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Pakistan - 2026-04-23

Pakistan naval chief calls for stronger defence innovation at future warfare conference

Pakistan

Pakistan naval chief calls for stronger defence innovation at future warfare conference

Describes Indian Ocean as a key region where future of warfare is being shaped due to its major role in global trade flows

Published 23 Apr, 2026 11:36pm

Pakistan, other Muslim countries condemn Israeli actions at Al-Aqsa, back Palestinian statehood

Pakistan

Pakistan, other Muslim countries condemn Israeli actions at Al-Aqsa, back Palestinian statehood

Reject Israel's attempts to alter Jerusalem's status

Published 23 Apr, 2026 10:28pm

Pakistan rejects India’s 'propaganda', calls for responsible conduct

Pakistan

Pakistan rejects India’s 'propaganda', calls for responsible conduct

Says such 'propaganda' campaigns cannot distract attention from India’s occupation of Kashmir

Published 23 Apr, 2026 06:37pm

PM Shehbaz directs authorities to ensure preparedness for upcoming monsoon

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz directs authorities to ensure preparedness for upcoming monsoon

Expresses displeasure over non-functionality of early warning system installed in GB

Published 23 Apr, 2026 05:53pm

PM Shehbaz commends Pakistani astronauts selected for space research

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz commends Pakistani astronauts selected for space research

Notes that this mission, facilitated by China, will add new dimensions to brotherly ties

Updated 23 Apr, 2026 03:17pm

Minister Naqvi, US ambassador discuss regional situation, Islamabad dialogue

Pakistan

Minister Naqvi, US ambassador discuss regional situation, Islamabad dialogue

Stress utilising diplomatic channels for lasting regional peace

Published 23 Apr, 2026 12:09pm

10 killed as assailants target NRL site in Balochistan

Pakistan

10 killed as assailants target NRL site in Balochistan

About 40 militants on motorcycles and other vehicles stormed the mining project site

Updated 23 Apr, 2026 02:39pm

Delegation of Memon community calls on governor

Pakistan

Delegation of Memon community calls on governor

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Mohammad Nahal Hashmi on Wednesday met a delegation of the Memon community at the...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Contract of BRT Red Line Project (Lot 2) terminated

Pakistan

Contract of BRT Red Line Project (Lot 2) terminated

KARACHI: The Sindh Government has taken decisive action on persistent delays and substandard progress in Lot 2 of...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Sanjrani visits Tessori’s residence to condole mother’s death

Pakistan

Sanjrani visits Tessori’s residence to condole mother’s death

KARACHI: Former Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani visited the residence of Kamran Tessori on Wednesday. Senator...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

International Earth Day celebrated at Hyderabad

Pakistan

International Earth Day celebrated at Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: Marking the spirit of environmental responsibility and cultural preservation, Commissioner Hyderabad,...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Nepal’s Dhakal assumes charge as SAARC CCI President

Pakistan

Nepal’s Dhakal assumes charge as SAARC CCI President

ISLAMABAD: The SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry marked a historic transition of leadership at a formal...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

British HC calls on Dar

Pakistan

British HC calls on Dar

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received British High...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

PJBF appoints Murtaza Mandviwalla as Chairman, new 20-member board

Pakistan

PJBF appoints Murtaza Mandviwalla as Chairman, new 20-member board

KARACHI: Pakistan-Japan Business Forum (PJBF) has successfully concluded its elections, appointing a new 20-member...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

NEPRA tightens net metering rules with new amendments

Pakistan

NEPRA tightens net metering rules with new amendments

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has altered Prosumer Regulations to further tighten...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Discos from SPPs and CPPs: Leghari takes notice of electricity procurement

Pakistan

Discos from SPPs and CPPs: Leghari takes notice of electricity procurement

ISLAMABAD Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has taken serious notice of...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Turkiye, Pakistan discuss latest ME situation in call

Pakistan

Turkiye, Pakistan discuss latest ME situation in call

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke with Turkish Foreign...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Road closures: ARL shuts main crude distillation unit

Pakistan

Road closures: ARL shuts main crude distillation unit

KARACHI: Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has announced closure of its main crude distillation unit due to operational...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Govt housing initiative brings relief to public sector employees

