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Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today – April 6, 2026
KARACHI, April 6, 2026: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) is trading at Rs74.42 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, according to leading currency dealers in Karachi. The selling rate remains around Rs74.99. The pair continues to stay firmly locked in the same exceptionally narrow, low-volatility channel it entered in early January 2026 — now stretching well beyond twelve weeks of remarkably flat price action. Today’s unchanged level keeps the rate significantly below the 2025 mid-year...
UAE’s Surprise $3 Billion Loan Move Puts Pakistan Under Strain
Pakistan’s economy, already under strain from soaring oil prices, is facing a new setback after it failed to reach agreement with the United Arab Emirates to roll over $3 billion in debt for the first time in seven years.
Labour urged to scrap 'table tax' on cafes, restaurants and pubs with pavement seating so Brits can enjoy a 'summer pint in the sun'
Labour urged to scrap 'table tax' on cafes, restaurants and pubs with pavement seating so Brits can enjoy a 'summer pint in the sun'By GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 11:38, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 11:42, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Rocketing fuel prices spark new interest in electric vehicles as charging costs get cheaper
Rocketing fuel prices spark new interest in electric vehicles as charging costs get cheaperBy TOM LAWRENCE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:41, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 11:46, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Casablanca Stock Exchange Opens Higher as MASI Gains 1.03%
Casablanca – Casablanca’s stock market opened higher on Monday, with the benchmark MASI gaining 1.03% in early trading to reach 17,695.03 points, recovering after Friday’s slight dip. The broader upward move was also reflected across the market’s other main indices. The MASI 20, which tracks the performance of the 20 most liquid listed companies, rose 0.78% to 1,326.9 points. The MASI ESG, made up of companies with the strongest ESG ratings according to Moody’s ESG Solutions, posted a sharper in...
Hong Kong developers test homebuyers with modest price increases after sell-outs
Hong Kong developers are raising prices of new homes this week following sold-out launches in recent days, further testing the appetite of homebuyers amid geopolitical and interest rate uncertainties. Henderson Land Development put another 39 units at its Chester project in Hung Hom on sale on Monday, with 25 homes finding buyers as of 5pm, according to agents. With an average discounted price of HK$22,198 (US$2,831) per square foot, the units were priced 4.57 per cent higher than the 123 units....
Little Barons Club pledges to cover DLD fees on every off-plan property purchase
For anyone purchasing property in Dubai, the Dubai Land Department registration fee is an unavoidable expense. At up to 4 per cent of the transaction value, it represents the heaviest single cost a buyer faces before even receiving the keys. On an Dh2.85 million apartment, that amounts to roughly Dh114,000, and total acquisition costs can climb to 6 per cent of the purchase price.While a handful of developers have occasionally covered DLD fees as part of promotional campaigns, these remain isol...
Trump Looks to Boost Defense in $2.2 Trillion 2027 Budget
President Donald Trump asked Congress to enact a $2.2 trillion budget for 2027, including a $1.5 trillion request for defense, a significant increase over the $1 trillion sought for fiscal year 2026. Nathan Dean of Bloomberg Intelligence has more. (Source: Bloomberg)
UAE companies offer rent relief, cash allowances to support small businesses amid war
Dubai: Dubai’s business community is stepping in to support smaller enterprises amid the war. Businesses are navigating a difficult operating environment marked by rising oil prices, a slowdown in tourism flows, supply chain disruptions, and softer consumer demand.While activity in areas such as travel and hospitality has weakened, companies across sectors—from real estate and telecoms to retail and consulting—are rolling out targeted support measures to help SMEs maintain cash flow, visibility...
Tuen Mun bus operator cuts services amid soaring fuel prices, warns of closure
A Hong Kong bus operator serving Tuen Mun commuters has warned it may cease operations after soaring oil prices pushed the company into the red, saying “every service is like pouring money into the sea”. The operator, ABC Touring Car Company, which runs non-franchised bus services linking Tuen Mun and urban centres, announced on Sunday it would reduce its services with immediate effect as the first step to cut costs. Fuel bills had more than doubled since late February, pushing business to the.....
