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Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz

White House denies considering nuclear strikes on Iran

Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis

Fuel prices could keep rising for months after Hormuz reopens, US EIA says

‘A whole civilisation will die’ says Trump as Iran defies looming deadline

Strait of Hormuz shipping blockade update

US strikes military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, US official says

Oil prices rise as Hormuz stays shut ahead of Trump deadline, strikes on Iran intensify

Pakistan efforts to stop Iran war are reaching ‘critical’ stage: envoy

Russia says Middle East war disruption opens up new trade opportunities

Strikes outside Tehran kill 18 people: Iranian media

Markets

Pakistan repaid $1.3bn Eurobond on schedule, says Khurram Schehzad

Country also meets $126.125mn in coupon obligations on other Eurobond issuances

Published 07 Apr, 2026 06:54pm

World

Storms, floods kill 188 in Pakistan, Afghanistan over two weeks

Published 07 Apr, 2026 10:41pm

Pakistan

Unexpected repayment of $3.5 billion UAE loan puts pressure on Pakistani economy

Published 07 Apr, 2026 03:34pm

Pakistan

‘Aggressions have repercussions’: CCC slams ‘grave provocations’ against Saudi Arabia

Published 07 Apr, 2026 06:26pm

Markets

Energy crisis may linger for months even after truce: Aurangzeb

Published 07 Apr, 2026 04:04pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan exports to Gulf hold strong as agri demand rises

Published 07 Apr, 2026 03:36pm

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Iranian missile, drone attacks on Saudi Arabian energy facilities

Published 07 Apr, 2026 05:07pm

Markets

KSE-100 Index adds 466 points after volatile session

Updated 07 Apr, 2026 06:12pm

Pakistan

£190mn case: IHC orders jail authorities to facilitate Imran’s meeting with counsel

Updated 07 Apr, 2026 03:36pm

Markets

Rupee gains ground against US dollar

Updated 07 Apr, 2026 09:45pm

Business & Finance

What options does Pakistan have to pay off $3.5bn UAE loan?

Published 07 Apr, 2026 12:57pm

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Return to sender

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The pump shouldn’t fix the budget

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India’s sugar, edible oil demand drops as commercial gas shortages hit restaurants

Opinion

Shortfall in FBR revenues

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Country nearing a financial emergency?

BR Research

Cement: Rising risks

Markets

IT firms, freelancers exempted from declaring export proceeds of up to $25,000

Pakistan

Sindh begins Rs2,000 fuel subsidy for motorcyclists: Here’s how to apply

Opinion

Not an oil shock, but a stress test, especially for Pakistan

Opinion

During wartime, free markets often lose relevance

Editorials

A regulator in name, not in form

Sindh begins Rs2,000 fuel subsidy for motorcyclists: Here’s how to apply

Pakistan govt hikes petrol price to Rs458 per litre, diesel to Rs520 per litre

PM Shehbaz again rejects summary proposing hike in petrol, diesel prices

Mounting pressure on forex reserves: Fresh external financing options being explored

Sindh begins Rs2,000 fuel subsidy for motorcyclists: Here’s how to apply

Unexpected repayment of $3.5 billion UAE loan puts pressure on Pakistani economy

Karachi gas supply schedule revised

Say ‘no’ to IMF

SBP introduces new measures to facilitate IT exporters, freelancers

Ogra dashboard activation urged amid weak fuel retail data reporting

KSE-100 Index adds 466 points after volatile session

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 6	279.27
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 6	279.07
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 7	159.82
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 7	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 7	1.32
Euro to USD / Apr 7	1.15
SOFR % / Apr 3	3.65

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 6	6,611.83
Nasdaq / Apr 6	21,996.34
Dow Jones / Apr 6	46,669.88
India Sensex / Apr 7	73,639.40
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 7	53,429.56
Hang Seng / Apr 7	25,116.53
FTSE 100 / Apr 7	10,415.22
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 7	23,148.96
France CAC40 / Apr 7	7,999.32

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 3	420,406
Petrol/Litre / Apr 7	378.41
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 7	115.39
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 7	4,652.09
Diesel/Litre / Apr 7	520.35
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 7	71.85

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dadabhoy Cement / Apr 7 Dadabhoy Cement Industries Limited(DBCI)	6.27 ▲ 1 (18.98%)
Dewan Textile / Apr 7 Dewan Textile Mills Limited(DWTM)	8.65 ▲ 0.99 (12.92%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Apr 7 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	16.13 ▲ 1.47 (10.03%)
Jauharabad Sug / Apr 7 Jauharabad Sugar Mills Limited(JSML)	77.29 ▲ 7.03 (10.01%)
Data Agro / Apr 7 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	59.47 ▲ 5.41 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Shaheen Ins. / Apr 7 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	7.17 ▼ -1.85 (-20.51%)
Reliance Ins. / Apr 7 Reliance Insurance Company Limited(RICL)	13.90 ▼ -3.51 (-20.16%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Apr 7 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	6.57 ▼ -0.95 (-12.63%)
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 7 786 Investments Limited(786)	49.65 ▼ -5.52 (-10.01%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Apr 7 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	25.37 ▼ -2.82 (-10%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 7 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	53,304,889 ▼ -0.13
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 7 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	26,340,631 ▲ 0.07
Cnergyico PK / Apr 7 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	16,401,565 ▲ 0.04
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 7 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	15,305,431 ▲ 0
B.O.Punjab / Apr 7 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	14,187,855 ▲ 0.25

