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By Aftab Ahmed | October 17, 2025
Gold Prices in Pakistan have made record increase of Rs 14100 per tola to Rs 456900 in line with fluctuation in global prices. Read More: Gold Prices in Pakistan Continue to Gain
By Aftab Ahmed | October 17, 2025
Pakistan, UK leaders discuss eco-tourism and reforestation partnerships Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination, Senator Dr. Musadik Malik, held a meeting today with the International Advisory Board of the Samson Group of Companies, led by Lord Amir Sarfraz of Kensington, Member of the House of Lords (UK), and General Patrick Sander, former Chief…
By Aftab Ahmed | October 17, 2025
Pakistani rupee made marginal gain and closed at 281.10, which was up by Rs0.01 against the US dollar. Pakistani rupee has posted a gain against US dollar in opening hours of trade in inter-bank market and appreciated 0.07% on Friday. It stood at 280.90 which was up Rs 0.21 against US dollar at 10:20am. Pakistani…
By Aftab Ahmed | October 17, 2025
KSE 100 Index largely traded in negative zone during the trading session on account of continued profit taking by investors, as Index declined to close at 163,806 level (down by -0.39%). Top negative contribution to the index came from MARI, UBL, HBL, POL & ENGROH, as they cumulatively contributed -681 points to the index Traded value…
By Aftab Ahmed | October 16, 2025
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is scheduled to hold its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Oct 27, 2025. In a Poll conducted by Topline Securities, 85% of the market participant expect policy rate to remain unchanged compared to 72% in last poll. We believe, participants expectations for status quo is owing to recent floods…
By Aftab Ahmed | October 16, 2025
Islamabad: The Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) has accused the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) of harassing the petroleum industry by intruding into deregulated sectors while failing to perform effectively in its actual regulatory areas. In a strong statement, OMAP criticized OGRA’s “unwarranted interference” in the solvent trade — a deregulated segment —…
By Aftab Ahmed | October 16, 2025
Aljomaih Power Ltd, shareholder of K-Electric has said that Chishty does not have shares in KE and therefore, can not sell it. In a communication sent to K-Electric, Shan A. Ashary Director has termed the signing of deal between Chishty and Saudi Investors as tactic to gain popularity and just a photo session. Read More:…
By Aftab Ahmed | October 16, 2025
Pakistan pledges technical and AI-based support to help Sudan upgrade its maritime infrastructure and strengthen regional trade routes. Pakistan has offered its technical expertise to help modernize Sudan’s ports, pledging support for the African nation’s efforts to upgrade its maritime infrastructure and strengthen trade connectivity across the region. Read More: Pakistan eyes stronger maritime links…
By Aftab Ahmed | October 16, 2025
Silver Prices in Pakistan increased by Rs 19 per tola to Rs 5217 in local market. But the prices of silver in international market remained unchanged. Read More: Silver Prices in Pakistan Cross 5300 Per Tola
By Aftab Ahmed | October 16, 2025
Pakistan Textile exports clocked in at US$1.6bn in Sep 2025, down 2% YoY while up 3% MoM. In 1QFY26 Textile Exports reach US$4.8bn up 6% from US$4.5bn in 1QFY25. The 2% YoY decline in exports in Sep 2025 was primarily driven by a 25% YoY drop in cotton cloth exports, which fell to US$150mn from…