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World - 2026-09-28

South Asia

India trade minister to visit US for deal talks, New Delhi says

India's Trade Minister heads to the US to finalize an interim trade agreement, pushing for a mutually beneficial bilateral pact

Published 28 Sep, 2026 07:37pm

Middle East

US, Iran set to hold separate talks with mediators on Monday or Tuesday, official says

Iran and the US are in mediated talks in New York, discussing a proposal to end sanctions and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz

Published 28 Sep, 2026 07:28pm

Middle East

Israeli strikes kill at least two people in Gaza, officials say

Israeli strikes killed two Palestinian women in Gaza, exposing the tragic reality of a year-old ceasefire that has failed to bring peace

Published 28 Sep, 2026 07:14pm

Stocks

Most Gulf bourses retreat after Trump dismisses Iranian overture

Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index dropped 1%

Published 28 Sep, 2026 06:21pm

South Asia

Red Bull sues Indian regulator over 'energy drink' label ban

'Energy drink' label is at the heart of a legal battle as Red Bull challenges India's regulator over its ban, impacting major beverage brands

Published 28 Sep, 2026 06:13pm

South Asia

India's Aug industrial output jumps 8% as manufacturing output surges

India's industrial output saw an impressive 8% surge in August, propelled by robust manufacturing and electricity generation, defying expectations

Published 28 Sep, 2026 04:20pm

Asia

China, US agree tariff cuts on $60bn of goods including agriculture, household items

US and China agree to cut tariffs on $60 billion in goods and extend their trade truce, signaling progress in economic ties

Published 28 Sep, 2026 04:08pm

South Asia

Iran has no plans to negotiate with US: state media

'Iran's delegation in New York (for the UN General Assembly) has no plans for negotiations with the United States'

Published 28 Sep, 2026 02:02pm

South Asia

India's top court says need to fix accountability over Delhi rape cases, media reports

Last month, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped in a moving bus by the driver and conductor, local media reported

Published 28 Sep, 2026 12:55pm

Africa

South African tavern shooting death toll rises to 18 after one more victim dies

Violent crime remains a major challenge in South Africa ‌despite ⁠efforts to curb one of the world's highest per-capita murder rates

Published 28 Sep, 2026 12:09pm

Africa

Congo's Ebola infections cross 8,000, government says

The latest situation report from the public health institute put the number of cases at 8,067 and deaths at 3,901

Published 28 Sep, 2026 12:01pm

Europe

Russian bomb attack injures 22 in Ukraine's Kharkiv, mayor says

A guided Russian aerial bomb injured 22 people, including children, as it struck an apartment building in Ukraine

Published 28 Sep, 2026 11:58am

Asia

Indonesia ferry death toll hits 66 as search enters 16th day

The current death toll stands at 66 people, with 108 survivors and 69 still missing, agency figures show

Published 28 Sep, 2026 10:51am

Middle East

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Washington for talks with Rubio

The two will discuss bilateral ties as well as key regional and international developments, the agency added

Published 28 Sep, 2026 10:42am

Asia

Wife of Malaysia's longest-serving PM Mahathir dies at 100

Siti Hasmah, 100, died at the National Heart Institute, ‌state news agency Bernama said

Published 28 Sep, 2026 08:44am

Asia

South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean PoW transfer

South Korea agreed to keep the transfer confidential given security, diplomatic and humanitarian concerns, including the safety of the prisoners and their families, he said

Published 28 Sep, 2026 08:29am

Europe

UK PM urges ‘calm’ as thousands block flashpoint N Ireland parade

PORTADOWN, (United Kingdom): UK Prime Minister Andy Burnam urged “calm” Sunday as thousands of people rallied to...

Published 28 Sep, 2026 04:13am

World

Mali gold mine: Barrick Mining reaches deal with unions

TORONTO: Canada’s Barrick Mining has signed a new collective bargaining agreement with unions representing workers...

Published 28 Sep, 2026 04:13am

World

Dutch diplomats in Ramallah: Israel revokes diplomatic status

TEL AVIV: Israel’s foreign ministry said on Sunday that it revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats at the...

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:46am

Middle East

Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan

WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS/DUBAI: Iran insisted on Sunday that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the United...

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:16am

Middle East

Netanyahu meets Sheikh Mohammed in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi and met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed...

