Gold Prices Climb as Silver Holds Steady KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan saw a noticeable uptick on Monday, with 10 grams of 24-karat gold rising by Rs 1,286 to Rs 306,670 from Rs 305,384. Similarly, 10 grams of 22-karat gold went up by Rs 1,179, reaching Rs 281,124 from Rs 279,945. Meanwhile, silver prices […]
Aurangzeb Vows Tax Relief for Salaried Class, Urges Youth to Seize Opportunities KARACHI – Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday assured that the government is committed to further easing the tax burden on the salaried class, reaffirming its pledge to make the system more balanced and fair. Speaking to reporters after attending a job fair […]
This follows a volatile period from 751.33 PKR on August 04, 751.43 PKR on July 31, 756.67 PKR on July 28, 759.88 PKR on July 22, 755.64 PKR on July 19, and 754.38 PKR on July 14, with earlier rates of 753.22 PKR last week, 751.86 PKR on June 30, 751.94 PKR on June 26, […]
Qatari Riyal Dips Slightly Against Pakistani Rupee Amid Steady Market Conditions The Qatari Riyal (QAR) has seen a modest decline against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) after a brief period of recovery, reflecting fluctuations in recent weeks while Qatar’s energy-driven economy continues to provide a stable backdrop. Recent exchange rates show the QAR trading at 77.80 […]
Kuwaiti Dinar Shows Slight Dip After Strong Gains Against Pakistani Rupee Over the past few weeks, the Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) enjoyed a period of steady growth against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), climbing from 919.67 PKR on June 10 to a high of 938.23 PKR on July 22. During this stretch, the dinar gradually strengthened, hitting […]
Pakistan Highlights Top Corporate Leaders in New Wealth Perception Index On Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, the Economic Policy & Business Development (EPBD) think tank unveiled its latest Wealth Perception Index, spotlighting the country’s leading public-listed and private corporate groups. The index identifies 20 major publicly listed conglomerates and 20 high-performing private groups across key sectors, […]
Pakistan Rupee Strengthens Slightly as Key Currency Rates Dip Islamabad, August 15, 2025 – The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) showed a modest gain against several major foreign currencies on Friday, according to the latest rates from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and data compiled from brokerage houses and Reuters Eikon Terminal. The rates reflect the […]
According to the latest PBS data, prices of 17 essential items increased, 9 decreased, and 25 remained unchanged during the week under review. Among the key price hikes, sugar became costlier by Rs 0.52 per kg, tomatoes by Rs 11.42 per kg, and broiler chicken by Rs 19.67 per kg. Egg prices rose by Rs6.19 […]
Banks Extend Hours to Receive Hajj 2026 Applications KARACHI — The State Bank of Pakistan has announced extended working hours for designated bank branches to facilitate Hajj 2026 applicants. From now until August 16, these branches will remain open from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm to receive application forms. The move follows a request from […]
Azadi Train Departs on Independence Day Journey Across Sindh KARACHI — Pakistan Railways has launched a special “Azadi Train” carrying more than 100 passengers to mark the country’s Independence Day celebrations. The train set off on its journey from Karachi and will return on August 14. The route will take the train through Karachi, Hyderabad, […]
