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Iran war cost hits $38bn: CBO

Updated 16 Sep, 2026 09:50am

WASHINGTON: The six-month-old US war against Iran has cost USD38 billion so far and that amount is projected to rise...

‘That’s why we fight’: Trump links 9/11 to Iran conflict

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:46am

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump vowed Friday that the United States would never forget the September 11, 2001...

Iran says US energy cos’ facilities are ‘exposed’

Updated 08 Sep, 2026 11:14am

DUBAI: Iran threatened on Monday to retaliate against any new US attacks on its assets, warning that the energy...

Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has 'massive amounts'

Published 06 Aug, 2026 01:37pm

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt branded coverage of the exchange with Hegseth 'FAKE NEWS!'

Trump's irritation with Netanyahu highlights strains as leaders meet

Published 29 Jul, 2026 06:45am

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump voiced irritation with Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of their White House meeting...

Iran says halts ME attacks as US holds fire

Published 27 Jul, 2026 05:04am

DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States does the same, a senior Iranian...

War in Iran has cost the US $37.5 billion so far, Pentagon says

Published 22 Jul, 2026 10:29am

Trump's administration estimated the first six ⁠days of the war had cost at least $11.3 billion

Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade

Published 21 Jul, 2026 05:11am

DUBAI/RIYADH: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia,...

Trump warns Iran will pay 'many times over' for US troop deaths

Published 21 Jul, 2026 01:20am

Every time Iran kills an American Soldier they will pay for that killing many times over

US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed by Iranian attack

Updated 19 Jul, 2026 04:55pm

US Central Command says airstrikes began at President Donald Trump’s direction

NATO's Rutte to meet Trump, aiming to ease tensions ahead of July summit

Published 24 Jun, 2026 10:51am

Rutte has maintained strong ties with Pentagon officials, and Hegseth spoke warmly of his leadership at the Brussels event last week

PARTLY FACETIOUS: Trump deserves commendation

Published 20 Jun, 2026 04:57am

“Trump has done what no other US president dared to do.” “Indeed and that includes Obama, Clinton, and Bush all...

US launches new strikes after Trump threatens to attack Iran 'very hard'

Updated 11 Jun, 2026 07:32am

The strikes are in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression

Hegseth urges Europe on D-Day to counter present-day ‘invasion’ on beaches

Published 07 Jun, 2026 05:11am

LANGRUNE-SUR-MER, France: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Europe to counter what he termed an...

Czech Republic likely to miss NATO defence-spending target, PM tells FT

Published 31 May, 2026 11:02am

The US plans to tell NATO it will shrink the pool of American military capabilities available to assist the alliance's European ⁠nations in a major crisis, Reuters reported this month

Pentagon chief says US seeks ‘stable equilibrium’ with China in Asia

Published 31 May, 2026 02:34am

SINGAPORE: Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday,...

AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles: Hegseth

Published 31 May, 2026 02:34am

SINGAPORE: The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop unmanned undersea vehicles as...

A true friendship developing between Washington & Islamabad: Hegseth

Published 31 May, 2026 02:34am

WASHINGTON: United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday said a true friendship was developing between...

US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal, says Pentagon chief

Updated 30 May, 2026 06:06pm

President Donald Trump is 'patient' and wants to make a 'great deal' that ensures Iran does not get a nuclear weapon

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend

Published 30 May, 2026 12:13pm

The US expects its Asian allies and partners to increase defence spending to 3.5% of GDP

UK armed forces to visit US to mark independence anniversary

Published 18 May, 2026 05:40am

LONDON: The British military’s aerial display team and the Royal Navy, which was recently maligned by Donald Trump,...

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says

Updated 12 May, 2026 11:22pm

On April 29, Pentagon had said the war at that point had cost $25 billion.

Trump releases previously classified UFO files

Published 09 May, 2026 06:42am

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday released dozens of previously...

US says Iran ceasefire holds despite exchange of fire

Published 06 May, 2026 05:58am

WASHINGTON/CAIRO: The United Arab Emirates said it was under attack from Iranian missiles and drones on Tuesday,...

