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Pakistan - 2026-02-14

NAB incorporates over 1,000 housing societies into online property system

Pakistan

NAB incorporates over 1,000 housing societies into online property system

System currently being checked by technical team, official says

Published 14 Feb, 2026 08:53pm

Karachi, Hyderabad, Quetta ‘likely’ to experience rain, gusty winds

Pakistan

Karachi, Hyderabad, Quetta ‘likely’ to experience rain, gusty winds

Met Office also issues hailstorm warning for north Balochistan, DI Khan, DG Khan

Updated 14 Feb, 2026 10:07pm

Imran Khan speaks to sons after prolonged hiatus, confirms Aleema Khan

Pakistan

Imran Khan speaks to sons after prolonged hiatus, confirms Aleema Khan

Says intentional delay in providing Imran treatment already caused damage to his eyesight

Published 14 Feb, 2026 06:06pm

BNP eyes stronger economic ties with Pakistan after election victory

Pakistan

BNP eyes stronger economic ties with Pakistan after election victory

Thanks Pakistani leadership for felicitations; vows to strengthen bilateral relations

Published 14 Feb, 2026 05:14pm

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (February 13, 2026) and the forecast for Saturday (February 14, 2026)...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Gul Plaza tragedy: cheques distributed among victims

Pakistan

Gul Plaza tragedy: cheques distributed among victims

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Local Government Sindh Syed Nasir Hussain Shah and Provincial Minister for Trade...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Sindh PA approves bill aimed at reducing infrastructure cess

Pakistan

Sindh PA approves bill aimed at reducing infrastructure cess

KARACHI: In a bid to facilitate traders and spare the export sector from the levy, the Sindh Assembly on Friday...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Women and children among 13 killed in M9 accident

Pakistan

Women and children among 13 killed in M9 accident

KARACHI: At least 13 people including women and children were killed and several others injured in a major traffic...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Citi Foundation 2025 Global Innovation Challenge: British Asian Trust selected as recipient to accelerate youth economic opportunities

Pakistan

Citi Foundation 2025 Global Innovation Challenge: British Asian Trust selected as recipient to accelerate youth economic opportunities

KARACHI: British Asian Trust joins a cohort of 50 community organizations around the world, receiving USD500,000 to...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

PBF for restoration of Nepra Prosumer Regulation 2026

Pakistan

PBF for restoration of Nepra Prosumer Regulation 2026

KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has called for the complete restoration of the Nepra Prosumer Regulation...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

NIC Lahore hosts Google AI coding workshop

Pakistan

NIC Lahore hosts Google AI coding workshop

LAHORE: The National Incubation Centre Lahore (NIC Lahore) successfully collaborated with the Google Community to...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Industries in Karachi: PDP concerned at severe water shortage

Pakistan

Industries in Karachi: PDP concerned at severe water shortage

KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party Karachi Chief Organizer Tariq Chandiwala has expressed deep concern over the severe...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

PDWP approves 15 development schemes worth Rs70bn

Pakistan

PDWP approves 15 development schemes worth Rs70bn

LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved 15 development schemes across multiple...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

‘PKLI playing pivotal role in advancing modern healthcare’

Pakistan

‘PKLI playing pivotal role in advancing modern healthcare’

LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has stated that the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

PM extends congratulations to Tarique Rahman

Pakistan

PM extends congratulations to Tarique Rahman

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday extended his congratulations to Tarique Rahman, chairman of the...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

First meeting of Federal Ziauddin University GB held: President calls for technology-driven excellence

Pakistan

First meeting of Federal Ziauddin University GB held: President calls for technology-driven excellence

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari chaired the first meeting of the Governing Body of Federal Ziauddin...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Healthcare, medical education, professional exchange: President directs to advance cooperation with Uzbekistan

Pakistan

Healthcare, medical education, professional exchange: President directs to advance cooperation with Uzbekistan

ISLAMABAD: On the directions of President Asif Ali Zardari, following his meeting with the Ambassador of Uzbekistan,...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

‘Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar’: Punjab allots 2,000 free plots

Pakistan

‘Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar’: Punjab allots 2,000 free plots

LAHORE: The Punjab government has allotted 2,000 free plots in 19 districts under the ‘Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar’, and...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Ramazan Nigehban Bachat festival kicks off in Lahore

Pakistan

Ramazan Nigehban Bachat festival kicks off in Lahore

LAHORE: The Ramazan Nigehban Bachat Festival has commenced at Jillani Park, offering discounted essential food items...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Secretary Colleges Sindh reviews ADP 2025–26 development schemes

Pakistan

Secretary Colleges Sindh reviews ADP 2025–26 development schemes

KARACHI: A review meeting on development schemes under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2025–26 was held under...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Sharjeel highlights issues at engineering, construction moot

Pakistan

Sharjeel highlights issues at engineering, construction moot

KARACHI: A major conference on engineering and construction was held at a local hotel in Karachi under the auspices...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Tax reforms to make system business-friendly: DG TPO

