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Pakistan working to narrow differences in Iran-US conflict, says DG ISPR

Pakistan

Pakistan working to narrow differences in Iran-US conflict, says DG ISPR

Says Pakistan has been an ‘honest broker’ in Iran-US conflict

Published 09 Oct, 2026 04:13pm

PIA suspends flights to Riyadh amid Middle East situation

Pakistan

PIA suspends flights to Riyadh amid Middle East situation

Flight operations to Saudi Arabia continuing normally, PAA clarifies, dismissing social media speculation

Updated 09 Oct, 2026 04:29pm

PM Shehbaz calls on Houthis to immediately cease attacks on Saudi Arabia

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz calls on Houthis to immediately cease attacks on Saudi Arabia

Reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to Saudi security under defence pact

Published 09 Oct, 2026 11:57am

‘YAHYA-The Lion of AQSA’ animated series launched

Pakistan

‘YAHYA-The Lion of AQSA’ animated series launched

KARACHI: An animated series for children, titled “YAHYA-The Lion of AQSA” and inspired by the life and sacrifices of...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 07:47am

Voter registration in Sindh: Drive underway to reduce gender gap

Pakistan

Voter registration in Sindh: Drive underway to reduce gender gap

HYDERABAD: A voter registration campaign aimed at reducing the gender gap in electoral rolls is under way in 16...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 07:45am

KP cabinet okays additional funding for CTD KP

Pakistan

KP cabinet okays additional funding for CTD KP

PESHAWAR: Provincial cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved additional funding of Rs5,333.50 million for the...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 07:40am

Lahore admin intensifies operations to boost urban governance

Pakistan

Lahore admin intensifies operations to boost urban governance

LAHORE: The Lahore District Administration has intensified multi-sectoral operations across the provincial capital...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 07:38am

Camera, mic equipped smart glasses: LHC summons authorities for not responding to petition on unregulated sale

Pakistan

Camera, mic equipped smart glasses: LHC summons authorities for not responding to petition on unregulated sale

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday summoned the secretaries for Interior, Commerce division, the...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 07:29am

Alleged use of govt resources: PHC seeks response from KP CM

Pakistan

Alleged use of govt resources: PHC seeks response from KP CM

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has sought a response from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 07:27am

Protecting minorities also moral responsibility of citizen: Minister

Pakistan

Protecting minorities also moral responsibility of citizen: Minister

LAHORE: Punjab Housing Minister Bilal Yasin has said that practical measures are being taken in line with the vision...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 07:25am

Afridi-led convoy enters Peshawar

Pakistan

Afridi-led convoy enters Peshawar

KARACHI: A convoy led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi entered Peshawar on Thursday evening as PTI...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:56am

Both govt and PTI approach Fazl to play mediating role

Pakistan

Both govt and PTI approach Fazl to play mediating role

ISLAMABAD: The PML-N-led ruling coalition and opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have, in principle, agreed...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

Pakistan rejects NYT report

Pakistan

Pakistan rejects NYT report

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has dismissed a report by The New York Times claiming that...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

CM commends forces

Pakistan

CM commends forces

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed appreciation for the successful operation against...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

UN chief concludes visit after extensive engagements

Pakistan

UN chief concludes visit after extensive engagements

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres concluded his official visit to Pakistan from...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

Bahrain FM, CDF discuss regional situation

Pakistan

Bahrain FM, CDF discuss regional situation

ISLAMABAD: Dr Abdullatif Bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, called on...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

Four commanders among 9 terrorists killed in North Waziristan

Pakistan

Four commanders among 9 terrorists killed in North Waziristan

ISLAMABAD: Security forces have killed nine terrorists, including four key commanders, during Intelligence-Based...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

Bilawal, Rana emerge as leading candidates for JCP posts

Pakistan

Bilawal, Rana emerge as leading candidates for JCP posts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and adviser to the prime minister on...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

CM Maryam pays homage to victims of Oct 8, 2005 earthquake

Pakistan

CM Maryam pays homage to victims of Oct 8, 2005 earthquake

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed solidarity with the victims of the October 8, 2005...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

900-metre road in Scheme 33 inaugurated

Pakistan

900-metre road in Scheme 33 inaugurated

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that PTI’s...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

Rana Asadullah made FST chairman

Pakistan

Rana Asadullah made FST chairman

LAHORE: Former additional attorney general Rana Asadullah Khan has been appointed as Chairman Federal Service...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

Minister accuses KP of neglecting counter-terrorism efforts

Pakistan

Minister accuses KP of neglecting counter-terrorism efforts

ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani on Thursday accused Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government of...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

Wattoo highlights close link between water security and climate resilience

Pakistan

Wattoo highlights close link between water security and climate resilience

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Water Resources Muhammad Moeen Wattoo has highlighted the close link between water...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

‘Iran is always prepared to respond to security challenges when necessary’

Pakistan

‘Iran is always prepared to respond to security challenges when necessary’

ISLAMABAD: Iran remains committed to negotiations and a peaceful and sustainable resolution of disputes but is also...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

Ahsan Bhoon’s law degree is genuine: PBC

Pakistan

Ahsan Bhoon’s law degree is genuine: PBC

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) on Thursday said universities concerned verified the academic credentials...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

Ombudsman cannot act as substitute for every statutory forum: FCC

Pakistan

Ombudsman cannot act as substitute for every statutory forum: FCC

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that the Ombudsman cannot act as a substitute for every...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

‘NTU is making efforts to commercialise research, enhance exports’

