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KSE-100 sheds over 6,200 points as US-Iran peace talks collapse

April 13, 2026 9:51

Massive selling pressure was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) after the US and Iran failed to reach an agreement during their crucial talks in Islamabad. The benchmark KSE-100 Index shed over 6,200 points during trading on Monday. At 2:44pm, the benchmark index was hovering at 160,952.27, down by 6,239.10 points or 3.73%. “The market landscape has shifted drastically this morning,” said Behtari Capital on Monday. “We are currently witnessing a flight to safety. In this high-volatility environment, cash is king. Until there is more clarity on the actual impact of the US blockade tonight, avoid catching a falling knife.” Selling was observed in key sectors, including automobiles, cement, commercial banks, oil and gas exploration companies, OMCs, power generation, and refineries. Index-heavy stocks, including ARL, HUBCO, MARI, OGDC, POL, PPL, PSO, SSGC, SNGPL and WAFI, traded in the red. US Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that his negotiating team was leaving Pakistan after not reaching a deal with Iran after 21 hours of negotiations. Vance cited shortcomings in the talks and said Iran had chosen not to accept American terms, including not to build nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said that no agreement was expected in a single round of negotiations with the United States, as he underscored a persistent trust deficit following the latest indirect talks facilitated by Pakistan. During the previous week, the PS closed higher as improving investor sentiment, driven by optimism surrounding ongoing US–Iran talks, supported broad-based buying across key sectors. The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 1,673.87 points or 1.01% to close at 167,191.38 points. Globally, oil and the dollar jumped on Monday as the failure ‌of US-Iran talks to yield an agreement left a fragile ceasefire hanging in the balance and no end to a choke on Middle East energy exports. S&P 500 futures dropped 1% in early trade. Benchmark Brent crude futures surged 8% to $103 a barrel. The euro fell about 0.5% to $1.1672. Moves in Asian stock markets were broadly lower but relatively modest, with investors reluctant to make big bets as they waited for signs of some form of a negotiated end ⁠to a six-week conflict that has already pushed oil prices more than 30% higher. Japan’s Nikkei fell 0.4%, South Korea’s KOSPI slumped 1.4% and the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.6%. Marathon talks in Islamabad ended in stalemate and with the U.S. announcing a blockade of Iranian ports, seemingly aimed at stopping Iran exporting oil or levying tolls to transit the narrow Strait of Hormuz, the choke point of the Persian Gulf. The Wall Street Journal reported Trump and his advisers were weighing limited strikes on Iran, though there were no immediate reports of attacks in early Asian trading to shatter a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire that has largely held since last week. This is an intra-day update [...]

Volkswagen deliveries down at start of year, weighed by China woes

April 13, 2026 9:34

BERLIN: Volkswagen reported a dip in global deliveries at the start of the year, falling 4% year on year in the first three months of 2026, as the German carmaker battles with weak demand in China and the United States. Deliveries fell by 15% in China in the first quarter, the company said in a statement on Monday. In North America, deliveries dropped by 13%. [...]

European shares dip as investors assess Middle East setback

April 13, 2026 9:32

European shares dropped on Monday as expectations of a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict dimmed following the breakdown of US-Iran negotiations and Washington’s decision to impose a blockade around the Strait of Hormuz. The pan-European index was down 0.7% at 610.52 points, as of 0834 GMT, though the decline proved less severe than futures had initially suggested. Despite the pullback, the benchmark remains closer to its pre-war record than its mid-March lows. Major regional markets followed suit with contained losses, with Germany’s DAX and London’s FTSE 100 falling 1% and 0.4%, respectively. Investors assessed the situation as US announced preparations to blockade the strategic passage, threatening to choke off Iranian oil exports after diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran failed to produce any breakthrough in ending the ongoing war. Rising tensions pushed oil prices above $100-per-barrel mark, reigniting inflation concerns that had only recently begun to subside. “At the start of this week, traders are partly reversing last week’s moves, but they are not back to panic levels, and some may argue that the sell-off could have been worse,” said Kathleen Brooks, research director at XTB. Monday’s downturn follows a rally from last week, when the STOXX 600 gained 3% on optimism surrounding a temporary US-Iran ceasefire, helping recoup some losses since hostilities began on February 28. Energy stocks were the gainers, rising 0.9%, on the back of soaring oil prices. All other sectors tumbled into negative territory, and travel and leisure companies led losses with a 2% drop. Banks and industrials also weighed heavily on the benchmark index, down 1.3% and 1.2%, respectively. Luxury stocks fell 1.8%. Sales at Europe’s biggest luxury brands have shrunk in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the Iran conflict hit the sector’s fastest-growing market. On the monetary policy front, investors are bracing for the European Central Bank tilting towards raising rates in a sharp reversal from pre-war bets. Markets are currently pricing in nearly three 25-basis-point rate increases by year-end, according to LSEG-compiled data. Among other movers, Wise rose 4.3% after the British fintech group said cross-border transaction volumes rose 26% in the fourth quarter, reinforcing its expectation that annual profit margins will land near the top end of its forecast range. As European trading continues, investor attention is shifting toward the US earnings season, with Goldman Sachs set to kickstart major banks’ quarterly results later in the day. [...]

Oil jumps more than 7% to above $102 ahead of US blockade on Iran

April 13, 2026 9:26

LONDON: Oil prices jumped back above $100 a barrel on Monday as the US Navy prepared to block ships to and from Iran via the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restrict Iranian oil exports, after Washington and Tehran failed to reach a deal to end the war. Brent crude futures gained $7.03, or 7.4%, to $102.23 a barrel by 0810 GMT after settling 0.75% lower on Friday. US West Texas Intermediate was up $7.31, or 7.6%, at $103.88 a barrel following a 1.33% loss in the previous session. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the US Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after marathon talks with Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war and jeopardising a fragile two-week ceasefire. He added that the price of oil and gasoline may remain high through November’s US midterm elections, a rare acknowledgement of the potential political fallout from his decision to attack Iran six weeks ago. “The announced US blockade marks an admission that the ceasefire’s central premise - at least as interpreted by the US – which was the reopening of the Strait, is untenable for now,” Nordic bank SEB analyst Erik Meyersson said. US Central Command said US forces would begin implementing the blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports at 10 a.m. ET (1400 GMT) on Monday. Tankers exit Gulf via Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran talks begin It would be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman,” a CENTCOM statement on X said. US forces would not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, it added. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that any military vessels attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz would be considered a violation of the ceasefire and be dealt with harshly and decisively. Prices for physical crude barrels are trading at significant premiums to futures, with some grades already at record highs of about $150 a barrel. “ President Trump does indeed back his blockade threat with actual boats, a convergence between the paper and physical markets may soon come,“ RBC Capital Markets analyst Helima Croft said. Tehran says no one had expectation of reaching agreement with US in one session: state TV Oil tankers are steering clear of the Strait of Hormuz ahead of the US blockade on Iran, shipping data on LSEG showed. However, three supertankers fully laden with oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed. US negotiators leaving without a peace deal with Iran They appeared to be the first vessels to exit the Gulf since the ceasefire deal was struck last week. On Sunday, Saudi Arabia said it had restored full oil pumping capacity through the East-West pipeline to about 7 million barrels per day, days after providing an assessment of damage to its energy sector from attacks during the Iran conflict. [...]

Germany to cut tax on fuel for two months amid Iran war energy shock: Merz

April 13, 2026 8:19

BERLIN: Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday that Germany would cut petrol and diesel taxes for two months to provide relief to households and businesses hit by the energy shock during the Middle East war. Talk of boots on the ground in Ukraine sparks unease in Germany “We will reduce… the fuel tax on diesel and gasoline by approximately 17 (euro) cents per litre for two months,” Merz told a press conference after talks between his CDU party and its coalition partners. [...]

Gold price drops by Rs1,600 per tola in Pakistan

April 13, 2026 7:59

Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Monday in line with their loss in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs495,362 after a decline of Rs1,600 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs424,693 after it fell by Rs1,371, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). On Saturday, gold price per tola reached Rs496,962 after a decline of Rs700 during the day. Meanwhile, the price of silver also decreased by Rs130 to reach Rs7,934 per tola. [...]

Govt mulls reducing dairy GST to 10% on minister’s directive

April 13, 2026 7:23

Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has directed authorities to prepare a proposal to reduce the general sales tax (GST) on dairy products from 18% to 10%, in a move that could provide significant tax relief and support to Pakistan’s dairy sector. Jam Kamal chaired a meeting with a delegation of the Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA), led by CEO Dr Shehzad Amin. The meeting was also attended virtually by Rana Ihsaan Afzal, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Commerce, according to an official statement on Monday. The discussion focused on the challenges facing Pakistan’s dairy sector, particularly regarding tariff and taxation issues, as well as improving productivity, genetic quality, and the formalisation of the sector. Kamal emphasised that enhancing the genetic quality of dairy breeds and guiding farmers toward a formalised business model is critical for the sector’s development. He said that without proper genetic direction, farmers cannot achieve the desired milk yields and that structured support, regulation, and farmer education are essential to transform the sector. Milk producer Ghani Dairies plans to raise Rs2.5bn via IPO The association pointed out that the current GST on dairy products is 18%, while globally, and even in neighbouring countries, such products often enjoy zero or minimal taxation. In response, Jam Kamal asked the association to submit proposals for reducing the GST from 18% to 10% and asked Rana Ihsaan Afzal to take the lead in working closely with the association to prepare a comprehensive proposal. The minister also stated that he would write letters to the chief ministers and all relevant ministers to ensure coordination and support for implementing these proposals and improving the formalisation of the dairy sector across the country. The association presented additional proposals, including the provision of financial support and banking facilities for farmers, the implementation of regulatory measures to ensure only pasteurised or properly packaged milk is sold, and the initiation of pilot programs in major urban centres to transition farmers into formal business practices. They also highlighted the need for cross-breeding programs and farmer training to enhance genetic quality and improve overall milk production. Jam Kamal welcomed these proposals and stressed that a comprehensive plan should be prepared for timely implementation, ensuring that Pakistan’s dairy sector achieves higher productivity, better regulatory compliance, and contributes more effectively to the country’s economy. [...]

