Stock markets will observe a closure on April 3rd for Good Friday, marking the beginning of several scheduled holidays for the remainder of 2026. Investors are advised to note these closures, which impact trading strategies and fund settlements. The article also outlines the daily trading hours, including pre-open, main trading, and closing sessions, alongside specific
US President Trump has imposed steep 100% tariffs on imported patented medicines and new duties on steel, aluminium, and copper. This aims to compel companies to manufacture within the US, with exemptions for some nations. The move seeks to bolster domestic production and national security, building on previous trade actions.
Pakistan’s recent surge in petrol and diesel prices, marking the second rise in just a few weeks, stems from the chaos of war in the Middle East that has shaken the stability of global oil markets. The government has described these increases as unavoidable to alleviate the mounting pressures of fuel subsidies on national finances.
Middle East tensions escalated Friday, sending oil prices soaring as US strikes on Iran intensified. Brent crude climbed 7.8% to $109.03 per barrel, with WTI futures reaching record premiums. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route, are fueling supply concerns and pushing energy prices to multi-year highs.
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