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Pakistan - 2026-04-14

331 children tested HIV positive in Taunsa within one year: report

Pakistan

331 children tested HIV positive in Taunsa within one year: report

Punjab health authorities acknowledge that over 100 children had been infected

Published 14 Apr, 2026 11:27pm

Pakistan calls for four-country cooperation framework at Islamabad meeting

Pakistan

Pakistan calls for four-country cooperation framework at Islamabad meeting

Foreign minister emphasizes need to institutionalize cooperation through a joint framework

Published 14 Apr, 2026 09:22pm

Interior minister orders feasibility plan for Karachi-Iraq ferry

Pakistan

Interior minister orders feasibility plan for Karachi-Iraq ferry

Lauds coast guards’ anti-smuggling role

Published 14 Apr, 2026 06:55pm

Govt announces 2.25-hour loadshedding to ‘avert electricity price hike’

Pakistan

Govt announces 2.25-hour loadshedding to ‘avert electricity price hike’

DISCOs directed to share feeder-specific schedules,
K-Electric, HESCO consumers exempted

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 07:18pm

NDMA issues alert for nationwide rain, hailstorms

Pakistan

NDMA issues alert for nationwide rain, hailstorms

Storms are expected to impact Swat, Shangla, Buner, Mardan, Manshera,

Published 14 Apr, 2026 04:36pm

JD Vance, PM Starmer laud Pakistan’s ‘exceptional’ mediation role

Pakistan

JD Vance, PM Starmer laud Pakistan’s ‘exceptional’ mediation role

Canadian foreign minister appreciates Pakistan’s role in facilitating dialogue

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 01:58pm

US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week, five sources say

Pakistan

US, Iranian teams could return to Islamabad for peace talks this week, five sources say

A source involved in the talks said a date was not yet decided, but both countries could return as early as the end of this week

Published 14 Apr, 2026 01:21pm

Pakistan says all options on table for funding, weighs strategic fuel reserve

Pakistan

Pakistan says all options on table for funding, weighs strategic fuel reserve

Pakistan will return a $3.5 billion loan to the UAE this ⁠month

Updated 14 Apr, 2026 09:33pm

Pakistan’s peace efforts: Canadian PM congratulates Shehbaz

Pakistan

Pakistan’s peace efforts: Canadian PM congratulates Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

CCP authorises acquisition of TPL Insurance by Jazz

Pakistan

CCP authorises acquisition of TPL Insurance by Jazz

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorised the acquisition of TPL Insurance Limited by...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Cop martyred, four injured in attack on polio team

Pakistan

Cop martyred, four injured in attack on polio team

PESHAWAR: A police constable was martyred and four others were injured in an attack on a law enforcement party en...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Gift revocable before possession, rules LHC

Pakistan

Gift revocable before possession, rules LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has held that a donor can revoke a gift at any time before delivery of...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

World community urged to support Pakistan’s mediation efforts

Pakistan

World community urged to support Pakistan’s mediation efforts

KARACHI: Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

PRA to strengthen monitoring, intelligence system

Pakistan

PRA to strengthen monitoring, intelligence system

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has decided to further strengthen its monitoring and intelligence system...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Governor praises president, PM, COAS: ‘Pakistan emerges as peaceful state in world’

Pakistan

Governor praises president, PM, COAS: ‘Pakistan emerges as peaceful state in world’

LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said that the expression of confidence of the US and Iran in the...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

UK foreign secretary lauds Pakistan’s role

Pakistan

UK foreign secretary lauds Pakistan’s role

ISLAMABAD: The UK Foreign Secretary on Monday appreciated Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting peace and...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Punjab mulling bringing ‘white revolution’ for livestock growth

Pakistan

Punjab mulling bringing ‘white revolution’ for livestock growth

LAHORE: Advisor to the Chief Minister Punjab on AI and Special Initiatives Ali Dar has said that the provincial...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Lambardars asked to report cases of food adulteration

Pakistan

Lambardars asked to report cases of food adulteration

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has stepped up enforcement against food adulteration networks across the...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

UAF honours its student for winning boxing championship

Pakistan

UAF honours its student for winning boxing championship

FAISALABAD: A ceremony was held at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, in honour of UAF student, Alishba...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Country now poised for significant leap forward, says Azma

Pakistan

Country now poised for significant leap forward, says Azma

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, has said that a new phase of positive...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