Philippines awards $540mn T-bill at auction

April 13, 2026 6:37

MANILA: Following are the results of the Philippine Bureau of the Treasury’s (BTr) auction of T-bills on Monday: BTr awards 32.06 billion pesos ($540.09 million)worth of T-bills Tenders total 99.42 billion pesos BTr awards 16.8 billion pesos of 91-day T-bills at avg rate of 4.750% versus previous auction avg of 4.985% BTr awards 10.71 billion pesos of 182-day T-bills at avg rate of 4.882% versus previous auction avg of 5.080% BTr awards 4.55 billion pesos of 364-day T-bills at avg rate of 5.168% versus previous auction avg of 5.204% ‑Reuters [...]

Saudi oil sales to China to halve next month, Bloomberg News reports

April 13, 2026 6:33

Saudi Arabia’s crude oil sales to China are set to halve next month as the war in the Middle East upends flows and lifts prices, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing traders familiar with the matter. Saudi Aramco is set to ship about 20 million barrels of oil to its customers in China for May, down from about 40 million barrels assigned for loading in April, the report said. Reuters could not immediately confirm the report. [...]

Japan’s Nikkei falls as US-Iran peace talks falter

April 13, 2026 6:25

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped 1% on Monday as the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and reports of a US Navy plan to block the Strait of Hormuz cast fresh doubts on the durability of an ongoing ceasefire. The Nikkei was down 1% at 56,357.40, as of midday break, after posting its steepest weekly gain in more than a year last week. The broader Topix slid 0.5% in choppy trading to 3,721.78. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday the US Navy would start blocking the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point for 20% of the world’s daily energy supplies that Iran effectively closed since the war started in late February. The announcement drove oil prices to jump above $100 a barrel in early trade on Monday. “I don’t think there are that many investors who expected everything to be agreed (at the weekend talks) and for everything to go smoothly,” said Shuutaro Yasuda, market analyst at Tokai Tokyo Intelligence Laboratory. “That said, it’s obviously not good news, so stocks are falling. But I think the reason we’re not seeing a really extreme risk-off move is exactly that.” Across the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s 33 industry sub-indexes, energy exploration stocks stood out with a 3.2% gain. In contrast, electric power and gas and air transport each lost 1.8%. Market breadth was negative, with 162 stocks falling versus 62 advancing in the Nikkei, led by losses in semiconductor-related stocks. Ibiden, a chip packaging and electronics firm, recorded the steepest drop among blue chips, falling 4.3%. Tokyo Electron, a major semiconductor equipment maker, also weighed heavily in the index, declining 3.7%. Still, solid corporate earnings helped limit the decline in market sentiment, said Hiroshi Namioka, chief strategist and fund manager at T&D Asset Management. Yaskawa Electric, an industrial robots and motion control systems maker, was among the Nikkei’s biggest percentage gainers, up 5.7%. Ryohin Keikaku, operator of MUJI brand, rose as much as 4.6% before paring gains to 1.3%. “Although the overall market is paying attention to earnings, when it comes to sector selection, there’s no doubt that the moves are being driven by expectations of crude oil prices,” Namioka said. [...]

Palm rises as oil rallies on US-Iran stalemate, Chicago soy firms

April 13, 2026 6:12

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Monday, supported by a rally in crude oil prices after the US-Iran negotiations collapsed without a deal, while firmer Chicago soyoil prices also lent support. The benchmark palm oil contract for June delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 40 ringgit, or 0.88%, to 4,578 ringgit ($1,153.15) a metric ton in early trade, after falling 2.26% in the previous session. [...]

South Korean shares fall after US and Iran fail to reach deal

April 13, 2026 6:10

SEOUL: Round-up of South Korean financial markets: South Korean shares fell on Monday, after the US and Iran failed to reach a deal to end the war over the weekend. The won weakened, while the benchmark bond yield rose. The benchmark KOSPI was down 62.26 points, or 1.06%, at 5,796.61 as of 0245 GMT, after falling more than 2% earlier in the session. The US military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire. “The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by the US raises the possibility of increased market volatility and global supply chain disruptions,” said Seo Sang-young, an analyst at Mirae Asset Securities. Among index heavyweights, chipmaker Samsung Electronics fell 2.18%, while peer SK Hynix gained 0.19%. Battery maker LG Energy Solution slid 2.06%. Hyundai Motor and sister automaker Kia Corp were down 2.25% and 1.48%, respectively. teelmaker POSCO Holdings shed 2.71%, while drugmaker Samsung BioLogics fell 1.27%. Of the total 908 traded issues, 332 shares advanced, while 538 declined. Foreigners were net sellers of shares worth 630.8 billion won ($423.41 million). The won was quoted at 1,489.8 per dollar on the onshore settlement platform, 0.42% lower than its previous close at 1,483.5. In money and debt markets, June futures on three-year treasury bonds lost 0.14 point to 104.15. The most liquid three-year Korean treasury bond yield rose by 5.2 basis points to 3.408%, while the benchmark 10-year yield rose by 5.4 basis points to 3.741%.‑Reuters [...]

Chinese yuan pressured by safe-haven dollar as US-Iran peace talks break down

April 13, 2026 6:06

HONG KONG: China’s yuan weakened against the dollar on Monday, as the greenback continued to benefit from safe-haven demand after high-stakes US-Iran peace talks ended without agreement. The yuan weakened as far as 6.8380 against the US dollar, before last trading 0.05% weaker on the day at 6.8340. Its offshore counterpart traded at 6.8323 yuan per dollar , down about 0.09%. Risk-off trades dominated the markets again on Monday as the US military said it would begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas. The US currency advanced broadly in early Asian trade. The dollar index held steady above 99, near its highest level in a week. Oil prices also surged, with Brent crude futures jumping more than 7% to above $100 a barrel. “The yuan is moving pretty much in sync with the dollar index right now,” analysts at Nanhua Futures said in a note. Simmering US-Iran tensions might give the greenback a short-term bounce that pressures the yuan, but the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has been signalling its preference to keep the yuan steady, they added. Prior to the market opening, the PBOC set the midpoint rate at 6.8657 per dollar, near the three-year high seen last week, but 262 pips weaker than a Reuters’ estimate. The spot yuan is allowed to trade 2% either side of the fixed midpoint each day. “We think the CNY could emerge as one of the more insulated Asia currencies as the Middle East conflict drags on … while Chinese exporters’ USD selling flows continue to provide some tailwind for the currency,” analysts at Barclays said in a research note. [...]

Iron ore inches higher after six-day slide

April 13, 2026 6:05

SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures inched higher on Monday after a six-session slide to a one-month low, as surging oil prices and higher feedstock demand supported prices. The most-traded September iron ore contract on China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) rose 0.4% to 757 yuan ($110.79) a metric ton by 0258 GMT. The benchmark May iron ore on the Singapore Exchange was 0.12% higher at $103.6 a ton. Iron ore inventory at major Chinese ports declined by 0.16% week-on-week, as of April 10, data from consultancy Steelhome showed. Continued portside destocking and rising hot metal output keep prices supported, according to consultancy Mysteel. Imported iron ore declined by 536,100 tons at 47 Chinese ports on Australian supply disruptions, data from Mysteel showed. However, imports are expected to improve this week as supply disruptions have eased. Oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel on Monday as the US Navy prepared to block ships from reaching Iran via the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restrict Iranian oil exports, after Washington and Tehran failed to reach a deal to end the war. Elevated oil prices are expected to lend support to iron ore prices, as they increase shipping costs. In news, Brazilian miner Vale will begin building this year a processing plant in southeastern Minas Gerais state for tailings and waste rock, the company said on Friday. The plant, which will have a capacity to produce up to 2 million tons of iron ore annually and is expected to begin operations next year, is part of the company’s goal to reuse previously discarded raw materials. Other steelmaking ingredients on the DCE gained ground, with coking coal and coke up 0.19% and 0.34%, respectively. Steel benchmarks on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mixed. Rebar and wire rod were little changed, hot-rolled coil climbed 0.15%, and stainless steel jumped 1.04%. [...]

China, Hong Kong shares drop as US-Iran peace talks collapse, blockade looms

April 13, 2026 5:49

HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks weakened on Monday, joining a broader equity sell-off in Asia, as the collapse of US-Iran peace talks dampened risk appetite across the region. The Shanghai Composite Index lost 0.2% to 3,979.26 by the lunch break, and the blue-chip CSI300 Index weakened 0.1%, both clawing back from the steep losses at the opening hour. Hong Kong benchmark Hang Seng lost 1.2% to 25,587.26. The Hang Seng Tech Index was down 1%. Around the region, MSCI’s Asia ex-Japan stock index was weaker by 1.2%. The US military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire. “Ongoing geopolitical tensions are making it hard for the market to break out of its current slump,” analysts at Soochow Futures wrote in a note. “High volatility and choppy, range-bound trading are likely to persist for the near term.” Still, China’s broader domestic economic recovery remains intact with factory-gate prices rising for the first time in more than three years in March, they added. “China looks relatively attractive given the domestically orientated nature of its economy and equity markets, as well as valuations and risks to current earnings expectations,” analysts at BNP Paribas said in a note. “If the situation remains uncertain and energy prices stay elevated, then we would expect this outperformance to continue.” Among the winning sectors, the CSI New Energy Index added 1.1% and the CSI New Energy Vehicle Index climbed 0.9%. The CSI 300 Energy Index gained 0.3%. The CSI AI Index added 0.4% on optimism that TSMC is likely to book its fourth straight quarter of record profit on insatiable AI demand. Weighing on the markets, the CSI Oil and Gas Industry Sub Index lost 1.7%, and the liquor makers were down 0.9%.‑Reuters [...]

