PKR Gains Marginally Amid Global Dollar Weakness

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    The Pakistani rupee posted a gain against the US dollar on Tuesday, strengthening slightly during inter-bank trading after closing higher compared with the previous session. At the close, the local currency settled at 280.00 per dollar, recording an appreciation of Re0.01 compared with Monday’s closing level in inter-bank market today. In the inter-bank market, the…

    PSX Rebounds As KSE-100 Gains Over 1,500 Points

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    Buying momentum returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index settled near 184,000 after gaining more than 1,500 points today. The index opened slightly higher but dipped early, sliding from around 184,000 to an intra-day low of 180,589.95 amid profit-taking pressure from investors during trading. Market movement remained volatile through…

    Gold Prices Jump Sharply In Pakistan

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 13, 2026

    Gold prices recorded a sharp increase across Pakistan on Tuesday, according to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The price of 24-carat gold per tola rose by Rs900 to Rs481,862, while the rate for 10 grams of 24-carat gold increased by Rs771 to Rs413,118. Similarly, 10 grams of 22-carat gold…

    Selling Pressure Drags Benchmark Index Lower

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 12, 2026

    Heavy selling pressure hit the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday, pushing the benchmark KSE-100 Index down by more than 2,000 points during the trading session. The market opened on a weak note, with the index slipping sharply in early trade due to immediate selling pressure. Although it recovered later in the morning to an intra-day…

    Rupee Edges Up Against Dollar In Inter-Bank Trade

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 12, 2026

    The Pakistani rupee posted a marginal gain against the US dollar in inter-bank trading on Monday, continuing a trend of slight currency stability nationwide markets. At the close, the local currency settled at 280.01, recording a Re0.01 appreciation against the greenback during the latest trading session in inter-bank foreign exchange. During the previous week, the…

    Port Qasim Industrial Hub Vision Unveiled

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 12, 2026

    Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday unveiled a long-term vision to develop a Port Industrial Complex under a comprehensive master plan for Port Qasim, placing strong emphasis on climate resilience and strict environmental compliance. Chairing a meeting outlining the Port Industrial Complex vision, the minister said Port Qasim’s integrated planning…

    $360m Highway Loan At Risk Amid Project Delays

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 12, 2026

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned that Pakistan’s $360 million Carec Tranche III highway loan could expire next year if project work does not start immediately. The loan, approved under the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation program, is intended to widen major sections of the N-55 Highway, but delays have stalled progress for eight…

    Gold Hits Record High in Pakistan Market

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 12, 2026

    Gold prices in Pakistan surged to a record high on Monday, with the price per tola reaching Rs480,962, after gaining Rs7,700 during the day. The price of 10-gram gold also rose by Rs6,602, closing at Rs412,347, according to rates released by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. On Saturday, gold per tola had increased…

    PKR Gains Amid Global Dollar Strength, Oil Rise

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 9, 2026

    The Pakistani rupee gained slightly against the US dollar on Friday, closing at 280.02 in the inter-bank market. This reflected an appreciation of Re0.03 compared with Thursday, while the currency remained relatively stable amid modest market fluctuations. In the open market, the PKR rose by 3 paisa for buying and 5 paisa for selling rates….

    SBP Data Shows Strong Remittance Inflows

    By Aftab Ahmed | January 9, 2026

    Overseas workers sent $3.59 billion in remittances to Pakistan in December 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan. The inflow marked an increase of nearly 16.5% compared with the $3.1 billion recorded in December last year. On a monthly basis, remittances rose by 13% from $3.2 billion in November. During the…