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Pakistan says US and Iran close to ‘some sort’ of deal

Published 12 Aug, 2026 06:04am

DUBAI: Pakistan said on Tuesday the United States and Iran were close to “some sort” of deal, and fellow mediator...

Mohsen Rezaei appointed as secretary of Iran's top security body

Published 10 Aug, 2026 01:42pm

The appointment was announced late on Sunday by President Masoud Pezeshkian’s deputy director of communications

Iran says Oman deal is in 'final stages' but US must act to open Hormuz

Updated 09 Aug, 2026 05:02pm

Iran says Oman deal on strait is close but sets other conditions

Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself

Updated 08 Aug, 2026 10:20pm

Strait of Hormuz talks advance, but Iran's conditions and 15 vessel attacks underscore persistent regional tensions

Iran threatens to hit Gulf states if US launches new strikes

Updated 06 Aug, 2026 08:12am

The warning was delivered through a flurry of high-level diplomatic contacts after President Donald Trump threatened

Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say

Published 05 Aug, 2026 06:04pm

Despite Trump's optimism, a deal giving Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz would mark a major regional power shift, challenging US policy

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz

Published 04 Aug, 2026 10:57am

Trump said the talks were under way on Monday, warning of a 'last chance' for Tehran to sign a good deal

Iran says no talks are under way with US

Published 04 Aug, 2026 03:37am

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/DUBAI: Iran said on Monday there were no talks under way with the United States and no plans...

Trump says he will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal

Updated 02 Aug, 2026 05:03pm

Oil prices have stayed high since US and Israeli forces started the war with strikes on Iran on February 28

US strikes Iran from south to north

Published 25 Jul, 2026 04:38am

DUBAI: US missiles struck targets across Iran on Friday after President Donald Trump vowed “major military...

Saudi strikes target Yemen’s Hodeidah

Published 25 Jul, 2026 02:59am

Strikes hit facilities belonging to state telecommunications corporation in Hodeidah city, Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reports

US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit

Updated 12 Jul, 2026 04:57pm

Iran said it closed the strait after firing a warning shot that struck a vessel traveling on an unapproved route

US seeks Iranian pledge to free up Strait of Hormuz

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 08:28pm

Media reports say US Vice President, US Secretary of State, special envoy and Trump's son-in-law expected to lead negotiations on Saturday with Araqchi

Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei

Updated 10 Jul, 2026 10:03pm

Iranian media later reported multiple explosions across southern Iran

Qatari LNG tanker at risk of exploding after two vessels struck

Published 08 Jul, 2026 05:27am

DOHA: Three tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, including an LNG carrier at risk of explosion, as...

Iran foreign minister says US threats are an impediment to deal-making

Published 07 Jul, 2026 10:41am

Talks to reach a final deal between Tehran and Washington won't start if US threats continue

Iran warns of immediate response to any threat, cites US commitment to restrain Israel

Published 01 Jul, 2026 04:48pm

The US, Iran held technical talks in Doha as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

Talks lay ‘good foundation’ for final deal: Vance

Published 23 Jun, 2026 05:27am

BUERGENSTOCK, (Switzerland): US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland...

Top-level US-Iran peace talks to begin at Swiss resort with Hormuz in spotlight

Published 21 Jun, 2026 02:21pm

High-stakes peace talks between the US and Iran commence in Switzerland, complicated by a disputed Strait of Hormuz closure and ongoing Lebanon ceasefire violations.

US-Iran deal promises end to war but how it will work remains unclear

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:56pm

Trump says the deal to halt the conflict between the US and Iran is “done” and going to a second stage

Trump says Iran deal is ‘all signed’, details remain unclear

Published 16 Jun, 2026 04:12am

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France/DUBAI/JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump said on Monday a preliminary agreement to end the...

Trump says Iran deal is 'all signed', details remain unclear

Updated 16 Jun, 2026 08:00am

The deal's all signed, Trump said after he arrived in France for a summit of the G7

US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear

Published 14 Jun, 2026 10:47am

Trump wrote on Truth Social that after a framework deal is signed, the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies that Iran has blocked, would immediately be 'open to all'

Iran's foreign minister says Islamabad memorandum has 'never been closer'

Published 12 Jun, 2026 08:07pm

Araqchi says Iran would share all details with the public in due course

Oil falls as traders eye Iran deal following Lebanon-Israel ceasefire

Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am

HOUSTON: Oil prices slipped around 3 percent on Thursday on investor hopes for an end to the US-Israeli war with...

Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, boosting hopes for Iran deal

Published 04 Jun, 2026 11:34am

The US military said that was not accurate, and that Iranian drones targeted the airport deliberately.

