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Pakistan - 2026-06-16

China hails Pakistan's role in US-Iran peace deal

Pakistan

China hails Pakistan's role in US-Iran peace deal

Both sides agree to remain in close contact, continue consultations on key bilateral, regional matters of common interest

Published 16 Jun, 2026 06:51pm

Aleema questions need for ‘fifth injection’ to Imran, seeks independent medical assessment

Pakistan

Aleema questions need for ‘fifth injection’ to Imran, seeks independent medical assessment

Imran Khan's family rejects PIMS reports on his health, demanding independent medical care and restoration of all his rights.

Published 16 Jun, 2026 02:37pm

CTD kills five terrorists in intelligence-based operation in Attock

Pakistan

CTD kills five terrorists in intelligence-based operation in Attock

CTD successfully eliminated five terrorists in Attock, recovering weapons and preventing their planned attacks in Punjab.

Published 16 Jun, 2026 12:34pm

Tax to be abolished on female hygiene products

Pakistan

Tax to be abolished on female hygiene products

The new budget prioritizes women's health by eliminating taxes on sanitary pads and contraceptives

Updated 16 Jun, 2026 01:58pm

FCC says retaining employees on contract for years is economic exploitation

Pakistan

FCC says retaining employees on contract for years is economic exploitation

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) held that the continued retention of employees on a contract basis...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Stakeholders demand end to export tax on tobacco

Pakistan

Stakeholders demand end to export tax on tobacco

ISLAMABAD: Tobacco growers, traders and industry representatives on Monday demanded the immediate withdrawal of...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Governor summons budget session on 17th

Pakistan

Governor summons budget session on 17th

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nihal Hashmi has summoned a session of the Sindh Assembly on Wednesday, June...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Dar welcomes US-Iran understanding to end conflict

Pakistan

Dar welcomes US-Iran understanding to end conflict

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) has warmly welcomed the understanding...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

CM Sindh orders strict measures against wheat hoarding

Pakistan

CM Sindh orders strict measures against wheat hoarding

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the food department to take strict measures against...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Bilawal, Falconer reaffirm commitment to boost Pakistan, UK ties

Pakistan

Bilawal, Falconer reaffirm commitment to boost Pakistan, UK ties

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday visited the British High...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Aleem welcomes US-Iran peace deal

Pakistan

Aleem welcomes US-Iran peace deal

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister and President of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, Abdul Aleem Khan, has warmly welcomed...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Ahsan greets US-Iran deal

Pakistan

Ahsan greets US-Iran deal

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Monday welcomed the...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

‘Budget fails to meet people’s expectations’

Pakistan

‘Budget fails to meet people’s expectations’

KARACHI: A business leader and provincial convener of the Awam Pakistan Party Balochistan, Syed Aman Shah, has...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Ashura on 26th

Pakistan

Ashura on 26th

KARACHI: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Monday announced that the moon of Muharram-ul-Haram 1448 AH was not...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Pakistan’s first state of freedom report launched

Pakistan

Pakistan’s first state of freedom report launched

ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) hosted the launch of the State of Freedom Report –...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Sharjeel urges opponents to work together for people

Pakistan

Sharjeel urges opponents to work together for people

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

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Iran envoy appreciates facilitation of peace deal

Pakistan

Iran envoy appreciates facilitation of peace deal

ISLAMABAD: Iran appreciates the sincere efforts of Pakistan’s political and military leadership in facilitating the...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Opposition assails govt for ‘growing’ economic mismanagement

Pakistan

Opposition assails govt for ‘growing’ economic mismanagement

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday witnessed a heated debate on the federal budget 2026-27, as opposition...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Iran-US peace deal: CM lauds Pakistan’s diplomatic role

Pakistan

Iran-US peace deal: CM lauds Pakistan’s diplomatic role

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday welcomed the Iran-US peace agreement, saying it was made...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Four shot dead

Pakistan

Four shot dead

KHANEWAL: Four men were shot dead by unidentified assailants at Niazi Chowk on Monday. The victims, Zaka Ullah,...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

PIBF welcomes Iran-US peace agreement

Pakistan

PIBF welcomes Iran-US peace agreement

LAHORE: The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) has welcomed the emerging peace agreement between Iran and the...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Minister inaugurates ‘Prison Block’ at Services Hospital

Pakistan

Minister inaugurates ‘Prison Block’ at Services Hospital

LAHORE: Inaugurating the Prison Block here at Services Hospital, provincial Minister for Health Khawaja Salman...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (June 15, 2026) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 16 2026)....

