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E-Paper | March 14, 2026

Solar, wind boost energy security: power minister

LNG now accounts for about 10pc of electricity generation, mainly used to meet evening demand peaks and stabilise the grid, Leghari says.

Updated 14 Mar, 2026 08:13am

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
SHDTR1	2.01	1	99.01 ▲	25,941
KOSM	4.79	0.79	19.75 ▲	14,203,872
CSIL	4.17	0.55	15.19 ▲	14,688,092
TSPL	9.5	1	11.77 ▲	3,902,462
YOUW	4.27	0.41	10.62 ▲	783,757

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
JUBSNC	42.81	-4.76	-10.01 ▼	3,091
BFMOD	20.25	-2.25	-10.00 ▼	201,911
DMC	128.05	-14.21	-9.99 ▼	674
LEUL	29.24	-3.24	-9.98 ▼	4,817
TCORPCPS	18.14	-2.01	-9.98 ▼	12,430

Source: PSX | Updated Mar 13, 2026

Foreign inflows into T-bills stall amid Gulf crisis

Experts say T-bill returns may rise in the coming months as the conflict pushes inflation higher.

Updated 14 Mar, 2026 08:18am

Oil crosses $100 as tanker path corrected

US issues 30-day licence for countries to buy Russian oil and petroleum products stranded at sea.

Updated 14 Mar, 2026 08:22am

Branded Content

Chery Master Pakistan expands nationwide 3S dealership network: 10 operational, 20 planned by 2027

The nationwide dealership network includes 8 dealerships across six major cities, with two additional dealerships launching in the coming month, expanding the network to 10 dealerships nationwide.

Cardiogen and the molecular language of cardiac renewal: A speculative exploration

This article explores Cardiogen’s molecular characteristics, theorised mechanisms of action and its possible relevance across multiple research domains.

Master MoltyFoam’s Women’s Day initiative supports the next generation of female athletes

This year, Master MoltyFoam used the occasion to highlight the importance of support in sports by launching an initiative focused on encouraging young female athletes in Pakistan.

Textile exports fall on sluggish demand

Reversal highlights the volatility facing one of the country’s most critical industries.

Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:34am

LHC stays recovery of electricity duty

Oil companies' counsel says legislative action “manifestly arbitrary”, seeks to override a binding judicial interpretation.

Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:34am

Fertiliser companies’ earnings rise in 2025

Industry expected to remain stable, supported by strong urea demand and seasonal agricultural activities.

Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:34am

Fuel dealers warn of post-Eid strike if margins not raised

Currently, the dealers’ margin comes to around Rs8.64 per litre on diesel and petrol.

Updated 14 Mar, 2026 08:38am

PM Shehbaz says prices of petroleum products not being increased despite uptick in global market

Says prices are not being increased to reduce the burden on the common man.

Published 13 Mar, 2026 06:04pm

Pakistan among 60 countries facing US forced labour investigations

Investigations will focus on whether governments have failed to impose and effectively enforce bans on the importation of goods produced with forced labour.

Published 13 Mar, 2026 01:46pm