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Pakistan - 2026-04-21

NHA, ADB sign pact for M6 motorway sections’ development under PPP model

Pakistan

NHA, ADB sign pact for M6 motorway sections’ development under PPP model

Project will help connect the missing link in Pakistan’s north-south high-speed road network

Published 21 Apr, 2026 09:20pm

Pakistan awaits Iran’s formal confirmation for Islamabad peace talks: information minister

Pakistan

Pakistan awaits Iran’s formal confirmation for Islamabad peace talks: information minister

Says decision is critical before two-week ceasefire ends at 4:50 a.m. PST on April 22

Published 21 Apr, 2026 08:05pm

Interior minister directs zero-tax hotel policy to attract investors in Islamabad

Pakistan

Interior minister directs zero-tax hotel policy to attract investors in Islamabad

Says new policy would help encourage both local and foreign investment in the hospitality sector

Published 21 Apr, 2026 07:36pm

Pakistan’s Dar urges US, Iran to consider extending ceasefire

Middle East

Pakistan’s Dar urges US, Iran to consider extending ceasefire

Deputy prime minister meets US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker

Published 21 Apr, 2026 07:19pm

Azerbaijan says it is ready to supply LNG to Pakistan

Energy

Azerbaijan says it is ready to supply LNG to Pakistan

'SOCAR is ready to provide LNG to Pakistan as soon as PLL submits a corresponding request,' company says

Updated 21 Apr, 2026 11:10pm

Pakistan Navy successfully test-fires indigenous ‘Taimoor’ Air-Launched Cruise Missile

Pakistan

Pakistan Navy successfully test-fires indigenous ‘Taimoor’ Air-Launched Cruise Missile

Missile executes its mission with exceptional precision, says DGPR (Navy)

Published 21 Apr, 2026 03:22pm

China backs Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to facilitate US-Iran engagement

Pakistan

China backs Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts to facilitate US-Iran engagement

Chinese ambassador discusses latest regional developments with DPM Dar

Published 21 Apr, 2026 01:20pm

Doctor shot dead near Karachi’s Mehran Hotel; police launch investigation

Pakistan

Doctor shot dead near Karachi’s Mehran Hotel; police launch investigation

Police say doctor’s wife rushed him to the hospital in a rickshaw

Updated 21 Apr, 2026 04:47pm

Pakistani airspace to remain closed for Indian flights until late May

Pakistan

Pakistani airspace to remain closed for Indian flights until late May

Notification states that restriction will now remain in effect until 4:59am on May 24

Published 21 Apr, 2026 12:13pm

Pakistan, Egypt special forces conduct Thunder-II exercise

Pakistan

Pakistan, Egypt special forces conduct Thunder-II exercise

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Egyptian armies successfully concluded a two-week joint military exercise, aimed at...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:40am

Pakistan, Iran pledge closer engagement for lasting peace

Pakistan

Pakistan, Iran pledge closer engagement for lasting peace

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Monday held a significant...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:35am

Mayor visits KMC’s pension section, addresses complaints

Pakistan

Mayor visits KMC’s pension section, addresses complaints

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab made an unannounced visit to the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

2nd round of talks may extend ceasefire, boost peace hopes

Pakistan

2nd round of talks may extend ceasefire, boost peace hopes

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani mediators expressed cautious optimism on Monday that a second round of US-Iran talks,...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

High-tech agriculture: Pakistan, China to operationalise cooperation

Pakistan

High-tech agriculture: Pakistan, China to operationalise cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have stepped up efforts to operationalise cooperation in high-tech agriculture, with...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

Ministerial meeting in Pakistan: Minister extends invitation to SCO member states

Pakistan

Ministerial meeting in Pakistan: Minister extends invitation to SCO member states

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended an invitation to the health ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

Vulnerable communities: Japan to provide UNDP with USD400,000 for Punjab

Pakistan

Vulnerable communities: Japan to provide UNDP with USD400,000 for Punjab

ISLAMABAD: Japan will provide the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with USD400,000 for strengthening...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

