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Pakistan - 2026-03-10

PM Shehbaz, President Zardari congratulate Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz, President Zardari congratulate Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Express confidence that new supreme leader would guide Iran toward peace, stability and prosperity

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:15pm

Sindh shuts educational institutions until from March 16 to 31

Pakistan

Sindh shuts educational institutions until from March 16 to 31

Schools, colleges directed to continue curriculum through virtual sessions

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 05:00pm

Law minister urges media to avoid debating foreign policy citing regional sensitivities

Pakistan

Law minister urges media to avoid debating foreign policy citing regional sensitivities

Negative vlogs about relations between two countries—created merely for views—can be damaging, says Tarar

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 03:49pm

Pakistan’s CT operations ‘focused on neutralising cross-border threats’ from Afghan soil

Pakistan

Pakistan’s CT operations ‘focused on neutralising cross-border threats’ from Afghan soil

Envoy responds to remarks of representatives of Afghanistan and India

Published 10 Mar, 2026 12:18pm

Federal Budget: Danyal for greater allocation of resources for children

Pakistan

Federal Budget: Danyal for greater allocation of resources for children

ISLAMABAD: Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Barrister Danyal Chaudhry has called for...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 08:09am

PPP leader criticizes govt for increasing POL prices

Pakistan

PPP leader criticizes govt for increasing POL prices

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader Syed Naveed Qamar strongly criticized the federal government...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 08:07am

Punjab turning into a hub of development: CM

Pakistan

Punjab turning into a hub of development: CM

LAHORE: With modern infrastructure projects being launched from cities to rural areas across the province, Punjab...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 08:04am

Senate panel voices concern over hike in POL prices

Pakistan

Senate panel voices concern over hike in POL prices

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs on Monday voiced serious concern over the sharp...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 08:02am

Waste-to-value key phase of Suthra Punjab: Minister

Pakistan

Waste-to-value key phase of Suthra Punjab: Minister

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafiq said on Monday that a pilot bio-CNG plant, a self-funding...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 07:54am

PTI, TTAP demand govt quit Trump’s Board of Peace

Pakistan

PTI, TTAP demand govt quit Trump’s Board of Peace

ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Tehreek-e-Tahaffuz-e-Aain-e-Pakistan on Monday demanded...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

Foolproof arrangements made for Youm-e-Ali

Pakistan

Foolproof arrangements made for Youm-e-Ali

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that strict security arrangements have...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

PKRC condemns fuel price hike, demands its immediate reversal

Pakistan

PKRC condemns fuel price hike, demands its immediate reversal

LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee (PKRC) has strongly condemned the government’s decision to increase...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

Around 6,471 shops sealed for overcharging in 15 days

Pakistan

Around 6,471 shops sealed for overcharging in 15 days

LAHORE: The price control magistrates during last 15 days have sealed 6,471 shops for overcharging across the...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

PM announces cash award for hockey team

Pakistan

PM announces cash award for hockey team

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced a cash award of Rs1.5 million for each member of the...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

KP slashes fuel entitlement for official vehicles by 25pc

Pakistan

KP slashes fuel entitlement for official vehicles by 25pc

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to implement a 25 percent reduction in fuel entitlement for...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (March 09, 2026) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 10 2026)....

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

NA adjourned after opposition’s uproar against fuel price hike

Pakistan

NA adjourned after opposition’s uproar against fuel price hike

ISLAMABAD: Chaos erupted in the National Assembly on Monday as opposition lawmakers protested the government’s Rs55...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

FCC says apex court verdicts do not apply retrospectively

Pakistan

FCC says apex court verdicts do not apply retrospectively

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) ruled that it is trite law that Supreme Court judgments apply...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

Departure arrangements: Pak embassy in Iran urges nationals to register themselves

Pakistan

Departure arrangements: Pak embassy in Iran urges nationals to register themselves

ISLAMABAD: Due to ongoing transportation challenges, particularly the difficulty in arranging buses, the Embassy of...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

Karachi markets to remain closed on Youm-e-Ali

Pakistan

Karachi markets to remain closed on Youm-e-Ali

KARACHI: In observance of Youm-e-Shahadat (Martyrdom Day) of Hazrat Ali (RA), all commercial centres and markets...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

Youm-e-Ali, Youm-e-Quds and Jumatul-Wida: LEAs directed to ensure foolproof security

Pakistan

Youm-e-Ali, Youm-e-Quds and Jumatul-Wida: LEAs directed to ensure foolproof security

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, while presiding over a high-level meeting, reviewed arrangements...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

Pakistan could be next target of Israel, says JI chief

Pakistan

Pakistan could be next target of Israel, says JI chief

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JI) Pakistan Central Chief, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has warned that if Israel succeeds in...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

Court reissues non-bailable arrest warrants for KP CM

Pakistan

Court reissues non-bailable arrest warrants for KP CM

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday reissued non-bailable arrest warrants for Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

Naqvi summoned: ECP to hear case about prolonged delay in LG polls in ICT today

Pakistan

Naqvi summoned: ECP to hear case about prolonged delay in LG polls in ICT today

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is scheduled to hear today (Tuesday) the case involving...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

Passing-Out Parade at NHMP: Lahore-Sialkot Motorway to be linked to Islamabad via Kharian: Aleem

Pakistan

Passing-Out Parade at NHMP: Lahore-Sialkot Motorway to be linked to Islamabad via Kharian: Aleem

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has said that the Lahore–Sialkot Motorway will be...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

Magsi, BAP team visit Iranian Embassy

Pakistan

Magsi, BAP team visit Iranian Embassy

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi, leading a delegation from the...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

Speakers advocate a harassment-free environment in workplace for women

Pakistan

Speakers advocate a harassment-free environment in workplace for women

KARACHI: On International Women’s Day, in a programme organised by the Pakistan Institute of Labour Education and...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

KGS, AIDM partner to enhance educational, professional opportunities

Pakistan

KGS, AIDM partner to enhance educational, professional opportunities

KARACHI: Karachi Grammar School (KGS) and Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine (AIDM) aim to establish a strategic...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

Public transport fares: Sharjeel takes notice of hike

Pakistan

Public transport fares: Sharjeel takes notice of hike

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has taken notice of the increase in public transport fares and...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

Militants’ hideouts in Afghanistan: Targeted operations based on intelligence information: Tarar

Pakistan

Militants’ hideouts in Afghanistan: Targeted operations based on intelligence information: Tarar

LAHORE: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has said Pakistan is conducting operations against...

Published 10 Mar, 2026 06:09am

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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 18	386.30
Diesel/Litre / Oct 18	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

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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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