Gold Surges as Trade Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven Demand

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    Gold rose on Tuesday after surpassing the $5,100 mark in the previous session, as geopolitical uncertainty and safe-haven demand drove investor interest in precious metals globally. Spot gold climbed 0.9 per cent to $5,060.36 per ounce, following a record $5,110.50 on Monday, while US gold futures for February delivery eased 0.5 per cent. Tim Waterer,…

    Pakistan Prepares for Third IMF Economic Review

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 27, 2026

    Pakistan has started preparations for its third economic review talks with the International Monetary Fund, aiming to secure the next $1 billion loan tranche for relief. The IMF review mission is expected to visit Pakistan next month, with officials saying the third review will likely be completed by March this year. Once concluded, Pakistan will…

    Daraz Pakistan Launches Support for Gul Plaza Sellers

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 26, 2026

    Daraz Pakistan, under its Daraz Cares arm, has announced a dedicated support initiative for sellers impacted by the recent fire at Gul Plaza in Karachi, aimed at helping affected businesses regain stability and continue serving customers across Pakistan. Through this initiative, Daraz Pakistan will launch a dedicated segment and page on its platform (app and…

    Khushhali Bank Showcases SME Solutions at Expo 2026

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 26, 2026

    Khushhali Microfinance Bank (KMBL) was among one of the few stalls at the SME Made in Pakistan Cluster Expo 2026 that stood out with its exhibit on small business solutions. Organized by the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority of Pakistan (SMEDA), the Made in Pakistan Cluster Showcase Expo 2026 brought together the country’s most…

    Gold Hits Record Rs532,062 in Pakistan

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 26, 2026

    Gold prices in Pakistan surged to a record high on Monday, reaching Rs532,062 per tola after increasing by Rs10,900 during the trading day. The price of 10-gram gold also rose sharply, reaching Rs456,157, reflecting an increase of Rs9,345, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. On Saturday, the local gold rate per tola…

    Gold Prices Jump to Rs521,162 per tola

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 24, 2026

    Gold Prices in Pakistan jumped to Rs521,162 per tola on Saturday, reflecting a sharp daily increase. The rates were issued for January 24, 2026, by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Associations. The price of 24-karat gold per tola rose by Rs6,500, according to the posted data. The increase marked one of the strongest…

    Maritime sector posts record Rs 100B profit in 2025

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 24, 2026

    Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry said maritime sector posted a record Rs100 billion ($360 million) profit in 2025 after a year of sweeping reforms that improved port efficiency, cut costs and cleared long-delayed policies aimed at positioning the country as a regional trade and logistics hub. Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, outlining the…

    Reuters Poll Signals Further Monetary Easing

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    Pakistan’s central bank is expected to cut its key policy rate by 50 basis points, a Reuters poll showed, amid easing inflation and improving conditions. The State Bank of Pakistan’s Monetary Policy Committee is scheduled to meet on January 26, according to the officially announced timetable for interest rate decisions. Seven of 10 analysts surveyed…

    Pakistani Rupee Gains Slightly Against US Dollar

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    The Pakistani rupee recorded a slight improvement against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Friday, reflecting minimal change amid global currency fluctuations overall. At the close of trading, the local currency settled at 279.86, registering a gain of Re0.01 against the US dollar compared with Thursday’s previous closing value. On Thursday, the Pakistani…

    Gold Prices Hit New Record in Pakistan

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 23, 2026

    Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Friday as international markets climbed, pushing the local price per tola to Rs514,662 after a day gain of Rs9,100. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs441,239 after increasing by Rs7,802, according to rates released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association there publicly. On Thursday, gold price per…