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A major increase was recorded in the prices of gold and silver in the global and local markets today. The price of gold per ounce increased by $41 in the international bullion market today, Tuesday, as a result of which …

ISLAMABAD: The IMF has expressed concern over trade and suspicious transactions and directed the government to take strict measures against money laundering before the budget …

Several MoUs and trade agreements were signed between Pakistani and Chinese companies to further strengthen Pak-China industrial and trade relations. According to an APP report, …

Karachi: Due to the decline in global prices, gold and silver prices have also fallen in local bullion markets. The effects of the decline in …

Gold prices fall by Rs400 per tola in Pakistan

 Gold prices witnessed a modest decrease in Pakistan in line with downward trend in international market. According to the All Sarafa, Gems & Jewelers Association, …

Gold edges lower on firmer dollar after strong US jobs data

Karachi: The price of gold in the global and local markets decreased, while silver prices increased. The price of gold per ounce in the international …

Pakistan launching first yuan-denominated 'Panda bond' to raise $250m next week

The signing ceremony of the Capital Market Development Fund agreement is underway in Islamabad, Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb is attending the ceremony as …

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee of the federal cabinet has approved temporary import of vehicles and auto parts, funds for various ministries and export of …

Karachi: Gold prices increased today after a 5-day break in the global and local markets. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion …

ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the tax on used imported mobile phones based on the customs valuation, which has made 62 mobile models of different …

Pakistan receives $5.17 billion from external sources in seven months

The country has recorded an increase in the inflation rate in the first 9 months of the current fiscal year. According to the Ministry of …

Pakistan, Ethiopia focus on expanding engagement across African markets

ISLAMABAD (APP) – Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Dr Oumer Hussein Oba held a detailed meeting to explore new avenues for strengthening …

ISLAMABAD: The launch of the smart metering project has brought significant progress towards modernization of the electricity system. Under the Transaction Advisory Services Agreement between …

The State Bank of Pakistan has repaid a loan of two billion dollars to the United Arab Emirates, while another one and a half billion …

Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb says that Pakistan has completed a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and its approval from the …

Saudi Arabia has rolled over $3 billion in deposits held in Pakistan, for which a formal agreement has been reached and signed between the State …

ISLAMABAD: Officials told a briefing in the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance that the tax levied on imported mobile phones is 54 percent of …

Karachi: The price of gold and silver has increased further in the global and local markets. The price of gold per ounce in the international …

The price of crude oil in the global market has fallen after the news of the second round of US-Iran talks emerged. According to reports, …

Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has announced that the new tranche of the loan program from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be approved soon, …

Global credit rating agency Fitch has described Pakistan’s fiscal discipline and overall economic performance as satisfactory. According to the details, Fitch has maintained Pakistan’s credit …

Karachi Cotton prices have reached a new two-year high due to the failure of US-Iran talks on the Gulf War to resume import activities. A …

ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has left for the United States to attend the World Bank Group and IMF Spring meetings. According to …

Karachi: The Sindh government has issued a notification restricting business hours in the province as part of its austerity policy. According to the Sindh government …

Due to the Iran-US talks, Asian markets have stabilized and the price of crude oil has also decreased. According to media reports, the price of …

PSX under pressure as oil spike, rate hike hit sentiment

Karachi: The stock market opened with a bearish start today, but after that there is a bullish trend in the market. The Pakistan Stock Exchange …

Gold prices recorded a major decline today after a one-day break in global and local markets. The price of gold per ounce in the international …

PM reaffirms commitment to eradicate polio from country

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has rejected suggestions to bring a mini-budget before the new budget and has made it clear to the FBR that …

Karachi: Gold prices in the global and local markets remained stable today. There was no change in the price of gold per ounce in the …

Islamabad: The government has taken a principled decision to deregulate the sugar sector after wheat to fulfill another condition of the IMF, for which a …

Gerries Group has announced the launch of Centrum Air, a new international airline in Pakistan, to boost air connectivity between Pakistan and Central Asia. The …

Karachi: The price of gold has increased further in the global and local markets. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market …

Islamabad: Under the Green Pakistan Initiative, PhoneGro is playing a key role in promoting modern agricultural technology and smart farming in Pakistan. PhoneGro has strengthened …

Gold falls on investor caution ahead of key US economic data

The price of gold has increased across the country. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold in Pakistan has …

Karachi:The price of gold in the global and local markets fell for the second consecutive day. With a decrease of $10 in the global market, …

A major decline in gold and silver prices has been recorded across the country, which has created a new situation in the jewelry market. According …

Gold prices fall by Rs400 per tola in Pakistan

Gold and silver prices have increased sharply after a 4-day break in global and local markets. Due to Trump’s announcement of a five-day ceasefire due …

