Gold Prices Fall in Pakistan Amid Global Decline

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 31, 2026

    Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Saturday, tracking a decline in the international bullion market, according to data released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. In the local market, the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs25,500 to settle at Rs511,862, reflecting continued downward pressure on prices. Similarly, the rate for 10-gram…

    Customs Act Case: Clerical Error Claim Rejected

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 30, 2026

    A complaint relating to customs proceedings was examined under the Federal Tax Ombudsman Ordinance, 2000, concerning a request for rectification of an alleged clerical error under section 155R of the Customs Act, 1969. The matter pertained to exports made under the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), where it was claimed that certain export Goods Declarations were…

    Gold Prices Drop Sharply in Pakistan Markets

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 30, 2026

    Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Friday, with the local price per tola dropping by Rs35,500 to close at Rs537,362, according to APGJSA data. Similarly, 10-gram gold declined by Rs30,435, reaching Rs460,701, reflecting significant downward pressure in the domestic bullion market after a previous increase on Thursday of Rs21,200. The international rate of gold…

    Pakistan urges AD Ports Group to rationalize cargo charges

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 29, 2026

    Islamabad — Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has urged AD Ports Group to rationalise terminal cargo handling charges to make port operations more business-friendly and competitive. The minister expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation from AD Ports Group at his office, where both sides reviewed ongoing projects at…

    inDrive Hosts Offline Learning Event to Support Drivers’ Digital Growth

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 29, 2026

    inDrive, a global mobility and services platform, hosted an offline learning event in Karachi, bringing together top drivers and local digital creators as part of its ongoing efforts to support drivers beyond their work on the road. The event followed the rollout of inDrive’s digital education initiative, launched on the LearnOnline.pk platform, which provided drivers…

    Oil Prices Rise on Iran Supply Disruption Fears

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 29, 2026

    Oil prices rose 1.5 per cent on Thursday, extending gains for a third day, amid concerns the United States could launch military action against Iran. Brent crude futures rose 94 cents to $69.34 a barrel by 07:30 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate gained 92 cents to $64.13 a barrel. Both contracts have climbed about…

    Gold Prices Hit Record Highs in Pakistan

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 29, 2026

    Gold prices in Pakistan reached another record high on Thursday, with per tola rates climbing to Rs572,862 after gaining Rs21,200 during the day in markets. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs491,136 following an increase of Rs18,175, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association’s latest rates released officially. On Wednesday, gold per tola…

    Pakistan Bank Deposits Soar 23.6% in December

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 29, 2026

    Banking sector in Pakistan reported significant deposit growth in December 2025, rising 23.6% YoY while increasing 5.8% MoM, according to Topline research. Despite strong deposits, advances recorded a decline of 7.1% YoY, although they increased 10.9% MoM, indicating cautious lending patterns across the financial sector. Investments in banks showed remarkable growth, rising 30.1% YoY and…

    Gold Hits $5,200 as Dollar Nears Four-Year Low

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 28, 2026

    Gold prices surged past $5,200 per ounce on Wednesday as the US dollar dropped to near a four-year low amid ongoing geopolitical concerns and ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. Spot gold rose 1.4 per cent to $5,262.66 per ounce, reaching an intraday record of $5,266.37, marking a gain of more than 20 percent…

    Reko Diq to Set Mineral Standards, Boost Pak-Australia Ties

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    Federal Minister for Petroleum, Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, held a meeting today with the new Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Timothy Kane, to discuss avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation in the mining and gemstones sectors. The Federal Minister welcomed the strong interest of Australian companies in Pakistan’s mining sector and highlighted the country’s…