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US says lower oil prices priority in Iran war

Published 15 Aug, 2026 06:51am

WASHINGTON: The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear program but to bring gasoline prices...

Chinese, US, UK envoys meet Dar

Published 15 Aug, 2026 06:46am

ISLAMABAD: Ambassadors of China, the United States, and Britain held separate meetings with Deputy Prime Minister...

Non-tariff trade commitments: US raises pressure on EU to ‘deliver’

Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:03am

BRUSSELS: The United States urged the European Union on Friday to ease its laws putting responsibility on large...

Dollar falls on surprise drop in US retail sales

Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:03am

NEW YORK: The dollar fell on Friday after data showed US retail sales unexpectedly declined in July, as traders...

Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support, sources say

Published 14 Aug, 2026 11:38am

The AI model was developed in partnership with Alibaba Group and trained with the Chinese tech giant’s support

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

Learning from China’s economic philosophy and policy — III

Published 14 Aug, 2026 05:48am

Highlighting the immense strides made by China in green energy, former US treasury secretary, Hank Paulson, while...

The tail wagging Washington

Published 14 Aug, 2026 05:48am

EDITORIAL: Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of the latest US-backed Gaza peace proposal has exposed an increasingly...

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is under its control, Fars news reports

Published 13 Aug, 2026 12:47pm

Strait of Hormuz is 'under Iran’s control and management'

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

Trump's secret plane swap triggers questions and confusion

Published 12 Aug, 2026 06:04am

WASHINGTON: A secret operation that reportedly smuggled Donald Trump off Air Force One in a catering truck before...

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...

Pakistan says US, Iran close to some arrangement: report

Updated 12 Aug, 2026 09:56am

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

Pakistan registers $3.6bn in remittances for July 2026

Updated 10 Aug, 2026 05:01pm

Remittances increased by 4.5% on a month-on-month basis

Pezeshkian has rare meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei

Published 10 Aug, 2026 04:33am

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently met with supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not...

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

UAE says Iran targeted tanker as Tehran says Hormuz deal with Oman close

Published 08 Aug, 2026 05:24pm

Iran has imposed an effective blockade of the strait and wants to charge users for passage

Pakistan imports over 1mn tons of US soybeans annually, says envoy

Published 08 Aug, 2026 02:55pm

Growing trade reflects both Pakistan’s expanding domestic demand, says Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States

US court blocks Trump’s White House ballroom project

Published 08 Aug, 2026 06:47am

WASHINGTON: A US federal appeals court on Friday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to stop...

US unexpectedly loses thousands of jobs in July

Updated 08 Aug, 2026 07:00am

WASHINGTON: The United States unexpectedly lost thousands of jobs in July, government data showed Friday, a blow to...

Brent climbs USD 1 on uncertainty over end to war

Updated 08 Aug, 2026 07:20am

Brent settled at $83.55, up 1.3%; WTI finished $78.18, gaining 1.15%

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Türkiye agree to treat attack on one as attack on all

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 08:52pm

Agreement aimed at strengthening collective deterrence against any act of aggression, says FO

US calls for increased cooperation with Pakistan on agri tech

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 01:16pm

ISLAMABAD: The United States has called for increased cooperation with Pakistan in agricultural technology,...

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

Progressive El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats

Published 06 Aug, 2026 04:55am

WASHINGTON: The Democratic Party’s progressive wing scored a high-profile victory when Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s...

Oil prices mixed

Updated 06 Aug, 2026 07:41am

Brent rose 0.11% to $79.45; WTI fell 0.73% to $75.22 per barrel

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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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