Gold edges lower on firmer dollar after strong US jobs data

Karachi: The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market fell by $71 to $5,105. The price of gold per tola also fell …

Pakistan meets most IMF targets, $1.2bn tranche approval likely

Despite 15 days of virtual talks between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a staff-level agreement has not been reached, but the talks will …

The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $41 million during the past week. According to data released by the State Bank of …

Gold prices increased in global and local markets, while silver prices remained stable. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market increased …

Islamabad: The trend of rising inflation in the country continues even during the second decade of Ramadan. Weekly inflation has increased by 0.37 percent in …

ISLAMABAD: The government is preparing to further burden the people suffering from inflation and there is a possibility of a sharp increase in the prices …

S. M. Tanveer calls for interest rate reduction after CPI drops to 3%

LAHORE: FPCCI Leader and Patron-in-Chief UBG, Mr. S. M. Tanveer, has expressed serious concern over a bill tabled in the National Assembly seeking to amend …

Karachi: The price of gold has increased once again in the global and local markets. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion …

After a two-day break in global and local markets, gold and silver prices increased. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market …

Gold prices in Pakistan rise again after two-day pause

KARACHI : Gold and silver prices registered an increase in both international and domestic markets after a two-day pause. In the international bullion market, the …

ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates has agreed in principle to extend Pakistan’s $2 billion deposit by two months, a private TV report said. According to …

Govt hikes kerosene price by Rs39.20 per litre

 Oil prices slipped on Friday and were on track for a second weekly decline on receding concerns of a US-Iran conflict that could affect supply. …

Finance Minister signals further increase in petroleum prices

ISLAMABAD (APP) – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, has emphasised that emerging markets and developing economies must assume a more prominent …

PSX plunges over 1,300 points amid US-Iran tensions in Strait of Hormuz

KARACHI : Heavy selling gripped the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, dragging the benchmark KSE-100 Index down by more than 2,100 points within the …

Gold edges lower on firmer dollar after strong US jobs data

 Gold prices dipped on Thursday, as the U.S. dollar firmed after stronger-than-expected January jobs data dented expectation for near-term interest rate cuts, while investors awaited …

PSX plunges over 1,300 points amid US-Iran tensions in Strait of Hormuz

KARACHI:The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a bearish trend on Thursday, driven by selling pressure and cautious market sentiment. During intraday trading, the KSE-100 index …

PSX plunges over 1,300 points amid US-Iran tensions in Strait of Hormuz

KARACH :The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) bounced back strongly on Wednesday following a bearish trend in the previous two sessions of the current business week. …

Pakistan showcases fiscal turnaround, reform agenda at Saudi-hosted forum

KARACHI : Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday highlighted Pakistan’s recent fiscal progress, ongoing reforms and strategy to build buffers while sustaining growth at the …

Oil drifts lower as traders weigh supply risks amid US–Iran tensions

– Oil prices eased slightly on Tuesday as traders gauged the potential for supply disruptions after U.S. guidance for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz …

Dollar soft ahead of US data, yen holds onto its gains after election

SINGAPORE :- The U.S. dollar nursed steep losses on Tuesday ahead of a slate of economic data that will shape the interest rate path, while …

PSX plunges over 1,300 points amid US-Iran tensions in Strait of Hormuz

KARACHI :–Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) dropped into negative territory after initial gains as market is facing slow trading activity on Tuesday. The KSE-100 started the …

Gold falls on investor caution ahead of key US economic data

– Gold fell on Tuesday, though held above the $5,000-per-ounce level, as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S. jobs and inflation data due later …

Transparency International releases Corruption Perceptions Index 2025

ISLAMABAD : Transparency International has released its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025, showing an improvement for Pakistan compared to the previous year. Pakistan’s overall score …

The World Bank has reiterated its support for Pakistan’s 10-year development program. Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met with World Bank Managing Director Anna Bajrada …

The process of aligning the pharma industry with international standards is ongoing under the comprehensive framework of SIFC. According to details, the effective facilitation of …

Islamabad: A foreign journal has declared Pakistan a new global investment hub. According to an article published in Arab News, due to economic reforms in …

Gold falls on investor caution ahead of key US economic data

Karachi: After a 4-day break, gold prices recorded a major decline. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $214 …

Punjab is close to becoming a potato exporting province in the global market, with a huge increase of 25 percent in potato production compared to …

The prices of gold and silver have increased further in the global and local markets. Gold has now become not just a precious metal but …

After a 3-day break in global and local markets, gold and silver prices increased. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market …