Dollar edges down as ME ceasefire holds

Published 06 May, 2026 05:58am

NEW YORK: The US dollar edged down on Tuesday as markets weighed developments in the Iran war, while the yen nudged...

Pentagon chief Hegseth: ceasefire with Iran is not over

Updated 05 May, 2026 07:08pm

'We know the Iranians are embarrassed by this fact,' Hegseth tells

South Korean-run vessel ablaze in Strait of Hormuz; Trump says Iran fired at the ship

Updated 05 May, 2026 02:40am

The South Korean foreign ministry said a fire and an explosion occurred on the vessel operated by South Korean shipper HMM

Trump says US Navy acting like ‘pirates’

Published 03 May, 2026 02:25am

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said on Friday the US Navy was acting “like pirates” as he described an operation...

US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline

Updated 01 May, 2026 02:23pm

Trump faced a deadline on Friday to end the Iran war or make the case to Congress for extending it

US war has cost USD25bn so far: Pentagon

Published 30 Apr, 2026 06:00am

WASHINGTON: The United States’ war in Iran has cost USD25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 29	277.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 29	277.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 30	157.03
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 30	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 30	1.32
Euro to USD / Sep 30	1.13
SOFR % / Sep 28	3.90

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 29	7,670.84
Nasdaq / Sep 29	26,797.54
Dow Jones / Sep 29	51,349.92
India Sensex / Sep 30	72,729.39
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 30	66,728.56
Hang Seng / Sep 30	24,534.37
FTSE 100 / Sep 30	10,714.17
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 30	25,546.29
France CAC40 / Sep 30	8,055.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 29	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 29	374,945
Petrol/Litre / Sep 30	387.54
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 30	89.69
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 30	4,309.98
Diesel/Litre / Sep 30	402.24
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 30	79.18

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Stock	Price
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Sep 30 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	7.26 ▲ 1 (15.97%)
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	5.73 ▲ 0.77 (15.52%)
Lse Spac-I Ltd. / Sep 30 Lse Spac-I Limited(SPAC1)	20.41 ▲ 1.86 (10.03%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Sep 30 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	16.57 ▲ 1.51 (10.03%)
Sindh Modaraba / Sep 30 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	33.28 ▲ 3.03 (10.02%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Sep 30 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	26.38 ▲ 2.4 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Sep 30 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	113.96 ▲ 10.36 (10%)
Dadex Eternit / Sep 30 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	150.32 ▲ 13.67 (10%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Sep 30 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	29.04 ▲ 2.64 (10%)
Oilboy Energy / Sep 30 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	18.59 ▲ 1.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
Ashfaq Textile / Sep 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	50.57 ▼ -5.62 (-10%)
Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS) / Sep 30 Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS)(GCWLPRS)	118.83 ▼ -13.16 (-9.97%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Sep 30 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	11.25 ▼ -1.15 (-9.27%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Sep 30 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	918.13 ▼ -92.07 (-9.11%)
Pakistan Services / Sep 30 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1,019.63 ▼ -99.15 (-8.86%)
Mandviwala / Sep 30 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	77.07 ▼ -7.14 (-8.48%)
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	23.41 ▼ -1.84 (-7.29%)
D.M. Corporation / Sep 30 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	165.33 ▼ -11.63 (-6.57%)
Cordoba Logistics / Sep 30 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	28.32 ▼ -1.94 (-6.41%)
EMCO Industries / Sep 30 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	32.10 ▼ -1.93 (-5.67%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Sep 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	73,446,994 ▲ 0.11
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	58,387,095 ▲ 0.77
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Sep 30 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	50,882,891 ▼ -0.09
Cnergyico PK / Sep 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	28,308,841 ▲ 0.03
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Sep 30 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	21,823,804 ▲ 1.27
Arif Habib Corp / Sep 30 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	17,873,579 ▲ 0.1
Pak Refinery / Sep 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,817,038 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,431,935 ▼ -0.01
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	16,575,953 ▼ -1.84
F. Nat.Equities / Sep 30 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	14,238,200 ▲ 0

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