Fitch Ratings affirms Pakistan’s long-term debt ratings at B-, outlook stable

April 13, 2026 11:44

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Pakistan’s long-term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-’ with a stable outlook, saying Pakistan’s role as a ceasefire broker may provide tangible benefits and partly offset external pressures. Pakistan’s rating affirmation reflects progress on fiscal consolidation and macro stability measures, broadly in line with its IMF programme and supporting its funding capacity, the credit rating agency said in a statement on Monday. “Foreign exchange (FX) buffers rebuilt over the past year provide a cushion against the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, while Pakistan’s role as a ceasefire broker may provide tangible benefits and partly offset external pressures.” The country’s high exposure to the global energy price shock nonetheless remains a key risk, particularly if it leads to a sharp drop in FX reserves, said the release. Fitch Ratings noted that Pakistan’s programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains key. The authorities reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF on the third review of Pakistan’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and second review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility in March 2026, unlocking a combined $1.2 billion if the agreement is approved by the IMF board. “The programme will continue to provide a key policy anchor, particularly for the fiscal framework, and will help mobilise additional multilateral and bilateral support,” Fitch Ratings said. It noted that the South Asian nation remains vulnerable to energy shocks. “Pakistan sources up to 90% of its oil from the Gulf and has limited storage capacity, creating high exposure to the Middle East conflict and constricted energy supply via the Strait of Hormuz,” said Fitch Ratings. It said that the government fuel subsidies since early March have been funded by reallocating expenditure from other areas of the budget, while costs have been reduced by large pump-price hikes and the switch to a more targeted support scheme from April. “We expect the overall impact on the fiscal deficit to be contained, as the government is likely to cut other spending,” said Fitch Ratings. The rating agency said that higher world energy prices will raise inflation in Pakistan in the coming months, especially with the switch to more targeted subsidy support and base effects. “We expect inflation to average 7.9% in FY26 (ending 30 June 2026), above the FY25 level but well below the 23.4% in FY24,” it said. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) cut the policy rate to 10.5% by the end of 2025, from 22.0% at the end of May 2024, and market interest rates fell in tandem. However, the term interbank rate had risen to about 100bp above the policy rate by early April, on inflation concerns tied to the tight energy supply. “The shock will detract from GDP growth, but we still expect growth of 3.1% in FY26, up slightly from 3.0% in FY25, due to improved confidence from lower borrowing costs,” said Fitch. READ MORE: Fitch Ratings affirms Pakistan’s long-term debt ratings at B- The rating agency assumed that Pakistan’s external debt amortisations will rise to $12.8 billion (2.9% of GDP) in FY26, from almost $8 billion in FY25. A $3.5 billion deposit was repaid to the UAE in April. “Our amortisation projections exclude another $9.2 billion in bilateral deposits and loans we expect to be rolled over. “We expect debt to be financed mainly by IMF and other multilateral and bilateral inflows, followed by commercial financing. Pakistan plans to issue a panda bond this fiscal year.” “We expect the primary surplus to narrow to 2.1% of GDP in FY26, 0.3pp below the official target,” it added. This will follow a rise in non-interest current expenditures and limits to sustained gains in tax revenue/GDP, due to capacity constraints and difficulties executing federal tax reforms at the provincial level. “We expect the primary surplus to shrink further in FY27 as extraordinarily high SBP dividends are unlikely to continue in our view, while lower interest payments as a share of GDP will help keep fiscal deficits stable at about 5.3% of GDP.” Fitch Ratings expects the current account to return to a small deficit of 1.1% in FY26 from a rare surplus of 0.5% in FY25. Moreover, FX reserves are expected to decline, albeit modestly. “We expect the current account deficit, and repayment of a $1.3 billion Eurobond and the UAE deposits in April to bring FX reserves down to $21.3 billion by the end of FY26. “This will cover 2.9 months of current external payments, from $22.6 billion at the end of FY25. Net FX reserves remain negative, reflecting FX reserve deposits of domestic commercial banks, a Chinese central bank swap line and bilateral deposits at the SBP.” Fitch Ratings noted that tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated since February 2026. Nevertheless, the potential impact on trade and the wider economy is likely to be limited. “Our baseline does not include further escalation, given Pakistan’s financing constraints, but the conflict presents a considerable risk to its commitment to fiscal consolidation.” [...]

KSE-100 sheds nearly 4% as US-Iran peace talks collapse

April 13, 2026 11:33

Massive selling pressure was observed at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday after the US and Iran failed to reach an agreement during their crucial talks in Islamabad, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index closing down 6,600 points or 3.95%. During trading, the market exhibited early volatility, with brief upward movement during the late morning hours that pushed the index near its intraday high of 163,612. However, this momentum proved short-lived, as the index remained under sustained pressure. The decline accelerated in the later hours of trading, with the benchmark hitting an intraday low of 160,158. At close, the benchmark index settled at 160,591.33, down by 6,600.04 points or 3.95%. “The market landscape has shifted drastically this morning,” said Behtari Capital on Monday. “We are currently witnessing a flight to safety. In this high-volatility environment, cash is king. Until there is more clarity on the actual impact of the US blockade tonight, avoid catching a falling knife.” US Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that his negotiating team was leaving Pakistan after not reaching a deal with Iran after 21 hours of negotiations. Vance cited shortcomings in the talks and said Iran had chosen not to accept American terms, including not to build nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said that no agreement was expected in a single round of negotiations with the United States, as he underscored a persistent trust deficit following the latest indirect talks facilitated by Pakistan. During the previous week, the PS closed higher as improving investor sentiment, driven by optimism surrounding ongoing US–Iran talks, supported broad-based buying across key sectors. The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained 1,673.87 points or 1.01% to close at 167,191.38 points. Globally, oil and the dollar jumped on Monday as the failure ‌of US-Iran talks to yield an agreement left a fragile ceasefire hanging in the balance and no end to a choke on Middle East energy exports. S&P 500 futures dropped 1% in early trade. Benchmark Brent crude futures surged 8% to $103 a barrel. The euro fell about 0.5% to $1.1672. Moves in Asian stock markets were broadly lower but relatively modest, with investors reluctant to make big bets as they waited for signs of some form of a negotiated end ⁠to a six-week conflict that has already pushed oil prices more than 30% higher. Japan’s Nikkei fell 0.4%, South Korea’s KOSPI slumped 1.4% and the S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.6%. Marathon talks in Islamabad ended in stalemate and with the U.S. announcing a blockade of Iranian ports, seemingly aimed at stopping Iran exporting oil or levying tolls to transit the narrow Strait of Hormuz, the choke point of the Persian Gulf. The Wall Street Journal reported Trump and his advisers were weighing limited strikes on Iran, though there were no immediate reports of attacks in early Asian trading to shatter a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire that has largely held since last week. [...]

Aluminium lurches to four-year high on renewed supply fears from Iran war

April 13, 2026 11:31

LONDON: Aluminium prices jumped to their strongest in four years on Monday after Washington said it would impose a maritime blockade of Iran, reviving fears about weaker supply from top producers in the Gulf. Benchmark three-month aluminium on the London Metal Exchange gained 1.7% to $3,558 a metric ton by 0930 GMT after touching $3,578, its highest since March 31, 2022. The U.S. military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday at 1000 ET (1400 GMT) after weekend peace talks failed. “Aluminium begins the week at the centre of market attention after another sharp move higher… as traders absorb the implications of a full naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz,” Neil Welsh, head of metals at broker Britannia Global Markets, said in a note. The Gulf region accounted for roughly 9% of global aluminium supply before U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, and several smelters have been disrupted, including operations at Emirates Global Aluminium. EGA said earlier this month that fully restoring production at its Al Taweelah smelter, which produced 1.6 million tons of cast metal in 2025, could take up to a year. Supply worries were reflected in the premium of the LME cash contract over the three-month future, which surged 32% to $88 a ton, the highest since February 2007. LME copper was lacklustre, adding 0.3% to $12,885 a ton as investors weighed the potential negative impact on economic growth and metals demand from higher oil prices. “Copper is struggling to make ground as the market weighs the drag on demand from elevated energy prices and a deteriorating macro backdrop,” Welsh said. The red metal was supported by firmer demand in top consumer China. Yangshan copper premium, a gauge of China’s appetite for importing the metal, jumped to $74 a ton, the highest since June 2025 and up 76% in one week. Among other metals, LME zinc dipped 0.3% to $3,323 a ton while nickel advanced 2.2% to $17,615, lead added 0.1% to $1,923 and tin was little changed at $48,000. [...]

Pakistan in talks with China, KSA to repay UAE loan: report

April 13, 2026 11:23

Pakistan is in talks with Saudi Arabia and China to repay a loan of about $3 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), reported Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. The development comes after Pakistan “failed to reach an agreement with the UAE to roll over the debt for the first time in seven years”, prompting Islamabad to arrange alternative funding. As per the report, the amount of support under discussion is over $3.5 billion. What options does Pakistan have to pay off $3.5bn UAE loan? The UAE had sought a shorter rollover period of less than a year, which Pakistan did not accept. However, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has described the repayment as a “routine financial transaction,” said Bloomberg. The loan had been rolled over since 2018, including a $3 billion facility at around 6% annual interest, but was shifted from annual to monthly extensions earlier this year before Islamabad decided to repay it in full, with clearance expected by April 23, a government official told Reuters. The repayment to the UAE comes as Pakistan targets foreign exchange reserves above $18 billion by June under a $7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, which requires bilateral deposits to be rolled over. On Sunday, Anadolu Agency, citing sources from Pakistan, reported that Saudi Arabia and Qatar will provide Pakistan $5 billion in financial assistance, enabling Islamabad to avert stress on the country’s foreign reserves while making external payments by June. Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) stood at $16.40 billion during the week ended April 3, 2026. Meanwhile, Bloomberg noted that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have steadily increased their economic and security ties in recent months, at the same time that relations between Saudi Arabia and the UAE have frayed. Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan met with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday night in Islamabad. Similarly, Pakistan enjoys close economic ties with China. Islamabad is making attempts to start the next phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, read the report. [...]

Palm rises as Middle East tensions spark buying interest

April 13, 2026 11:14

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Monday, recovering slightly from the previous session’s loss, as geopolitical jitters in the Middle East lifted crude oil prices and spurred buying interest in the oilseed. Stronger crude oil futures make palm a more attractive option for biodiesel feedstock. The benchmark palm oil contract for June delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange was up 19 ringgit, or 0.42%, at 4,557 ringgit ($1,146.99) a metric ton at the close. The contract declined 2.26% on Friday. Renewed Middle East tensions reignited buying interest in the market, as traders added a risk premium back into prices following Friday’s sharp selloff, said Paramalingam Supramaniam, director at brokerage Pelindung Bestari. However, demand constraints and better-than-expected supply will cap gains in the coming days, Supramaniam said. Cargo surveyors estimated that exports of Malaysian palm oil products for April 1-10 likely fell between 30.7% and 38.9% month-on-month. Oil prices jumped back above $100 a barrel as the U.S. Navy prepared to block ships to and from Iran via the Strait of Hormuz, after Washington and Tehran failed to reach a deal to end the war. Malaysia’s palm oil inventories slid in March, down for a third consecutive month and hitting a seven-month low, as a surge in exports more than offset a modest increase in output. Dalian’s most-active soyoil contract nudged 0.39% lower, while its palm oil contract shed 1.47%. Soyoil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade were up 1.33%. Palm oil tracks the price movements of rival edible oils, as it competes for a share of the global vegetable oils market. India’s palm oil imports in March dropped nearly 19% on-month and hit a three-month low after a rally in tropical oil prices, in line with energy markets, prompted refiners to hold back purchases, a trade body said. [...]

