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Pakistan - 2026-09-03

Govt, JI agree to form committees to explore relief measures

Pakistan

Govt, JI agree to form committees to explore relief measures

Ahsan Iqbal says govt to consider JI proposals on petroleum levy; formal talks to begin on Monday

Published 03 Sep, 2026 06:15pm

NDMA issues flood alert for northern areas over next 72 hours

Pakistan

NDMA issues flood alert for northern areas over next 72 hours

Says rainfall may increase water flows in rivers

Published 03 Sep, 2026 04:48pm

LHC Judge Raheel Kamran resigns citing personal reasons

Pakistan

LHC Judge Raheel Kamran resigns citing personal reasons

He was due to retire in 2036

Published 03 Sep, 2026 12:47pm

15 terrorists killed as security forces foil infiltration attempt along Pak-Afghan border: ISPR

Pakistan

15 terrorists killed as security forces foil infiltration attempt along Pak-Afghan border: ISPR

Says operation continued for 36 hours

Published 03 Sep, 2026 12:11pm

JI vows to step up campaign after today’s strike

Pakistan

JI vows to step up campaign after today’s strike

KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Wednesday vowed to step up the party’s campaign against...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 07:12am

Mayor Karachi inspects road projects, criticises political rivals

Pakistan

Mayor Karachi inspects road projects, criticises political rivals

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday inspected ongoing road development projects in different...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 07:08am

PA approves Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Authority Bill 2026

Pakistan

PA approves Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Authority Bill 2026

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday approved the Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Authority Bill 2026,...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 07:06am

PCJCCI seeks replication of Gwadar Friendship Hospital model across country

Pakistan

PCJCCI seeks replication of Gwadar Friendship Hospital model across country

LAHORE: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has appreciated the successful operation of...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 07:05am

E-Bike Scheme: CM rejects proposals for down payment, charges other than monthly instalments from students

Pakistan

E-Bike Scheme: CM rejects proposals for down payment, charges other than monthly instalments from students

LAHORE: More than 125,000 e-bikes will be provided to talented male and female students under the “CM Maryam Nawaz...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 07:04am

Creation of new provinces: ‘Any decision without consensus would fail to yield positive results’

Pakistan

Creation of new provinces: ‘Any decision without consensus would fail to yield positive results’

LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party Central Punjab General Secretary Syed Hassan Murtaza said on Wednesday that while the...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 07:01am

WAPDA Security Force Bill: NA body again defers approval after lawmakers’ objections

Pakistan

WAPDA Security Force Bill: NA body again defers approval after lawmakers’ objections

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Water Resources on Tuesday again deferred approval of the...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Sukkur-Shikarpur highway condition: NHA to suspend official, conduct inquiry

Pakistan

Sukkur-Shikarpur highway condition: NHA to suspend official, conduct inquiry

ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has decided to suspend a concerned official and launch an inquiry...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Islamabad model jail: Senate panel says concerned at delay

Pakistan

Islamabad model jail: Senate panel says concerned at delay

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works has expressed serious concern over the prolonged delay...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

CJP advocates judiciary-govts liaison for increased service delivery

Pakistan

CJP advocates judiciary-govts liaison for increased service delivery

ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi emphasized the importance of sustained institutional...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

CM Maryam pays tribute to martyred CCD Inspector

Pakistan

CM Maryam pays tribute to martyred CCD Inspector

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has paid tribute to CCD Inspector Adnan Ghayoor, who embraced...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Princely states: Former ruling families get Rs40.94m annual maintenance allowance

Pakistan

Princely states: Former ruling families get Rs40.94m annual maintenance allowance

ISLAMABAD: Former ruling families of princely states that acceded to Pakistan continue to receive Rs40.94 million a...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Pakistan, Belgium agree to enhance cooperation in maritime sector

Pakistan

Pakistan, Belgium agree to enhance cooperation in maritime sector

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Belgium stressed the need for close cooperation in the maritime sector and agreed to...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

China donates veterinary vaccines

Pakistan

China donates veterinary vaccines

ISLAMABAD: China on Wednesday donated veterinary vaccines to Pakistan to strengthen livestock disease control in the...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Navy launches ‘Sea Spark 2026’

Pakistan

Navy launches ‘Sea Spark 2026’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy has launched its major maritime exercise Sea Spark 2026, aimed at assessing its operational...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

PIA to expand flight operations to London

Pakistan

PIA to expand flight operations to London

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will expand its flight operations to London starting October 27,...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

PIMS fire incident: PM says no leniency for ‘criminal negligence’

Pakistan

PIMS fire incident: PM says no leniency for ‘criminal negligence’

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday vowed that officials found responsible for “criminal...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

NAB chief briefs Aurangzeb about recovery of funds

Pakistan

NAB chief briefs Aurangzeb about recovery of funds

ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmed (Retired), called on...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

