Karachi, April 25, 2026 – Expectations are building ahead of the upcoming monetary policy announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan scheduled for April 27, 2026, with market participants increasingly debating whether the central bank will raise the benchmark interest rate by up to 100 basis points amid rising global oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty.
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KSE-100 Index falls 2% weekly amid geopolitical uncertainty
Karachi, April 25, 2026 – The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange declined by 2 percent on a weekly basis, shedding 3,267 points to close at 170,672 for the week ended April 24, 2026, as heightened geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment.
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Bitcoin rises on hopes of Iran-US peace talks in Pakistan
Bitcoin posted modest gains on Saturday as optimism over potential peace talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan lifted sentiment across global financial markets, including digital assets.
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Wall Street mixed as S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs on Iran talks hopes
U.S. stocks ended mixed on Friday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite closing at fresh all-time highs, as investor sentiment improved on hopes for a potential restart of U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.
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Islamabad United crush Hyderabad Kingsmen by 8 wickets to seal PSL 11 playoffs spot
Karachi, April 24, 2026 – Three-time champions Islamabad United delivered a commanding performance on Friday, crushing Hyderabad Kingsmen by eight wickets in the 36th match of Pakistan Super League Season 11 at the National Bank Stadium.
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FPCCI to offer tax reform roadmap to help FBR meet revenue targets
Karachi, April 24, 2026 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has announced plans to provide strategic guidelines to the Federal Board of Revenue to help achieve tax targets through sustainable and business-friendly measures.
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MG Pakistan Launches 2026 MG HS in HEV, PHEV Variants – Price and Booking Details Revealed
MG Motor Pakistan has officially introduced the all-new 2026 MG HS in Pakistan, marking a significant upgrade in its SUV lineup.
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SECP tightens AML net with IBAN and biometric rules
Islamabad, April 24, 2026 – The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has unveiled proposed amendments to its Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism regulations, aiming to tighten safeguards while enabling seamless digital onboarding for investors.
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KSE-100 Index stages dramatic comeback, soars 1,500 points
Karachi, April 24, 2026 – The benchmark KSE-100 index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange ended Friday’s session with a strong gain of nearly 1,500 points, recovering from early losses amid heightened geopolitical concerns and late-session optimism.
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SBP releases KIBOR rates: Slight mixed movements ahead of monetary policy decision
Karachi, April 24, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday issued the latest Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR), showing minor fluctuations across different tenors compared to the previous day.
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