US and Iran report progress on talks ending war

Published 23 May, 2026 11:38pm

Iran says focused on finalising a memorandum of understanding

Pakistan seeks breakthrough in US-Iran peace talks

Updated 22 May, 2026 04:29pm

Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi held another round of talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Tehran

Iran to introduce plan for controlled shipping system

Published 17 May, 2026 05:08am

TEHRAN: Iran has announced plans to introduce a new system to manage maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz,...

BRICS talks end without joint statement

Published 16 May, 2026 02:29am

NEW DELHI: Top diplomats from BRICS nations, including rivals Iran and the United Arab Emirates, failed to issue a...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Aug 13	277.85
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Aug 13	277.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Aug 14	159.32
USD to Swiss Franc / Aug 14	0.81
Pound Sterling to USD / Aug 14	1.35
Euro to USD / Aug 14	1.16
SOFR % / Aug 15	3.64

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Aug 14	7,785.76
India Sensex / Aug 14	78,009.25
Tokyo Nikkei / Aug 14	68,713.80
Nasdaq / Aug 14	26,729.16
Hang Seng / Aug 14	25,116.85
FTSE 100 / Aug 14	10,750.11
Dow Jones / Aug 14	53,732.41
Germany DAX 30 / Aug 14	26,440.31
France CAC40 / Aug 14	8,636.80

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Aug 13	18,580
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Aug 13	394,749
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Aug 14	82.40
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Aug 14	4,376.40
Cotton US¢/pound / Aug 14	84.80
Petrol/Litre / Aug 16	325.43
Diesel/Litre / Aug 16	383.95

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Gammon Pak / Aug 13 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	28.25 ▲ 2.57 (10.01%)
Ideal Dynamics / Aug 13 Ideal Dynamics Limited(IDEAL)	49.13 ▲ 4.47 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Aug 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	49.58 ▲ 4.51 (10.01%)
Al-Khair Gadoon / Aug 13 Al-Khair Gadoon Limited(AKGL)	79.51 ▲ 7.23 (10%)
Arctic Textile / Aug 13 Arctic Textile Mills Limited(ARCTM)	47.19 ▲ 4.29 (10%)
Aisha Steel (CPS) / Aug 13 Aisha Steel Mills Limited (CPS)(ASLCPS)	114.83 ▲ 10.44 (10%)
Asim Textile / Aug 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	90.50 ▲ 8.23 (10%)
Buxly Paints / Aug 13 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	336.04 ▲ 30.55 (10%)
J.A.Textile / Aug 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	68.84 ▲ 6.26 (10%)
MACPAC Films / Aug 13 MACPAC Films Limited(MACFL)	73.07 ▲ 6.64 (10%)

Stock	Price
Supernet Tech. / Aug 13 Supernet Technologies Limited(STL)	29.87 ▼ -11.86 (-28.42%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	13.56 ▼ -1.51 (-10.02%)
Universal Ins. / Aug 13 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	20.71 ▼ -2.3 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Aug 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	27.20 ▼ -2.72 (-9.09%)
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	5.11 ▼ -0.46 (-8.26%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Aug 13 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	17.14 ▼ -1.43 (-7.7%)
Asia Ins. / Aug 13 Asia Insurance Company Limited(ASIC)	39.82 ▼ -3.18 (-7.4%)
ARM Green Industries / Aug 13 ARM Green Industries Limited(ARMG)	55.60 ▼ -4.43 (-7.38%)
Shadman Cotton / Aug 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	64.02 ▼ -4.9 (-7.11%)
Pak Tobacco / Aug 13 Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited(PAKT)	1,364.29 ▼ -96.5 (-6.61%)

Stock	Volume
Cnergyico PK / Aug 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	247,072,281 ▲ 0.57
Beco Steel Ltd / Aug 13 Beco Steel Limited(BECO)	103,802,064 ▼ -0.46
Pak Refinery / Aug 13 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	40,235,369 ▲ 5.93
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Aug 13 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	39,092,471 ▼ -1.51
WorldCall Telecom / Aug 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	26,025,744 ▲ 0.01
Thatta Cement / Aug 13 Thatta Cement Company Limited(THCCL)	19,608,245 ▲ 3.36
B.O.Punjab / Aug 13 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	16,204,913 ▲ 0.18
Hascol Petrol / Aug 13 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	15,337,298 ▼ -0.48
TPL Properties / Aug 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	15,140,554 ▼ -0.31
TPL Corp Ltd / Aug 13 TPL Corp Limited(TPL)	14,138,754 ▲ 0.53

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