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Pakistan - 2026-04-19

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz, Iran’s president discuss regional situation, peace efforts

Pezeshkian affirms that Pakistan-Iran relations would continue to grow stronger

Published 19 Apr, 2026 10:51pm

Pakistan

DPM Dar stresses need for dialogue to resolve ongoing issues

Separately discusses key developments in the regional situation

Published 19 Apr, 2026 10:09pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Poland reaffirm commitment to strengthen ties in high-level phone call

Polish FM commends Pakistan’s efforts in facilitating a ceasefire between Iran and US

Published 19 Apr, 2026 03:22pm

Pakistan

Security tightened in Rawalpindi amid high-level foreign delegation visit

Authorities close hotels, markets, shopping malls and other public places until further notice

Published 19 Apr, 2026 10:25am

Pakistan

Need stressed to tap deep sea fishing sector

KARACHI: We have to be a responsible player for fish exports in the International market and in order to cover the...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

Pakistan, KSA, Türkiye & Egypt: FMs hold third consultative meeting in Türkiye

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Egypt held their third consultative meeting in...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

Nepal’s Dhakal assumes charge as SAARC Chamber President

ISLAMABAD: Chandi Raj Dhakal of Nepal on Saturday assumed charge as President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

WCLA holds various events on World Heritage Day

LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) celebrated World Heritage Day by organising a series of...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

CDS visit to Iran reinforces Islamabad’s role in sustaining dialogue: ISPR

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s diplomatic engagement in the evolving Middle East situation gained further momentum as Chief...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

Sindh governor assures SCBA team of support

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nihal Hashmi on Saturday pledged support for strengthening the justice system...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

SAARC CCI inaugurates permanent headquarters in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry inaugurated its permanent headquarters in Islamabad on...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

Punjab intensifies crackdown on wildlife crimes

LAHORE: The Punjab Wildlife Department has intensified its province-wide crackdown on illegal hunting, trade, and...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

Senate by-election: ECP issues official list of candidates from KP

PESHAWAR: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued the official list of contesting candidates for the...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

SAU, NRSP, private sector likely to boost agri value chains in Sindh

HYDERABAD: The Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam in collaboration with National Rural Support Programme...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

Small traders oppose anti-encroachment drive in district South

KARACHI: The leadership of the All Pakistan Organisation of Small Traders and Cottage Industries has condemned the...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (April 18, 2026) and the forecast for Sunday (April 19 2026)...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

ME conflict: Stable forex reserves help govt navigate fallout: MoS

KARACHI: Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, Bilal Azhar Kayani said on Saturday that stable foreign exchange...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

Two held for power theft in Kasur

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), in its campaign against electricity theft, conducted an...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

Punjab minister speaks of global praise for Pakistan’s peace efforts

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari has said that, by the grace of Allah,...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

Inaugural Hajj flight departs from Lahore Airport

LAHORE: The inaugural Hajj flight under the ‘Route to Makkah Initiative’ successfully departed Lahore’s Allama Iqbal...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

Punjab govt’s flagship health projects benefit over 21m patients

LAHORE: Six flagship health projects launched under the Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif have achieved remarkable...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

LCCI & Gwadar Gymkhana sign MoU: ‘Gwadar & Chabahar gateways to Asia; in future, global trade will increasingly move towards Pakistan’

LAHORE: Former National Security Adviser General Nasir Khan Janjua (retd) said that the true importance of...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

Energy vehicles: PHEVs gaining ground as practical solution

ISLAMABAD: As global momentum around electric vehicles (EVs) accelerates, a different reality is taking shape across...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

Thai Consulate-General in Karachi hosts event to celebrate Songkran festival

KARACHI: The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Karachi here hosted a vibrant celebration of Songkran, the traditional...

Updated 23 Apr, 2026 10:47pm

Pakistan

PMA Kakul holds passing-out parade

KAKUL: The Pakistan Military Academy (PMA) Kakul held a prestigious passing-out parade on Saturday, where graduating...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

Climate experts gather to discuss of climate change issues facing Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has contributed less than 1.0 percent to global greenhouse gas emissions, but it ranks among the...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

At least 30 criminal cases reported in Islamabad within week

ISLAMABAD: Two people were killed and dozens of incidents of carjacking, robbery, and street crimes were reported to...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

PIA set to commence its pre-Hajj operation from today

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to commence its Pre-Hajj Operation (PHO) from April 19, 2026...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

FPCCI urges completion of Matiari-Lahore Transmission Line

KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industrial (FPCCI) has expressed concern over the...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

Pakistan

Kayani says govt committed to achieving sustainable economic stability

KARACHI: Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani on Saturday reaffirmed the federal government’s unwavering...

Published 19 Apr, 2026 02:29am

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Forex
World
Commodity

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

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%)
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%)
Grays Leasing / Oct 16 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	29.14 ▲ 2.65 (10%)

Stock	Price
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Oct 16 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.55 ▼ -0.86 (-10.23%)
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%)
Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS) / Oct 16 Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS)(GCWLPRS)	97 ▼ -10 (-9.35%)
Shahtaj Textile / Oct 16 Shahtaj Textile Limited(STJT)	140 ▼ -14.41 (-9.33%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Oct 16 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	58.01 ▼ -5.66 (-8.89%)
Ghandhara Tyre / Oct 16 Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited(GTYR)	26.86 ▼ -2.46 (-8.39%)

Stock	Volume
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 16 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	19,988,173 ▲ 3.09
Cnergyico PK / Oct 16 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	14,597,756 ▲ 0.1
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Oct 16 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	12,911,380 ▲ 0.57
Treet Battery / Oct 16 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	9,095,876 ▲ 0.11
MACPAC Films / Oct 16 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	7,612,097 ▼ -11.15
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Oct 16 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	6,269,391 ▲ 0.36
Lotte Chemical Pakistan / Oct 16 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	6,162,729 ▼ -0.22
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 16 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	5,259,344 ▼ -0.01
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 16 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	4,670,571 ▲ 2.02
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 16 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	4,429,198 ▼ -0.04

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