Gold prices continue to drop for the third day in a row
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan extended their downward trajectory on Thursday, marking a decline for the third successive day in both international and local markets....
PM orders all ministries to fast-track investment recommendations
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed all ministries to promptly prepare recommendations for domestic and foreign investment and development projects related to their respective...
PSX starts 2026 on a high note as the KSE-100 surpasses the 176,000 mark
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began the New Year with strong bullish momentum, pushing the KSE-100 index up by 2,036.49 points to 176,090.81, from...
Household LPG cylinder price hikes by Rs.126.09
ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced an upward revision in LPG prices. In a recent notification, OGRA stated that the...
PSX achieves another milestone as KSE-100 index breaks 175,000 barrier
KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) achieved another milestone today and surpassed psychological barrier of one lac seventy-five thousand points during the trading for the first...
Sugar prices likely to decrease in Ramzan
KARACHI: Sugar prices continue to decline after previously crossing the Rs.200 per kg, According to detail, In Karachi, ex-mill sugar rates have dropped by a...
Gold prices in Pakistan experience significant decline: December 30, 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan’s gold market experienced its second significant slump on Tuesday, aligning with global trends in the gold trade. The price of 24-karat gold in...
IMF wants “Do More” from Pakistan under $7bn loan program
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues to introduce new demands tied to Pakistan’s $7 billion loan program, raising concerns over their potential impact on...
Petrol, Diesel Prices Likely to Drop from January 1
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is anticipated to bring relief to the public this New Year by reducing petroleum prices in the forthcoming fortnightly review. According...
Pakistan to export halal meat worth $14.5 million to Tajikistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to export 143,000 tons of halal meat to Tajikistan, earning approximately $14.5 million, as part of its strategy to enhance trade...
Gold prices drop sharply after a consistent six-day upward trend
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan saw a significant decline as rates dropped by Rs 5,500 per tola after a consistent six-day upward trend. On Monday,...
Pakistan Stock market hit historic high in final week of 2025
KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market kicked off the final week of the year on a high note, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index surging past the 174,000...
Gold, Silver prices hit record highs in Pakistan; December 27, 2025
KARACHI: The price of gold in Pakistan has surged for the sixth consecutive session, as the yellow metal and silver hit all-time highs in global...
Iran to import 300,000 tons of rice from Pakistan: Tanveer
LAHORE: Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain has announced that Iran will import 300,000 tons of rice from Pakistan. Addressing a...
Gold and Silver prices in Pakistan hit record high
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan have risen for the fifth consecutive day, with both gold and silver reaching record highs in global and local markets....
Pakistan secures $730 million in funding from ADB
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has secured two significant financing agreements totaling $730 million with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Ministry of Economic Affairs announced. One of...
PIA privatisation: Fauji Fertilizer officially becomes part of Arif Habib consortium
ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) has officially joined the Arif Habib Consortium, which successfully acquired a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) during an...
Inflation drops to single digits, says Finance Minister
Islamabad: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb revealed that Pakistan is transitioning into a phase of economic expansion after attaining macroeconomic stability, thanks to extensive reforms...
Gold, silver reach new record high in Pakistan
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices in Pakistan have continued their upward trajectory, reaching unprecedented levels in both domestic and international markets. Today, the price of...
Arif Habib appreciates Fauji Fertilizer’s role in PIA revival
KARACHI: In the ongoing process of privatizing Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the Arif Habib Consortium has announced that Fauji Fertilizer Company will join as a...
KSE-100 closes lower amid volatility at PSX
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) wrapped up the trading day with a decline in the KSE-100 index, which experienced a turbulent session characterized by...
Arif Habib consortium offers Rs135 billion for PIA acquisition
ISLAMABAD: A consortium headed by Arif Habib Corporation Limited has submitted the highest bid of Rs135 billion for the purchase of a 75% stake in...
Gold prices set new record in both local and international market
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan reached an unprecedented peak on Tuesday, setting new records in both local and international markets. As reported by the All...
Govtt is fully committed to enhancing the electricity transmission system, PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the government’s commitment to improving the electricity transmission system. While presiding over a meeting of the Working Group on...
Food prices rise sharply in Afghanistan amid border closures
WEB DESK: Food prices have risen sharply in Parwan province north of Kabul as key commercial border crossings with Pakistan remain closed, residents and shopkeepers...
Gold, silver prices surge to record highs in Pakistan
KARACHI: The prices of gold and silver soared to unprecedented levels after nine weeks, marking historic peaks across both global and local markets. On Monday,...
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...