Rupee gains ground against US dollar

April 13, 2026 11:12

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At close, the local currency settled at 279 against the greenback. On Friday, the local unit closed at 279.01. Moreover, the safe-haven dollar advanced broadly in early Asian trade on Monday, as peace talks between the US and Iran broke down and the US Navy ‌prepared a blockade of Iranian ports. The euro was down 0.3% at $1.1684, while the British pound fell 0.5% to $1.3398. The risk-sensitive Australian dollar was 0.6% lower at $0.7030, and the New Zealand dollar was off 0.4% at $0.5816. The US dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, held steady at 99.056, near its highest level since April 7. Against the ⁠yen, the US dollar was up 0.4% at 159.83 yen as yields on Japan’s benchmark 10-year government bonds jumped 5.5 basis points to 2.49%, the highest level in almost three decades. Oil prices, a key indicator of currency parity, jumped back above $100 a barrel on Monday as the US Navy prepared to block ships to and from Iran via the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restrict Iranian oil exports, after Washington and Tehran failed to reach a deal to end the war. Brent crude futures gained $7.03, or 7.4%, to $102.23 a barrel by 0810 GMT after settling 0.75% lower on Friday. US West Texas Intermediate was up $7.31, or 7.6%, at $103.88 a barrel following a 1.33% loss in the previous session. [...]

Indian shares slide as US to blockade Iran ports after failed peace talks

April 13, 2026 11:11

Indian shares fell on Monday, tracking losses across Asia as oil surged above $100 a barrel ahead of a U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports after weekend talks between the two countries failed to yield a deal to end the war. The Nifty 50 fell 0.86% to 23,842.65 and the Sensex slid 0.91% to 76,847.57. Both indexes regained some ground after dropping about 2.1% earlier in the session. Other Asian markets fell 0.9%. “We don’t think it is fair to expect a deal (between Iran and U.S.) in one sitting. From markets’ perspective, the recovery last week indicated that worst is over for Indian equities unless there is a significant escalation,” said Arun Malhotra, fund manager at CapGrow Capital. The benchmarks had risen about 6% last week, marking their strongest weekly performance in more than five years as investors took comfort from a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Malhotra expects volatility to remain elevated, with markets driven by headline risks. The Nifty volatility index jumped to 20.5 from 18.8 on Friday. Fifteen of the 16 major sectors fell. The broader small-caps and mid-caps shed 0.5% and 0.6%, respectively. Oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries dropped 2.6% after the government raised export duty on diesel and aviation turbine fuel. Tourism, paint and oil marketing companies fell as investors gauged the impact of higher crude oil prices on margins. Auto stocks slid 2.1% after media reports said Delhi’s draft electric vehicle policy proposed large exemptions for EVs to curb air pollution, compounding concerns over potential supply disruption from the Middle East war. EV-linked stocks gained, with Ather Energy, JBM Auto and Olectra Greentech rising 5.2%, 1.9% and 2.5%, respectively. Heavyweight financials dropped 0.6%. Domestic markets will be closed on Tuesday for a local holiday. Trading will resume on Wednesday. [...]

Indian rupee falls most in two weeks as oil spikes on US move to blockade Iran ports

April 13, 2026 11:09

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee endured its steepest fall in two weeks on Monday, as oil prices climbed past $100 per barrel, while supportive dollar flows for the currency, spurred by banks’ unwinding of arbitrage positions, dissipated. The Indian rupee closed at 93.3750 per U.S. dollar, down 0.7% on the day, its sharpest decline since March 27, the day on which the central bank rolled out measures to curb excessive Indian rupee volatility. An unwinding of positions following the measures gave the Indian Indian rupee some breathing room heading into the April 10 deadline for banks to lower their net open Indian rupee positions. With that out of the way, traders reckon that the local currency will be driven by how oil prices move and how foreign portfolio flows into Indian assets shape up. On Monday, Brent crude futures rose nearly 8% to $102.8 per barrel as the U.S. moved to impose a blockade on Iranian shipping after the collapse of weekend peace talks. Regional stocks took a leg lower while bond yields rose as investors’ relief over a ceasefire proved fleeting as they returned to fretting over the risks of a protracted conflict. Over the month so far, overseas investors have net sold more than $6.5 billion worth of local stock and bonds, adding to March’s $13.6 billion outflow. Oil prices have climbed over 40% since the war began, pushing India’s Nifty 50 down by 5% and lifting the 10-year bond yield by about 30 bps. “The focus now shifts to whether the naval blockade encourages another round of negotiations, whether the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen try to block the southern end of the Red Sea and what the likes of China make of interference in their oil imports,” ING said in a note. India’s financial markets will be shut on Tuesday for a local holiday. [...]

India’s inflation quickens to 3.4% in March; Mideast war risks loom

April 13, 2026 11:05

NEW DELHI: India’s retail inflation quickened to 3.40% in March from 3.21% in February on higher food prices, government data showed on Monday, with energy disruptions due to the Middle East conflict posing risks to the key price gauge. Annual inflation stayed below the central bank’s target of 4% and within its tolerance band of 2%-6%. The print was below the 3.48% projection by a Reuters poll. Food inflation was at 3.87%, compared with 3.47% a month ago. Doubts over a fragile two-week Middle East ceasefire lingered after President Donald Trump said the U.S. Navy would start blocking ships to and from Iran via the Strait of Hormuz, raising the stakes after failing to reach a deal to end the war. Oil prices rose by more than 7% to $100 a barrel as the blockade could further restrict Iranian oil exports. India’s February retail inflation accelerates to 3.21% y/y India, which imports about 90% of its oil, is among economies most exposed to prolonged global energy supply disruptions and higher prices. Last week, the Reserve Bank of India kept its key policy rate unchanged while warning of lower growth and higher inflation as the Middle East crisis reverses a “Goldilocks” phase for the South Asian economy. The central bank released its first economic forecasts for the current financial year, with GDP growth expected to fall to 6.9% in 2026-27 from an expected 7.6% in the year ended March 31. Average inflation is seen at 4.6% in the ongoing fiscal year. [...]

Volkswagen deliveries down at start of year, weighed by China woes

April 13, 2026 9:34

European shares dip as investors assess Middle East setback

April 13, 2026 9:32

Oil jumps more than 7% to above $102 ahead of US blockade on Iran

April 13, 2026 9:26

Aurangzeb arrives in Washington for World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026

April 13, 2026 9:11

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb arrived in Washington on Monday for the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026. “Following engagements at Harvard, the minister will hold key meetings with global financial leaders to advance Pakistan’s reform agenda and economic priorities,” the Ministry of Finance said in a post on social media. Earlier, Aurangzeb arrived in the United States to participate in the World Bank Group–IMF Spring Meetings 2026, scheduled to be held in Washington, D.C. from April 13 to 18, 2026. During his visit, the finance minister will represent Pakistan at important events organised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, and will participate in a wide range of multilateral and bilateral engagements with global financial leaders, development partners, and policymakers, read an official statement on Saturday. Aurangzeb departs for World Bank Group-IMF Spring Meetings 2026 On the sidelines of the meetings, Aurangzeb is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with senior leadership of international financial institutions, including Anna Bjerde, Managing Director (Operations), World Bank Group; Makhtar Diop, Managing Director, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Tsutomu Yamamoto, Managing Director, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA). He will also meet senior IMF leadership, including Dan Katz, First Deputy Managing Director, Nigel Clarke, Deputy Managing Director of the IMF and Jihad Azour, Director of the Middle East and Central Asia Department at the IMF, to discuss Pakistan’s macroeconomic outlook, reform progress, and future cooperation. As part of his engagements with the United States Administration, the finance minister will meet senior officials of the US State Department and the US Department of the Treasury, as well as Jamieson Greer, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), to further strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and discuss support for Pakistan’s reform agenda. Aurangzeb will also engage with senior representatives of global financial institutions and corporations, including leadership from major international investment institutions and banks such as Franklin Templeton, Rothschild & Co., Citibank, and JP Morgan Chase, as well as representatives of leading technology and policy platforms. In addition, Aurangzeb will meet key counterparts and financial leaders from partner countries, including China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Türkiye, and the United Kingdom, to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. He is also scheduled to engage with multilateral and development finance stakeholders, including the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Gates Foundation, and senior representatives of institutions such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), JICA and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). The finance minister will participate in key multilateral forums, including the G-24 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meetings, the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action. He will also contribute to a series of high-level roundtables and policy discussions, including the Borrowers’ Platform and sessions focused on global economic stability, financial reforms, climate finance, and development priorities. A key highlight of the visit will be Pakistan’s participation in a World Bank–hosted roundtable on “Delivering Social Protection Digitally: Lessons and Innovations from Pakistan, Middle East and North Africa,” where Pakistan will showcase its experience in developing and scaling Government-to-Person (G2P) payment systems, particularly through the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), alongside other participating countries. In addition to official engagements, the finance minister will participate in investment forums and roundtable discussions with institutional investors, including sessions organised by Jefferies, JP Morgan and Citibank, where he will highlight Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic indicators, reform agenda, and investment potential. Over the course of his visit, the finance minister is expected to participate in over 50 high-level engagements, including bilateral meetings, multilateral forums, policy dialogues, investment roundtables, and media interactions, reflecting Pakistan’s proactive and constructive engagement with the global economic community. [...]

