Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited(JDMT)	48.55 ▼ -3.3 (-6.36%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Apr 15 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	55,091,076 ▼ -0.18
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 15 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	45,232,730 ▼ -0.25
Sui South Gas / Apr 15 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	31,842,819 ▼ -0.61
B.O.Punjab / Apr 15 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	27,341,890 ▼ -0.14
TRG Pak Ltd / Apr 15 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	21,450,408 ▲ 3.76
Dewan Cement / Apr 15 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	19,356,973 ▲ 0.22
Pak Elektron / Apr 15 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	17,487,097 ▼ -0.32
Engro Powergen / Apr 15 Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited(EPQL)	15,435,358 ▲ 0.53
Fauji Foods Ltd / Apr 15 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	15,345,048 ▲ 0.53
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 15 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	13,886,346 ▼ -0.01

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