KARACHI, April 14, 2026 — Service Long March Tyres Limited has filed a prospectus with the Pakistan Stock Exchange to list its shares and raise up to Rs7.8 billion through an initial public offering (IPO), the company said on Tuesday.
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Pakistan banks see Rs141bn rise in manufacturing deposits in March 2026
KARACHI, April 14, 2026 — Commercial banks in Pakistan recorded an increase of more than Rs141 billion in deposits from the manufacturing sector in March 2026, reflecting shifting liquidity patterns amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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Pakistan car sales jump 40% YoY in March 2026
KARACHI, April 14, 2026 — Pakistan’s automobile sales rose 40% year-on-year in March 2026, supported by improving demand conditions, stabilising macroeconomic indicators and a recovery in auto financing, industry data showed on Tuesday.
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Mendis stars as Peshawar Zalmi beat Multan Sultans in PSL 11 clash
KARACHI, April 13, 2026 — A fluent half-century from Kusal Mendis and a disciplined spin attack powered Peshawar Zalmi to a commanding win over Multan Sultans in the 22nd match of Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 at the National Bank Stadium on Monday.
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ICC announces record prize pool for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
LONDON, April 13, 2026 – The International Cricket Council has unveiled a record prize pool for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, underscoring the rapid growth of women’s cricket ahead of the tournament in England and Wales.
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SECP registers 2,993 companies in March as IT sector leads growth
ISLAMABAD, April 13, 2026 – Pakistan’s corporate sector continued to expand in March, with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan registering 2,993 new companies, reflecting sustained investor interest despite a monthly slowdown.
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KSE-100 index plunges nearly 4% as Iran-US talks collapse
KARACHI, April 13, 2026 – Pakistan stocks tumbled sharply on Monday, with the benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (KSE-100 Index) falling nearly 4% after high-stakes Iran–United States peace talks ended without agreement in Islamabad.
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FBR revises customs values for imported auto spare parts after 5 years
KARACHI, April 13, 2026 – Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (Federal Board of Revenue) has issued revised customs valuation benchmarks for imported auto replacement parts, updating duty assessment values after more than five years to align with current global prices and market conditions.
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Bitcoin slips to $70,840 as weekly losses deepen
April 13, 2026 – The price of Bitcoin edged lower on Monday, extending recent losses as volatility persisted in global digital asset markets, with the cryptocurrency trading at $70,840.93 against the U.S. dollar.
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Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters, reclaim world No.1
Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday, reclaiming the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival.
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