Germany to cut tax on fuel for two months amid Iran war energy shock: Merz

April 13, 2026 8:19

Gold price drops by Rs1,600 per tola in Pakistan

April 13, 2026 7:59

Policeman martyred, four injured in attack on polio security team in Hangu

April 13, 2026 10:24

A police official was martyred and four others were injured when miscreants opened fire on a team providing security for polio vaccination workers in Hangu, a police spokesperson confirmed on Monday, Aaj News reported. The incident occurred near Chappri Waziran within the jurisdiction of the Tal Police Station. According to the spokesperson, the martyred official, identified as Israr-ul-Haq, was a resident of Shangla and was currently enrolled in an intermediate course at the Police Training Centre (PTC). The injured personnel were immediately shifted to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Following the attack, a heavy contingent of police reached the spot and initiated a search operation for the attackers. DIG Kohat Irfan Tariq said police force retaliated right away and fought the terrorists very hard which has reportedly resulted in death of two terrorists. However, the fleeing terrorists took their accomplices with them, he added. He also said that the anti-polio campaign would continue as usual in the area as the terrorists cannot dampen the spirit of the nation. Pakistan launches second anti-polio drive of 2026 The Pakistan Polio Eradication Programme on Monday launched its second nationwide immunisation campaign of the year, targeting over 45 million children under the age of five in a decisive move to eliminate the virus from the country. During the week-long drive running from April 13 to 19, more than 400,000 frontline health workers will go door-to-door across Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Islamabad. To further bolster the immunity and overall health of children, Vitamin A supplements will also be administered during the campaign. The drive is being held in close coordination with Afghanistan to ensure a synchronised effort in curbing cross-border transmission. Pakistan has reported significant progress in 2026, with the virus presence limited to 23 out of 87 districts, compared to 82 districts in 2025. Similarly, positive environmental samples have plummeted from 651 in 2025 to just 40 so far this year. Despite the progress, challenges persist. Following 31 cases in 2025, one case has already been confirmed in 2026 from Sindh’s Sujawal district. Prime Minister’s Focal Person for Polio Eradication Ayesha Raza Farooq said Pakistan is closer to eradicating polio than ever before, but this final stage is the most critical. “Polio causes lifelong disability and has no cure, yet it is entirely preventable. This campaign is vital to closing the remaining gaps and ensuring every child under five receives the two life-saving drops,“ she said The government of Pakistan has appealed to all parents and guardians to fully cooperate with vaccination teams and ensure their children are immunised during every drive to safeguard their future. [...]

Volkswagen deliveries down at start of year, weighed by China woes

April 13, 2026 9:34

European shares dip as investors assess Middle East setback

April 13, 2026 9:32

Turkiye raises concerns about any new rules for Strait of Hormuz

April 13, 2026 9:31

ANKARA: Turkiye foreign minister raised concerns on Monday about Iran and the US proposing in their talks new regulations for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and he said there are many difficulties around the idea of an international force overseeing re-opening the waterway. Minister Hakan Fidan - who is in close touch with the United States, Iran and mediator Pakistan - said on state-owned Anadolu Agency that Hormuz should be opened through diplomacy, after weekend Iran-US talks failed to reach a deal to end the war.‑Reuters [...]

Japan lauds Pakistan’s role in facilitating US-Iran talks

April 13, 2026 9:28

Japan has appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic role in facilitating US-Iran ceasefire and talks. The appreciation came as Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi on Monday, the PM Office said. During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders discussed the recently held Islamabad Talks between the United States and Iran, hosted by Pakistan. Takaichi expressed Japan’s full support for the peace process and its importance for regional stability and global energy security. While thanking the Japanese prime minister for her good wishes, PM Shehbaz said he is grateful to both the US and Iranian delegations for their extensive discussions in Islamabad. “Pakistan would continue its efforts to ensure that the ceasefire is maintained,” he added. The premier expressed his desire to further strengthen Pakistan-Japan bilateral cooperation, which was reciprocated by his Japanese counterpart. Both the leaders agreed to maintain close coordination. [...]

France, UK to host talks on ‘peaceful multinational mission’ for Hormuz: Macron

April 13, 2026 9:17

PARIS: France and Britain will soon host talks towards creating a “peaceful multinational mission” to help restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday. “In the coming days, together with the United Kingdom, we will organise a conference with those countries prepared to contribute alongside us to a peaceful multinational mission aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the strait,” he wrote, adding it would be “strictly defensive” and ready to deploy “as soon as circumstances permit”. [...]

Aurangzeb arrives in Washington for World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings 2026

April 13, 2026 9:11

What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows?

April 13, 2026 8:30

The US military said it would block shipping traffic in and out of Iran’s ports starting at 10 a.m. ET (1400 GMT) on Monday, a move that would prevent roughly two million barrels of Iranian oil a day from entering the world’s markets, further tightening global supply. Here are details on the planned blockade and its implications for oil markets. What was announced? After weekend peace talks in Islamabad between negotiators from the US and Iran ended without a deal, President Donald Trump said the US Navy “will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz.” The US military’s Central Command later said the blockade would only apply to ships going to or from Iran, including all Iranian ports on the Gulf and Gulf of Oman. US forces would not impede freedom of navigation ⁠for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports and additional information would be provided, it said. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards responded to Trump by warning that military vessels approaching the strait would be considered a ceasefire breach and dealt with harshly and decisively. Retired Admiral Gary Roughead, a former chief of US naval operations, cautioned that Iran could fire on ships in the Gulf or attack the infrastructure of Gulf states that host US forces. What is the implication for oil flows? Blocking Iranian shipments would disconnect a significant source of oil from the world’s markets. Iran exported 1.84 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude in March and has shipped 1.71 million bpd thus far in April, compared with a full-year average of 1.68 million bpd in 2025, according to Kpler data. However, a surge in Iranian output before the war started on February 28 has led to near-record levels of Iranian oil loaded on ships, with more than 180 million barrels floating as of ‌earlier this ⁠month, according to Kpler data. What about oil flows from other gulf producers? Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been severely curtailed by an Iranian blockade since the start of the war, remains nearly halted despite last week’s two-week ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran. Oil tankers were steering clear of the strait on Monday. On Sunday, two Pakistan-flagged tankers, Shalamar and Khairpur, entered the Gulf to load cargoes from the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait; a third ship, the Liberia-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) Mombasa B, also transited the strait ⁠earlier on Sunday and was ballasting in the Gulf. Oil tankers, including Pakistan-linked vessels, steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade Another VLCC, the Malta-flagged Agios Fanourios I, which tried to pass through the strait on Sunday to load Iraqi crude destined for Vietnam, turned back and was anchored near the Gulf of Oman. On Saturday, three fully loaded supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz in what appeared to be the first vessels to ⁠exit the Gulf since the US-Iran ceasefire deal. Some 187 laden tankers carrying 172 million barrels of crude oil and refined products were inside the Gulf as of last Tuesday, according to Kpler. Which importers are most affected? Before the war, most Iranian oil exports were shipped to China, the top global crude importer. Last month, the ⁠US unveiled a sanctions waiver that has enabled other buyers, including India, to import Iranian oil. India is set to receive its first crude shipment from Iran in seven years this week, ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler showed on Wednesday. Before the war, roughly 20% of global oil and natural gas exports were shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, with most cargoes headed to Asia, the largest importing region. [...]

Russian FM to visit China April 14-15: Beijing

April 13, 2026 8:22

BEIJING: Russia’s foreign minister is due to visit China this week, Beijing said on Monday, as the two sides hope to boost cooperation. “At the invitation of (China’s top diplomat) Wang Yi, Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov will pay an official visit to China from April 14 to 15,” Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a news conference. [...]

Germany to cut tax on fuel for two months amid Iran war energy shock: Merz

April 13, 2026 8:19

US military says 5 killed, 1 survivor in latest drug boat strikes

April 13, 2026 8:18

WASHINGTON: The US military said Sunday it had killed five more people on boats alleged to be trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific, with one person surviving the strikes, bringing the controversial campaign’s total death toll to at least 168. The strikes were carried out against two boats on April 11, US Southern Command announced in a post on X, accompanied by aerial video of the attacks. Trump says US forces are ‘clearing’ Strait of Hormuz “Two male narco-terrorists were killed, and one narco-terrorist survived the first strike. Three male narco-terrorists were killed during the second strike,” it said, without providing any evidence of the drug trafficking claim. [...]

War in the Middle East: latest developments

April 13, 2026 8:09

PARIS: The latest developments in the Middle East war: Trump says doesn’t care if Iran returns to talks US President Donald Trump said he does not care if Iran comes back to negotiations with the United States after weekend talks in Pakistan failed to produce a deal. “I don’t care if they come back or not. If they don’t come back, I’m fine,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, upon his return from Florida. Countdown to US Gulf blockade The US military said it will blockade all Iranian Gulf ports on Monday at 1400 GMT, effectively seizing control of maritime traffic in the critical Strait of Hormuz, the strategic waterway through which a fifth of the global oil supply passes. “The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman,” US Central Command said in a post on X, adding the United States would “not impede freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports”. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Iranian security forces had full control over the Strait of Hormuz and warned enemies would be trapped in a “deadly vortex” in case of any “wrong move”. Iran’s navy chief Shahram Irani called Trump’s threat “ridiculous and funny”, according to state TV, adding the country’s military was “monitoring and supervising all the movements of the aggressive American army in the region”. Iran ‘will not bow’ to threats Iran’s parliament speaker, who led the weekend talks, said his country would not give in after Trump’s earlier threats to blockade the strait. “If they fight, we will fight, and if they come forward with logic, we will deal with logic,” Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, cited by several Iranian news agencies. “We will not bow to any threats, let them test our will once again so that we can teach them a bigger lesson.” Oil rises above $100 again The US oil benchmark rebounded above $100 a barrel on Monday after peace talks failed and Trump ordered the blockade of Iranian ports. Shortly after trading began, a barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for May delivery rose around eight percent to $104.50, while June delivery of international benchmark Brent rose seven percent to $102. Iran says deal was ‘inches away’ Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had been just “inches away” from a deal with Washington during weekend talks in Pakistan. “Iran engaged with US in good faith to end war,” he said in a post on X. Lebanon working for Israeli withdrawal Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war and ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces. “We will continue to work to stop this war, to ensure the Israeli withdrawal from all our lands, the return of all the prisoners, to rebuild our destroyed villages and towns, and the safe return of the displaced,” Salam said. Netanyahu says threat of invasion removed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, visiting troops who invaded southern Lebanon, said Israeli forces had eliminated the threat of an invasion by Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. “The war continues, including within the security zone in Lebanon,” Netanyahu said in a video released by his office. Israeli tank rams UN vehicles The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said an Israeli tank twice rammed peacekeeping vehicles in the country’s south where Israel and Hezbollah have been at war since last month. Israeli soldiers had also blocked a road in south Lebanon’s Bayada “that is used to access UNIFIL positions”, it said a statement. Lebanon deaths Lebanese official media reported extensive Israeli strikes across the country’s south as the health ministry said at least five people were killed and the war’s overall toll on that front rose to 2,055 dead. Israel insists the current Middle East ceasefire does not apply to its military operations in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah. [...]