Pakistan

Govt housing initiative brings relief to public sector employees

HYDERABAD: An awareness seminar highlighting the benefits of the Prime Minister of Pakistan’s “Apna Ghar” housing...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

KPRA distributes prizes of lucky draw of consumer rewards scheme

Pakistan

KPRA distributes prizes of lucky draw of consumer rewards scheme

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) held prize distribution ceremony for its first lucky draw of...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Pakistan should align its governance of technical sectors with global standards: IEEEP

Pakistan

Pakistan should align its governance of technical sectors with global standards: IEEEP

KARACHI: In a forceful call for reform, the Institution of Electrical & Electronics Engineers Pakistan (IEEEP)...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

PPDA suggests daily adjustments in petrol prices

Pakistan

PPDA suggests daily adjustments in petrol prices

KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA), Abdul Sami Khan, has said that daily...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Operational, financial: Railways Minister orders to meet targets before end of fiscal year

Pakistan

Operational, financial: Railways Minister orders to meet targets before end of fiscal year

KARACHI: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has directed officials to meet all...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

IG tells Site body members: ‘Karachi won’t be allowed to slip into lawlessness of 2013-14’

Pakistan

IG tells Site body members: ‘Karachi won’t be allowed to slip into lawlessness of 2013-14’

KARACHI: Inspector General of Sindh Police Javed Alam Odho has vowed that Karachi will never be allowed to slip back...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Faster passenger clearance: Modern machinery to be installed at all airports

Pakistan

Faster passenger clearance: Modern machinery to be installed at all airports

ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday decided to install modern machinery at all airports to improve the checking...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Pakistan reports only one case of polio so far

Pakistan

Pakistan reports only one case of polio so far

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported only one case of polio so far in 2026, a figure being cautiously hailed as a...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Sharjeel terms environmental protection ‘shared responsibility’

Pakistan

Sharjeel terms environmental protection ‘shared responsibility’

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

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

‘Pakistan Chemical Forum Expo 2026’ opens at Expo Centre Lahore

Pakistan

‘Pakistan Chemical Forum Expo 2026’ opens at Expo Centre Lahore

LAHORE: The industrial heartbeat of Pakistan is set to intensify as the “Pakistan Chemical Forum Expo 2026” opens...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Punjab PA approves several bills, cuts traffic fines

Pakistan

Punjab PA approves several bills, cuts traffic fines

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday passed a series of key legislative measures during a session that began...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Non-recovery of large number of abducted girls: LHC CJ expresses dissatisfaction over police performance

Pakistan

Non-recovery of large number of abducted girls: LHC CJ expresses dissatisfaction over police performance

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction over police...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Punjab CM says unhappy over surge in crime rate

Pakistan

Punjab CM says unhappy over surge in crime rate

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while taking notice of the sudden increase in crime rate across...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

63,313 farmers registered with Punjab wheat campaign

Pakistan

63,313 farmers registered with Punjab wheat campaign

LAHORE: A total of 63,313 farmers have so far been registered across Punjab as the wheat procurement campaign...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

PRA tightens crackdown against tax evasion

Pakistan

PRA tightens crackdown against tax evasion

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has intensified its enforcement drive against tax evasion, delayed...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

WASA Punjab e-portal launched

Pakistan

WASA Punjab e-portal launched

LAHORE: Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Bilal Yaseen on Wednesday inaugurated the Water and Sanitation...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Tarar describes Pahalgam incident as false flag operation

Pakistan

Tarar describes Pahalgam incident as false flag operation

ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday said that India has failed to present any credible...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Likely economic outcomes of ME conflict spelled out

Pakistan

Likely economic outcomes of ME conflict spelled out

ISLAMABAD: An economic slowdown, declining exports, and rising inflation are likely outcomes of the ongoing...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Resolution of ME crisis: ‘Pakistan remains committed to playing diplomatic role’

Pakistan

Resolution of ME crisis: ‘Pakistan remains committed to playing diplomatic role’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan remains committed to its diplomatic role in resolving the Middle East crisis, as the Ministry of...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Court sentences man to death over murder of chartered accountant