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:49am

World

US claims successes in isolating Iran

WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Saturday that he had sent envoys around the world to...

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:35am

World

Trump expects new Iran talks

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he expects talks with Iran to resume in the coming week,...

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:35am

World

UK police arrest five men at US air base in major incident

FAIRFORD, (England): British police arrested five men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences on Sunday...

Published 28 Sep, 2026 04:13am

Middle East

Riyadh schools adopt remote learning for a week

RIYADH: Parents across Riyadh received messages from schools on Sunday announcing a last-minute plan to shift to...

Updated 28 Sep, 2026 05:38am

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Forex
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Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Oct 1	277.30
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Oct 1	277.10
USD to Japanese Yen / Oct 2	157.82
USD to Swiss Franc / Oct 2	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Oct 2	1.32
Euro to USD / Oct 2	1.12
SOFR % / Sep 30	3.90

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Oct 1	7,666.45
India Sensex / Oct 1	71,909.70
Nasdaq / Oct 1	26,871.60
Dow Jones / Oct 1	50,926.56
Tokyo Nikkei / Oct 2	68,326.72
Hang Seng / Oct 2	24,012.97
FTSE 100 / Oct 2	10,443.98
Germany DAX 30 / Oct 2	24,999.92
France CAC40 / Oct 2	7,858.85

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Oct 1	18,480
Petrol/Litre / Oct 2	390.66
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Oct 2	92.52
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Oct 2	377,774
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Oct 2	4,189.29
Diesel/Litre / Oct 2	399.34
Cotton US¢/pound / Oct 2	77.51

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Dewan Sugar / Oct 2 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	7.21 ▲ 1 (16.1%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Oct 2 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	12.38 ▲ 1.13 (10.04%)
Apna Microfin. / Oct 2 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	19.88 ▲ 1.81 (10.02%)
Dandot Cement / Oct 2 Dandot Cement Company Limited(DNCC)	19.87 ▲ 1.81 (10.02%)
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 2 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	17.25 ▲ 1.57 (10.01%)
Arpak Int. / Oct 2 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	141.82 ▲ 12.89 (10%)
First Imrooz Mod. / Oct 2 First Imrooz Modaraba(FIMM)	315.63 ▲ 28.69 (10%)
Mandviwala / Oct 2 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	93.26 ▲ 8.48 (10%)
Noon Sugar / Oct 2 Noon Sugar Mills Limited(NONS)	87 ▲ 7.91 (10%)
Popular Islamic / Oct 2 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	72.16 ▲ 6.56 (10%)

Stock	Price
F.Credit & Inv / Oct 2 First Credit and Investment Bank Limited(FCIBL)	35.70 ▼ -3.97 (-10.01%)
Ashfaq Textile / Oct 2 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	40.96 ▼ -4.55 (-10%)
Asim Textile / Oct 2 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	112.10 ▼ -12.46 (-10%)
Buxly Paints / Oct 2 Buxly Paints Limited(BUXL)	418.57 ▼ -46.51 (-10%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Oct 2 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	39.63 ▼ -4.4 (-9.99%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Oct 2 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	23.53 ▼ -2.61 (-9.98%)
Dadex Eternit / Oct 2 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	130.10 ▼ -14.08 (-9.77%)
Mughal Energy / Oct 2 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	37.25 ▼ -3.84 (-9.35%)
Sindh Modaraba / Oct 2 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	33.10 ▼ -3.23 (-8.89%)
Barkat Frisian Agro / Oct 2 Barkat Frisian Agro Limited(BFAGRO)	28.50 ▼ -2.72 (-8.71%)

Stock	Volume
F. Nat.Equities / Oct 2 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	41,237,338 ▲ 0.01
WorldCall Telecom / Oct 2 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	37,879,624 ▲ 0
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Oct 2 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	29,509,030 ▲ 1.57
First Punjab Modaraba / Oct 2 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	28,164,214 ▼ -2.61
Kohinoor Spinning / Oct 2 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	25,036,855 ▼ -0.26
K-Electric Ltd. / Oct 2 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	23,301,678 ▼ -0.09
Pak Int.Bulk / Oct 2 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	22,009,408 ▼ -0.48
Cnergyico PK / Oct 2 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	20,747,669 ▼ -0.23
Pak Refinery / Oct 2 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,775,295 ▼ -0.33
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Oct 2 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	12,225,150 ▼ -0.09

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