Pakistan and UNODC join hands to combat Environmental Crimes

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 22, 2025

    Mr. Troels Vester, Country Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Pakistan called on the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Dr. Musadik Malik earlier today in Islamabad. Their discussion was focused on the ever growing nexus between illegal electronic trade, money laundering, and organized illegal logging, posing a…

    CCP Approves Acquisition of M/s FLSmidth Cement

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 22, 2025

    ISLAMABAD, Oct 22: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of M/s FLSmidth Cement by M/s Corsica Buyer ApS under a global Share Purchase Agreement. The transaction involves the acquisition of FLSmidth Cement A/S, a Danish company engaged in providing cement technologies and related services worldwide, by Corsica Buyer ApS—a newly incorporated…

    GAL Posts Rs 1.7B Profit in 1QFY26

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 22, 2025

    Ghandhara Automobiles Limited (GAL) has posted net earnings of Rs 1.7 billion in 1QFY26. The company announced 1QFY26 result on Wednesday wherein the company posted onsolidated net earnings of Rs1.7bn (EPS Rs29.3) compared to net earnings of Rs601mn (EPS Rs10.5) in the same period last year. The result came higher than our expectation due to…

    Silver Prices See Major Drop

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 22, 2025

    Silver Prices in Pakistan on Wednesday witnessed a major drop of Rs 151 per tola and reached Rs 5110 in line with fluctuation in global market. Silver prices in Pakistan remained unchanged on Tuesday as 24-karat silver trading at Rs5,261 per tola and Rs4,510 per 10 grams. Silver Rates in Pakistan Today

    Gold Prices Dropped by Rs 7538 Per Tola

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 22, 2025

    The Gold Prices in Pakistan on Wednesday witnessed a massive drop of Rs 7538 per tola in line with fluctuation in global market. The gold rate in Pakistan stood at Rs 437362 per tola after witnessing a decline. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA) reported that the 10-gram price of 24-karat gold…

    Pakistani rupee Continues to Gain

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 22, 2025

    The Pakistani rupee made a marginal gain against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Wednesday and closed at 281.05. State Bank of Pakistan said that it was up by Rs0.01 against the US dollar. The Pakistani rupee has continued to gain against US dollar. It appreciated 0.07% during the early trade at 19am….

    Volatility Grips Market as Investors Book Profits on Strength

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 22, 2025

    The local bourse experienced a highly volatile session today, oscillating in both directions throughout the trading day. The KSE-100 Index posted an intraday high of 816 points and a low of 1,115 points before finally closing at 166,553, down 793 points or 0.47%. The choppy performance reflected investors’ inclination to book profits on strength following…

    Pakistan Plans $13bn ‘Sea to Steel’ Corridor to Revive PSM

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 21, 2025

    Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced an ambitious “Sea to Steel Green Corridor” project aimed at reviving Pakistan Steel Mills and saving up to $13 billion over the next decade through reduced steel imports. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has unveiled an ambitious plan to revive the…

    Silver Prices Hold Steady at Rs5,261 per Tola in Pakistan

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 21, 2025

    Silver prices in Pakistan remained unchanged on Tuesday as 24-karat silver trading at Rs5,261 per tola and Rs4,510 per 10 grams. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA) issued on 21 October 2025 and confirmed that both gold and silver markets showed no change compared to the previous session. In the international market,…

    Gold Price Steady at Rs444,900 per Tola in Pakistan

    By Aftab Ahmed | October 21, 2025

    Gold prices in Pakistan remained unchanged on Tuesday as 24-karat gold was trading at Rs444,900 per tola amid stability in international markets. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA) reported that the 10-gram price of 24-karat gold stood at Rs381,430. The price of 22-karat gold stood at Rs349,656 per 10 grams. The association…