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Pakistan - 2026-04-07

‘Aggressions have repercussions’: CCC slams ‘grave provocations’ against Saudi Arabia

Pakistan

‘Aggressions have repercussions’: CCC slams ‘grave provocations’ against Saudi Arabia

CDF Munir directs commanders to maintain highest standards of operational readiness, adaptability

Published 07 Apr, 2026 06:26pm

Pakistan condemns Iranian missile, drone attacks on Saudi Arabian energy facilities

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Iranian missile, drone attacks on Saudi Arabian energy facilities

Pakistan considers these attacks a serious violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty

Published 07 Apr, 2026 05:07pm

Pak-Turkiye relations rapidly moving towards economic partnership: PM Shehbaz

Pakistan

Pak-Turkiye relations rapidly moving towards economic partnership: PM Shehbaz

Says Pakistan, Turkiye can benefit from each other's experiences to ensure citizens' access to justice

Published 07 Apr, 2026 04:35pm

Unexpected repayment of $3.5 billion UAE loan puts pressure on Pakistani economy

Business & Economy

Unexpected repayment of $3.5 billion UAE loan puts pressure on Pakistani economy

A $1.3bn Eurobond maturing before the end of this fiscal adds to pressure on Pakistan's external position

Published 07 Apr, 2026 03:34pm

£190mn case: IHC orders jail authorities to facilitate Imran’s meeting with counsel

Pakistan

£190mn case: IHC orders jail authorities to facilitate Imran’s meeting with counsel

Barrister Safdar says he would provide full assistance to court once he consults with his client

Updated 07 Apr, 2026 03:36pm

Pakistan efforts to stop Iran war are reaching ‘critical’ stage: envoy

World

Pakistan efforts to stop Iran war are reaching ‘critical’ stage: envoy

Pakistan’s attempt is viewed as a last-ditch effort to prevent a dramatic escalation in the war

Updated 07 Apr, 2026 11:20am

Govt must increase exports by USD5bn per year: Ahsan

Pakistan

Govt must increase exports by USD5bn per year: Ahsan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan must...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Domestic manufacturing of solar panels: CCP recommends comprehensive package of incentives

Pakistan

Domestic manufacturing of solar panels: CCP recommends comprehensive package of incentives

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recommended a comprehensive package of fiscal and...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Govt opposition lauds Pakistan’s diplomatic role

Pakistan

Govt opposition lauds Pakistan’s diplomatic role

ISLAMABAD: A rare show of political unity emerged on Monday as both the government and opposition lauded Pakistan’s...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

JI chief terms Trump as risk to global peace

Pakistan

JI chief terms Trump as risk to global peace

KARACHI: Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has strongly condemned the United States...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Karachi gas supply schedule revised

Pakistan

Karachi gas supply schedule revised

KARACHI: Authorities have announced a revised gas supply schedule in various areas of Karachi, with interruptions...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

KPRA records 21pc growth in ST on Services

Pakistan

KPRA records 21pc growth in ST on Services

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has achieved a 21 percent growth in Sales Tax on Services...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Malawi Honorary CG, LCCI chief discuss economic challenges, opportunities

Pakistan

Malawi Honorary CG, LCCI chief discuss economic challenges, opportunities

LAHORE: Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Malawi, Member Trustee Karachi Port Trust (KPT) and Former...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Motiwala for fiscal, energy, export-related policy interventions

Pakistan

Motiwala for fiscal, energy, export-related policy interventions

KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Muhammad Zubair Motiwala has stressed the need for immediate fiscal,...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Pakistan, Turkiye sign MoU on judicial cooperation

Pakistan

Pakistan, Turkiye sign MoU on judicial cooperation

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan and the Constitutional Court of Turkiye signed a memorandum of...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Panel rejects proposed amendment to Elections Act, 2017

Pakistan

Panel rejects proposed amendment to Elections Act, 2017

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Monday unanimously rejected the proposed amendment to the Elections Act, 2017,...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Pakistan Railways, PITB set to introduce digital reforms in railway

Pakistan

Pakistan Railways, PITB set to introduce digital reforms in railway

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR), in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), is all set...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Prices of essential items under control in Punjab: Azma

Pakistan

Prices of essential items under control in Punjab: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, has said that the prices of fruits, vegetables,...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Gulf states, Southeast Asian nations: Punjab can export up to 300,000 vaccinated livestock: minister

Pakistan

Gulf states, Southeast Asian nations: Punjab can export up to 300,000 vaccinated livestock: minister