PM Apna Ghar programme: 53,100 housing loans approved since June 2026: Schehzad

Pakistan

PM Apna Ghar programme: 53,100 housing loans approved since June 2026: Schehzad

ISLAMABAD: The PM Apna Ghar programme has witnessed a sharp acceleration, with financing approvals crossing Rs 313...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Naval Farms & Naval Sailing Club case: IHC overturns single-bench verdict

Pakistan

Naval Farms & Naval Sailing Club case: IHC overturns single-bench verdict

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) overturned a 2022 single-bench judgment that had declared the Pakistan...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Pakistan welcomes Hague court ruling on IWT: FO

Pakistan

Pakistan welcomes Hague court ruling on IWT: FO

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcomed the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s ruling, reaffirming that the Indus Waters Treaty...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Punjab introduces modern digital inspection to transform prisons

Pakistan

Punjab introduces modern digital inspection to transform prisons

LAHORE: In line with the Chief Minister Punjab’s Prison Reforms Agenda, a modern online portal and Executive...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Akhund Forbes launches AI platform built on Pakistani law

Pakistan

Akhund Forbes launches AI platform built on Pakistani law

KARACHI: Pakistani corporate law firm ‘Akhund Forbes’ on Wednesday launched Conclavity, an artificial...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Senate panel for handing over historic minority worship places to ETPB

Pakistan

Senate panel for handing over historic minority worship places to ETPB

ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary minority caucus on Wednesday proposed handing over several historic places of worship of...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Fake video case: Court records statement of Azma

Pakistan

Fake video case: Court records statement of Azma

LAHORE: A city court on Wednesday recorded the statement of Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari as complainant...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

KP-CTA approves Tourism Boating Safety Regulations 2026

Pakistan

KP-CTA approves Tourism Boating Safety Regulations 2026

PESHAWAR: The Board of Directors (BoD) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KP-CTA) has approved...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

SHC orders swift, impartial probe into Mir Raza case

Pakistan

SHC orders swift, impartial probe into Mir Raza case

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed authorities to ensure a transparent, impartial and swift...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

RUDA allots 20-kanal hospital plot in Chaharbagh

Pakistan

RUDA allots 20-kanal hospital plot in Chaharbagh

LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) on Wednesday held a ballot for the allotment of a 20-kanal...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Smoke-emitting heavy vehicles: EPA Punjab intensifies crackdown

Pakistan

Smoke-emitting heavy vehicles: EPA Punjab intensifies crackdown

LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an intensified crackdown on smoke-emitting...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Punjab PA opposition urges governor to withhold assent to anti-terrorism bill

Pakistan

Punjab PA opposition urges governor to withhold assent to anti-terrorism bill

LAHORE: Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Muhammad Moin-ud-Din Riaz and the Judicial Activism Panel have...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

CM directs beautification and paving of village streets

Pakistan

CM directs beautification and paving of village streets

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting to review the Model Village Project and...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Punjab will also bear interest and insurance costs: Over 125,000 e-bikes to be provided to students

Pakistan

Punjab will also bear interest and insurance costs: Over 125,000 e-bikes to be provided to students

LAHORE: More than 125,000 e-bikes will be provided to talented male and female students under the “CM Maryam Nawaz...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Jinnah Institute of Cardiology: Minister reviews treatment facilities

Pakistan

Jinnah Institute of Cardiology: Minister reviews treatment facilities

LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique visited Jinnah Institute of Cardiology where he took round...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 02, 2026) and the forecast for Thursday (September 03 2026)...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

High fuel prices: Traders support JI’s shutter-down strike

Pakistan

High fuel prices: Traders support JI’s shutter-down strike

KARACHI: Major traders’ organisations in Karachi have announced support for the Jamaat-e-Islami’s nationwide strike...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Opposition backs the PPP stance on territorial unity

Pakistan

Opposition backs the PPP stance on territorial unity

KARACHI: Opposition members joined the ruling Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday in defending Sindh’s...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

SAFCO celebrates International Women-I Championship Award

Pakistan

SAFCO celebrates International Women-I Championship Award

HYDERABAD: A ceremony was held at the SAFCO Head Office in Hyderabad to celebrate receiving the global award at the...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Ambassador Sajjad assumes charge as spokesperson for MoFA

Pakistan

Ambassador Sajjad assumes charge as spokesperson for MoFA

ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan assumed charge as the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Rising flour prices put Hyderabad consumers under pressure

Pakistan

Rising flour prices put Hyderabad consumers under pressure

HYDERABAD: Ahmed Idrees Chohan, acting president Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry, has...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Mayor opens rehabilitated Jahangir Road

Pakistan

Mayor opens rehabilitated Jahangir Road

KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday inaugurated a rehabilitation and improvement project on...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Nehal for action against illegal water hydrants

