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Pakistan - 2026-03-31

Milk price hike: Karachi fixes fresh milk at Rs240 per litre from April 1

Pakistan

Milk price hike: Karachi fixes fresh milk at Rs240 per litre from April 1

Govt says no individual or association will be allowed to charge above the notified rates

Published 31 Mar, 2026 10:03pm

Pakistan, China propose five-point initiative for Gulf, Middle East stability

Pakistan

Pakistan, China propose five-point initiative for Gulf, Middle East stability

Dar's key visit comes shortly after he chaired a quadrilateral meeting on Mideast with counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt

Published 31 Mar, 2026 07:40pm

PM Shehbaz orders crackdown on petroleum smuggling, hoarding

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz orders crackdown on petroleum smuggling, hoarding

Meeting assesses measures to provide relief to low-income groups in current circumstances

Published 31 Mar, 2026 06:41pm

Sindh to commence new academic year from April 1 with two weekly holidays

Pakistan

Sindh to commence new academic year from April 1 with two weekly holidays

Decision implemented in line with the provincial steering committee’s directives

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:44pm

Pakistan’s efforts to defuse US-Iran tensions in wider regional interest: ambassador

Pakistan

Pakistan’s efforts to defuse US-Iran tensions in wider regional interest: ambassador

Says diplomacy is a gradual process that requires time

Published 31 Mar, 2026 01:14pm

Pakistan, other Muslim countries condemn Israeli curbs on worshippers in occupied Jerusalem

Pakistan

Pakistan, other Muslim countries condemn Israeli curbs on worshippers in occupied Jerusalem

Ministers reiterate that entire area of Al-Aqsa Mosque/ Al-Haram Al-Sharif is place of worship exclusively for Muslims

Published 31 Mar, 2026 12:27pm

China vows closer strategic coordination with Pakistan on Iran crisis amid Dar visit

Pakistan

China vows closer strategic coordination with Pakistan on Iran crisis amid Dar visit

FM Dar, Chinese FM to review bilateral ties, discuss regional and global issues

Updated 31 Mar, 2026 03:57pm

NA-256 Khuzdar by-poll postponed

Pakistan

NA-256 Khuzdar by-poll postponed

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has postponed the by-election on the National Assembly’s seat...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Punjab schools to reopen from April 1

Pakistan

Punjab schools to reopen from April 1

LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced that educational institutions across the...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Dar to leave for China today

Pakistan

Dar to leave for China today

ISLAMABAD: Amid Pakistan’s efforts to mediate between warring parties in the Middle East, Deputy Prime Minister and...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

President visits Chinese embassy

Pakistan

President visits Chinese embassy

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari reportedly paid an unannounced visit to the Chinese Embassy late Sunday night...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Though rains cast shadow on wheat crop, situation under control: officials

Pakistan

Though rains cast shadow on wheat crop, situation under control: officials

ISLAMABAD: Ongoing rainy spell in the country in Punjab and Sindh will negatively impact on the wheat crop which is...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Filming surgical procedures: PMDC seeks explanation from hospital, doctors

Pakistan

Filming surgical procedures: PMDC seeks explanation from hospital, doctors

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), while taking serious notice of the alleged filming of...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Gas cylinder sector: Senate panel underscores need for strict regulatory mechanisms

Pakistan

Gas cylinder sector: Senate panel underscores need for strict regulatory mechanisms

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat recommended the introduction of strict regulatory...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Legislative business, key issues: NA session to continue until Apr 10

Pakistan

Legislative business, key issues: NA session to continue until Apr 10

ISLAMABAD: The House Business Advisory Committee of the National Assembly, chaired by Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, on...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Businessman shot dead inside house

Pakistan

Businessman shot dead inside house

ISLAMABAD: Unknown armed persons shot dead a businessman inside his house in the limits of Shehzad Town police...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

KP CM accuses Centre of deliberately twisting Kasim’s remarks

Pakistan

KP CM accuses Centre of deliberately twisting Kasim’s remarks

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi slammed the federal government on Monday, accusing it of...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

TB, HIV & malaria: Minister highlights critical factors in treatment of communicable diseases

Pakistan

TB, HIV & malaria: Minister highlights critical factors in treatment of communicable diseases

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for National Health Services and Regulations Dr Mukhtar Ahmad Malik highlighted the...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

NA informed: Pakistan grappling with growing HIV ‘crisis’

Pakistan

NA informed: Pakistan grappling with growing HIV ‘crisis’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is grappling with a growing HIV crisis, with around 84,421 people officially registered as...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

At least 17 killed, 56 injured in rain-related incidents in KP: PDMA

Pakistan

At least 17 killed, 56 injured in rain-related incidents in KP: PDMA

PESHAWAR: At least 17 people, including children and women were killed in different rain-related incidents in Khyber...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Gas supply disrupts as pipeline blown up near Quetta

Pakistan

Gas supply disrupts as pipeline blown up near Quetta

QUETTA: A gas pipeline was blown up in an apparent act of sabotage near Akhtarabad on the outskirts of Quetta on...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Sharjeel highlights Sindh govt’s commitment to public services

Pakistan

Sharjeel highlights Sindh govt’s commitment to public services

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

APNS AGM today

Pakistan

APNS AGM today

KARACHI: “The Annual General Council of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) will meet on Tuesday, March 31,...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Mayor inaugurates recycled plastic road

Pakistan

Mayor inaugurates recycled plastic road

KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Monday inaugurated a road constructed using recycled industrial plastic...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Fire erupts in super store

Pakistan

Fire erupts in super store

KARACHI: A fire broke out at a private supermarket in Karachi’s Zamzama area on Monday, but emergency teams...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Sindh govt outlines steps to deal with challenge of dilapidated buildings

Pakistan

Sindh govt outlines steps to deal with challenge of dilapidated buildings

KARACHI: A high-level meeting on dangerous and dilapidated buildings was held at the Commissioner Office under the...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Crackdown on power theft: 296 Lesco officers face action

Pakistan

Crackdown on power theft: 296 Lesco officers face action

LAHORE: Under a zero-tolerance policy against electricity theft, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) South...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Lady Willingdon Hospital: Two inquiry officers appointed to conduct video case

Pakistan

Lady Willingdon Hospital: Two inquiry officers appointed to conduct video case

LAHORE: The Punjab Health Department has appointed two senior officers as inquiry officers to hear the cases of...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Punjab takes step to boost overseas job opportunities

Pakistan

Punjab takes step to boost overseas job opportunities

LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Overseas Employment...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

Widespread rains forecast

Pakistan

Widespread rains forecast

KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological Department on Monday forecast widespread rains, wind and thunderstorms with...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

All accused acquitted in Umme Rubab Chandio’s family murder case

Pakistan

All accused acquitted in Umme Rubab Chandio’s family murder case

DADU: A local court in Dadu on Monday acquitted all accused in the high-profile triple murder case of Umme Rubab...

Published 31 Mar, 2026 05:24am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (March 30, 2026) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 31 2026)....

Published 31 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 17	390.23
Diesel/Litre / Oct 17	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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Tax audit, assessment: FBR implements faceless system

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Income tax refunds: FBR chief orders formulation of time-bound procedure

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PRAL in, FBR out

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Upward revision of tariff: KE renews efforts to seek Leghari’s help