Tomato Prices Soar in Pakistan as Weekly Inflation Rises ISLAMABAD — Shoppers in Pakistan are feeling the pinch as tomato prices surge across major cities. In the federal capital, tomatoes are now being sold at Rs380 per kilogram, followed by Rs360 in Rawalpindi, Rs350 in Faisalabad, Rs340 in Lahore, and Rs320 in both Gujranwala and […]
Gold and Silver Rates Remain Steady in Pakistan Amid Global Market Stability KARACHI — The rates for 24-karat gold held steady in the local market, with prices unchanged at Rs407,778 per tola. Similarly, 10 grams of 24-karat gold were traded at Rs349,603, while 10 grams of 22-karat gold remained at Rs320,481. On the international front, […]
Pakistan Revises Fuel Margins, Keeping Prices High Despite Global Oil Dip Islamabad — The government has adjusted freight and dealer margins on petroleum products, keeping fuel prices elevated for consumers. Official documents reveal that the freight margin on high-speed diesel has been set at Rs6.19 per litre, with an additional 32 paisa per litre added […]
PKR Shows Mixed Trends Against Major Currencies Amid Global Market Fluctuations Karachi: The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) experienced minor shifts against major international currencies in the latest interbank market update, reflecting global economic movements and steady remittance inflows supporting local currency stability. According to data derived from the weighted average of closing interbank rates for the […]
Gold Hits Historic High of Rs400,000 per Tola in Pakistan Karachi: Gold prices in Pakistan surged to record levels on Monday, with domestic rates crossing the Rs400,000 mark per tola for the first time in history, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The price of 24-karat gold jumped by Rs5,900 per […]
Qatari Riyal Sees Mild Softening Against Pakistani Rupee Amid Stable Markets Islamabad – The Qatari Riyal (QAR) has shown a slight softening against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in recent weeks, reflecting a shift from earlier highs, although Qatar’s energy-driven economy remains stable in calm market conditions. Over the past two months, the QAR has experienced […]
SPI Shows Mixed Trends: Prices Rise for Some Essentials, Fall for Others Islamabad – The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) recorded a slight weekly dip to 330.32 points from 330.84 points last week, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Despite the weekly drop, the index is up 3.95% compared to […]
Microsoft Xbox Consoles Set for Price Hike in October Microsoft is set to increase the prices of its Xbox consoles, citing “changes in the macroeconomic environment” as the reason. Starting October 3, the one-terabyte Xbox Series S will retail for around $450, while the high-end Series X will cost approximately $650. The special edition two-terabyte […]
Petrol Price Holds Steady, Diesel Up Slightly; Kerosene and Light Diesel See Cuts Islamabad – The Ministry of Finance has announced the latest adjustments in fuel prices, effective from September 16, 2025. Petrol will remain unchanged at Rs264.61 per litre, while high-speed diesel has increased by Rs2.78 per litre, reaching Rs272.77 from Rs269.99. Meanwhile, kerosene […]
Gold Prices Dip Slightly in Pakistan Amid Global Market Slippage KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan saw a modest decline on Friday, with 24-karat gold losing Rs200 per tola to close at Rs386,300, down from Rs386,500. Similarly, the price for 10 grams of 24-karat gold fell by Rs172, settling at Rs331,189 compared to the previous […]
