Photo: The old State Bank of Pakistan building in Karachi, now the State Bank Museum (file image)
Business & FinancePakistan's foreign exchange reserves hit record $26.86 billion as State Bank holdings climb to $21.56 billion
Pakistan's total liquid foreign exchange reserves reached a record $26.864 billion in the week ended 30 October, the State Bank said, with its own holdings rising to $21.561 billion despite the Gulf war's strain on the economy.
Photo: The State Bank of Pakistan building (file image)
Business & FinancePakistan approves new currency note designs as Rs10 banknote makes way for a coin
The federal cabinet has approved redesigned currency notes with tougher security features and decided the Rs10 banknote will gradually be replaced by a coin, though no date has been set for the change.
Photo: The Bombay Stock Exchange building in Mumbai
Business & FinanceSensex gains 308 points and Nifty reclaims 23,000 as IT and pharma shares lead second day of gains
Indian shares rose for a second straight session on Friday, with the Sensex closing 308.49 points higher at 74,459.53 and the Nifty gaining 116.35 points to 23,053.10, led by IT and pharmaceutical stocks. Figures checked at about 4:51 pm PKT on Friday, 30 October 2026.