Top Stories
- Oil prices tumble around 10-12% after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz
- Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s economy showing stabilisation, investor confidence rising
- Pakistan cuts diesel prices soon after Hormuz reopening
- Pakistan urges safe passage in Hormuz, backs diplomacy to end conflict
- Pakistan textile exports fall 7% in March amid Hormuz disruption
- FBR probe exposes large-scale corruption in Pakistan Customs
FINANCE
- Aurangzeb seeks faster Panda bond approval in talks with China central bank
- Pakistan receives $2bn Saudi inflow ahead of UAE repayment
- Pakistan forex reserves fall $1.37 billion after Eurobond repayment
- FDI jumps 163% in March but overall inflows remain weak: SBP
- Pakistan posts $1.07 billion current account surplus in March 2026
- Aurangzeb discusses debt management, capital market development with World Bank VP
NATIONAL
- Pakistan cuts diesel prices soon after Hormuz reopening
- Weekly inflation falls 0.69% but remains elevated at 12.16% YoY
- Significant Mistakes Found in 2025 Physics A-Level, AS-Level Papers: Cambridge OCR Fined
- NA committee orders urgent review of mobile phone taxes
- Pakistan faces acute electricity shortfall amid Gulf tensions, minister says
- OxfordAQA to roll out earlier results, more exam sessions globally
MONEY & BANKING
- Rupee edges higher against dollar on Saudi inflows
- BankIslami to issue Rs5 billion Sukuk to strengthen capital base
- Crypto firms can now access banks in Pakistan under new law
- UBL says GCC exposure contained despite Middle East tensions
- Banks flood T-bill auction as SBP receives Rs4 trillion bids
- Bank deposits in Pakistan hit record Rs37.51 trillion: SBP
TAXATION
- PRA registers 33% jump in March tax collection
- Faisalabad Customs highlights benefits of Export Facilitation Scheme
- Kayani urges traders to register, file taxes to widen tax base
- Islamabad Customs to auction confiscated vehicles on April 22
- Minister Kayani to hold key tax talks with Karachi business leaders
- FBR probe exposes large-scale corruption in Pakistan Customs
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Khurram Ijaz expresses concerns over rising electricity shortfall
- Minister Kayani to hold key tax talks with Karachi business leaders
- Pakistan textile exports fall 7% in March amid Hormuz disruption
- CCP clears UAE firm’s acquisition in Pakistan aviation services sector
- Pakistan urges businessmen to bring back $10 billion ahead of budget 2026-27
- Alibaba unit KOKO Tech gets BNPL license in Pakistan, SECP says
STOCKS & COMMODITIES
- KSE-100 jumps over 4,400 points as rally extends
- Gold, silver prices decline in Pakistan on April 17
- Gold prices in Pakistan fall by Rs3,300 per tola
- KSE-100 surges for third straight day as peace talk hopes fuel rally
- Daily gold and silver prices in Pakistan: April 16, 2026
- Gold prices steady in Pakistan, hover near Rs505,000 per tola
AUTOMOTIVE
- Chery Master Pakistan Sets a New Industry Benchmark with Tiggo 8 & Tiggo 9 PHEV CKD Line-Off in 5 Days
- MG Pakistan Teases Hybrid+ and Super Hybrid Variants of New MG HS
- Why PHEVs Are Outpacing EVs in Pakistan’s Auto Revolution: Chery Master
- MG Pakistan Expected to Launch New 2026 MG HS Facelift in Pakistan
- Indus Motor posts over Rs5 billion earnings without car production
- Pakistan weighs incentives to boost EV parts manufacturing
IT & TELECOM
- Samsung Galaxy S27 Series May Introduce Faster UFS 5.0 Storage
- Ufone Announces 3G Service Shutdown, Urges Users to Upgrade
- Honor 600, 600 Pro Specs Confirmed Ahead of Launch
- Ufone faces service disruptions amid electricity load-shedding across Pakistan
- NA committee orders urgent review of mobile phone taxes
- Google Launches Gemini App for macOS With Native AI Features
CURRENCY RATES
- Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan — April 17, 2026
- Bitcoin holds volatile weekly gains but remains lower year-on-year
- Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan: April 16, 2026
- Bitcoin climbs near $75,000 on optimism over US-Iran peace talks
- Bitcoin holds near $74,500 after volatile week
- Bitcoin slips to $70,840 as weekly losses deepen
ENTERTAINMENT
- Zayn Malik says he is ‘still unexpectedly recovering’ as new album drops
- Jennifer Lopez says Brett Goldstein was ready to quit over casting choice
- Sydney Sweeney, Scooter Braun go Instagram official
- Tom Cruise to return as ‘Top Gun 3’ confirmed
- Meghan Markle retreat row fuels tensions with Kate Middleton
- Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid plan surprise bachelorette for Taylor Swift
SPORTS
- New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 26 runs to take ODI series lead
- Bangladesh set for busy home season with Pakistan, Australia tours
- Quetta Gladiators cruise to six-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars
- Islamabad United cruise past Karachi Kings with 8-wicket win
- Babar Azam leads Peshawar Zalmi to dominant win over Quetta Gladiators
- Sanju Samson named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2026
JUST IN
- Zayn Malik says he is ‘still unexpectedly recovering’ as new album drops
- Jennifer Lopez says Brett Goldstein was ready to quit over casting choice
- Oil prices tumble around 10-12% after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz
- PRA registers 33% jump in March tax collection
- Faisalabad Customs highlights benefits of Export Facilitation Scheme
- Aurangzeb says Pakistan’s economy showing stabilisation, investor confidence rising