Iran military says US naval blockade ‘illegal’ and ‘piracy’

April 13, 2026 8:02

TEHRAN: Iran’s military said a US naval blockade set to begin on Monday would be illegal and amount to piracy, warning that no Gulf ports would be safe if its own were threatened. Iran aims to restore majority of refining capability within two months, oil ministry official says “The restrictions imposed by criminal America on maritime navigation and transit in international waters are illegal and constitute an example of piracy,” said a statement issued by the Iranian military’s central command centre, Khatam Al-Anbiya, that was read on state television. Iran Guards threaten to trap enemies in ‘deadly vortex’ of Hormuz “If the security of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s ports in the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea is threatened, no port in the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea will be safe,” it added. [...]

Gold price drops by Rs1,600 per tola in Pakistan

April 13, 2026 7:59

China calls for ‘unimpeded’ navigation in Hormuz Strait

April 13, 2026 7:58

BEIJING: China called for “unimpeded” navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a day after US President Donald Trump threatened to blockade the crucial waterway. “The Strait of Hormuz is an important international trade route for goods and energy, and maintaining its security, stability, and unimpeded flow is in the common interest of the international community,” foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a news conference. [...]

Punjab by-polls: Notices served on minister, SAPM for 'violating' election code of conduct

November 21, 2025 1:33

This collage of pictures show Federal Minister of Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Huzaifa Rehman. —APP/NA website/FileShow-cause notices have been issued to Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Special Assistant to the... [...]

27th Amendment empowers FCC to hear all constitutional cases: minister

November 20, 2025 7:59

Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik addressing an event on December 21, 2024. — Facebook@BarristerAqeelMalikState Minister for Law Aqeel Malik said on Thursday that the 27th Amendment has vested authority to hear constitutional matters in the Federal Constitutional... [...]

JF-17 attracts strong attention at Dubai Airshow as friendly country inks procurement MoU

November 20, 2025 5:25

Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder fighter jet during World Defence Air Show 2024 held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 7, 2024. — PPI Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder garnered significant attention at the Dubai Airshow 2025, leading to the signing of a memorandum of understanding with a... [...]

US lawmakers laud Punjab govt's initiative to modernise brick-kiln

November 20, 2025 4:39

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz attends ceremony in this undated image. — Facebook/@MaryamNSharifISLAMABAD: The Congressional Pakistan Caucus has applauded Punjab’s drive to modernise its brick-kiln sector, saying the reforms could serve as a pilot for eliminating bonded labour and... [...]

Security forces gun down 30 terrorists in multiple IBOs in KP: ISPR

November 20, 2025 4:38

Frontier Constabulary and army personnel gather stand guard in Kurram, January 17, 2025. — AFPSecurity forces killed 30 Indian proxy Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists during multiple intelligence-based operations carried out by security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , the military's media wing... [...]

MQM-P calls for new province in Sindh

November 20, 2025 3:56

Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan Convener Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui addresses a press conference in Karachi, November 20, 2025. — Screengrab via YouTube/Geo NewsKARACHI: With discussions on the 28th Amendment gaining momentum, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan has once again... [...]

US report validates Pakistan military edge over India: PM

November 20, 2025 3:55

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses ceremony in Azad Jammu and Kashmir on November 20, 2025. — X/@GovtofPakistanPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said a recent US report endorsing Pakistan’s downing of Indian aircraft stands as formal validation of the country’s... [...]

Banned TTP poses serious threat to Pakistan security: UNSC panel

November 20, 2025 10:24

Denmark’s Deputy Permanent Representative to United Nations and chair of UNSC's ISIL, Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee Sandra Jensen Landi. — Screengrab via UN WebTV websiteThe chair of the United Nations Security Council's Daesh and Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee has cautioned that the... [...]

CM Afridi clarifies remarks on by-poll after ECP requests army deployment

November 20, 2025 10:01

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Khan Afridi addresses a gathering at Havelian, Abbottabad on November 19, 2025. — Facbook@ImMuhammadSohailAfridiISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Thursday issued a clarification concerning his remarks on the NA-18 by-poll,... [...]

Dubai sees 3.2m Pakistani passengers in 2025 as airport sets new milestone

November 20, 2025 6:16

People sit at a coffee shop as they wait for their flight at the Dubai International Airport, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 17, 2024. — ReutersDUBAI: Dubai International Airport handled 3.2 million passengers travelling from Pakistan in the first nine months of 2025, making the... [...]

Security forces kill 23 Indian proxy terrorists in KP's Kurram

November 20, 2025 5:08

Security forces are seen taking position during an operation. — ISPR/FileRAWALPINDI: Amid country's ongoing fight against the menace of terrorism, security forces have neutralised 23 Indian proxy Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists in separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Kurram... [...]

Pakistan to construct island to boost oil exploration: report

November 19, 2025 6:26

Pump jacks operate in front of a drilling rig in an oil field in Midland, Texas United States. — Reuters/FilePakistan's state-owned energy company, Pakistan Petroleum Limited , has announced plans for an artificial island to boost its oil exploration efforts.Islamabad has intensified its... [...]

Russia ready to mediate Pakistan's issues with India, Afghanistan: envoy

November 19, 2025 6:14

Russia's ambassador to Pakistan has extended his country's offer to mediate Islamabad's conflicts with India and Afghanistan, amid strained relations with its neighbouring countries.Islamabad's relations with India have remained tense since the four-day war in May, while the Afghan Taliban regime... [...]

Security forces neutralise four terrorists in KP IBOs

November 19, 2025 5:12

Soldiers ride on a Pakistan Army vehicle in this undated image. — AFP/FileFour terrorists affiliated with Indian proxy, Fitna al-Khawarij, were killed in a series of operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa from November 17 to 18, the Inter-Services Public Relations said on Wednesday.An... [...]

Reclassification of 41 candidates on reserved seats goes beyond SC mandate: Justice Mandokhail

November 19, 2025 4:38

Supreme Court's Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail addresses an event related to Labour Day in Islamabad on May 1, 2025. — Screengrab/YouTube/Geo NewsISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail has released a detailed dissent in the reserved seats case, stating that the ruling on 41 candidates... [...]

Britain to adopt single market rules without parliamentary vote as part of UK-EU reset

April 13, 2026 9:55

Britain to adopt single market rules without parliamentary vote as part of UK-EU resetThe Bristish ministers are planning to fundamentally reshape Britain’s relationship with the European Union, with new legislation that could result in the UK signing up to EU single market rules without a... [...]

Trump bashes Pope Leo XIV amid US-Iran conflict, says 'I dont want a Pope who criticizes US President'

April 13, 2026 8:40

Trump bashes Pope Leo XIV amid US-Iran conflict, says 'I dont want a Pope who criticizes US President'US President Donald Trump has openly criticized the head of the Catholic Church, XIV Pope Leo, 's role in the US-Iran conflict and dealing of foreign affairs at times of war.He strongly expressed... [...]

Winter storm warning in Sierra Nevada as extreme weather leads to dangerous road conditions

April 13, 2026 7:04

Severe winter weather has triggered a winter storm warning in the Sierra Nevada, with heavy snowfall creating dangerous driving conditions and widespread disruption across the region.Multiple accidents were reported on Sunday as snow blanketed major routes, including Interstate 80 in Nevada... [...]

Super typhoon Sinlaku hits Category 5, marking second earliest strongest storm on record

April 13, 2026 6:44

Super typhoon Sinlaku hits Category 5, marking second earliest strongest storm on record Tropical Cyclone Sinlaku has surged in its strength over the warm Pacific waters southeast of Guam in a rare occurrence early Sunday, emerging as one of the year's strongest super typhoons so far.... [...]

Australia appoints first female army commander in historic milestone

April 13, 2026 5:53

Australia has made history by appointing a woman as army commander to lead the military force for the very first time. The announcement comes as the country took significant steps as a part of overhauling the defence force leadership. According to the statement issued by the government, Lieutenant... [...]

US military plane damaged at Shannon airport: Everything you need to know about the man arrest

April 12, 2026 11:47

US military plane damaged at Shannon airport: Everything you need to know about the arrest A man has been arrested by Gardai early Sunday morning at Shannon Airport following reports of a security breach. According to police, the man had entered an authorized area of the airport in County... [...]

UK PM Starmer speaks out after peace talks in Pakistan hit deadlock

April 12, 2026 10:42

UK PM Starmer speaks out after peace talks in Pakistan hit deadlockKeir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has asked Tehran and Washington “to find a way through” after peace talks in Islamabad ended in disagreement.In the early hours of Sunday, April 12, Iran and US... [...]

Iran's parliament speaker Bagher Ghalibaf issues official statement after Islamabad talks fail

April 12, 2026 9:34

Iran's parliament speaker Bagher Ghalibaf issues official statement after Islamabad talks failAfter hours of continuous negotiations with the US ended without agreement in Islamabad, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the Parliament of Iran, has released his first official statement,... [...]

Iran foreign minister spokesperson thanks Pakistan after high-stakes peace talks with US fail

April 12, 2026 8:30

Iran foreign minister spokesperson thanks Pakistan after high-stakes peace talks with US failEsmaeil Baqaei, the current spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, conveyed deep gratitude to Pakistan for hosting high-stakes peace talks with the US. After the Vice President of... [...]

US-Iran peace talks fail: Tehran rejects Washington's 'final and best offer'

April 12, 2026 6:44

US-Iran peace talks fail: Tehran rejects Washington's ‘final and best offer’ The United States and Iran have failed to reach a historic peace deal following high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad. The stalemate, announced after 21 hours of intense discussions, marks a major... [...]

Can AI investment survive rising US-Iran tensions?

April 12, 2026 5:45

Can AI investment survive rising US-Iran tensions?A two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran is raising cautious optimism across global markets as investors reassess the impact of recent conflict on the Middle East’s technology sector.Government authorities, technology... [...]

US-Iran talks underway, Trump says Strait of Hormuz being cleared

April 11, 2026 6:28

US and Iranian negotiators held their highest-level talks in half a century in Pakistan on Saturday to try to end their six-week war as President Donald Trump ‌said his military was clearing the Strait of Hormuz.The waterway, a major transit point for global energy supplies that Iran has... [...]