Pakistan

Nehal for action against illegal water hydrants

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi has called for action against illegal water hydrants and measures...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

19th meeting of Senate of PIDE approves sweeping set of institutional reforms

Pakistan

19th meeting of Senate of PIDE approves sweeping set of institutional reforms

ISLAMABAD: The 19th Meeting of the Senate of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) approved a...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Terrorism and violent extremism in Punjab: Parliamentarians for stronger legislative oversight

Pakistan

Terrorism and violent extremism in Punjab: Parliamentarians for stronger legislative oversight

LAHORE: In order to strengthening Legislative Engagement and Institutional Coordination for Counter Terrorism and...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Teacher programmes boost preschoolers’ social-emotional development

Pakistan

Teacher programmes boost preschoolers’ social-emotional development

KARACHI: A landmark study led by Dr Seema Lasi of Aga Khan University (AKU), in collaboration with researchers from...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

Punjab, Centre blatantly violating constitution: Advisor to KP CM

Pakistan

Punjab, Centre blatantly violating constitution: Advisor to KP CM

PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP Chief Minister on Finance Muzzammil Aslam has said that following the Punjab government’s...

Published 03 Sep, 2026 05:39am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 7	277.22
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 7	277.02
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 8	158.13
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 8	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 8	1.32
Euro to USD / Oct 8	1.12
SOFR % / Oct 6	3.90

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 7	7,801.77
Nasdaq / Oct 7	27,538.69
Dow Jones / Oct 7	51,179.87
India Sensex / Oct 8	71,954.95
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 8	69,373.40
Hang Seng / Oct 8	24,012.76
FTSE 100 / Oct 8	10,394.29
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 8	24,857.42
France CAC40 / Oct 8	7,693.67

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 8	90.45
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 8	18,680
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 8	372,973
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 8	4,116.64
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 8	80.05
Petrol/Litre / Oct 9	396.65
Diesel/Litre / Oct 9	394.94

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Stock	Price
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 8 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	5.98 ▲ 0.85 (16.57%)
Dewan Sugar / Oct 8 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	7.41 ▲ 1 (15.6%)
Data Agro / Oct 8 Data Agro Limited(DAAG)	101.81 ▲ 9.26 (10.01%)
Sitara Peroxide / Oct 8 Sitara Peroxide Limited(SPL)	46.26 ▲ 4.21 (10.01%)
Fateh Ind. / Oct 8 Fateh Industries Limited(FIL)	288.38 ▲ 26.22 (10%)
Goodluck Ind. / Oct 8 Good Luck Industries Ltd.(GIL)	2,649.30 ▲ 240.85 (10%)
Kohinoor Power / Oct 8 Kohinoor Power Company Limited(KOHP)	21.34 ▲ 1.94 (10%)
MACPAC Films / Oct 8 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	84.60 ▲ 7.69 (10%)
Shadman Cotton / Oct 8 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	81.50 ▲ 7.41 (10%)
Sindh Modaraba / Oct 8 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	45.52 ▲ 4.14 (10%)

Stock	Price
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 8 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	16.43 ▼ -1.83 (-10.02%)
Asim Textile / Oct 8 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	73.55 ▼ -8.17 (-10%)
Paramount Mod / Oct 8 First Paramount Modaraba(FPRM)	14.22 ▼ -1.58 (-10%)
Popular Islamic / Oct 8 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	57.61 ▼ -6.4 (-10%)
Cordoba Logistics / Oct 8 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	25.02 ▼ -2.49 (-9.05%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Oct 8 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	3.15 ▼ -0.29 (-8.43%)
Dandot Cement / Oct 8 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	18.06 ▼ -1.55 (-7.9%)
Pak Gen.Ins. / Oct 8 The Pakistan General Insurance Co. Ltd.(PKGI)	23.48 ▼ -1.97 (-7.74%)
Apna Microfin. / Oct 8 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	18.45 ▼ -1.39 (-7.01%)
Clover Pakistan / Oct 8 Clover Pakistan Limited(CLOV)	6.12 ▼ -0.46 (-6.99%)

Stock	Volume
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 8 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	29,662,778 ▼ -0.08
Cnergyico PK / Oct 8 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	21,323,353 ▼ -0.34
Waves Home Appliances / Oct 8 Waves Home Appliances Limited(WAVESAPP)	16,919,138 ▼ -0.08
Pak Refinery / Oct 8 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,876,984 ▼ -3.2
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Oct 8 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	16,539,718 ▲ 0.1
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 8 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	14,635,450 ▲ 0
Pak Int.Bulk / Oct 8 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	14,542,844 ▲ 0.07
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Oct 8 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	11,302,732 ▼ -0.13
Treet Corp / Oct 8 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	11,094,596 ▼ -0.82
Fauji Cement / Oct 8 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	9,503,736 ▼ -0.09

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