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

Muharram: Punjab CM orders implementation of 3-tier security plan

Pakistan

Muharram: Punjab CM orders implementation of 3-tier security plan

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the implementation of a comprehensive three-tier...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

World Wind Day: Maryam commits to exploring alternative energy sources

Pakistan

World Wind Day: Maryam commits to exploring alternative energy sources

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on World Wind Day, reaffirmed the government’s...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

ChildLife urges parents to protect children from extreme heat

Pakistan

ChildLife urges parents to protect children from extreme heat

KARACHI: The ChildLife Foundation is urging parents and caregivers to take immediate steps to protect children from...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

‘Skills for Employment’ programme: Saylani holds orientation sessions

Pakistan

‘Skills for Employment’ programme: Saylani holds orientation sessions

KARACHI: Saylani Welfare International Trust organized orientation sessions under its “Skills for Employment”...

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 12	277.17 ▼ -0.03
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 12	276.97 ▼ -0.03
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 13	158.34 ▼ -0.09
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 13	0.83 ▼ -0.001
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 13	1.32 ▲ 0.001
Euro to USD / Oct 13	1.12 ▲ 0.0014
SOFR % / Oct 8	3.87 ▼ -0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 12	7,807.24
Nasdaq / Oct 12	27,245.90
Dow Jones / Oct 12	51,850.55
India Sensex / Oct 13	72,387.99
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 13	67,292.39
Hang Seng / Oct 13	24,073.62
FTSE 100 / Oct 13	10,733.43
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 13	25,424.71
France CAC40 / Oct 13	7,868.99

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 13	395.37
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 13	92.66
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 13	18,680
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 13	377,945
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 13	4,177.96
Diesel/Litre / Oct 13	396.85
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 13	80.30

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Leaders

Stock	Price
Cres.Star Ins. / Oct 13 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	5.68 ▲ 0.7 (14.06%)
Unity Foods Ltd / Oct 13 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	8.68 ▲ 1 (13.02%)
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	8.96 ▲ 0.98 (12.28%)
Kohinoor Mills / Oct 13 Kohinoor Mills Limited(KML)	9.63 ▲ 1 (11.59%)
Khalid Siraj / Oct 13 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	15.13 ▲ 1.38 (10.04%)
EMCO Industries / Oct 13 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	37.02 ▲ 3.37 (10.01%)
J.A.Textile / Oct 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	50.89 ▲ 4.63 (10.01%)
Pak.Int.Cont.. / Oct 13 Pakistan International Container(PICT)	48.04 ▲ 4.37 (10.01%)
Arctic Textile / Oct 13 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	56.64 ▲ 5.15 (10%)
Crescent Fib. / Oct 13 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	51.82 ▲ 4.71 (10%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 13 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	1.03 ▼ -0.16 (-13.45%)
Shadman Cotton / Oct 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	72.63 ▼ -8.07 (-10%)
Kohinoor Power / Oct 13 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	23.24 ▼ -2.58 (-9.99%)
Janana De Malucho / Oct 13 Janana De Malucho Textile Mills Limited(JDMT)	123.50 ▼ -13.69 (-9.98%)
Dewan Automotive Eng. / Oct 13 Dewan Automotive Engineering Limited(DWAE)	22.69 ▼ -2.51 (-9.96%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Oct 13 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	37.43 ▼ -4.01 (-9.68%)
P.T.C.L. / Oct 13 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	51.99 ▼ -5.19 (-9.08%)
ARM Green Industries / Oct 13 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	51.19 ▼ -4.66 (-8.34%)
Stylers International / Oct 13 Stylers International Limited(STYLERS)	44.38 ▼ -3.42 (-7.15%)
AL-Noor Sugar / Oct 13 Al-Noor Sugar Mills Limited(ALNRS)	110.31 ▼ -8.21 (-6.93%)

Stock	Volume
LSE Financial Serv.(R) / Oct 13 LSE Financial Services Limited Right(LSEFSLR)	32,283,936 ▼ -0.16
Waves Home Appliances / Oct 13 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	21,848,428 ▼ -0.3
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	19,528,177 ▼ -0.01
Pak Int.Bulk / Oct 13 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	14,917,614 ▲ 0.16
Cres.Star Ins. / Oct 13 Crescent Star Insurance Limited(CSIL)	14,578,968 ▲ 0.7
P.T.C.L. / Oct 13 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	13,423,693 ▼ -5.19
PIA Holding Co.Ltd / Oct 13 PIA Holding Company Limited(PIAHCLA)	13,135,144 ▲ 0.33
S.G.Power / Oct 13 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	12,966,145 ▲ 1.24
F. Nat.Equities / Oct 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	12,046,638 ▼ -0.01
Unity Foods Ltd / Oct 13 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	10,188,784 ▲ 1

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