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Pakistan - 2026-04-26

Twin cities residents commended for patience as traffic restrictions lifted

Pakistan

Twin cities residents commended for patience as traffic restrictions lifted

DPM Dar extends his 'deepest' gratitude to the people

Published 26 Apr, 2026 10:41pm

CM Murad sets 3-month deadline to restore mixed traffic lanes on University Road

Pakistan

CM Murad sets 3-month deadline to restore mixed traffic lanes on University Road

Apologises for delay, announces that tender for main corridor of BRT Red Line Lot-II will be reissued

Published 26 Apr, 2026 08:21pm

Iran minister Araghchi returns to Pakistan despite US talks cancellation

Middle East

Iran minister Araghchi returns to Pakistan despite US talks cancellation

Araghchi will convey Iran's positions on framework of any understanding to completely end war, says ISNA

Published 26 Apr, 2026 07:22pm

President Zardari calls for stronger Pak-China industrial cooperation

Pakistan

President Zardari calls for stronger Pak-China industrial cooperation

He was visiting SANY Heavy Industry Company Ltd in China's Changsha, Hunan province

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 11:17pm

Power Division urges NEPRA to reverse fees, licensing for small solar consumers

Pakistan

Power Division urges NEPRA to reverse fees, licensing for small solar consumers

Requests regulator to revert to 2015 model where DISCOs handled such applications

Updated 26 Apr, 2026 05:23pm

President, PM condemn shooting incident at Washington press dinner, express relief over Trump’s safety

Pakistan

President, PM condemn shooting incident at Washington press dinner, express relief over Trump’s safety

Term the incident a heinous act of terrorism

Published 26 Apr, 2026 10:13am

President arrives in China

Pakistan

President arrives in China

CHANGSHA (China): President Zardari arrives in Changsha, China. He was warmly welcomed by Hu Xusheng, Vice Chairman...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

POL rates hiked despite ex-refinery price drop

Pakistan

POL rates hiked despite ex-refinery price drop

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the retail prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) despite a...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

FBR integrates 12,950 big retailers with POS system

Pakistan

FBR integrates 12,950 big retailers with POS system

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has integrated 12,950 big retailers, textile/leather retailers and...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

ATIR Member Judicial: LHC dismisses intra-court appeal against appointment

Pakistan

ATIR Member Judicial: LHC dismisses intra-court appeal against appointment

ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court, Rawalpindi Bench, has dismissed an intra-court appeal challenging the appointment...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Surge in heinous crimes as six murder cases reported in capital

Pakistan

Surge in heinous crimes as six murder cases reported in capital

ISLAMABAD: The Capital city witnessed a surge in heinous crimes over the past week, with six murder cases —...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Punjab PA saves Rs770m under austerity drive

Pakistan

Punjab PA saves Rs770m under austerity drive

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly Secretariat has saved Rs770 million under a government-led austerity campaign and...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

LDA initiates crackdown on profiteering; 19 arrested

Pakistan

LDA initiates crackdown on profiteering; 19 arrested

LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has arrested 19 individuals, sealed 11 shops, and imposed fines totalling...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

CM Punjab for collective efforts to eradicate malaria

Pakistan

CM Punjab for collective efforts to eradicate malaria

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on World Malaria Day, said that malaria is a...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Khalil Hashmi visits Yangzhou

Pakistan

Khalil Hashmi visits Yangzhou

ISLAMABAD: Khalil Hashmi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, visited Yangzhou, signaling Islamabad’s push to deepen...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Chemical Forum Expo 2026 concludes

Pakistan

Chemical Forum Expo 2026 concludes

LAHORE: The Pakistan Chemical Forum Expo 2026 concluded on a high note at the Expo Centre Lahore, reaffirming the...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Govt urged to restore movement of essential goods to northern areas

Pakistan

Govt urged to restore movement of essential goods to northern areas

LAHORE: Business and industry stakeholders have urged the federal government to immediately facilitate the movement...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Minister meets UN body to advance resilient food systems

Pakistan

Minister meets UN body to advance resilient food systems

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, met with the Chairperson...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Rwanda HC seeks collaboration in agriculture sector

Pakistan

Rwanda HC seeks collaboration in agriculture sector

FAISALABAD: Rwanda High Commissioner to Pakistan Harerimana Fatou said Rwanda-Pakistan collaboration particularly in...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Sindh Governor meets political leaders, calls for rule of law

Pakistan

Sindh Governor meets political leaders, calls for rule of law

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi on Saturday held meetings with political leaders and a Punjab...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Lumiere Ladies Expo in Jeddah showcases women entrepreneurship

Pakistan

Lumiere Ladies Expo in Jeddah showcases women entrepreneurship

JEDDAH: The Lumiere Ladies Expo was successfully held in Jeddah, showcasing a vibrant display of creativity,...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Jam praises contributions of Parsi community

Pakistan

Jam praises contributions of Parsi community

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan appreciated the enduring contributions of the Parsi community,...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Public, goods transport services allowed to enter city

Pakistan

Public, goods transport services allowed to enter city

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad district administration on Saturday permitted all types of privately-owned public and goods...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

ACP launches ‘Lamha-e-Maujood’

Pakistan

ACP launches ‘Lamha-e-Maujood’

KARACHI: The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, on Saturday launched “Lamha-e-Maujood”, a poetry collection by late...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

