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Pakistan - 2026-05-04

Pakistan

Suicide attack in South Waziristan foiled, 7 civilians injured

Interior Minister lauds security forces for thwarting terrorist attack

Published 04 May, 2026 11:30pm

Pakistan

22 crew members on seized Iranian ship by US evacuated to Pakistan, says FO

Pakistan said on Monday that 22 crew members held aboard the seized Iranian container ship, ‘MV Touska’ were...

Published 04 May, 2026 01:02pm

Pakistan

Dar discusses peace efforts with Iranian counterpart

Iran again appreciates Pakistan for the constructive role and sincere mediation efforts

Published 04 May, 2026 11:20am

Pakistan

PAT calls for free media to protect human rights, freedom

LAHORE: Pakistan Awami Tehreek’s Secretary for Information, Noorullah Siddiqui, in his statement on World Press...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:51am

Pakistan

Faisalabad Mass Transit Route: Punjab CM orders urban forests

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the plantation of urban forests and greenery at every...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:48am

Pakistan

Resolving issues of Karachi helps boost economy: PDP

KARACHI: There is an easy way to boost the national economy to resolve the issues of megacity Karachi and it would...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:47am

Pakistan

World Press Freedom Day: Govt urged to repeal PECA, lift curbs on media

KARACHI: Journalists, political leaders, labour representatives and civil society activists on Sunday marked ‘World...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:44am

Pakistan

World Press Freedom Day: JAC says concerned over safety of journalists

KARACHI: The Joint Action Committee, comprising Pakistan’s media representative organisations — PBA, APNS, CPNE,...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:40am

Pakistan

Heatwave intensifies but KE says there will be no load-shedding

KARACHI: Heatwave has intensified in Karachi, with temperatures reaching 40°C, according to the Pakistan...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:39am

Pakistan

BRT Red Line, Shahrah-e-Bhutto: Sindh CM orders fast-track completion

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Sunday conducted an extensive early-morning inspection of major...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:38am

Pakistan

Sharjeel pays tributes to journalists

KARACHI: On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information,...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

Cotton & Textile

Weekly Cotton Review: FIA move invites sharp criticism

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has allegedly taken over Pakistan’s historic Cotton Exchange...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:33am

Pakistan

Work on BRT project progressing well despite challenges: Sharjeel

KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Sunday said the work on Karachi’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:32am

Pakistan

Three Karachi youths drown in Hub River

KARACHI: The remains of three youths belonging to Karachi’s Orangi Town, who tragically died by drowning in the Hub...

Published 04 May, 2026 06:30am

Pakistan

Fight against organised crimes: Pakistan, UK agree to cooperate

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to further strengthen cooperation in fight against organised...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

Lawyers move PM against reinstatement of ATIR Chairman

ISLAMABAD: A group of High Court advocates has formally filed a petition with the Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif,...

Updated 04 May, 2026 08:56am

Pakistan

Successful test of Abdali Missile System conducted

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully conducted a test of the Abdali Missile System, showcasing its defence...

Updated 04 May, 2026 08:57am

Pakistan

Public sector growers: KP cabinet approves of procurement of wheat

PESHAWAR: Provincial Cabinet of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa approved procurement of 225,000 metric tons of wheat from...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

CE pays visit to TRW FESCO

FAISALABAD: Chief Engineer (Operations) Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Muhammad Munawar Khan paid a...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

HEC Chairman visits GCUF

FAISALABAD: Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, visited...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

Shehbaz, Nawaz discuss political, economic situation

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with PML-N President Nawaz Sharif at Jati Umra, where they discussed the...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

Azma pays rich tribute to media workers, journalists

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information Punjab, Azma Bokhari, paid rich tribute to media workers and the...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

Punjab CM calls for responsible journalism

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on World Press Freedom Day themed “Shaping a...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

Kashf Foundation hosts Women Entrepreneurship Awards 2026

LAHORE: Kashf Foundation, Pakistan’s microfinance institution, hosted its flagship Women Entrepreneurship Awards...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

President, PM say committed to safeguarding press freedom

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed government’s...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

One-dish violations: Multiple wedding halls sealed, cases filed

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration took action against several halls to enforce the...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (May 03 2026) and the forecast for Monday (May 04 2026)....

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

Senator Sarmad calls for stronger support for legacy media

KARACHI: Dr Sarmad Ali, PPP Senator and President of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society has stressed the critical...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

Tarar reaffirms commitment to ‘free & responsible’ media

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Sunday acknowledging the media’s...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

World Press Freedom Day: PFUJ (Workers) reaffirms commitment to rights, safety of media

KARACHI: On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (Workers) reaffirms...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

Scope of inspections across govt wheat warehouses expanded

KARACHI: On the directives of Sindh Minister for Food, Makhdoom Mehboob-uz-Zaman, the scope of inspections across...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

Inclusion in ADP 2026-27: KP govt reviews prioritised initiatives

PESHAWAR: A high-level meeting was convened at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat to review and prioritize proposed...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

Climate safety, decent conditions for women agri workers demanded

HYDERABAD: Women cotton workers and labour rights activists highlighted the urgent need for climate safety and...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

Pakistan

Pakistan played pivotal role in promoting regional peace: Malik

LAHORE: Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, has stated that Pakistan has played a pivotal and...

Published 04 May, 2026 05:20am

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Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 14	277.15 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 14	276.95 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 15	157.97 ▲ 0.11
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 15	0.83 ▼ -0.0014
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 15	1.32 ▲ 0.0017
Euro to USD / Oct 15	1.12 ▲ 0.0016
SOFR % / Oct 14	3.88 ▼ -0.01
UK LIBOR % / Dec 5	4.96 -

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Oct 15	74,145.82
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 15	64,425.95
Hang Seng / Oct 15	24,009.60
FTSE 100 / Oct 15	10,760.31
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 15	25,198.59
France CAC40 / Oct 15	7,895.07
S&P 500 / Oct 14	7,718.94
Nasdaq / Oct 14	26,692.87
Dow Jones / Oct 14	51,621.48

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 16	390.23
Diesel/Litre / Oct 16	396.96
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 15	94.23
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 15	18,580
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 15	4,138.52
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 15	79.72
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 14	375,373

Gainers
Losers
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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