FBR seeks Rs100 billion reduction in tax collection target from IMF

ISLAMABAD: It has been revealed that fake joint teams consisting of fake officers of the FBR and Pakistan Standard Quality Control Authority and police officials …

Gold prices fall by Rs400 per tola in Pakistan

Karachi: Gold prices have further declined today, resulting in gold becoming cheaper in global and local markets. In the international bullion market, the price of …

Gold and silver prices have reached new historical highs in global and local markets. In addition to the tense situation between the European Union countries …

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to establish an economic zone in Karachi, along with establishing one Danish school each in Tando Muhammad Khan and …

S. M. Tanveer calls for interest rate reduction after CPI drops to 3%

LAHORE: S.M. Tanveer, FPCCI Leader and Patron-in-Chief UBG، has expressed serious concerns over the continued use of industrial electricity tariffs as a tool for cross …

Karachi: The government has formally decided to print new currency notes ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 5,000 to adapt the currency notes to international …

LAHORE: Mr. S. M. Tanveer, Leader of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), has expressed concerns over reliance on remittances and …

Gold prices fall by Rs400 per tola in Pakistan

Gold and silver prices have reached new historical highs in global and local markets. The US’s tensions with Venezuela and Iran, the echo of the …

Islamabad: After the FBR field formations on the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, the government has now also sought suggestions from the business community. …

Gold prices fall by Rs400 per tola in Pakistan

Karachi: Gold has become more expensive due to the increase in price in the global and local markets. The price of gold per ounce in …

Karachi: Gold became more expensive due to a sharp increase in prices in the global and local markets for the second consecutive day today. The …

Pakistan’s financial sector has seen a welcome and confident start to 2026 under the Digital Reform Framework. SIFC’s forward-looking economic strategy has further strengthened global …

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has set a target of exporting halal meat to Malaysia of $520 million in the next five years. According to officials, …

Dollar steady as Powell flags inflation risks; Mideast worries rise

Karachi: Foreign exchange reserves increased during the last week, after which the total volume was recorded at 21 billion 22.6 million dollars. According to the …

The positive effects of the economic reforms implemented by the government in Pakistan are starting to emerge. The Pakistan Stock Exchange has become one of …

PSX hits record high as benchmark index surges on last trading day

 The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday witnessed the benchmark 100 Index reaching an all-time high due to a positive trend on the final day …

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif approved the halal meat export policy and directed to present a three-year comprehensive strategy with practical steps in the next two …

Gold edges lower on firmer dollar after strong US jobs data

Karachi: Gold prices continue to rise, as a result of which gold has become more expensive in the global and local markets today. As the …

Islamabad: Pakistan’s domestic auto industry is currently facing severe pressure, with heavy taxation, imbalances in import policies and rampant imports of used vehicles pushing this …

Gold prices fall by Rs400 per tola in Pakistan

Karachi: Gold prices recorded a decline for the second consecutive day today. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market fell by …

Islamabad: The trade deficit and imports increased in the first five months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, while exports decreased. According to the Federal …

Petroleum Minister, Barrick Chairman review progress on Reko Diq project

Islamabad:The government has reduced the prices of petroleum products and a notification has also been issued by the Petroleum Division. According to a notification issued …

Islamabad: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb says that the country cannot run with a nine percent tax to GDP ratio, increasing the tax net is …

SIFC has taken effective steps to promote modern technology and digitalization in Pakistan’s pharma industry. According to the details, the 23rd Pharma Asia International Exhibition …

Gold prices fall by Rs400 per tola in Pakistan

The price of gold in the global and local markets increased significantly today. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market increased …

Pakistan showcases fiscal turnaround, reform agenda at Saudi-hosted forum

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government is committed to establishing a vibrant, stable and inclusive capital …

Karachi: The rupee continued to appreciate against the dollar in both the interbank and open foreign exchange markets. According to, the rupee appreciated against the …

Gold prices fall by Rs400 per tola in Pakistan

Karachi: Gold prices are showing stability in the global and local markets today. As the price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market …

Islamabad: The unemployment rate in the country has increased to 7.1 percent during the current government, which was 6.3 percent in the year 2020-21. In …

Karachi:The suspects fled after throwing the cash and gold ornaments stolen from the house of Raza Jatoi, UC Chairman of District Malir Gulshan-e-Hadid, in the …

The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association has said that the increase in sugar prices was due to the closure of FBR portals and government dealers, other …

For the first time, 16,856 new investors have registered in the Pakistan Stock Exchange in a month. A press release by the Pakistan Stock Exchange …

ISLAMABAD: A new era of economic, defense and agricultural cooperation has begun between Pakistan and Qatar. This development was made possible with the support of …

After a 2-day break in global and local markets, gold prices recorded a decline. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market …

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