69pc respondents satisfied with CM Maryam’s leadership: survey

Pakistan

69pc respondents satisfied with CM Maryam’s leadership: survey

LAHORE: A survey conducted by the Institute for Public Opinion Research (IPOR) on the two-year performance of Punjab...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

CM launches first-ever govt-run ‘Deceased Transportation Service’

Pakistan

CM launches first-ever govt-run ‘Deceased Transportation Service’

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched Pakistan’s first-ever government-run “Deceased...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

LCCI holds session titled ‘Role of academia in 2nd phase of CPEC’

Pakistan

LCCI holds session titled ‘Role of academia in 2nd phase of CPEC’

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) organized an important session on “The Role of Academia...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Post-Islamabad talks: ‘Pakistan occupies uniquely significant position in world’

Pakistan

Post-Islamabad talks: ‘Pakistan occupies uniquely significant position in world’

LAHORE: In a country where think tanks have long been dismissed as ivory tower institutions disconnected from the...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

KPT emerging as bunkering hub

Pakistan

KPT emerging as bunkering hub

KARACHI: Marine ISTA of Vitol completed the largest-ever bunkering operation at Karachi Port, supplying 4,900 metric...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Senate’s by-poll: KP Opposition to field joint candidate

Pakistan

Senate’s by-poll: KP Opposition to field joint candidate

PESHAWAR: Opposition parliamentary parties in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly have agreed on fielding a joint candidate...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

PTA chief tells Senate panel: Steps taken to improve cellular services in remote regions

Pakistan

PTA chief tells Senate panel: Steps taken to improve cellular services in remote regions

ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Major General Hafeez-ur-Rehman (retd), has stated...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem expands significantly

Pakistan

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem expands significantly

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s startup ecosystem has expanded significantly with combined enterprise value of Pakistani...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

CDA team forced to retreat from Saidpur Village

Pakistan

CDA team forced to retreat from Saidpur Village

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority’s (CDA) enforcement wing was forced to retreat from Saidpur Village on...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Polio vaccination drive: Aseefa for ensuring every child is vaccinated

Pakistan

Polio vaccination drive: Aseefa for ensuring every child is vaccinated

ISLAMABAD: First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has urged all parents and communities to ensure that every child is...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Widespread rains, thunderstorms likely

Pakistan

Widespread rains, thunderstorms likely

KARACHI: The Met Office has issued a weather advisory predicting a significant spell of rain, windstorms and...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

KP LG elections case fixed for hearing on 16th

Pakistan

KP LG elections case fixed for hearing on 16th

ISLAMABAD: With the cases involving prolonged delay in the conduct of local government elections in Islamabad and...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

G-B polls: PPP sets up parliamentary board

Pakistan

G-B polls: PPP sets up parliamentary board

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has constituted a Parliamentary Board to oversee the awarding of party...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

PTI to hold ‘mega’ public meeting on 19th at Mardan: CM

Pakistan

PTI to hold ‘mega’ public meeting on 19th at Mardan: CM

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi has announced that a mega public meeting will...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Case filed under PECA: Imaan Mazari moves SC against IHC order

Pakistan

Case filed under PECA: Imaan Mazari moves SC against IHC order

ISLAMABAD: Human rights activist and lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari on Monday approached the Supreme Court of Pakistan...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

FIA has vital role in implementing state policy: Naqvi

Pakistan

FIA has vital role in implementing state policy: Naqvi

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has a vital...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Non-bailable arrest warrants issued for KP CM

Pakistan

Non-bailable arrest warrants issued for KP CM

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday once again issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

GHG Emissions Mitigation Ltd: HBL awarded mandate of project financing

Pakistan

GHG Emissions Mitigation Ltd: HBL awarded mandate of project financing

ISLAMABAD: HBL has been awarded the mandate to arrange project financing for GHG Emissions Mitigation Limited (GEM),...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 13, 2026) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 14 2026)....

