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Pakistan - 2026-03-19

Arab-Islamic countries call on Iran to halt attacks against brotherly states

Pakistan

Arab-Islamic countries call on Iran to halt attacks against brotherly states

Foreign ministers reaffirm support for the security, stability, territorial integrity of Lebanon

Published 19 Mar, 2026 04:54pm

Shawwal moon not sighted in Pakistan, first day of Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday, March 21

Pakistan

Shawwal moon not sighted in Pakistan, first day of Eid-ul-Fitr on Saturday, March 21

Chairman Ruet-e-Hilal Committee says no testimony of moon sighting meeting Shariah standards was received from anywhere in the country

Updated 19 Mar, 2026 09:00pm

Gabbard’s missile claim ‘not grounded in strategic reality’: Ex-foreign minister

Pakistan

Gabbard’s missile claim ‘not grounded in strategic reality’: Ex-foreign minister

Says Pakistan’s nuclear doctrine aimed at maintaining credible deterrence in South Asia

Published 19 Mar, 2026 01:39pm

Rain, thunderstorms to continue in Karachi, says Met Office

Pakistan

Rain, thunderstorms to continue in Karachi, says Met Office

Says fresh spell of rain to batter the provincial capital on Saturday

Updated 19 Mar, 2026 01:25pm

Religious sentiments must not be exploited to incite violence in country: CDF

Pakistan

Religious sentiments must not be exploited to incite violence in country: CDF

Ulema express desire for peace, stability, and condemn violence in religion's name

Published 19 Mar, 2026 12:14pm

PM urged to impose curbs on meals served at wedding ceremonies

Pakistan

PM urged to impose curbs on meals served at wedding ceremonies

KARACHI: The Founder and Chairman of Saylani Welfare International Trust, Maulana Muhammad Bashir Farooqi Qadri, has...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Ramazan Package performance reviewed: PM orders all BISP payments also thru wallets

Pakistan

Ramazan Package performance reviewed: PM orders all BISP payments also thru wallets

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was informed on Wednesday that nearly nine in ten eligible beneficiaries...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Moon sighting for Eid: IHC seeks report from ministry on plea seeking swift announcement

Pakistan

Moon sighting for Eid: IHC seeks report from ministry on plea seeking swift announcement

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday sought a report from the Ministry of Religious Affairs on a...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Pakistan, Afghanistan to pause fighting for Eid

South Asia

Pakistan, Afghanistan to pause fighting for Eid

KABUL/KARACHI: Pakistan and Afghanistan said they were pausing their military operations against each other on...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Group of blanket-makers: LHC restrains ministries from initiating action

Pakistan

Group of blanket-makers: LHC restrains ministries from initiating action

ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court restrained the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Industries from taking...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Dar arrives at Riyadh

Pakistan

Dar arrives at Riyadh

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday to...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Sons allowed talking to IK on Eid: Tarar

Pakistan

Sons allowed talking to IK on Eid: Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has stated that former Prime Minister Imran Khan will be...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Criticism over Rs90m vehicle for Gilani: Senate Secretariat initiates ‘austerity’ measures

Pakistan

Criticism over Rs90m vehicle for Gilani: Senate Secretariat initiates ‘austerity’ measures

ISLAMABAD: Faced with massive public criticism over the purchase of a luxury vehicle worth Rs90 million for Chairman...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

PPP for urgent global intervention to stop anti-Iran war

Pakistan

PPP for urgent global intervention to stop anti-Iran war

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Secretary General Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari on Wednesday called for...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Int’l Conference on Climate Change: Experts warn growing risks to economy, infrastructure & population

Pakistan

Int’l Conference on Climate Change: Experts warn growing risks to economy, infrastructure & population

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan remains among the world’s top 10 most climate-vulnerable countries, experts warned at a...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Lyari Transformation Project: Transparency, quality must be ensured: Nasir Shah

Pakistan

Lyari Transformation Project: Transparency, quality must be ensured: Nasir Shah

KARACHI: A high-level meeting of the Lyari Transformation Project was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Minister...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

ATC asks govt to unblock CNIC & restore bank account of Aleema

Pakistan

ATC asks govt to unblock CNIC & restore bank account of Aleema

RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday ordered to unblock CNIC and restore one of the bank accounts...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Ride-hailing sector becomes vital part of everyday mobility

Pakistan

Ride-hailing sector becomes vital part of everyday mobility

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ride-hailing sector has evolved rapidly and became an important part of everyday mobility, as...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Heavy rain and strong winds hit Karachi

Pakistan

Heavy rain and strong winds hit Karachi

KARACHI: A severe storm accompanied by roaring winds up to 97 km an hour and heavy rainfall swept across Karachi on...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Pakistan extends restriction on airspace for Indian aircraft

Pakistan

Pakistan extends restriction on airspace for Indian aircraft

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended the restriction on its airspace for Indian aircraft, with the ban now remaining in...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

13 killed in Karachi wall collapse

Pakistan

13 killed in Karachi wall collapse

KARACHI: Thirteen people were reported dead after a wall collapsed in the Baldia area of Karachi, Moachh Goth....

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Pakistan Stock Exchange: SECP starts stakeholder consultation on T+1 settlement cycle

Pakistan

Pakistan Stock Exchange: SECP starts stakeholder consultation on T+1 settlement cycle

ISLAMABAD: Following serious reservations of Pakistan Stock Brokers Association (PSBA), the Securities and Exchange...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

CM, Chinese CG underscore need for expanding strategic cooperation, promoting CPEC

Pakistan

CM, Chinese CG underscore need for expanding strategic cooperation, promoting CPEC

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met the newly appointed Consul General of China, Sun Yan, here...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Higher education: 5-year PHEC strategic programme evolved

Pakistan

Higher education: 5-year PHEC strategic programme evolved

FAISALABAD: A five-year PHEC strategic programme has been evolved for qualitative as well as quantitative...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Preparations for Eid prayers

Pakistan

Preparations for Eid prayers

KARACHI: Preparations are being carried out for Eidul Fitr prayers at old Polo Ground. Under the administration of...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

New medical team examines IK in jail

Pakistan

New medical team examines IK in jail

RAWALPINDI: A new medical team on Wednesday conducted a medical examination of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

‘MT Karachi’ first non-Iranian tanker passing thru Hormuz

Pakistan

‘MT Karachi’ first non-Iranian tanker passing thru Hormuz

KARACHI: The Pakistani oil tanker, MT Karachi, has become the first non-Iranian commercial vessel to successfully...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Women exit BISP: PIDE study finds no evidence of decline in household well-being

Pakistan

Women exit BISP: PIDE study finds no evidence of decline in household well-being

ISLAMABAD: A research study conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) found that, contrary...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

Alkhidmat organises iftar for orphan children

Pakistan

Alkhidmat organises iftar for orphan children

KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi, in collaboration with Ocean Network Express Private Limited, organized an iftar dinner...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

ISPR rejects Kabul claims

Pakistan

ISPR rejects Kabul claims

ISLAMABAD: Director General of the ISPR Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has rejected claims of mass civilian casualties...

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 18, 2026) and the forecast for Thursday (March 19, 2026)....

Published 19 Mar, 2026 06:08am

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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	390.23
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

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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