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Pakistan - 2026-03-03

Pakistan, Turkiye call for restraint as Middle East tensions escalate

Pakistan

Pakistan, Turkiye call for restraint as Middle East tensions escalate

The two leaders also exchange views on evolving developments in Afghanistan

Published 03 Mar, 2026 10:18pm

464 Afghan Taliban killed, over 665 injured as operation Ghazb lil Haq continues: minister

Pakistan

464 Afghan Taliban killed, over 665 injured as operation Ghazb lil Haq continues: minister

Says 56 locations across Afghanistan were effectively targeted through air operations

Published 03 Mar, 2026 06:01pm

Pakistan will continue efforts for de-escalation between US, Iran: DPM Dar

Pakistan

Pakistan will continue efforts for de-escalation between US, Iran: DPM Dar

Says Pakistan recognises Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy; condemns "sudden" attack

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:03pm

Pakistan’s airspace remains open for all civil aviation flights: PAA

Pakistan

Pakistan’s airspace remains open for all civil aviation flights: PAA

Says alternative routing options available, routinely used for all affected flows

Published 03 Mar, 2026 04:25pm

Info minister says 67 Afghan Taliban killed as security forces repulse attacks

Pakistan

Info minister says 67 Afghan Taliban killed as security forces repulse attacks

Says one soldier was martyred, five others wounded in the clashes

Published 03 Mar, 2026 03:08pm

US Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say: Reuters

Pakistan

US Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say: Reuters

Ten people were killed on Sunday when protesters breached the compound’s outer wall

Published 03 Mar, 2026 02:38pm

War on Iran aimed at bringing Israeli influence to Pakistan’s border: Asif

Pakistan

War on Iran aimed at bringing Israeli influence to Pakistan’s border: Asif

Says war aims to create hostile environment around Pakistan to make it 'vassal state'

Updated 03 Mar, 2026 10:32pm

‘Blood Moon’ to be visible in Pakistan today

Pakistan

‘Blood Moon’ to be visible in Pakistan today

Total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth aligns directly between the Sun and Moon

Published 03 Mar, 2026 12:20pm

US embassy, consulates suspend visa services amid protests in Pakistan

Pakistan

US embassy, consulates suspend visa services amid protests in Pakistan

Islamabad embassy, Consulates General in Lahore and Karachi cancel all visa appointments

Published 03 Mar, 2026 12:01pm

Appointment as CCP chairperson: MoF awaits retirement of bureaucrat?

Pakistan

Appointment as CCP chairperson: MoF awaits retirement of bureaucrat?

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance is reportedly waiting for the retirement of a well connected bureaucrat for...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 07:09am

PM discusses situation with Oman ruler

Pakistan

PM discusses situation with Oman ruler

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday initiated a high-stakes diplomatic push aimed at de-escalating...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 07:07am

President endorse major penalty imposed on FBR officer

Pakistan

President endorse major penalty imposed on FBR officer

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has endorsed a major penalty of Dismissal form Service imposed on Muhammad...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Khamenei’s absentia funeral prayers offered in Peshawar

Pakistan

Khamenei’s absentia funeral prayers offered in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: The funeral prayers of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and other martyrs in absentia were offered...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Military called to GB region after deadly Iran protests

Pakistan

Military called to GB region after deadly Iran protests

PESHAWAR: Pakistan sent the military into Himalayan Gilgit-Baltistan region on Monday and banned large gatherings...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Punjab CM’s message on ‘Baloch Culture Day’

Pakistan

Punjab CM’s message on ‘Baloch Culture Day’

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that every cultural day represents a beautiful tradition...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

LHC bar poll dispute: Lawyers’ groups agree on forensic audit

Pakistan

LHC bar poll dispute: Lawyers’ groups agree on forensic audit

LAHORE: Two rival groups of lawyers on Monday reached an agreement to resolve the dispute over the annual elections...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Punjab: installation of e-tags on all vehicles made mandatory

Pakistan

Punjab: installation of e-tags on all vehicles made mandatory

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the mandatory installation of e-tags on all vehicles,...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (March 02, 2026) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 03, 2026)....

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Pakistan embassy seeks information about stranded citizens in UAE

Pakistan

Pakistan embassy seeks information about stranded citizens in UAE

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani Embassy in Abu Dhabi is collecting information on Pakistani nationals currently stranded in...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Senate prays for Khamenei

Pakistan

Senate prays for Khamenei

ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Allama Raja Nasir Abbas, Monday, demanded that Pakistan withdraw...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Sindh Assembly: JI submits resolution against attack on Iran

Pakistan

Sindh Assembly: JI submits resolution against attack on Iran

KARACHI: A resolution submitted at the Sindh Assembly secretariat on Monday by Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), condemning the...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

PM receives call from Syrian President

Pakistan

PM receives call from Syrian President

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif received a phone call from Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Monday,...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Dar, Chinese envoy discuss regional situation

Pakistan

Dar, Chinese envoy discuss regional situation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Monday held extensive discussions on the evolving regional situation, particularly...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Eye treatment: IHC to hear plea on IK’s hospital transfer today

Pakistan

Eye treatment: IHC to hear plea on IK’s hospital transfer today

ISLAMABAD: A two-member bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear on Tuesday (today) a petition of the...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Kabul must initiate action against TTP, other terrorist groups: Dar

Pakistan

Kabul must initiate action against TTP, other terrorist groups: Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has stated that Pakistan’s only demand from...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Fateha for Khamenei, other martyred offered