Sindh begins Rs2,000 fuel subsidy for motorcyclists: Here’s how to apply

Pakistan govt hikes petrol price to Rs458 per litre, diesel to Rs520 per litre

PM Shehbaz again rejects summary proposing hike in petrol, diesel prices

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 6	279.27
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 6	279.07
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 7	159.82
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 7	0.80
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 7	1.32
Euro to USD / Apr 7	1.15
SOFR % / Apr 3	3.65

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 6	6,611.83
Nasdaq / Apr 6	21,996.34
Dow Jones / Apr 6	46,669.88
India Sensex / Apr 7	73,639.40
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 7	53,429.56
Hang Seng / Apr 7	25,116.53
FTSE 100 / Apr 7	10,415.22
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 7	23,148.96
France CAC40 / Apr 7	7,999.32

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 3	420,406
Petrol/Litre / Apr 7	378.41
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 7	115.39
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 7	4,652.09
Diesel/Litre / Apr 7	520.35
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 7	71.85

Mounting pressure on forex reserves: Fresh external financing options being explored

Sindh begins Rs2,000 fuel subsidy for motorcyclists: Here’s how to apply

Unexpected repayment of $3.5 billion UAE loan puts pressure on Pakistani economy

Karachi gas supply schedule revised

Say ‘no’ to IMF

SBP introduces new measures to facilitate IT exporters, freelancers

Ogra dashboard activation urged amid weak fuel retail data reporting

KSE-100 Index adds 466 points after volatile session

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PM Shehbaz cuts petrol levy by Rs80, says price will drop to Rs378 per litre

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Money & Banking

Fed’s Williams says Middle East war will drive up inflation: Bloomberg

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Energy

Fuel prices could keep rising for months after Hormuz reopens, US EIA says

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India says IPO approvals valid for longer amid Middle East war

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BR Research

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Forex

Indian companies’ $3.7bn NDF hoard shows firms seized rupee arbitrage window

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Money & Banking

India’s RBI seen looking past muted overnight rates, avoid liquidity drain, bankers say

MUMBAI: India’s central bank is likely to allow overnight interbank rates to stay near the floor of the policy... Published 07 Apr, 2026 08:11pm

South Asia

India weighs austerity steps, sees no immediate risk to FY27 deficit goal, sources say

NEW DELHI: India sees no immediate risks to its fiscal deficit target for the financial year that began on April 1,... Published 07 Apr, 2026 07:10pm

Pakistan repaid $1.3bn Eurobond on schedule, says Khurram Schehzad

Country also meets $126.125mn in coupon obligations on other Eurobond issuances

Published 07 Apr, 2026 06:54pm

BR Research

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Updated 06 Apr, 2026 06:09am

BR Research

Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Limited

Mitchell’s Fruit Farms Limited (PSX: MFFL) has a history that dates back to 1933. After Independence, the company’s...

Updated 06 Apr, 2026 06:04am

BR Research

Oil sales rise — more on stress

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Updated 03 Apr, 2026 09:16am

BR Research

Interview with Waqas Moosa – Chairman, Pakistan Solar Association

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Published 03 Apr, 2026 06:08am

Pakistan

‘Aggressions have repercussions’: CCC slams ‘grave provocations’ against Saudi Arabia

CDF Munir directs commanders to maintain highest standards of operational readiness, adaptability

Published 07 Apr, 2026 06:26pm

Pakistan condemns Iranian missile, drone attacks on Saudi Arabian energy facilities

Pakistan considers these attacks a serious violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty

Published 07 Apr, 2026 05:07pm

Pak-Turkiye relations rapidly moving towards economic partnership: PM Shehbaz

Says Pakistan, Turkiye can benefit from each other's experiences to ensure citizens' access to justice

Published 07 Apr, 2026 04:35pm

Business & Economy

Unexpected repayment of $3.5 billion UAE loan puts pressure on Pakistani economy

A $1.3bn Eurobond maturing before the end of this fiscal adds to pressure on Pakistan's external position

Published 07 Apr, 2026 03:34pm

£190mn case: IHC orders jail authorities to facilitate Imran’s meeting with counsel

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Updated 07 Apr, 2026 03:36pm

Pakistan efforts to stop Iran war are reaching ‘critical’ stage: envoy

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Updated 07 Apr, 2026 11:20am

World

South Asia

Partial internet shutdown in troubled Indian state after unrest kills 4

NEW DELHI: A partial internet shutdown was in place in northeastern India’s troubled Manipur state on Tuesday after... Published 07 Apr, 2026 11:12pm

Middle East

White House denies considering nuclear strikes on Iran

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Middle East

Heads of IEA, IMF, World Bank to meet next Monday to discuss energy crisis

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Storms, floods kill 188 in Pakistan, Afghanistan over two weeks

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Iran will not show flexibility as long as US demands surrender, senior Iranian source to Reuters

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EDITORIAL: The government has decided to return the USD 3.45 billion debt secured from the United Arab Emirates...

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PM Shehbaz cuts petrol levy by Rs80, says price will drop to Rs378 per litre

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