Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves hit record high
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to $21.1 billion, reaching their highest level since March 2022. This marks a notable milestone in the country’s...
Gold and silver prices in Pakistan drop : 19th Dec 2025
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a sharp decline in the local market on Friday following a drop in international rates. As per the All Pakistan Gems...
Gold prices in Pakistan see another increase: December 18, 2025
KARACHI: Gold prices have surged for the second consecutive day, with an increase of Rs2,200 per tola. As per data from the All Pakistan Sarafa...
PM Shehbaz approves halal meat export policy
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved a comprehensive policy aimed at boosting halal meat exports. On Thursday, details emerged following a high-level review meeting...
Transporters’ strike halts Karachi port operations
KARACHI: Operations at Karachi’s ports came to a complete halt on Wednesday due to an ongoing strike by goods transporters, disrupting the handling of import...
Gold prices in Pakistan rise again, Silver hits record high
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced another surge on Wednesday in both global and Pakistani markets after a brief decline during the previous session. As reported by...
Gold prices in Pakistan dropped by Rs 4,000 per tola
KARACHI: After reaching record highs in recent sessions, gold prices in Pakistan experienced a significant drop on Tuesday, providing some relief to buyers after a...
OGRA announces RLNG price reduction for December
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has unveiled updated prices for regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) for December. As per the notification, the...
Petroleum prices expected to fall by Rs12 per litre
ISLAMABAD: Petrol prices in Pakistan are anticipated to drop by up to Rs11.85 per litre in the coming fortnight. The proposal suggests a reduction of...
SBP lowers the policy rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 10.5%.
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reduced the interest rate by 0.5%, bringing the policy rate down to 10.5%. In its newly announced...
Gold prices in Pakistan; 15, DEC 2025
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a notable increase on Monday in both global and Pakistani markets, reversing a slight decline from the previous session. The All...
China eyes solar panel manufacturing investment in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A high-level Chinese delegation led by Group Chairman Wang Jianbin met with Minister for the Board of Investment (BoI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, to discuss...
Fuel prices expected to drop significantly from December 16, with Diesel leading the decline
ISLAMABAD: According to informed sources, Pakistan is likely to see a notable reduction in petroleum prices starting December 16, with potential cuts of up to...
Gold prices in Paksitan rises by Rs10,700 per tola
KARACHI:Gold prices in Pakistan saw a significant surge on Friday, with the per tola rate climbing by Rs10,700, as reported by the All Pakistan Gems...
World Bank approves $400 million for Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has announced a $400 million funding package for Pakistan under the Punjab Inclusive Cities Program. This funding aims to provide 4.5...
Gold rates in Pakistan; 11, Dec 2025
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan saw an upward adjustment on Thursday, 11 December 2025, as reported by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
Pakistan gets $1.2bn tranche from IMF
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has successfully received a $1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Officials have confirmed the funds have been deposited into the...
PSX sets new record, breaks 170,000-point barrier
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) marked a historic milestone today by crossing the 170,000-point mark for the first time ever. The KSE-100 Index, which...
Gold prices in Pakistan are on the rise once again
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan saw an upward movement on Wednesday, reflecting a similar trend in international markets. Data from the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers...
US allocates $1.25 billion in financial support to bolster Pakistan’s economy
WEB DESK: The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) has unveiled a $1.25 billion financial package for Pakistan, highlighting a notable advancement in...
Enhanced profit margins for oil companies, dealers approved; fuel prices may rise
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has sanctioned a 5 to 10 percent boost in profit margins for oil marketing companies (OMCs) and fuel dealers,...
PSX hits record high as IMF approves tranche, boosting investor confidence
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) reached an all-time peak on Tuesday, driven by optimistic investor sentiment following the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) approval for...
Gold prices drop in international and local markets
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a significant decline on Tuesday in both international and domestic markets. In the local market, the rate of 24-karat gold per...
Gold prices witness unexpected surge in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a significant increase on Monday, aligning with upward trends observed in the international market. The rate of gold per...
PM Shehbaz approves electricity projects for Gwadar, GB
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given the green light to electricity projects aimed at Gwadar and Gilgit-Baltistan, as he chaired a meeting in Islamabad...
IMF board to decide on $1.2 Billion disbursement for Pakistan on December 8
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board is set to convene on December 8, 2025, to deliberate on the release of a $1.2 billion tranche...
