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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…
Salaried Class Bears Bulk of Pakistan Tax Load
By Aftab Ahmed | January 6, 2026
Pakistan’s salaried class remained the largest contributor to national taxes during the first six months of the current fiscal year, according to official FBR data. The FBR said salaried employees paid Rs266 billion in income tax, an increase of Rs23 billion compared with the same period last year. Officials said salaried individuals pay up to…
Pakistan Gold Rates Track Global Market Gains
By Aftab Ahmed | January 6, 2026
Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Tuesday, reflecting gains in international markets, with local rates increasing during the day, according to market data. In the local market, the price of gold per tola climbed to Rs467,962 after rising by Rs3,200 over the course of the day. Similarly, the price of ten gram gold increased to…
Pakistan Seeks UAE Rollover for $3bn Loan
By Aftab Ahmed | January 6, 2026
The Pakistan government plans to seek a rollover of a three billion dollar loan from the United Arab Emirates, according to official sources. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to write to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, requesting rollover of three loan tranches. Sources in the Ministry of Finance said preparatory work…
High Rates and Energy Costs Choke Pakistan Economy
By Salman Khan | December 12, 2025
Chairman Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank Gohar Ejaz has warned that Pakistan is standing at a crossroads between “competitiveness or stagnation” as crippling interest rates, soaring energy costs and heavy taxation continue to suffocate industrial growth. Ejaz said Pakistan’s economic model has become fundamentally uncompetitive, with key input costs “roughly double” those…