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Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices

Updated 15 Aug, 2026 07:01pm

'This strait will be opened and closed only under Iran’s command, and so long as you do not accept the reality of defeat,' Gharibabadi posts

US could not verify Israeli warnings of Iran plots against Trump, sources say

Published 14 Aug, 2026 08:48am

The warnings, passed to ‌US intelligence agencies and in some cases relayed directly by Israeli officials to senior White House officials

IEA cuts 2026 oil demand forecast again

Published 13 Aug, 2026 02:16am

PARIS: The International Energy Agency on Wednesday sharply reduced its forecast for global oil demand this year, as...

Gulf bourses close higher

Published 13 Aug, 2026 02:16am

DUBAI: Most stock markets closed modestly higher on Wednesday, led by one-off gains for individual stocks,while...

Chinese shares close higher as tech leads

Published 13 Aug, 2026 02:16am

HONG KONG: Chinese stocks edged higher on Wednesday, led by gains in technology and property shares, while investors...

US, Iran agree to extend ceasefire as Pakistan steps up mediation: report

Updated 12 Aug, 2026 04:11pm

Pakistan has actively engaged in mediation efforts to de-escalate the ongoing US-Iran conflict

Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels

Published 11 Aug, 2026 10:59am

Four commodity vessels, including two empty oil product tankers, entered the waterway

Iran says no reason to fear Pakistan-Turkiye-Saudi security pact

Published 10 Aug, 2026 02:40pm

Baghaei said the pact showed a shift in regional countries’ approach to security, with greater reliance on their own capabilities rather than outside powers

Iran Guards say won't reopen Hormuz without US meeting Tehran's demands

Published 09 Aug, 2026 08:17pm

Iran has effectively blockaded the crucial energy conduit since the United States and Israel attacked it in late February

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

Houthi attacks kill 10 in Yemen as rebels target oil-rich Marib

Published 08 Aug, 2026 04:54am

DUBAI: Houthi attacks on Yemen’s Marib province killed at least 10 people Friday, according to a minister and...

Pakistani among 11 civilians wounded in Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia as kingdom warns of wider threat

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 11:39pm

Maliki accused the Houthis of indiscriminately shelling civilian areas in violation of international humanitarian law

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 reiterates his positive portrayal of Iran talks

Updated 06 Aug, 2026 08:34pm

The 1949 Geneva Conventions on humanitarian conduct in war prohibit attacks on sites considered essential for civilians

Islamabad, Tehran agree to open borders ‘round-the-clock’

Published 06 Aug, 2026 06:29am

ISLAMABAD: Seeking to give fresh impetus to economic ties, Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday agreed to expand border...

Iran says close to Hormuz plan with Oman, but reopening depends on US

Published 06 Aug, 2026 04:55am

TEHRAN: Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and are putting the final...

Iran says new Hormuz route agreed with Oman

Published 05 Aug, 2026 09:15pm

Iran has seized control of the strait since US, Israel launched their war against Tehran on February 28

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

Pakistan, Iran eye early FTA amid $10bn trade target

Published 04 Aug, 2026 11:14am

Pakistan and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to increasing bilateral trade volume to $10 billion

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

Volatility at PSX, KSE-100 settles 1,100 points lower

Updated 04 Aug, 2026 07:39pm

Benchmark index settles at 177,083.22

Iran says no talks are under way with US

The two dignitaries also discuss the deteriorating situation in Occupied East Jerusalem

Pakistan embassy organises mango festival in Tehran

Published 03 Aug, 2026 02:22am

TEHRAN: The Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran organized the First Pakistan Mango Festival at Palladium Mall, Tehran,...

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

Drone strike near Suez Canal raises new security threat

Updated 31 Jul, 2026 08:09am

US military says it hit dozens of targets in Iran overnight • IRGC says it struck US assets in Jordan and Kuwait
Saudi Arabia joins US strikes, also warns against further escalation

US military says it hit dozens of Iran's IRGC targets

Updated 30 Jul, 2026 09:45pm

Iran’s state media reported that three people were killed in US strikes on Qeshm Island

Trump says meetings with Zelenskiy and Netanyahu were positive

Published 29 Jul, 2026 08:20am

The US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28

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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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