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Shipping Lines Charge War Risk Surcharges on Cargo Shipments

Shipping lines are reportedly charging War Risk and Emergency Conflict Surcharges (ECS) on cargo shipments that had already departed or were in transit before the Feb 28 escalation. Read More: https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/03/16/1-page/1093785-news.html

PKR Records Minor Increase

Pakistan’s rupee posted a marginal gain to close at 279.31 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Friday, as the greenback held global gains during ongoing geopolitical tensions. Read More: https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/03/14/1-page/1093556-news.html

Pakistan Stock Exchange Ends Lower Ahead of Weekend

Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE-100 Index fell 555 points to close at 153,866 during a subdued Ramazan trading session, as investor activity remained muted amid geopolitical concerns ahead of the weekend. Read More: https://epaper.brecorder.com/2026/03/14/1-page/1093555-news.html

Rupee Strengthens Slightly in Interbank Market

The Pakistani rupee saw a slight gain against the US dollar on Tuesday, appreciating 0.01% in the interbank market. The local currency closed at 279.52, up by Rs 0.03 from the previous day’s close of 279.55, reflecting marginal movement in the foreign exchange market, according to the State Bank of

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