Pakistan

Fateha for Khamenei, other martyred offered

ISLAMABAD: A joint sitting of Parliament on Monday offered Fateha for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and other people...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Underprivileged communities in rural Sindh: AKD Group, Shine Humanity open fourth MUC unit

Pakistan

Underprivileged communities in rural Sindh: AKD Group, Shine Humanity open fourth MUC unit

KARACHI: AKD Group, in collaboration with Shine Humanity, has inaugurated its fourth Mobile Urgent Care (MUC) unit...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Rally expresses solidarity with armed forces

Pakistan

Rally expresses solidarity with armed forces

HYDERABAD: A rally was taken out at the University of Sindh on Monday in solidarity with the Pakistani armed forces...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Baloch culture is symbol of national pride: Mayor

Pakistan

Baloch culture is symbol of national pride: Mayor

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, extended heartfelt congratulations to the Baloch community on the...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Fire at KICT swiftly put out, says KPT

Pakistan

Fire at KICT swiftly put out, says KPT

KARACHI: A fire that broke out Monday morning at the Karachi International Container Terminal (KICT) was swiftly...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Inside Afghanistan: Pakistan to continue operations against militants

Pakistan

Inside Afghanistan: Pakistan to continue operations against militants

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has signalled a firm continuation of its cross-border counterterrorism operations against...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

SACM on HR greets Hindu community on occasion of Holi

Pakistan

SACM on HR greets Hindu community on occasion of Holi

KARACHI: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Sindh for Human Rights Rana Rajveer Singh Sodha, while getting...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Holi greetings extended: Sindh govt reaffirms commitment to religious freedom

Pakistan

Holi greetings extended: Sindh govt reaffirms commitment to religious freedom

KARACHI: Sindh government spokesperson Sukhdev Hemnani has extended heartfelt greetings to the Hindu community of...

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:24am

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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 16	158.02 ▼ -0.13
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 16	0.82 ▼ -0.0038
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 16	1.33 ▲ 0.0054
Euro to USD / Oct 16	1.12 ▲ 0.0024
SOFR % / Oct 15	3.89 ▲ 0.01
UK LIBOR % / Dec 5	4.96 -

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 16	7,659.44
India Sensex / Oct 16	74,729.27
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 16	65,324.29
Nasdaq / Oct 16	26,140.03
Hang Seng / Oct 16	24,186.83
FTSE 100 / Oct 16	10,881.90
Dow Jones / Oct 16	52,002.41
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 16	25,622.61
France CAC40 / Oct 16	7,956.70

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 19	386.30
Diesel/Litre / Oct 19	396.96
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 16	101.41
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 16	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 16	377,774
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 16	4,165.58
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 16	80

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 16 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Atlas Battery / Oct 16 Atlas Battery Limited(ATBA)	175.82 ▲ 15.98 (10%)
Bolan Casting / Oct 16 Bolan Castings Limited(BCL)	77.33 ▲ 7.03 (10%)
Bannu Woollen / Oct 16 Bannu Woollen Mills Limited(BNWM)	66.19 ▲ 6.02 (10%)
Crescent Fib. / Oct 16 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	68.95 ▲ 6.27 (10%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 16 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	22.22 ▲ 2.02 (10%)
Exide (PAK) / Oct 16 Exide Pakistan Limited(EXIDE)	424.51 ▲ 38.59 (10%)
F.Credit & Inv / Oct 16 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	65.02 ▲ 5.91 (10%)
Fateh Ind. / Oct 16 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	510.87 ▲ 46.44 (10%)
Fateh Sports / Oct 16 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	191.50 ▲ 17.41 (10%)

Stock	Price
Shahtaj Textile / Oct 16 Shahtaj Textile Limited(STJT)	135.55 ▼ -18.86 (-12.21%)
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Oct 16 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	20.14 ▼ -2.24 (-10.01%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Oct 16 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	34.65 ▼ -3.85 (-10%)
J.A.Textile / Oct 16 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	55.42 ▼ -6.16 (-10%)
Kohat Textile / Oct 16 Kohat Textile Mills Limited(KOHTM)	104.16 ▼ -11.57 (-10%)
MACPAC Films / Oct 16 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	100.33 ▼ -11.15 (-10%)
Century Insurance (R) / Oct 16 Century Insurance Company Limited (Right)(CENIR)	22.43 ▼ -2.49 (-9.99%)
Data Agro / Oct 16 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	114.32 ▼ -12.39 (-9.78%)
Ghandhara Tyre / Oct 16 Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited(GTYR)	26.49 ▼ -2.83 (-9.65%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Oct 16 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	57.59 ▼ -6.08 (-9.55%)

Stock	Volume
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 16 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	38,424,845 ▲ 3.19
Cnergyico PK / Oct 16 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	37,138,368 ▲ 0.05
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 16 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	27,980,081 ▲ 0.18
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Oct 16 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	15,691,917 ▲ 0.37
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Oct 16 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	12,304,071 ▲ 0.13
Treet Battery / Oct 16 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	12,042,605 ▼ -0.2
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 16 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	12,026,198 ▼ -0.02
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 16 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	8,792,570 ▼ -0.07
MACPAC Films / Oct 16 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	8,762,417 ▼ -11.15
Saif Power Ltd. / Oct 16 Saif Power Limited(SPWL)	8,457,304 ▲ 0.35

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