Pakistan’s stock market faced a significant downturn on its fourth trading day of the week, with the benchmark 100 Index plummeting 11 points to 1,52,000. The market capitalization also witnessed a decline of 3.32 trillion rupees, reaching 16,883 billion rupees. According to data, exports witnessed an 8% decline during the period from July to March. The State Bank of Pakistan has taken a significant decision to strengthen the country’s youth financially.
The global market is experiencing a significant increase in trade costs due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has reversed the trend of declining gold prices in Pakistan’s currency market. The British publication, The Economist, has listed countries facing “extremely painful” consequences of the oil crisis caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
A crucial meeting was held at the Karachi Port, led by Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Jamshed Iqbal Cheema, to address the issue of old containers. The United Arab Emirates’ markets have incurred a loss of $120 billion due to the ongoing conflict, with experts stating that investors are adopting a cautious approach following the US policy announcements.
The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association stated that the ongoing conflict in Iran has affected cement sales. According to a report, the average inflation rate during July 2025 to March 2026 was 5.67%. Gold prices in Pakistan’s currency market have begun to rise once again.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a 3.3% increase in the index at the start of the trading session. The Ministry of Finance released the monthly economic outlook report, which forecasts inflation to range between 7.5% and 8.5% in the coming month. The report also stated that remittances have increased by 10.5% during the first eight months of the fiscal year.
A notification has been issued stating that the new LPG prices will come into effect from April 1. A procedure has also been introduced for registered business entities to rectify errors in their ANOIS. Gold prices in Pakistan’s currency market have begun to rise again.
In response to the attack on Dr. Kamal Kharazi’s house in Tehran, where his wife was martyred, and Dr. Kharazi was severely injured, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has warned that any enemy attempting to launch a ground invasion will be “completely destroyed.”
Fakhar Zaman had filed an appeal with the Technical Committee of the Pakistan Super League against allegations of ball tampering and a two-match ban, which was rejected. According to a British newspaper report, a new pipeline will bypass the choke point in the Strait of Hormuz, taking into account Iranian control.
During an Eid special program, a segment featuring a childhood picture was used, which sparked controversy. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh has described the US-Israeli attack on the Pasteur Institute in Iran as “despicable.”
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