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Trump says Iranian ‘fast-attack’ ships that come close to US blockade will be eliminated

Trump says Iranian officials called, want deal ‘badly’

Gulf markets mixed as US-Iran peace talks fail

Oil prices jump 6% to above $100 a barrel on US blockade of Iran

Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf ports for US blockade

UN maritime chief says no country has right to close Hormuz

NATO allies refuse to join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?

Russia offers to take in Iran’s enriched uranium

Netanyahu says Israel supports Trump’s Iran naval blockade

War in the Middle East: latest developments

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Govt starts power loadshedding to manage shortfall

ISLAMABAD: The government has initiated power loadshedding of up to three hours to manage generation shortfalls...

Fitch affirms Pakistan’s credit rating at ‘B-’

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Aurangzeb discusses reform agenda, social protection with WB

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Ceasefire still intact despite stalled talks: PM

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

PM sharpens focus on oil consumption trend

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

MoC asks PDA to submit proposal for GST cut on dairy products

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Pakistan-China MoUs: Zardari briefed about progress

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

K-IV project completion likely ahead of deadline

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Power sector: Senate body flags irregularities in uplift contracts

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Clean energy projects: KP Cabinet approves amendments to existing SOPs framework

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

New values for auto replacement parts, engine parts fixed

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

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Fuel challenge: things getting tougher

Opinion

The level of govt debt

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Climate stress meets demographic surge

Opinion

ME conflict: Pakistan feeling the fallout

Perspectives

To branch or not to branch: Pakistan’s banking dilemma in the age of phygital

Opinion

Diplomatic traction, rising economic exposure

Markets

Electric bikes gain traction in Pakistan amid rising fuel prices

World

Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time

Opinion

There’s still sense of cautious optimism in market

Editorials

Bigger role, fewer seats

Opinion

A blueprint for pro-people crisis management: Leading by example

Lessons from the Emirates shock

PD shelves USD36bn circular debt refinancing plan

KSE-100 sheds nearly 4% as US-Iran peace talks collapse

PSO appoints ex-Shell veteran Jawwad Cheema as CEO

Gold falls on stronger dollar, fading Fed rate-cut hopes

Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project: Diplomatic engagement rekindles hopes: BP

Fitch Ratings affirms Pakistan’s long-term debt ratings at B-, outlook stable

Pak-Iran transit corridor opens

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 13	279.20
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 13	279
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 13	159.42
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 13	0.78
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 13	1.35
Euro to USD / Apr 13	1.18
SOFR % / Apr 13	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 13	6,886.24
India Sensex / Apr 13	76,847.57
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 13	56,502.77
Nasdaq / Apr 13	23,183.74
Hang Seng / Apr 13	25,660.85
FTSE 100 / Apr 13	10,582.96
Dow Jones / Apr 13	48,218.25
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 13	23,742.44
France CAC40 / Apr 13	8,235.98

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Apr 13	366.58
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 13	99.08
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 13	424,693
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 13	4,740.31
Diesel/Litre / Apr 13	385.54
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 13	76.63

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Maqbool Textile / Apr 13 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	23.06 ▲ 2.1 (10.02%)
Apna Microfin. / Apr 13 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	28.14 ▲ 2.56 (10.01%)
B. F. Modaraba / Apr 13 B.F. Modaraba(BFMOD)	26.59 ▲ 2.42 (10.01%)
Kohinoor Power / Apr 13 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	32.10 ▲ 2.92 (10.01%)
Pak Leather Crafts / Apr 13 Pak Leather Crafts Limited(PAKL)	42.55 ▲ 3.87 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Apr 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	4.21 ▼ -0.49 (-10.43%)
Supernet Tech. / Apr 13 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	64.56 ▼ -7.17 (-10%)
Din Tex. / Apr 13 Din Textile Mills Limited(DINT)	59.22 ▼ -6.58 (-10%)
Shield Corp. / Apr 13 Shield Corporation Limited(SCL)	972.95 ▼ -108.11 (-10%)
Kohinoor Spinning / Apr 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	5.11 ▼ -0.56 (-9.88%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	176,627,723 ▲ 0.05
Sui South Gas / Apr 13 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	60,238,406 ▼ -0.14
B.O.Punjab / Apr 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	50,050,559 ▼ -2.08
F. Nat.Equities / Apr 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	33,604,339 ▼ -0.13
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 13 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	25,468,082 ▼ -0.32

