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Govt decides in principle to implement work-from-home, distance learning for fuel conservation

The plan will be presented to PM Shehbaz on Friday; following his clearance, it will be taken up the Economic Coordination Committee for formal approval.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 09:04pm

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
DBCINC	5.79	0.79	15.80 ▲	198,797
UCAPM	4.25	0.58	15.80 ▲	54,997
HIFA	5.27	0.71	15.57 ▲	215,401
FDPL	4.24	0.53	14.29 ▲	540,158
TPLP	7.64	0.9	13.35 ▲	8,510,545

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
TSBLR1	0.18	-0.04	-18.18 ▼	50,032,929
DIIL	58.49	-6.5	-10.00 ▼	1,057
DWTMWU	11.25	-1.25	-10.00 ▼	74,164
TCORPCPS	18.03	-1.97	-9.85 ▼	6,074
SMLNC	126.22	-13.53	-9.68 ▼	10,947

Source: PSX | Updated Mar 05, 2026

Centre orders monitoring of petrol stations amid hoarding concerns

Ogra says authorities are closely monitoring the supply chain to ensure the uninterrupted availability of petroleum products nationwide.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 04:32pm

SBP seen holding rates steady as oil surge threatens inflation trajectory

The central bank has cut the key rate by a cumulative ⁠11.5 percentage points since mid-2024, from a record high of 22pc.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 04:08pm

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Govt refutes ordering temporary suspension of port entries in Pakistan

“No such order has been issued by the Cabinet Division or the Ministry of Maritime Affairs,” information ministry clarifies.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 04:38pm

Bulls regain control, KSE-100 rebounds over 5,400 points

Positive momentum, lower volatility compared to previous sessions this week, pushed Pakistan's benchmark index into the green with HUBC, OGDC, FFC, ENGROH, and MEB leading the charge.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 02:51pm

Oil leaps 3pc on supply concerns as Iran conflict widens

Two oil traders say they have bullish expectations for oil prices as a quick resolution to the war seems unlikely.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 01:38pm

Power consumers to bear Rs23bn extra burden

Nepra allows Rs1.63 per unit higher fuel costs in March and about 35 paise per unit other charges for the next three months.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 09:06am

Gold gains on safe-haven demand as Middle East conflict widens

Bullion, viewed as a safe-haven asset, has risen about 20pc this year, notching successive record highs amid heightened global political and economic uncertainty.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 11:37am

Dollar rally pauses as market sentiment turns a little more upbeat

Investors took reprive in a report that Iran intelligence operatives signalled openness to talks with the CIA and upbeat US economic data released on Wednesday

Published 05 Mar, 2026 02:10pm