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Intra-day update: rupee registers gain against US dollar

The Pakistani rupee improved against the US dollar, appreciating 0.05% during the opening hours of trading in the inter-bank market on Monday. At 10:05am, the currency was hovering at 281.02, a gain of Re0.15 against the greenback. During the previous week, the Pakistan rupee posted a marginal gain for another week as it appreciated by Re0.09 or 0.03% against the US dollar in the inter-bank

Pakistan’s National Foods divests majority stake in A1 Bags and Supplies

National Foods Limited (NATF) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, National Foods Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (NFDMCC), has divested a majority portion of its shareholding in A1 Bags and Supplies Incorporated. The company disclosed the development in its notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday. “It is notified that National Foods Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary i.e.

IMF meetings to begin under fresh cloud of US-China trade tensions

The IMF and World Bank’s semi-annual gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors gets underway in Washington on Monday, against the backdrop of new trade threats from the world’s two largest economies. Last week, China unveiled new export restrictions on critical minerals, prompting a fierce response from US President Donald Trump, who said he would impose new 100 percent tariffs

Stocks recover after early decline, KSE-100 gains over 200 points

After initial selling pressure, positive sentiment returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), with the benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining over 200 points during the first half of the trading session on Friday. The market started on a negative note, shedding over 2,000 points to hit an intra-day low of 162,411.25. However, it recouped sharply and by 12pm, the benchmark KSE-100 was hovering at 1

Jul-Sept PRA tax collection rises 28pc to Rs66.41bn YoY

The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) showing an outstanding performance has collected Rs66.41 billion in terms of taxes during July-September for the current financial year 2025-26. According to the PRA, this amount is 28 percent more than that of the corresponding period of the outgoing financial year which stood at Rs51.98 billion. According to break-up provided by the PRA, out of total Rs66