Pakistan

Tax reforms to make system business-friendly: DG TPO

LAHORE: Director General, Tax Policy Office, Najeeb A Memon, said that government’s economic strategy focuses on...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Zardari greets BNP’s Tarique Rahman on electoral win

Pakistan

Zardari greets BNP’s Tarique Rahman on electoral win

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has extended his felicitations to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

SECP grants registration to First Digital Takaful Co Ltd

Pakistan

SECP grants registration to First Digital Takaful Co Ltd

KARACHI: Pakistan’s insurance and Takaful sector has marked a significant milestone as the Securities and Exchange...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Adeeb Ahmad made KE’s interim CEO

Pakistan

Adeeb Ahmad made KE’s interim CEO

KARACHI: K-Electric Limited has appointed Adeeb Ah-mad as interim Chief Exe-cutive Officer (CEO) with immediate...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 strikes Balochistan

Pakistan

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 strikes Balochistan

KARACHI: An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck Balochistan province, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

KATI welcomes cut in interest rate on ERF

Pakistan

KATI welcomes cut in interest rate on ERF

KARACHI: Muhammad Ikram Rajput, President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has said that the...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

PBA concerned at detention of journalist Khurram

Pakistan

PBA concerned at detention of journalist Khurram

KARACHI: The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) expresses serious concern over the reported detention of...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

‘India had attempted to sabotage electoral process in Bangladesh’

Pakistan

‘India had attempted to sabotage electoral process in Bangladesh’

DHAKA: In a historic turn, Bangladesh’s turbulent political saga reached a defining moment on Thursday as the...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Punjab CM announces major health sector reforms

Pakistan

Punjab CM announces major health sector reforms

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif addressed a conference of CEOs and Medical Superintendents (MSs),...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Over 10,000 children: CM expresses gratitude for free surgeries

Pakistan

Over 10,000 children: CM expresses gratitude for free surgeries

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed gratitude over the successful completion of free...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Urgent eye treatment: TTAP stages sit-in, demands govt send IK to hospital

Pakistan

Urgent eye treatment: TTAP stages sit-in, demands govt send IK to hospital

ISLAMABAD: In a bold show of defiance, Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP), a key opposition coalition,...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

ATC upholds non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema

Pakistan

ATC upholds non-bailable arrest warrants for Aleema

ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Friday adjourned the hearing of a protest case against Aleema Khan, the...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

President highlights significance of leadership, stability

Pakistan

President highlights significance of leadership, stability

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday said the world is changing fast due to political shifts, new...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

SECP seeks to raise Shariah-compliant debt share from 13pc to 20pc

Pakistan

SECP seeks to raise Shariah-compliant debt share from 13pc to 20pc

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has noted that Shariah-compliant instruments...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

‘IK is receiving medical treatment in line with court’s directives’

Pakistan

‘IK is receiving medical treatment in line with court’s directives’

ISLAMABAD: Rana Sanaullah, Prime Minister’s Special Adviser on Political and Public Affairs on Friday said that the...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Dewan Motors launches all-electric MINI Cooper in Pakistan

Pakistan

Dewan Motors launches all-electric MINI Cooper in Pakistan

KARACHI: Dewan Motors, the official importer of BMW in Pakistan for over 20 years, has officially launched MINI in...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Interim MD/CEO SSGC

Pakistan

Interim MD/CEO SSGC

ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Amin Rajput, SSGC’s Acting Managing Director/ CEO will be reaching the age of superannuation and...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Public Sector Development Programme: ‘Balochistan receiving higher development allocations’

Pakistan

Public Sector Development Programme: ‘Balochistan receiving higher development allocations’

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry on Friday said that Balochistan was a top...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

ABHI, JBS to explore AI-led digital innovation in banking

Pakistan

ABHI, JBS to explore AI-led digital innovation in banking

KARACHI: ABHI Microfinance Bank Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jaffer Business Systems...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

At UN, Pakistan for implementation of Kashmir resolutions

Pakistan

At UN, Pakistan for implementation of Kashmir resolutions

UNITED NATIONS: The visiting Pakistan’s parliamentary delegation, which is led by Senate Chairman Syed Yusuf Raza...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Dar, Egyptian FM discuss regional, other matters

Pakistan

Dar, Egyptian FM discuss regional, other matters

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday spoke with Foreign...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Dr Ather Enam decodes ‘Science of the Soul’ at T2F’s Infinite Series

Pakistan

Dr Ather Enam decodes ‘Science of the Soul’ at T2F’s Infinite Series

KARACHI: Bodhi Works, and PeaceNiche | T2F hosted a packed house on Thursday evening for “The Neuroscience of...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

NA 256 by-polls: ECP announces schedule

Pakistan

NA 256 by-polls: ECP announces schedule

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday announced that the by-election for NA-256 (Khuzdar),...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

First Ramazan likely on 19th

Pakistan

First Ramazan likely on 19th

ISLAMABAD: Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on Friday announced that the new moon of Ramazan...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Flour millers, ghee industry pledge Ramazan relief

