The Asian stock markets have witnessed a negative trend following the recent remarks made by US President Donald Trump. The Nikkei index in Japan has plummeted by 1.5% while South Korea’s Kospi index has dropped by 2.6%. In contrast, the business start-up index in Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has surged by 3.3%. Similarly, the Hang Seng index in Hong Kong is trading nearly 1% lower.
According to experts, investors are adopting a cautious approach following the US policy announcements, which has resulted in increased pressure on the markets. The State Bank of Pakistan has recorded an 8% decline in exports during the period from July to March.
A significant decision has been taken by the State Bank of Pakistan to strengthen the country’s young generation financially. The prices of gold in the exchange markets across Pakistan have reversed their trend and are rising again. The ongoing war in the Middle East has resulted in a significant increase in trade expenses globally due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Economist, a British publication, has listed countries facing “extremely painful consequences” due to the oil crisis triggered by the ongoing Middle East war. A crucial meeting was held at Karachi Port regarding the old containers that are stuck there, under the leadership of Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Jamshed Iqbal Cheema.
The US, Israel, and Iran have suffered a loss of $120 billion on the UAE markets during the war. The 100 Index closed at 1,55,511 points on the last day of business. The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association has stated that the Iran war has affected cement sales.
According to reports, the average inflation rate during the period from July 2025 to March 2026 was 5.67%. The gold prices in the exchange markets across Pakistan are rising again. The business start-up index in PSX has surged by 3.3%. The Ministry of Finance has released the monthly economic outlook report.
The report, issued from Islamabad, predicts that the inflation rate will remain between 7.5% to 8.5% during the current month. The remittances have increased by 10.5% during the first eight months of the fiscal year. A notification has been issued regarding the new prices of LPG, which will come into effect from April 1. A procedure has been introduced to rectify errors in the ANOIS system for registered businesspersons. The gold prices in the exchange markets across Pakistan are rising again.
The US and Israel have attacked the home of Dr. Kamal Kharazi in Tehran, resulting in the death of his wife. Dr. Kharazi was shifted to the hospital in a critical condition, where he is in a coma. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has warned that if any enemy launches a ground attack on Iran, it will be completely eliminated.
Pakistan Super League’s technical committee has rejected the appeal of Fakhar Zaman against the allegations of ball tampering and two-match ban. According to a British report, the new pipeline will bypass the chokepoint in the Strait of Hormuz, which is under Iranian control. A child actress was caught up in the midst of a controversy during an Eid special program when she used a wrong image in a segment. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has termed the US-Israeli attack on the Pasteur Institute in Iran as “shameful.”