Pakistan

‘NTU is making efforts to commercialise research, enhance exports’

FAISALABAD: National Textile University (NTU) is making serious efforts to commercialise modern research, including...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

ILO DG praises Punjab’s worker welfare measures

Pakistan

ILO DG praises Punjab’s worker welfare measures

LAHORE: International Labour Organisation (ILO) Director General Gilbert F Houngbo, leading a delegation, called on...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

Punjab EOC reviews polio campaign performance in 11 districts

Pakistan

Punjab EOC reviews polio campaign performance in 11 districts

LAHORE: Punjab Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Coordinator Khalid Parvaiz chaired a review meeting with district...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 08, 2026) and the forecast for Friday (October 09 2026)...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

Lanjar visits site of new Sindh forensic lab in Malir

Pakistan

Lanjar visits site of new Sindh forensic lab in Malir

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Home and Law Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar visited the under-construction Sindh Forensic Science...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

Bilawal reviews Sukkur projects, civic services

Pakistan

Bilawal reviews Sukkur projects, civic services

SUKKUR: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari held an important meeting in Karachi with...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

Sindh seeks World Bank financing for flood resilience project

Pakistan

Sindh seeks World Bank financing for flood resilience project

KARACHI: The Sindh government has sought a USD350-million-World Bank-financing package for a new Sindh Flood...

Published 09 Oct, 2026 05:27am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 27	277 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 27	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 28	157.82 ▼ -0.05
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 28	0.83 ▲ 0.0014
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 28	1.33 ▼ -0.002
Euro to USD / Oct 28	1.11 ▼ -0.0012
SOFR % / Oct 26	3.93 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
India Sensex / Oct 28	72,952.80
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 28	64,087.42
Hang Seng / Oct 28	23,062.60
FTSE 100 / Oct 28	10,651.98
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 28	25,590.77
France CAC40 / Oct 28	7,903.29
S&P 500 / Oct 27	7,722.60
Nasdaq / Oct 27	26,477.81
Dow Jones / Oct 27	52,377.57

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Oct 28	376.06
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 28	101.37
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 28	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 28	364,914
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 28	4,033.94
Diesel/Litre / Oct 28	398.07
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 28	77.80

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 28 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	3.67 ▲ 0.63 (20.72%)
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Oct 28 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	7.34 ▲ 1 (15.77%)
Hira Textile / Oct 28 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	5.61 ▲ 0.71 (14.49%)
Waves Corporation / Oct 28 Waves Corporation Limited(WAVES)	8.95 ▲ 1 (12.58%)
Amtex Ltd / Oct 28 Amtex Limited(AMTEX)	4.35 ▲ 0.46 (11.83%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Oct 28 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	5.50 ▲ 0.58 (11.79%)
Aruj Industries / Oct 28 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	10.49 ▲ 1 (10.54%)
First Capital Equities / Oct 28 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	4.68 ▲ 0.44 (10.38%)
ECOPACK Ltd / Oct 28 Ecopack Limited(ECOP)	42.11 ▲ 3.83 (10.01%)
Flying Cement / Oct 28 Flying Cement Company Limited(FLYNG)	33.63 ▲ 3.06 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Bawany Air Products (R) / Oct 28 Bawany Air Products Limited Right(BAPLR1)	6.62 ▼ -1 (-13.12%)
Dadex Eternit / Oct 28 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	146.59 ▼ -16.29 (-10%)
Khairpur Sug. / Oct 28 Khairpur Sugar Mills Limited(KPUS)	1,133.86 ▼ -125.98 (-10%)
Popular Islamic / Oct 28 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	120.79 ▼ -13.42 (-10%)
Unicap Modaraba / Oct 28 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	21.17 ▼ -2.35 (-9.99%)
AN Textile Mills / Oct 28 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	61.76 ▼ -6.51 (-9.54%)
Masood Textile / Oct 28 Masood Textile Mills Limited(MSOT)	146.35 ▼ -15.26 (-9.44%)
Crescent Steel / Oct 28 Crescent Steel & Allied Products Limited(CSAP)	78.67 ▼ -8.12 (-9.36%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Oct 28 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	16.62 ▼ -1.57 (-8.63%)
Diamond Ind. / Oct 28 Diamond Industries Limited(DIIL)	77.34 ▼ -7.26 (-8.58%)

Stock	Volume
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Oct 28 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	58,321,090 ▲ 0.63
TPL Properties / Oct 28 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	38,349,910 ▲ 0.92
Cnergyico PK / Oct 28 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	34,763,642 ▲ 0.08
TPL Corp Ltd / Oct 28 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	30,325,444 ▲ 2.1
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 28 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,690,373 ▲ 0.03
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 28 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	16,245,811 ▼ -0.02
B.O.Punjab / Oct 28 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	15,574,248 ▲ 1.14
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Oct 28 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	14,967,348 ▼ -0.06
Ist.Capital Sec / Oct 28 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	14,098,706 ▲ 0.58
Media Times Ltd / Oct 28 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	13,600,536 ▲ 0.39

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SBP’s dollar-buying hunger

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Financial statements made mandatory for corporate tax returns

Financial statements made mandatory for corporate tax returns

Gold price per tola gains Rs3,500 in Pakistan

Gold price per tola gains Rs3,500 in Pakistan

Pakistan decides to tighten its AML-CFT regimes

Pakistan decides to tighten its AML-CFT regimes

World Bank links USD600m financing to wheat, sugar trade reforms

World Bank links USD600m financing to wheat, sugar trade reforms