Michael Jackson Biopic Surpasses $1 Billion Box Office
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Exchange firms sell $6 billion to banks in FY26
Pakistan's exchange companies sold up to $6 billion to banks during FY26, highlighting the importance of remittances. State Bank has closed down…
SK Hynix Surpasses Alibaba in Largest Foreign IPO, Valued at $1 Trillion
SK Hynix made its Wall Street debut and surpassed Alibaba's record as the largest foreign IPO with a valuation over $1 trillion.
Russian aluminium dominates LME stocks as Indian supply dwindles
Russian-origin aluminium dominates London Metal Exchange warehouses as Indian supplies dwindle, while Chinese copper and nickel shares also see changes.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.6, Introduces Three New AI Models
OpenAI has released the GPT-5.6 family of AI models with three new variants for different use cases, improving coding and knowledge work.
Karachi school ordered to reverse unlawful fee hikes
Sindh government directs Veritas Learning Circle (Primary) to refund illegal fees after increasing tuition without approval.
Pakistan’s interest burden to continue past 2028
Over 70% of interest payments in Pakistan are directed towards local banks, with foreign debt remaining uncontrollable beyond 2028.
Bahria Town Deputy CEO Sentenced for Rs. 1.7 Billion Money Laundering
Retired Colonel Khalil ur Rehman, Bahria Town’s Vice Chief Executive, has been jailed for Rs. 1.7 billion illegal money transfer case under…
Pakistan’s workers’ remittances hit record $41.6 billion in FY26
Pakistan received $41.6 billion in workers' remittances, marking a new high and reflecting the confidence of overseas Pakistanis.
Pakistan, Russia to Boost Trade and Energy Ties
Federal Minister Sardar Leghari highlights the potential for increased trade and energy cooperation between Pakistan and Russia.
Pakistan’s Leading Mufti Prohibits Cryptocurrency Trading
Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani declares cryptocurrency trading impermissible under Islamic law, affecting millions of Muslims in Pakistan.
ADB Cuts Pakistan’s FY2027 Growth Forecast to 3.7% Amid Rising Inflation
The Asian Development Bank has revised Pakistan's FY2027 economic growth to 3.7% amid rising inflation.
South Korean Shares Rebound as Tech Companies Rally
South Korean shares rebounded as tech companies, including Samsung and SK Hynix, saw gains following Apple’s spending plans.
Pakistan Sees Record Remittance Inflows of $41.6 Billion in FY26
Pakistan recorded its highest-ever remittances of $41.6 billion in FY26, marking a 9 percent increase from the previous year.
South African rand strengthens ahead of manufacturing data
The South African rand strengthened 0.5% against the dollar as investors await May manufacturing output data, expected to show a potential decline…
Thai baht weakens against US dollar
The Thai baht weakened to 33.51 per US dollar, down from 33.45 in the previous session.
Overseas Pakistanis send $41.6 billion in FY26 as SBP ends incentive schemes
SBP ends incentive schemes for overseas Pakistanis as remittances decline by 18% month-on-month but rise 2% year-on-year.
New Exchange Rates Issued for July 2026
The Financial Markets Association of Pakistan has issued new exchange rates for July 2026, with the USD conversion rate set at 278.0425.
US dollar strengthens amid Gulf tensions and oil price surge
The US dollar held firm against major currencies as renewed Middle East tensions fueled safe-haven bids, with oil prices surging to seven-week…
Finance Minister Addresses Banking Summit in Karachi
Muhammad Aurangzeb, Pakistan's Finance Minister, addresses the Banking Summit 2026 in Karachi. Global oil prices rise after US strikes on Iran.