Bitcoin rose sharply on Friday, gaining 3.26% as improving geopolitical sentiment following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz lifted risk appetite across global markets.
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New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 26 runs to take ODI series lead
DHAKA, April 17, 2026 — New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 26 runs in the first One-Day International at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead in the series after a disciplined all-round performance.
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Bangladesh set for busy home season with Pakistan, Australia tours
DHAKA, April 17, 2026 — Bangladesh will host Pakistan and Australia in a packed home season, featuring a two-match Test series followed by limited-overs contests, as the team looks to improve its standing in international cricket.
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Quetta Gladiators cruise to six-wicket win over Lahore Qalandars
KARACHI, April 17, 2026 — Quetta Gladiators delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat defending champions Lahore Qalandars by six wickets in the 26th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at the National Bank Stadium on Friday.
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Islamabad Customs to auction confiscated vehicles on April 22
ISLAMABAD, April 17, 2026 — The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Islamabad has announced a public auction of confiscated vehicles scheduled for April 22, offering a wide range of cars and SUVs seized in enforcement operations, officials said on Friday.
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Chery Master Pakistan Sets a New Industry Benchmark with Tiggo 8 & Tiggo 9 PHEV CKD Line-Off in 5 Days
Chery Master Pakistan has achieved a record-breaking CKD line-off of the Tiggo 8 PHEV and Tiggo 9 PHEV within a span of five days, marking a defining milestone in its back-to-back rollout of plug-in hybrid models.
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Rupee edges higher against dollar on Saudi inflows
KARACHI, April 17, 2026 — The Pakistani rupee strengthened slightly against the US dollar on Friday, supported by a fresh $2 billion inflow from Saudi Arabia, according to State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data.
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KSE-100 jumps over 4,400 points as rally extends
KARACHI, April 17, 2026 — Pakistan’s benchmark KSE-100 index surged by more than 4,400 points on Friday, extending its rally to a fourth consecutive session as investor sentiment improved on easing geopolitical concerns and expectations of renewed diplomacy in the Middle East.
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MG Pakistan Teases Hybrid+ and Super Hybrid Variants of New MG HS
MG Motor Pakistan has officially lifted the curtain on the hybrid lineup of its upcoming SUV, strongly hinting at the arrival of an updated MG HS in the local market.
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Bitcoin holds volatile weekly gains but remains lower year-on-year
Bitcoin traded in a volatile range over the past week, posting modest gains despite sharp intraday swings, while remaining significantly lower compared with levels seen a year earlier, according to compiled market data on Thursday.
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