Pakistan

Flour millers, ghee industry pledge Ramazan relief

LAHORE: The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) and representatives of the edible oil and ghee industry on...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

GCUF marks Int’l Day for Prevention of Violent Extremism

Pakistan

GCUF marks Int’l Day for Prevention of Violent Extremism

FAISALABAD: Government College University Faisalabad organised an awareness walk and seminar to mark the...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Karachi’s crisis stems from poor governance, corruption: JI

Pakistan

Karachi’s crisis stems from poor governance, corruption: JI

KARACHI: Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has said Karachi’s persistent crises stem not...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

LHC moved against govt, Nepra

Pakistan

LHC moved against govt, Nepra

LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) has been moved against federal government and National Electric Power Regulatory...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

PM lauds UAE’s unwavering support for Pakistan

Pakistan

PM lauds UAE’s unwavering support for Pakistan

LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday held a telephone conversation with His Highness Sheikh...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority: IHC rules non-implementation and non-enforcement of SROs constitute violation of Constitution

Pakistan

Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority: IHC rules non-implementation and non-enforcement of SROs constitute violation of Constitution

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared that non-implementation and non-enforcement of SROs, issued by...

Published 14 Feb, 2026 02:23am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 19	277.10 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 19	276.90 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 19	158.09 ▲ 0.07
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 19	0.82 ▲ 0.0002
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 19	1.33 ▲ 0.0007
Euro to USD / Oct 19	1.12 ▼ -0.0009
SOFR % / Oct 16	3.88 ▼ -0.01

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Oct 19	74,474.78
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 19	64,534.03
FTSE 100 / Oct 19	10,792.04
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 19	25,345.15
France CAC40 / Oct 19	7,850.20
S&P 500 / Oct 16	7,659.44
Nasdaq / Oct 16	26,140.03
Hang Seng / Oct 16	24,186.83
Dow Jones / Oct 16	52,002.41

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 20	381.14
Diesel/Litre / Oct 20	389.27
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 19	100
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 19	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 19	376,402
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 19	4,183.35
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 19	80.62

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Azgard Nine / Oct 19 Azgard Nine Limited(ANL)	9.60 ▲ 1 (11.63%)
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 19 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	13.27 ▲ 1.21 (10.03%)
Dandot Cement / Oct 19 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	21.20 ▲ 1.93 (10.02%)
Crescent Fib. / Oct 19 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	75.85 ▲ 6.9 (10.01%)
Sindh Modaraba / Oct 19 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	55.51 ▲ 5.05 (10.01%)
EMCO Industries / Oct 19 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	39.60 ▲ 3.6 (10%)
Khairpur Sug. / Oct 19 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,298.40 ▲ 118.04 (10%)
Pak Engineering / Oct 19 Pakistan Engineering Company Limited(PECO)	782.11 ▲ 71.1 (10%)
Popular Islamic / Oct 19 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	87.86 ▲ 7.99 (10%)
Shahzad Tex. / Oct 19 Shahzad Textile Mills Limited(SZTM)	90.51 ▲ 8.23 (10%)

Stock	Price
Orient Rental / Oct 19 Orient Rental Mod(ORM)	10.97 ▼ -1.24 (-10.16%)
F.Credit & Inv / Oct 19 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	58.52 ▼ -6.5 (-10%)
Fateh Ind. / Oct 19 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	459.78 ▼ -51.09 (-10%)
J.A.Textile / Oct 19 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	49.88 ▼ -5.54 (-10%)
MACPAC Films / Oct 19 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	90.30 ▼ -10.03 (-10%)
Century Insurance (R) / Oct 19 Century Insurance Company Limited (Right)(CENIR)	20.24 ▼ -2.19 (-9.76%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Oct 19 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	210.37 ▼ -22 (-9.47%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Oct 19 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	31.38 ▼ -3.27 (-9.44%)
Kohat Textile / Oct 19 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	94.77 ▼ -9.39 (-9.01%)
Metro Steel / Oct 19 Metropolitan Steel Corporation Limited(MSCL)	22.32 ▼ -2.13 (-8.71%)

Stock	Volume
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	52,931,490 ▲ 1.86
Cnergyico PK / Oct 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	35,789,820 ▲ 0.03
TPL Trakker Ltd / Oct 19 TPL Trakker Limited(TPLT)	14,356,517 ▲ 2.24
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	12,246,538 ▼ -0.01
Saif Power Ltd. / Oct 19 Saif Power Limited(SPWL)	10,648,108 ▲ 0.18
Waves Home Appliances / Oct 19 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	9,592,809 ▲ 0.11
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	9,512,363 ▼ -0.08
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Oct 19 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	9,313,517 ▼ -0.05
TRG Pak Ltd / Oct 19 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	8,932,053 ▲ 1.25
Kohinoor Spinning / Oct 19 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	8,372,243 ▲ 0.06

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