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Pakistan - 2026-02-23

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Potato glut exposes planning gaps as NA body seeks urgent relief for farmers

Potato production this year surges to 12 million metric tons, compared to the usual 8-10 million metric tons

Published 23 Feb, 2026 10:31pm

Pakistan

Four terrorists killed in DI Khan IBO: ISPR

ISPR says weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists

Published 23 Feb, 2026 07:58pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz arrives in Doha on two-day official visit

Both leaderships to exchange views on regional, global developments of mutual interest

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 10:40pm

Pakistan

Abnormal temperature surge may accelerate glacial floods risk in northern Pakistan: PMD

Says daytime (maximum) temperatures recorded 3-5°C above normal

Published 23 Feb, 2026 12:43pm

Pakistan

Five terrorists eliminated in Pishin intelligence-based operation: ISPR

A significant cache of weapons, ammunition, explosives recovered from the site

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 05:04pm

Pakistan

Afghanistan: Pakistan strikes seven camps; 80 militants killed

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan carried out targeted strikes on seven terrorist camps near the Afghanistan border following...

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 04:47am

Pakistan

Seven ‘Ramazan bazaars’ set up in ICT

ISLAMABAD: To facilitate residents during Ramazan, 7 Ramazan bazaars have been established across Islamabad. In this...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

Govt to expedite Spain Resident Card process for Pakistani applicants

ISLAMABAD: The government decided to expedite and simplify the document verification process for Pakistani...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

Sharjeel criticises attitude of MQM leaders

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the press conference held by Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

KP Govt institutionalises province-wide e-Khuli Kacheries

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has formally institutionalized province-wide monthly e-Khuli Kacheries...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

CCP holds seminar on competition laws

ISLAMABAD: Member Competition Commission of Pakistan Bushra Naz Malik has reiterated the Commission’s commitment to...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

Pakistan, BD agree to increase cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh have agreed to increase cooperation in different sectors and work more closely at...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

16 illegal Afghans held as search operation intensified

ISLAMABAD: A crackdown against illegal Afghan residents was carried out across Islamabad and other cities of Punjab....

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

Pakistan, China reaffirm commitment to boost ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen their long-standing...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

Senate meets today

ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari summoned a session of the Senate to be held today (Monday) at 2:00...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (February 22 2026) and the forecast for Monday (February 23 2026)....

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

PTI slams govt over ‘costly’ firewall project

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) accused the federal government of wasting billions of rupees on a...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

PDA plans facade improvement plan for buildings on G T Road

PESHAWAR: Peshawar Development Authority (PDA) has decided to enhance the visual appearance of buildings and...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

Dar telephones Azerbaijani FM

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to remain in close contact and coordinate on all matters of mutual...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

KP CM announces Rs150m special grant for PPC

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi has announced one-time special grant of Rs.150...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

CM condoles death of Salman Gilani

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the passing of noted poet...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

PHF forms Ad hoc Governance and Management Committee

LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced the formation of an Adhoc Governance and Management...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

PML-N secures major gain in AJK as ex-PTI lawmaker joins party

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has secured a major political gain in Azad Kashmir. Former...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

Overpricing: Raids conducted at over 69,000 locations across Punjab

LAHORE: Secretary Food Safety and Consumer Protection Dr Kiran Khurshid has said that, on the directions of the...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

Punjab ‘the worst hit by poverty’ despite claims of prosperity: JI

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Sunday said that Punjab has witnessed the highest increase...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

Rs2,949,520 fines imposed: Crackdown continues against profiteers

KARACHI: The Commissioner Karachi Office has issued a report on the fourth day of the holy month of Ramazan, stating...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

Pakistan

Child dies in gas explosion

KARACHI: A powerful gas cylinder explosion in Bismillah Residency near Hyderi killed child, while a girl and a woman...

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 05:59am

Pakistan

Karachiites suffer as 40pc garbage left uncollected: PDP

KARACHI: Hapless citizens of the megacity, Karachi, suffer silently as the corrupt administration and its negligent...

Updated 23 Feb, 2026 05:59am

Pakistan

Chaukhandi Tombs: KMC to construct museum, heritage site

KARACHI: In a significant step toward reviving and promoting the rich historical and cultural heritage of Karachi,...

Published 23 Feb, 2026 03:58am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 16	277.11 ▼ -0.05
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 16	276.91 ▼ -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 15	3.89 ▲ 0.01
UK LIBOR % / Dec 5	4.96 -

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 19	386.30
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 19	100
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 19	18,380
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 19	4,183.35
Diesel/Litre / Oct 19	396.96
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 19	80.62
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 16	377,774

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
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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