World Malaria Day: PMA joins global health efforts for eradication

Pakistan

World Malaria Day: PMA joins global health efforts for eradication

KARACHI: On the occasion of World Malaria Day, the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) joins the global healthcare...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

KATI chief says concerned at increase in fuel prices

Pakistan

KATI chief says concerned at increase in fuel prices

KARACHI President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Muhammad Ikram Rajput, has expressed...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Malano elected unopposed as member Judicial Commission of Sindh

Pakistan

Malano elected unopposed as member Judicial Commission of Sindh

KARACHI: In the presence of Sindh Minister for Law, Home and Parliamentary Affairs, Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, senior...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

21st annual convocation of LUMHS, 2nd Convocation of BMC held

Pakistan

21st annual convocation of LUMHS, 2nd Convocation of BMC held

HYDERABAD: The 21st Annual Convocation of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro along with...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Sanjrani lauds al-Thani’s continued investment in Pakistan

Pakistan

Sanjrani lauds al-Thani’s continued investment in Pakistan

SHARJAH, (United Arab Emirates): Former Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani attended the wedding ceremony of the son of...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (April 25, 2026) and the forecast for Sunday (April 26 2026)....

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

‘Transforming Karachi ‘into a city like Paris’: JI rejects PPP’s claim

Pakistan

‘Transforming Karachi ‘into a city like Paris’: JI rejects PPP’s claim

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi leaders on Saturday criticized the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) for claiming...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

SIC, TIP agree to promote transparency, open governance

Pakistan

SIC, TIP agree to promote transparency, open governance

KARACHI: The Sindh Information Commission (SIC) and Transparency International-Pakistan (TIP) have agreed to...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

KWSC extends deadline for payment of April bills

Pakistan

KWSC extends deadline for payment of April bills

KARACHI: The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation have extended the deadline for payment of April water bills to...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

FPCCI launches National Committees membership drive

Pakistan

FPCCI launches National Committees membership drive

KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has announced the formation of National Committees on various...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Forces foil terror attack in Dhadar; several militants killed

Pakistan

Forces foil terror attack in Dhadar; several militants killed

QUETTA: Security forces successfully foiled an attack by Fitna al-Hindustan in the Dhadar area of Balochistan,...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Conversion of absence into EOL: Sanction of competent authority indispensable: SC

Pakistan

Conversion of absence into EOL: Sanction of competent authority indispensable: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court declared that the entitlement of conversion of absence into Extraordinary Leave (EOL)...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Punjab to export livestock: CM signs MoUs with seven entities

Pakistan

Punjab to export livestock: CM signs MoUs with seven entities

LAHORE: Efforts by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif have begun to yield results, with the province set to...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

Landhi Sports Complex revived after 30 years

Pakistan

Landhi Sports Complex revived after 30 years

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Saturday inaugurated a swimming pool at the Landhi Sports Complex,...

Published 26 Apr, 2026 02:16am

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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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Leaders

Stock	Price
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Oct 15 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	8.41 ▲ 0.88 (11.69%)
Hira Textile / Oct 15 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	5.80 ▲ 0.56 (10.69%)
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 15 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	10.96 ▲ 1 (10.04%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Oct 15 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	25.04 ▲ 2.28 (10.02%)
Kohinoor Power / Oct 15 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	23.85 ▲ 2.17 (10.01%)
Kohinoor Ind. / Oct 15 Kohinoor Industries Limited(KOIL)	39.57 ▲ 3.6 (10.01%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Oct 15 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	63.67 ▲ 5.79 (10%)
Bolan Casting / Oct 15 Bolan Castings Limited(BCL)	70.30 ▲ 6.39 (10%)
Crescent Fib. / Oct 15 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	62.68 ▲ 5.7 (10%)
Fateh Ind. / Oct 15 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	464.43 ▲ 42.22 (10%)

Stock	Price
Aisha Steel(ConPS) / Oct 15 Aisha Steel(ConPS)(ASLPS)	22.38 ▼ -5.86 (-20.75%)
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 15 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	0.77 ▼ -0.18 (-18.95%)
MACPAC Films / Oct 15 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	111.48 ▼ -12.39 (-10%)
Data Agro / Oct 15 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	126.71 ▼ -13.78 (-9.81%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Oct 15 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	76.01 ▼ -8.25 (-9.79%)
Sindh Modaraba / Oct 15 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	46.12 ▼ -4.81 (-9.44%)
EMCO Industries / Oct 15 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	37.06 ▼ -3.66 (-8.99%)
ARM Green Industries / Oct 15 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	43.97 ▼ -4.34 (-8.98%)
Security Investment Bank / Oct 15 Security Investment Bank Limited(SIBL)	6.39 ▼ -0.63 (-8.97%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Oct 15 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	18.09 ▼ -1.61 (-8.17%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Oct 15 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	62,809,365 ▲ 0.09
Pakistan Refinery / Oct 15 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	43,441,831 ▲ 4.57
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 15 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	19,461,616 ▲ 0.02
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 15 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	16,651,653 ▼ -0.18
P.T.C.L. / Oct 15 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	14,493,083 ▲ 3.9
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 15 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	13,822,258 ▼ -0.06
MACPAC Films / Oct 15 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	12,858,070 ▼ -12.39
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Oct 15 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	12,702,017 ▲ 0.08
Ghani Chem. Ind. / Oct 15 Ghani Chemical Industries Limited(GCIL)	11,820,401 ▲ 1.74
Cres.Star Ins. / Oct 15 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	11,779,215 ▲ 0.09

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

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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