Small UK firms’ energy bills set to more than double due to Iran war
Companies using heating oil have already begun rationing their fuel use, says Federation of Small BusinessesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThousands of independent businesses across the UK are braced for their energy bills to more than double owing to the sharp rise in heating oil costs as the war in Iran pushed Europe’s fuel market prices to fresh record highs.About 7% of all small and medium-sized companies warm their properties and provide hot water using heating oil, which in some cases ha...
Oil Prices Jump Above $110 as Hormuz Closure Fears Deepen Amid Iran War
Casablanca – Oil prices opened higher Sunday, with both global benchmarks pushing well above the symbolic $110-a-barrel mark as markets remain on edge over the prolonged war in the Middle East and the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints. By 22:45 GMT, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for May delivery was up 2.89% at $114.76 a barrel, while North Sea Brent for June gained 2.04% to $111.26. Minutes after trading began, WTI briefly climbed...
Karachi traders propose new market closing hours
KARACHI: Traders and business representatives in the metropolitan city have proposed revised operating hours for markets, wedding halls and restaurants during a high-level consultative meeting chaired by the Chief Minister of Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah. The meeting was convened to discuss the federal government’s directive to close markets earlier in the evening, as well as the smart lockdown measures. The Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, has apprised traders in Karachi that the federal...
Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today- April 06, 2026
Karachi, April 06, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published its latest Mark-to-Market (M2M) currency rates for authorized dealers, providing updated reference rates for foreign currency transactions against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of today’s key currency rates for traders, importers, exporters, and remittance senders. US Dollar (USD) at PKR 279.07 The US Dollar, Pakistan’s most traded foreign currency, is quoted at PKR 279.07...
Sajal Aly has a message for all amid petrol price hike
KARACHI: Showbiz star Sajal Aly has made a heartfelt appeal following the recent hike in petrol prices in the country amid the global crisis. The renowned actress wrote an emotional note on her Instagram, highlighting that the people who deliver food and provide transport spend their entire day on the streets. She noted that the situation has worsened significantly for them after the rise in fuel costs. In this regard, Sajal Aly urged citizens to show sympathy toward these hardworking individual...
Duchess of Edinburgh's 'secret turmoil over Andrew' as she skips Easter service
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, was a no-show at the royals' Easter Matins service. This weekend, her husband, Prince Edward, became the first royal to visit disgraced Andrew Mountbatten Windsor in Sandringham
Silver Rate Today in Pakistan- April 6, 2026
Karachi, April 6, 2026 – Silver prices in Pakistan have displayed firm strength today, with the chandi ka rate at Rs. 7,619–7,771 per tola—demonstrating sustained momentum driven by international precious metals trends and active local demand. This performance continues the recent positive pattern, as silver remains responsive to global market signals. Current local rates stand at Rs. 6,539–6,661 per 10 grams and Rs. 653.9–666.1 per gram, supported by international spot silver activity and its r...
UAE job demand to rise by 1 million by 2030 amid AI push
Dubai: The UAE will need to add around one million new workers by 2030 as economic expansion, digital transformation and artificial intelligence adoption accelerate, according to a new report by ServiceNow and Pearson, with experts saying the shift will significantly reshape investment priorities, hiring strategies and national workforce development. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Hamza Dweik, Head of Trading for the Middle East and North Africa at Saxo...
Dubai’s ultra-prime rental market sets new benchmark with Dh20 million Marsa Al Arab Villa lease
Dubai’s real estate market continues to demonstrate resilience and global appeal, with a record-setting lease at the exclusive Marsa Al Arab Villas underscoring sustained strength at the very top end of the sector.In one of the most significant residential rental transactions to date Sabeeha Bham, senior private client advisor of luxury residences and Dr Taieser Al Saati, executive partner of Sotheby’s International Realty super prime experts, secured an ultra-private beachfront villa for Dh10 m...
Eligibility conditions for fuel subsidy announced
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja has announced that fuel subsidies will only be provided to vehicles registered with the Excise Department, as part of the government’s relief package, ARY News reported. The federal government, under the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has begun implementing the relief measures ahead of schedule to ease public hardship. The digital transfer system for subsidies was officially launched last night to ensure tra...