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Iran says not decided to resume US talks despite messages via Pakistan, Qatar

Published 15 Aug, 2026 11:06am

Separate talks with Oman focused on defining a sea route through the Strait of Hormuz, says Araqchi

Jared Kushner may visit Israel next week for talks on Gaza, source says

Published 14 Aug, 2026 08:18am

Trump said in late July a deal was reached for the complete disarmament of Palestinian Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza

Most Gulf bourses subdued

Published 10 Aug, 2026 04:33am

DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets ended subdued on Sunday as investors awaited clarity on Oman’s proposed deal for new...

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

Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks

Published 05 Aug, 2026 07:09am

DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Qatar said on Tuesday mediators were making progress in efforts to end the US-Iran war, driving...

Mediator Qatar says efforts 'ongoing' for Iran-US diplomatic solution

Published 04 Aug, 2026 06:02pm

Qatar had previously refused to enter negotiations under Iranian fire

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

Pakistan welcomes Gaza peace plan

Updated 02 Aug, 2026 09:10am

Also appreciates mediating countries, including the United States of America, Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye

FO says US-Iran talks ongoing

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 09:35am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has said that it was making every effort to help bring Iran and the United States back to the...

QatarEnergy buys 33 US LNG cargoes to offset Hormuz disruption

Published 31 Jul, 2026 05:44am

LONDON/SINGAPORE: QatarEnergy (QE) has bought 33 spot LNG cargoes this year from the US for delivery to South Korea,...

QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker heads to Pakistan after exiting Hormuz, first in nearly three weeks

Updated 30 Jul, 2026 07:58pm

LSEG data shows it is currently heading to Port Qasim, Pakistan, with an estimated arrival date of July 31

Amendments to Oil Refining Policy 2023 approved

Published 29 Jul, 2026 05:14am

ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday approved amendments to the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023 aimed at...

PM Shehbaz approves amendments to Pakistan Oil Refining Policy 2023, orders swift implementation

Updated 28 Jul, 2026 05:35pm

Wants to increase strategic reserves of petroleum products

Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows

Published 27 Jul, 2026 08:14am

Eleven commodity vessels passed through the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Sunday, the lowest level in months, the data showed

Pakistan, seven other Islamic states condemn Israeli escalation at Al Aqsa Mosque

Updated 24 Jul, 2026 02:04pm

Say these provocative actions constitute flagrant violation of international law

Gulf bourses retreat as US-Iran hostilities intensify

Published 20 Jul, 2026 05:50am

DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets fell on Sunday as escalating US–Iran attacks across the region stoked inflation...

Power generation drops 2.5pc in June

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 09:19am

ISLAMABAD: The country’s power generation declined by 2.5 percent in June 2026 compared to the same month last year,...

US launches 7th night of strikes as Iran attacks military sites

Updated 18 Jul, 2026 10:34pm

The strikes, which began at 1900 GMT, were designed to “continue degrading Iranian military capabilities"

Pakistan urges Iran, US to resume technical-level talks

Published 17 Jul, 2026 05:46am

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan said on Thursday that the logic behind and relevance of the Islamabad Memorandum of...

Pakistan urges restraint, calls for revival of Iran-US talks under Islamabad MoU

Updated 16 Jul, 2026 10:56pm

FO says escalation to affect global energy supplies, trade

Moot discusses Pakistan’s transforming geopolitical environment

Published 16 Jul, 2026 05:00am

ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies...

PM Shehbaz, Nawaz visit Doha to offer condolences on ex-Qatari emir's demise

Updated 13 Jul, 2026 04:51pm

Qatari emir thanks Pakistani delegation for travelling to Doha to personally offer condolences

Pakistan declares day of national mourning

Mediators seek diplomatic solution after Trump declares ceasefire over this week

Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed

Published 12 Jul, 2026 09:31pm

War that began with US, Israeli strikes against Iran has destabilised the Gulf

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

Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74

Updated 12 Jul, 2026 11:42am

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013

Trump says agreed to more Iran talks but insists truce ‘over’

Updated 11 Jul, 2026 09:25am

Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire 'OVER' amid attacks, rising global economic fears

US, Iran battle over strategic Strait of Hormuz

Published 10 Jul, 2026 06:18am

TEHRAN: The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran...

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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 14	3.63

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 15	325.43
Diesel/Litre / Aug 15	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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