President pays tributes to Allama Iqbal

Pakistan

President pays tributes to Allama Iqbal

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari paid rich tributes to the Poet of the East, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, describing...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

Modern Premier League Season-3 launched

Pakistan

Modern Premier League Season-3 launched

KARACHI: The official launching ceremony of Modern Premier League (MPL) Season 3 was successfully held at the Al...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

People’s Bus Service: Launch of Tando Allahyar-Hyderabad route on 22nd: Sharjeel

Pakistan

People’s Bus Service: Launch of Tando Allahyar-Hyderabad route on 22nd: Sharjeel

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon- holding portfolio of Information, Transport and Mass Transit-...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

Sindh govt allows small wheat growers to supply unlimited grain

Pakistan

Sindh govt allows small wheat growers to supply unlimited grain

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting, reviewed the ongoing wheat procurement...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

CM underscores importance of Chinese language

Pakistan

CM underscores importance of Chinese language

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on Chinese Language Day, said that the Chinese...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

Eid-ul-Adha: Minister orders SPA to ensure all arrangements

Pakistan

Eid-ul-Adha: Minister orders SPA to ensure all arrangements

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has directed the Suthra Punjab Authority (SPA) to ensure...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

LESCO commissions Padhana-II Feeder

Pakistan

LESCO commissions Padhana-II Feeder

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has formally commissioned the 11kV Padhana-II feeder at the Air...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

MoU signed with WASA Faisalabad: KFW Bank to complete mutual euros 40m climate resistance project

Pakistan

MoU signed with WASA Faisalabad: KFW Bank to complete mutual euros 40m climate resistance project

FAISALABAD: With the support of German cooperation, an agreement has been finalised between KFW Bank and WASA...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

Rs48bn mega package announced to ‘transform’ Sheikhupura: Azma

Pakistan

Rs48bn mega package announced to ‘transform’ Sheikhupura: Azma

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari has said that under the vision of Chief...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

Digital push: SC conducts proceedings at principal seat

Pakistan

Digital push: SC conducts proceedings at principal seat

ISLAMABAD: In a remarkable demonstration of institutional resilience and technological advancement, the Supreme...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

US-Iran talks: Naqvi, envoys discuss regional situation, security setups

Pakistan

US-Iran talks: Naqvi, envoys discuss regional situation, security setups

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Monday held separate meetings with Natalie Baker and Dr Reza Amiri...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

Islamabad, Rawalpindi: Twin cities remain on high alert ahead of anticipated Iran-US talks

Pakistan

Islamabad, Rawalpindi: Twin cities remain on high alert ahead of anticipated Iran-US talks

ISLAMABAD: The twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi remained on high alert on Monday for the second consecutive...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

PMDC reviews three ‘scandals’ involving medical institutions

Pakistan

PMDC reviews three ‘scandals’ involving medical institutions

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Monday reviewed three recent scandals involving medical...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

ME situation: Dar talks to Australian FM

Pakistan

ME situation: Dar talks to Australian FM

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Monday held a...

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 20, 2026) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 21 2026)....

Published 21 Apr, 2026 05:10am

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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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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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Oil prices slips as US weighs easing sanctions on 'shadow fleet'

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Electric buses JV: Pakistani firm signs MoU with Chinese co

Electric buses JV: Pakistani firm signs MoU with Chinese co

Pakistan, Islamic Development Bank advance $5.6bn cooperation in infrastructure development

Pakistan, Islamic Development Bank advance $5.6bn cooperation in infrastructure development

Gold rebounds from one-week low as dollar slips

Gold rebounds from one-week low as dollar slips

Farmers, small businesses and homeowners: PM orders banks to expand lending

Farmers, small businesses and homeowners: PM orders banks to expand lending

Gold prices remain unchanged in Pakistan

Gold prices remain unchanged in Pakistan