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Syed Ashiq Hussain Shah said on Monday that the province is...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Rising fuel costs: CAP warns of nationwide construction halt

Pakistan

Rising fuel costs: CAP warns of nationwide construction halt

LAHORE: The Constructors Association of Pakistan (CAP) on Monday warned of a countrywide boycott of development...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Traders demand withdrawal of fuel hikes, endorse ‘smart’ lockdown

Pakistan

Traders demand withdrawal of fuel hikes, endorse ‘smart’ lockdown

KARACHI: Pakistan’s business community has issued a stark warning of impending economic stagnation, demanding the...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Four major legislative instruments: Punjab PA witnesses presentation

Pakistan

Four major legislative instruments: Punjab PA witnesses presentation

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Monday witnessed the presentation of four major legislative instruments, including...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Transporters still hike fares despite compensation assurance by govt

Pakistan

Transporters still hike fares despite compensation assurance by govt

ISLAMABAD: Privately owned public and goods transporters increased fares by 30 to 50 percent, despite assurances...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Three cops martyred in Bannu

Pakistan

Three cops martyred in Bannu

PESHAWAR: In two separate firing incidents in the district of Bannu, unidentified armed assailants martyred three...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

By-election on Senate seat vacated by PTI leader: ECP says names of nominated candidates to be announced tomorrow

Pakistan

By-election on Senate seat vacated by PTI leader: ECP says names of nominated candidates to be announced tomorrow

ISLAMABAD: The nominations for by-election on a Senate seat that fell vacant due to the disqualification of Murad...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

BYD’s NEV fleet inducted into ICT Police operations

Pakistan

BYD’s NEV fleet inducted into ICT Police operations

KARACHI: Islamabad Police has become the first federal department in Pakistan to officially induct a New Energy...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Gulf states: PIA announces operational cutbacks

Pakistan

Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Gulf states: PIA announces operational cutbacks

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a series of operational cutbacks, including the...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Missile strike: PM voices concern over injuries to Pakistanis in UAE

Pakistan

Missile strike: PM voices concern over injuries to Pakistanis in UAE

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday voiced concern after debris from an intercepted projectile caused...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Sindh launches digital fuel subsidy for motorcyclists

Pakistan

Sindh launches digital fuel subsidy for motorcyclists

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has launched a digital registration system for a targeted...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Markets, malls to close at 8pm across country, except Sindh

Pakistan

Markets, malls to close at 8pm across country, except Sindh

ISLAMABAD: In a bold bid to curb late-night shopping and rein in soaring energy consumption, the federal government...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Peace, stability in ME: Japan, Portugal praise Pakistan’s role

Pakistan

Peace, stability in ME: Japan, Portugal praise Pakistan’s role

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Ministers of Japan and Portugal appreciated and supported Pakistan’s constructive role in...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

PM for adopting environment-friendly EVs

Pakistan

PM for adopting environment-friendly EVs

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasised the need for adopting environment-friendly electric...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

PM orders completion of all railway projects

Pakistan

PM orders completion of all railway projects

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the Minister for Railways to ensure the timely completion of...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Pakistan’s ceasefire framework: FO declines to confirm or deny

Pakistan

Pakistan’s ceasefire framework: FO declines to confirm or deny

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi declined to confirm or deny the reports...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

MoC’s performance: Senate body expresses dissatisfaction

Pakistan

MoC’s performance: Senate body expresses dissatisfaction

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 06, 2026) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 07, 2026)....

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Lawyers say will observe strike against petroleum price hike today

Pakistan

Lawyers say will observe strike against petroleum price hike today

LAHORE: The legal fraternity has announced a boycott on April 07 (today) in protest against the recent increase in...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Probe into ‘theft’ of 2,828 cartons of cigarettes: Panel directs FIA to include all relevant FBR officials

Pakistan

Probe into ‘theft’ of 2,828 cartons of cigarettes: Panel directs FIA to include all relevant FBR officials

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel has directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to include all relevant Federal...

Published 07 Apr, 2026 02:22am

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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

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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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Gold rate in Pakistan rises by Rs2,800 per tola

Gold rate in Pakistan rises by Rs2,800 per tola

FBR further extends tax return filing deadline to October 31

FBR further extends tax return filing deadline to October 31

Governor’s Rule in KP termed as per law

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Loss-making Disco on sell-off list: IESCO seeks over 54pc hike in tariff for CY27

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