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E-Paper | March 04, 2026

Global markets turmoil intensifies on Iran war

Brent North Sea crude, the international benchmark, tops $85 a barrel for the first time since July 2024.

Published 03 Mar, 2026 08:29pm

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
TSBLR1	0.24	0.04	20.00 ▲	9,340,308
DBCINC	5.31	0.84	18.79 ▲	210,293
LOADSR1	0.19	0.03	18.75 ▲	6,143,675
BLUEX	6.07	0.88	16.96 ▲	988,178
CLCPS	3.14	0.44	16.30 ▲	134,820

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
GSPMNC	2.85	-0.64	-18.34 ▼	6,435
PINL	7.64	-1	-11.57 ▼	404,778
UNITY	8.6	-1	-10.42 ▼	29,974,829
FTMM	13.1	-1.46	-10.03 ▼	7,599
IMLNC	19.77	-2.2	-10.01 ▼	23,334

Source: PSX | Updated Mar 03, 2026

Privatisation Commission board recommends Fauji Fertiliser’s inclusion in consortium that won PIA auction

The recommendation is subject to approval by the Cabinet Committee on Privatisation and the federal cabinet.

Published 03 Mar, 2026 10:06pm

Surplus generation capacity, high fixed costs permanent source of high consumer-end power tariffs: Nepra report

Power regulator emphasises need for optimising generation capacity in line with actual demand and prioritising the use of low-cost indigenous fuels.

Published 03 Mar, 2026 08:13pm

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Market rebounds 5,000 points in volatile trade

Analysts say that given the evolving nature of the conflict and the involvement of multiple countries, market volatility is likely to persist until the situation shows signs of stabilising.

Updated 03 Mar, 2026 04:03pm

Rupee holds steady against dollar as markets eye global cues

Minimal movement in exchange rates kept the rupee steady against major currencies, with the dollar near Rs280.6.

Published 03 Mar, 2026 05:27pm

Oil rises as expanding US-Israeli conflict with Iran elevates supply risks

While analysts note concerns about oil flows through Strait of Hormuz, a greater risk to the market would be Iran targeting additional energy infrastructure in region.

Published 03 Mar, 2026 11:42am