Husband of Eric Swalwell accuser feels betrayed

April 11, 2026 3:22

The husband of Ally Sammarco, one of four women who accused US Representative Eric Swalwell of sexual misconduct, publicly backed his wife after she went on the record with CNN alleging that the California congressman sent her unsolicited nude messages.Adam Parkhomenko replied on the social media... [...]

Jenna Ortega expresses rare admiration for Barack Obama

April 11, 2026 2:31

Photo: Jenna Ortega expresses rare admiration for Barack ObamaJenna Ortega reportedly wanted to go for a different career path before making her name in showbiz.Speaking on a recent episode of Big Bro with Kid Cudi, Jenna Ortega said that before she got into acting, she wanted to get into... [...]

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping: Serial killer expert reveals possible 'retribution' motive

April 11, 2026 12:05

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping: Serial killer expert reveals ‘retribution’ motiveNancy Guthrie’s kidnapping mystery has met with a chilling “retribution” theory. It has been several months since the sudden disappearance of Nancy, the mother of Today’s co-host Savannah... [...]

پنجاب: بلا معاوضہ سرکاری میت منتقلی سروس کا آغاز

April 13, 2026 9:04

— اسکرین گریبوزیرِ اعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز نے بلا معاوضہ سرکاری میت منتقلی سروس کا آغاز کر دیا۔وزیرِ اعلیٰ نے لاہور، راولپنڈی، ملتان... [...]

میرپورخاص: میڈکل طالبہ کی خودکشی و ہراسانی کا مقدمہ، ایک اور ملزم گرفتار

April 13, 2026 9:04

—فائل فوٹومیرپورخاص میں میڈکل طالبہ کی خودکشی و ہراسانی کے مقدمے میں پولیس نے ایک اور ملزم کو گرفتار کر لیا۔اس حوالے سے پولیس کا... [...]

وزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف سے جاپانی ہم منصب کا رابطہ، ایران امریکا مذاکرات پر گفتگو

April 13, 2026 8:04

وزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف سے جاپان کی وزیرِ اعظم سانائے تاکائیچی نے ٹیلیفونک رابطہ کیا ہے۔اعلامیے کے مطابق وزیرِ اعظم کو آج جاپان... [...]

وزیرِاعظم شہبازشریف 48 گھنٹوں میں سعودی عرب کا دورہ کرینگے

April 13, 2026 7:04

وزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف جلد سعودی عرب کا دورہ کریں گے، اس موقع پر اعلیٰ سطح کا وفد بھی ان کے ہمراہ ہو گا۔وزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف کو... [...]

سیکیورٹی اداروں کی کارروائی، ’را‘ کیلئے جاسوسی میں ملوث 3 ملزمان گرفتار

April 13, 2026 7:04

---فائل فوٹوسیکیورٹی اداروں نے کامیاب کارروائی کرتے ہوئے بھارتی سرپرستی میں جاسوسی میں ملوث افراد کو گرفتار کر لیا۔سیکیورٹی ذرائع کے... [...]

علاقائی و عالمی صورتحال، وزیرِاعظم نے آج کابینہ اجلاس طلب کر لیا

April 13, 2026 7:04

وزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف—فائل فوٹووزیرِ اعظم شہباز شریف نے علاقائی اور عالمی صورتِ حال پر آج کابینہ اجلاس طلب کر لیا۔ذرائع کے مطابق... [...]

مذاکرات کا رک جانا بدقسمتی ہے: شیری رحمٰن

April 13, 2026 6:04

پیپلز پارٹی کی نائب صدر سینیٹر شیری رحمٰن—فائل فوٹوپیپلز پارٹی کی نائب صدر سینیٹر شیری رحمٰن کا کہنا ہے کہ مذاکرات کا رک جانا... [...]

2 پاکستانی جہازوں کو انکار کے چند گھنٹوں بعد آبنائے ہرمز سے گزر نے کی خصوصی اجازت مل گئی

April 13, 2026 6:04

— فائل فوٹوپاکستان کے 2 جہازوں خیرپور اور شالامار کو اتوار کی صبح آبنائے ہرمز میں داخلے سے روکا گیا تھا تاہم چند ہی گھنٹوں بعد دونوں... [...]

ریاستی اداروں پر الزامات لگانے کا کیس: سہیل آفریدی کے ناقابلِ ضمانت وارنٹِ گرفتاری جاری

April 13, 2026 6:04

وزیرِ اعلیٰ خیبر پختون خوا سہیل آفریدی—فائل فوٹواسلام آباد کی ڈسٹرکٹ اینڈ سیشن کورٹ نے ریاستی اداروں پر الزامات لگانے کے کیس میں... [...]

امتحانی مرکز پر طالبات سے برقعہ یا عبایہ نہ اتروایا جائے: چیئرمین کراچی میٹرک بورڈ

April 13, 2026 5:04

—فائل فوٹوچیئرمین میٹرک بورڈ کراچی غلام حسین نے نویں اور دسویں کے امتحانات میں امتحانی مراکز کے لیے ہدایت جاری کر دی۔چیئرمین میٹرک... [...]

کراچی: موسم گرم اور خشک رہنے کا امکان

April 13, 2026 3:04

—فائل فوٹوکراچی میں آئندہ 24 گھنٹوں کے دوران موسم گرم اور خشک رہنے کا امکان ہے۔محکمۂ موسمیات کے مطابق شہرِ قائد میں کم سے کم درجۂ... [...]

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April 13, 2026 3:04

—فائل فوٹوہنگو میں انسدادِ پولیو ٹیم کی حفاظت پر مامور پولیس وین پر فائرنگ سے 1 اہلکار شہید جبکہ 4 زخمی ہو گئے۔ایس ڈی پی او مجاہد... [...]

سعودی عرب میں 18 اپریل سے حج پروازوں کی آمد کا سلسلہ شروع ہوگا

April 13, 2026 1:04

فائل فوٹوسعودی عرب میں 18 اپریل سے حج پروازوں کی آمد سلسلہ شروع ہو گا، اس سے قبل معمول کےمطابق خانہ کعبہ کی دیکھ بھال کے کام جاری... [...]

لاہور: داتا دربار کا تعمیری کام، ستون گرنے سے راہگیر جاں بحق

April 12, 2026 9:04

لاہور میں داتا دربار توسیعی منصوبے پر کام کے دوران عمارت کا ستون گرنے سے راہگیر جاں بحق ہو گیا، پولیس نے پانچ افراد کو گرفتار کر... [...]

اسلام آباد: ریڈزون میں ماسوائے سرکاری گاڑیوں کے داخلہ بند رہے گا، ترجمان پولیس

April 12, 2026 6:04

فائل فوٹو ترجمان اسلام آباد پولیس کا کہنا ہے کہ ریڈ زون میں ماسوائے سرکاری گاڑیوں کے داخلہ بند رہے گا، کشمیر چوک سے سرینہ چوک اور... [...]

آبنائے ہرمز کے معاملے میں چین نے ایران کی کھل کر حمایت کر دی

April 13, 2026 8:04

آبنائے ہرمز کے معاملے میں چین نے ایران کی کھل کر حمایت کر دی۔چینی وزیرِ دفاع ایڈمرل ڈونگ جن نے کہا ہے کہ چین کے بحری جہاز آبنائے... [...]

اسلام آباد مذاکرات میں ڈیل نہ ہونے کا سبب نیتن یاہو کی فون کال ہے: ایران کا دعویٰ

April 13, 2026 8:04

— فائل فوٹوزایران نے اسلام آباد مذاکرات میں امریکا اور ایران کے درمیان ڈیل نہ ہونے کا ذمے دار اسرائیلی وزیرِ اعظم نیتن یاہو کی فون... [...]

امریکا ایران مذاکرات صورتِحال بہتر بنانے کی جانب قدم ہیں: چین

April 13, 2026 7:04

—فائل فوٹوچین نے اسلام آباد میں ہونے والے امریکا اور ایران کے درمیان مذاکرات پر ردعمل دیتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ امریکا ایران مذاکرات کا... [...]

چین کا تائیوان کیلئے 10 نئے مراعاتی اقدامات کا اعلان

April 13, 2026 7:04

— فائل فوٹو چین نے تائیوان کے لیے 10 نئے مراعاتی اقدامات کا اعلان کر دیا۔چین کے سرکاری میڈیا کی رپورٹ کے مطابق چین نے تائیوان کے لیے... [...]

ٹرمپ بطور کمانڈر اِن چیف خطرہ بن چکے ہیں: سابق سی آئی اے ڈائریکٹر

April 13, 2026 7:04

— تصاویر غیر ملکی میڈیاسی آئی اے کے سابق ڈائریکٹر جان برینن نے امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کو عہدے سے ہٹانے کا مطالبہ کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ... [...]

خلیجی بندرگاہیں یا سب کیلئے ہوں گی یا کسی کیلئے نہیں: ایران

April 13, 2026 7:04

---فائل فوٹوایران نے خلیج فارس اور بحیرۂ عمان کی بندرگاہوں سے متعلق سخت مؤقف اختیار کرتے ہوئے اعلان کیا ہے کہ یہ بندرگاہیں یا تو سب... [...]

ایران میں حالیہ حملوں میں متاثرہ اہم ریلوے لائنیں مرمت کے بعد بحال

April 13, 2026 7:04

—فائل فوٹوایران میں حالیہ حملوں میں متاثر ہونے والی اہم ریلوے لائنیں مرمت کے بعد بحال کر دی گئیں۔ایرانی میڈیا کے مطابق ریل سروس 4 سے... [...]

ایران اسرائیل جنگ پر خاموشی نریندر مودی کو شدید تنقید کا سامنا

April 13, 2026 6:04

ایران اور اسرائیل کے درمیان کشیدگی پر خاموشی اختیار کرنے پر بھارتی وزیرِاعظم نریندر مودی کو اپنے ہی ملک میں شدید تنقید کا... [...]

ایران کا آبنائے ہرمز سے ٹیکس بطور جنگی ہرجانہ وصول کرنے کا عندیہ

April 13, 2026 6:04

—فائل فوٹوایران کا کہنا ہے کہ آبنائے ہرمز کے حوالے سے ایک نیا نظام متعارف کرایا جائے گا۔الجزیرہ کی رپورٹ کے مطابق آبنائے ہرمز سے... [...]