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 13	279.20
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 13	279
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 13	159.42
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 13	0.78
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 13	1.35
Euro to USD / Apr 13	1.18
SOFR % / Apr 13	3.62

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 13	6,886.24
India Sensex / Apr 13	76,847.57
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 13	56,502.77
Nasdaq / Apr 13	23,183.74
Hang Seng / Apr 13	25,660.85
FTSE 100 / Apr 13	10,582.96
Dow Jones / Apr 13	48,218.25
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 13	23,742.44
France CAC40 / Apr 13	8,235.98

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Apr 13	366.58
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 13	99.08
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 13	424,693
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 13	4,740.31
Diesel/Litre / Apr 13	385.54
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 13	76.63

Lessons from the Emirates shock

PD shelves USD36bn circular debt refinancing plan

KSE-100 sheds nearly 4% as US-Iran peace talks collapse

PSO appoints ex-Shell veteran Jawwad Cheema as CEO

Gold falls on stronger dollar, fading Fed rate-cut hopes

Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project: Diplomatic engagement rekindles hopes: BP

Fitch Ratings affirms Pakistan’s long-term debt ratings at B-, outlook stable

Pak-Iran transit corridor opens

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President Zardari briefed on progress of Pakistan-China MoUs, emphasizes timely implementation

Stresses that these agreements must lead to tangible outcomes

Published 13 Apr, 2026 11:49pm

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Tight markets, thinning buffers

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Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

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Published 13 Apr, 2026 10:52pm

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Published 13 Apr, 2026 09:59pm

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Diesel: Pricing without clarity

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Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

FM Aurangzeb discusses reform agenda, social protection with World Bank’s director

Both parties review current economic situation of Pakistan following Mideast war

Updated 13 Apr, 2026 10:31pm

Two Pakistan Customs officials held for swapping silver with lead

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Electric bikes gain traction in Pakistan amid rising fuel prices

Soaring fuel prices in the wake of the Iran war have triggered a surge in demand for electric scooters and... Published 13 Apr, 2026 08:13pm

SECP registers 2,993 new companies in March 2026

This marks 11% increase compared to the same month last year

Published 13 Apr, 2026 05:52pm

Interest Rates

Fitch Ratings affirms Pakistan’s long-term debt ratings at B-, outlook stable

Says Pakistan’s ceasefire diplomacy could yield strategic gains amid external pressures

Published 13 Apr, 2026 04:44pm

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Hi-Tech Lubricants Limited

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Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

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The phantom recovery

There is a particular kind of cruelty in a recovery that shows up in the data but not in the kitchen. But what’s...

Updated 13 Apr, 2026 08:18am

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Lessons from the Emirates shock

Pakistan’s UAE exposure is being read too narrowly. The immediate focus has been on the $3.5 billion repayment to...

Updated 13 Apr, 2026 08:25am

BR Research

Interview with Yasin Seker, CEO — Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited (AGTL): ‘Mechanization has to be a central part of the food security conversation’

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Updated 13 Apr, 2026 08:29am

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World community urged to support Pakistan’s mediation efforts

KARACHI: Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial... Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

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PRA to strengthen monitoring, intelligence system

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has decided to further strengthen its monitoring and intelligence system... Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

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Governor praises president, PM, COAS: ‘Pakistan emerges as peaceful state in world’

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said that the expression of confidence of the US and Iran in the... Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

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69pc respondents satisfied with CM Maryam’s leadership: survey

LAHORE: A survey conducted by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) on the two-year performance of Punjab... Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

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Country now poised for significant leap forward, says Azma

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, has said that a new phase of positive... Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

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UAF honours its student for winning boxing championship

FAISALABAD: A ceremony was held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, in honour of UAF student, Alishba... Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

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IEA chief warns of tougher month for energy markets due to Iran war

While the month of March saw the delivery of cargo from the region "loaded well before the crisis started,"

Published 14 Apr, 2026 03:31am

Europe

Russia’s Lavrov to Iranian counterpart: Fighting must not resume, Moscow ready to help

S. Lavrov emphasised the importance of preventing a recurrence of armed confrontation and once again confirmed Russia's unwavering readiness to assist in resolving the crisis

Published 14 Apr, 2026 03:23am

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