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Three policemen martyred in Gilgit-Baltistan

Pakistan

Three policemen martyred in Gilgit-Baltistan

GILGIT: At least three police personnel were martyred and four others injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Islamabad emerges as key venue for peace: PPP

Pakistan

Islamabad emerges as key venue for peace: PPP

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Central Spokesperson Shazia Marri said the Islamabad talks were a “major...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Sharjeel praises civilian-military leadership for facilitating US-Iran talks

Pakistan

Sharjeel praises civilian-military leadership for facilitating US-Iran talks

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the importance of Pakistan and its green passport...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

‘Locally produced goods play crucial role in supporting economy’

Pakistan

‘Locally produced goods play crucial role in supporting economy’

KARACHI: Anjum Nisar Chairman Businessmen Panel (BMP) and former President Federation of Pakistan of Chamber of...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Minister vows to facilitate rice exporters

Pakistan

Minister vows to facilitate rice exporters

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has assured rice exporters of the...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Jailed IK: PTI demands govt release medical records

Pakistan

Jailed IK: PTI demands govt release medical records

ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday demanded the immediate release of full medical...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Another US-Iran meeting soon with Pakistan’s help: Zubair

Pakistan

Another US-Iran meeting soon with Pakistan’s help: Zubair

KARACHI: President of the United Business Group (UBG) and former President of FPCCI, Zubair Tufail, stated that...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Governor assures FPCCI team: Restoring confidence of businessmen top priority

Pakistan

Governor assures FPCCI team: Restoring confidence of businessmen top priority

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi said the government was taking practical steps to promote...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

Lawyers Welfare and Protection Act, 2023: IHC issues notices to elected bodies of lawyers

Pakistan

Lawyers Welfare and Protection Act, 2023: IHC issues notices to elected bodies of lawyers

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices to elected bodies of the lawyers’ community in a petition...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

JI launches ‘Parho Parhao Campaign’

Pakistan

JI launches ‘Parho Parhao Campaign’

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) launched its “Parho Parhao Campaign” in Gulistan-e-Jauhar on Monday, offering local...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

MoITT, Telenor, Innovista, announce launch of ‘AI Seekho 2026’

Pakistan

MoITT, Telenor, Innovista, announce launch of ‘AI Seekho 2026’

KARACHI: To accelerate Pakistan’s transition into a global digital economy, Google for Developers, in strategic...

Published 14 Apr, 2026 02:25am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 15	277.16 ▲ 0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 15	276.92 ▼ -0.03
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 16	157.86 ▼ -0.29
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 16	0.83 ▼ -0.0015
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 16	1.33 ▲ 0.0036
Euro to USD / Oct 16	1.12 ▲ 0.0018
SOFR % / Oct 14	3.88 ▼ -0.01
UK LIBOR % / Dec 5	4.96 -

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Oct 16	74,638.96
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 16	65,342.17
Hang Seng / Oct 16	24,160.99
S&P 500 / Oct 15	7,744.06
Nasdaq / Oct 15	26,713.03
FTSE 100 / Oct 15	10,840.35
Dow Jones / Oct 15	52,177.69
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 15	25,382.62
France CAC40 / Oct 15	7,934.70

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 16	390.23
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 16	97.52
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 16	4,174.70
Diesel/Litre / Oct 16	396.96
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 16	80.32
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 15	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 15	375,373

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Stock	Price
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 16 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Mughal Energy / Oct 16 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	40.98 ▲ 3.73 (10.01%)
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%)

Stock	Price
Shahtaj Textile / Oct 16 Shahtaj Textile Limited(STJT)	136.99 ▼ -17.42 (-11.28%)
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%)
Ghandhara Tyre / Oct 16 Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited(GTYR)	26.45 ▼ -2.87 (-9.79%)
Bela Auto / Oct 16 Bela Automotives Limited(BELA)	60.15 ▼ -6.46 (-9.7%)
Data Agro / Oct 16 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	114.55 ▼ -12.16 (-9.6%)

Stock	Volume
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 16 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	38,316,808 ▲ 3.21
Cnergyico PK / Oct 16 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	37,068,540 ▲ 0.07
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 16 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	27,973,931 ▲ 0.17
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Oct 16 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	15,606,917 ▲ 0.37
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Oct 16 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	12,284,863 ▼ -0.09
Treet Battery / Oct 16 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	12,026,054 ▼ -0.24
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 16 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	11,874,599 ▼ -0.02
MACPAC Films / Oct 16 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	8,761,914 ▼ -11.15
Saif Power Ltd. / Oct 16 Saif Power Limited(SPWL)	8,437,307 ▲ 0.41
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 16 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	8,276,712 ▼ -0.07

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