آبنائے ہرمز کی ناکہ بندی امریکا کا یکطرفہ اقدام ہے، چاہتے ہیں مذاکرات جاری رہیں: آسٹریلوی وزیرِ اعظم انتھونی البانیز

April 13, 2026 6:04

آسٹریلوی وزیراعظم انتھونی البانیز — فائل فوٹو آسٹریلوی وزیرِ اعظم انتھونی البانیز کا کہنا ہے کہ آبنائے ہرمز کی ناکہ بندی امریکا کا... [...]

امریکی سدرن کمانڈ کے منشیات اسمگلنگ ودہشتگرد تنظیموں کی کشتیوں پر 2 مہلک حملے

April 13, 2026 5:04

—تصویر بشکریہ سوشل میڈیاامریکی سدرن کمانڈ نے مشرقی بحر الکاہل میں منشیات اسمگلنگ میں ملوث اور دہشت گرد تنظیموں کے زیرِ استعمال... [...]

اسلام آباد مذاکرات میں امریکا و ایران معاہدے تک پہنچنے کے بہت قریب تھے: عباس عراقچی

April 13, 2026 5:04

ایران کے وزیرِ خارجہ عباس عراقچی — فائل فوٹوایران کے وزیرِ خارجہ عباس عراقچی کا کہنا ہے کہ پاکستان میں امن مذاکرات کے دوران امریکا... [...]

نیٹو پر امریکی اخراجات کا سنجیدگی سے جائزہ لینگے: ٹرمپ

April 13, 2026 5:04

— تصویر بشکریہ غیر ملکی میڈیاامریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ نے کہا ہے کہ نیٹو پر امریکا کے اخراجات کا سنجیدگی سے جائزہ لیا جائے گا۔الجزیرہ کی... [...]

پوپ لیو جرم کے معاملے میں کمزور، خارجہ پالیسی کے معاملے میں خوفناک ہیں: ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ

April 13, 2026 5:04

امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ نے مسیحیوں کے روحانی پیشوا پوپ لیو کو شدید تنقید کا نشانہ بنایا ہے۔ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ نے اپنے سوشل میڈیا پلیٹ... [...]

صدر اردوان کی اسرائیل پر حملے سے متعلق خبر من گھڑت قرار

April 13, 2026 4:04

ترکیہ کے صدر رجب طیب اردوان—فائل فوٹوترکیہ کے صدر رجب طیب اردوان کی اسرائیل پر حملے سے متعلق خبر من گھڑت قرار دے دی گئی۔سوشل میڈیا کے... [...]

سونے کی قیمتوں میں کمی، فی تولہ کتنے کا ہو گیا؟

April 13, 2026 7:04

—فائل فوٹوپاکستان بھر کی صرافہ مارکیٹوں میں سونے کی قیمتوں کو ریورس گیئر لگ گیا۔آل پاکستان صرافہ جیمز اینڈ جیولرز ایسوس ایشن کے... [...]

مشرقِ وسطیٰ تنازع عالمی معیشت کیلئے بڑا سپلائی شاک ہے: وزیر خزانہ محمد اورنگزیب

April 13, 2026 6:04

وزیرِ خزانہ محمد اورنگزیب---فائل فوٹووزیرِ خزانہ محمد اورنگزیب نے مشرقِ وسطیٰ تنازع عالمی معیشت کے لیے بڑا سپلائی شاک قرار دے... [...]

پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں شدید مندی، 5 ہزار سے زائد پوائنٹس کی کمی

April 13, 2026 5:04

پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں کاروباری ہفتے کے پہلے روز مندی دیکھی جا رہی ہے۔بازارِ حصص میں کاروبار کے دوران 100 انڈیکس میں 5183... [...]

امریکا کا ایران کی ناکہ بندی کا اعلان، تیل کی قیمتوں میں تیزی سے اضافہ

April 13, 2026 4:04

— فائل فوٹو امریکا اور ایران کے درمیان اسلام آباد میں ہونے والے مذاکرات میں کوئی ڈیل نہ ہونے اور امریکی صدر ڈونلڈ ٹرمپ کی جانب سے... [...]

پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج: ایران امریکا سیز فائر پر 100 انڈیکس ہفتے بھر میں 11 فیصد بڑھا

April 11, 2026 4:04

—فائل فوٹوپاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج کی ہفتہ وار اپ ڈیٹ سامنے آ گئی، ایران امریکا سیز فائر پر 100 انڈیکس ہفتے بھر میں 11 فیصد بڑھا... [...]

گزشتہ روز کمی کے بعد ملک میں آج سونا مہنگا

April 10, 2026 9:04

—فائل فوٹوگزشتہ روز کمی کے بعد ملک میں آج سونے کی قیمتوں میں اضافہ ہوا ہے۔آل پاکستان صرافہ جیمز اینڈ جیولرز ایسوس ایشن کے... [...]

پاکستانی معیشت میں بہتری کے باوجود خطرات بدستور موجود ہیں: ایشیائی ترقیاتی بینک

April 10, 2026 5:04

---فائل فوٹوایشیائی ترقیاتی بینک نے پاکستان کی معاشی صورتِ حال پر رپورٹ جاری کر دی۔اے ڈی بی کی رپورٹ میں کہا گیا ہے کہ پاکستانی معیشت... [...]

پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں تیزی

April 10, 2026 4:04

---فائل فوٹوپاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں کاروباری ہفتے کے آخری روز تیزی دیکھی جا رہی ہے۔بازارِ حصص میں کاروبار کے دوران 100 انڈیکس میں 2158... [...]

کراچی: 2 دن میں ایل پی جی کی قیمت میں 40 روپے کلو کمی

April 9, 2026 10:04

—فائل فوٹوکراچی میں 2 دن میں ایل پی جی کی قیمت میں 40 روپے کلو کمی ہو گئی۔ایل پی جی ایسوسی ایشن کے رہنما علی حیدر کا کہنا ہے کہ ایل پی... [...]

سونے کی قیمتوں کو ریورس گیئر لگ گیا، بڑی کمی

April 9, 2026 8:04

ایشیائی اسٹاک مارکیٹس میں منفی رجحان

April 9, 2026 5:04

---فائل فوٹوامریکا، ایران اور اسرائیل میں جنگ بندی کے باوجود ایشیائی اسٹاک بازاروں میں آج منفی رجحان دیکھا جا رہا ہے۔جاپان کا نکئی... [...]

پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں ملا جلا رجحان

April 9, 2026 5:04

---فائل فوٹو پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج میں کاروباری ہفتے کے چوتھے روز ملا جلا رجحان دیکھا جا رہا ہے۔بازار حصص میں کاروبار کے دوران 100... [...]

مارچ میں سمندر پار پاکستانیوں کی ترسیلات زر میں اضافہ

April 8, 2026 3:04

سمندر پار پاکستانیوں کی جانب سے مارچ 2026ء میں ترسیلات زر کی مد میں 3.8 ارب امریکی ڈالر ملک میں آئے۔ اسٹیٹ بینک کے اعلامیہ کے مطابق نمو... [...]

عالمی مارکیٹ میں قیمتیں گرنے کے بعد پیٹرول اور ڈیزل سستا ہونے کا امکان

April 8, 2026 10:04

عالمی مارکیٹ میں قیمتیں گرنے کے بعد پیٹرول اور ڈیزل سستا ہونے کا امکان ہے۔انڈسٹری ذرائع کے مطابق خام تیل کی قیمتوں میں 15 فیصد تک کمی... [...]

پاکستان نے 1.43 ارب ڈالر کی بیرونی ادائیگیاں قبل از وقت مکمل کردیں

April 8, 2026 9:04

---فائل فوٹواسٹیٹ بینک کے مطابق پاکستان نے 1.43 ارب ڈالر کی بیرونی ادائیگیاں مکمل کرلی ہیں۔ ڈیجیٹل ادائیگیاں عرب نظام سے ہوں گی،... [...]

Private credit is actually built to survive the ghosts of the great financial crisis

April 13, 2026 11:50

With 80% equity cushions and 10-year lockups, Wall Street’s “anti-banks” won’t face a “Lehman moment.” [...]

Why ‘Rule of 10’ stocks like Nvidia and Meta are now poised for a comeback, according to Goldman Sachs

April 13, 2026 11:40

Higher bond yields have been hitting secular growth stocks, but that may be about to change. [...]

‘He didn’t seem very alert’: Our CPA said we owe the IRS $443, but we’re actually due a refund of $637. Do we fire him?

April 13, 2026 11:10

“We’re both concerned about the accuracy of our returns.” [...]

Energy prices have probably peaked. What that means for stocks, according to Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson.

April 13, 2026 11:02

Investors should be keeping a close eye on the difference between Brent and U.S. crude, which is sending a message that market worries over the crisis in Iran have peaked, says Morgan Stanley. [...]

‘I plan to exit corporate life’: I’m 50 and have $400,000. My wife is a teacher. Can I retire at 55?

April 13, 2026 10:31

“I would like to stop working in about five years to spend more time with our child and support my wife.” [...]

‘It feels awkward’: I gave my friend’s daughter cash for her wedding. Silence. Do I say something?

April 13, 2026 10:01

“They cashed the check 10 days after the wedding.” [...]

Populism lost in Hungary but still might win the war, one strategist argues

April 13, 2026 9:47

A strategist argues Viktor Orbán’s defeat was against the prevailing trend, but the Iran war will cement a new global regime of deglobalization, state expansion and stubborn inflation. [...]

‘I am at a crossroads’: I’m 37 and have $1.3 million. Do I stop working to spend time with my young kids?

April 13, 2026 9:30

“Right now, we only see our kids (ages 5 and 2) awake for about 90 minutes a day.” [...]

We asked our wedding guests to give money to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Can we write off their donations?

April 13, 2026 9:29

“There were substantial donations made.” [...]

Oil prices rise as failed negotiations between U.S. and Iran raise risk of prolonged war

April 13, 2026 9:09

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude both climbed above $100 a barrel on Monday after a breakdown in talks between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend. [...]

Economic calendar: Data on home sales due at 10 a.m.

April 13, 2026 11:36

Move now to seize this potential stock-market crisis and opportunity

April 13, 2026 1:17

Trump says he’s closing the Strait of Hormuz. Has he been reading MarketWatch?

April 13, 2026 12:42

As earnings season ramps up, April's stock-market rebound will be tested

April 12, 2026 11:38

Stock futures drop, oil surges above $100 after failed talks between U.S., Iran

April 12, 2026 10:25

How Beyond Meat sank from a $14 billion plant-based powerhouse to a penny stock

April 12, 2026 7:26