FIFA confers US President Donald Trump with peace award
WEB DESK: FIFA, the international governing body of football, has awarded US President Donald Trump the FIFA Peace Award. According to the news agency, President...
USD to PKR exchange rate today in Pakistan
KARACHI: The exchange rate between the US Dollar (USD) and the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) continues to be a vital indicator for investors, traders, and consumers...
Gold prices in Pakistan experience another significant increase
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a notable rise in both global and Pakistani markets on Friday, breaking a three-day downtrend. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and...
Gold prices in Pakistan decline for the third day in a row
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan continued their downward trajectory for the third consecutive session on Thursday after witnessing a sharp increase earlier this week. The...
Pakistan plans to enhance trade with Kyrgyzstan, setting a target of $200 million
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its strong commitment to strengthening trade relations with Kyrgyzstan, setting an ambitious goal to increase the bilateral trade volume from the...
Gold price dives by Rs1,000 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold dropped by Rs.1000 per tola in Pakistan. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, Gold price of...
PIA bidding for privatisation to take place on Dec 23: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that the bidding for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the first state-owned enterprise scheduled for privatization under the...
Transporters announce wheel-jam strike across the country on Dec 10
LAHORE: Transport leaders in Punjab have announced a province-wide strike starting December 8, followed by a nationwide shutdown beginning December 10 as a protest against...
Crypto Minister Bilal Bin Saqib resigns as SAPM following role conflict
RAWALPINDI: In a recent development, Bilal Bin Saqib has stepped down from his position as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Blockchain and...
Gold Price drops by Rs. 2,700 per tola
KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan has decreased today. According to the All Pakistan Jewelry and Goldsmiths Association, the price of gold per tola...
European Union announces €3m aid package for flood-hit Punjab
LAHORE: The European Union has unveiled a new aid package worth three million euros to support flood-affected regions in Punjab, focusing on direct financial assistance...
LPG domestic cylinder prices increase by Rs. 87.21
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a hike in the prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). According to the official notification...
Gold Prices witness a significant rise in Pakistan: 1st Dec, 2025
KARACHI: Gold prices experienced a notable increase on Monday in both international and Pakistani markets, continuing the upward momentum from the previous session. As reported...
Gold price rises by Rs5,300 per tola in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan experienced an upward trend on Saturday, reflecting gains observed in the international market. In the local market, the price of...
PIA privatization set for December 2025 as bidding process gets underway again
ISLAMABAD: The privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is anticipated to occur in late December 2025, citing insider sources. Sources revealed that the initial bidding...
FBR chief announces tax relief for the salaried class in the upcoming budget
ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Langrial announced on Friday that they are working towards providing additional tax relief for the salaried class...
Fuel prices in Pakistan are expected to decrease from 1st DEC.
ISLAMABAD: A noticeable decrease in petroleum product prices is anticipated starting December 1. It is expected that prices might drop by up to Rs 6.35...
Gold prices in Pakistan remain steady for the second consecutive day this week
KARACHI: Pakistan’s gold market experienced stability on Friday, marking the second consecutive day and the third time this week that local bullion prices remained unchanged....
PM Shehbaz Sharif targets achieving $1 billion in bilateral trade B/W Pakistan, Bahrain over the next three years.
MANAMA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed optimism about significantly boosting Pakistan-Bahrain bilateral trade, aiming to reach $1 billion within the next three years. During...
FBR decides to audit high-earning doctors, beauty parlours
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to audit high earning professionals in major cities, including doctors and operators of beauty parlours. According...
Pakistan strengthens its position on the macroeconomic front, FIN MIN
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb stated that Pakistan has made significant progress on the macroeconomic front. Speaking at an event in Islamabad today, he highlighted...
Gold prices in Pakistan rise again
KARACHI: The price of gold experienced a significant surge in both international and Pakistani markets on Wednesday, following a day of stable rates. As reported...
Gold prices in Pakistan surge by Rs7,700 per tola.
KARACHI: Gold experienced a notable price surge on Tuesday, aligning with an upward trend observed in the global market. The price for one tola of...
OGRA approves 8% cut in gas tariff for consumers
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has proposed an average reduction of up to 8 percent in gas prices and submitted its recommendation...