Pakistan

Court sentences man to death over murder of chartered accountant

SWABI: A local court on Wednesday sentenced a man to death and imposed a fine of Rs1 million for the murder of a...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

CJ FCC stresses need for environmental protection

Pakistan

CJ FCC stresses need for environmental protection

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice (CJ) of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC), Amin-ud-Din Khan, emphasised that...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Public sector: PPP’s Labour Bureau slams abolishment of vacancies

Pakistan

Public sector: PPP’s Labour Bureau slams abolishment of vacancies

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in-charge Labour Bureau Chaudhry Manzoor Ahmad has strongly criticized the...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

5 Punjab cities: FBR lowers values of immovable properties

Pakistan

5 Punjab cities: FBR lowers values of immovable properties

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised downward values of immovable properties, within the range...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Tax on property transfer: Sindh govt inks deals with three banks

Pakistan

Tax on property transfer: Sindh govt inks deals with three banks

KARACHI: Sindh government on Wednesday signed agreements with three major banks to digitise the collection of taxes...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Murad, Abbasi agree to restore KCR, launch suburban train services

Pakistan

Murad, Abbasi agree to restore KCR, launch suburban train services

KARACHI: Sindh government and federal railway authorities agreed on Wednesday to revive key rail services in Karachi...

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (April 22, 2026) and the forecast for Thursday (April 23 2026)....

Published 23 Apr, 2026 02:22am

Climate groups urge major energy reforms to cut Pakistan’s reliance on imported fuels

Pakistan

Climate groups urge major energy reforms to cut Pakistan’s reliance on imported fuels

The coalition says this momentum should not be lost and calls for a 'fundamental shift' in energy planning

Published 23 Apr, 2026 12:00am

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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 15	158.15 ▲ 0.29
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 15	0.83 ▼ -0.0034
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 15	1.33 ▲ 0.0042
Euro to USD / Oct 15	1.12 ▲ 0.0018
SOFR % / Oct 14	3.88 ▼ -0.01
UK LIBOR % / Dec 5	4.96 -

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 15	7,744.06
India Sensex / Oct 15	74,315.61
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 15	64,425.95
Nasdaq / Oct 15	26,713.03
Hang Seng / Oct 15	24,062.72
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
Diesel/Litre / Oct 16	396.96
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 15	97.32
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 15	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 15	375,373
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 15	4,158.20
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 15	80.36

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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%)
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%)
Karam Ceramics / Oct 16 Karam Ceramics Limited(KCL)	165.17 ▲ 15.02 (10%)

Stock	Price
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%)
Reliance Weaving / Oct 16 Reliance Weaving Mills Limited(REWM)	156.20 ▼ -15.34 (-8.94%)
Husein Industries / Oct 16 Husein Industries Limited(HUSI)	44.81 ▼ -4.28 (-8.72%)
Ghandhara Tyre / Oct 16 Ghandhara Tyre & Rubber Company Limited(GTYR)	26.80 ▼ -2.52 (-8.59%)

Stock	Volume
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 16 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	14,467,087 ▲ 2.84
Wasl Mobility Mod. / Oct 16 Wasl Mobility Modaraba(WASL)	12,301,745 ▲ 0.56
Cnergyico PK / Oct 16 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	10,316,254 ▲ 0.12
Treet Battery / Oct 16 Treet Battery Limited(TBL)	8,586,686 ▲ 0.13
MACPAC Films / Oct 16 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	7,601,434 ▼ -11.15
Lotte Chemical Pakistan / Oct 16 Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited(LOTCHEM)	6,099,327 ▼ -0.27
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Oct 16 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	5,722,262 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 16 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	4,690,421 ▼ -0.01
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 16 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	4,620,929 ▲ 2.02
Hum Network / Oct 16 Hum Network Limited(HUMNL)	3,312,618 ▲ 0.19

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Income tax return filing: FBR morally bound to extend deadline until Dec: expert

At least 33 children, two teachers killed as school roof collapses in Peshawar

At least 33 children, two teachers killed as school roof collapses in Peshawar

Filing of Income Tax returns: FBR chairman urged to further extend deadline to Nov 15

Filing of Income Tax returns: FBR chairman urged to further extend deadline to Nov 15

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

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

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