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Gold rates in Pakistan maintain downward trend

ISLAMABAD: The per tola rate of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs 900 and was sold at Rs 241,000 on Thursday compared to its sale at Rs 241,900 on last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs 771 to Rs 206,619 from Rs 207...

Flour prices decrease by Rs600

ISLAMABAD: As the inflation rate dropped in Pakistan, the prices of 15-kilogram flour bag has been reduced by Rs 600 in Islamabad providing relief to consumers. According to market sources, the price of a 10-kilogram flour bag has dropped by Rs 270 f...

Pak Suzuki slashes car prices; new rates released

In a major development, Pak Suzuki Motor Company on Thursday announced a price decrease of up to Rs710,000 on car models with effect from May 1, 2024. Pak Suzuki Motor Company has announced Rs710,000 reduction in car prices on its Swift models. The c...

PM Shehbaz orders probe into ‘failure’ of Track, Trace System

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif constituted committee to identify flaws and failures of Track and Trace System (TTS), launched to curb tax evasion and improve revenue collection. Committee headed by former State Bank Governor Tariq Bajwa has...

Govt announces POL products price for next fortnight

ISLAMABAD: Government slashed price of petrol by Rs 5.45 per litre for next fortnight. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved reduction in fuel price. According to notification issued by Finance Ministry, petrol will be available at Rs 288.49 per...

PSX extends bearish trend, drops 592.49 points

KARACHI: On the second business day of the week, the KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a bearish trend after losing 592.49 points with a negative change of 0.83 percent and closed at 71,102.54 points against 71,695.03 point...

SBP receives $1.1b IMF tranche

KARACHI: Pakistan on Tuesday received the much-awaited $1.1 billion final tranche from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the $3 billion standby arrangement, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) confirmed. The SBP said it received Special D...

PKR shows strength against USD

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Rupee on Friday gained 10 paisa against the US dollar in the interbank trading and closed at Rs 278.38 against the previous day’s closing of Rs278.48. However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buyin...

Gold prices rise in Pakistan

KARACHI: The gold prices in Pakistan continue to increase in Pakistan as per tola price reached Rs242,500 in the local market. The per tola price of 24 karat gold witnessed an increase of Rs500 to trade at Rs242,500 in the local market. Similarly, th...

Pakistani rupee continues to decline against USD

KARACHI: Pakistani rupee on Wednesday depreciated by 02paisa against the US dollar in the interbank market, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) report.  The local unit closed at Rs 278.39 against the previous day’s closing of Rs...

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Army Chief reiterates resolve to thwart nefarious designs of inimical elements

PESHAWAR: Amid rising terror incidents in Pakistan, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir yesterday reiterated the army’s firm resolve to eradicate the illegal spectrum undermining national security, a statement from the military’...

PM Shehbaz forms panel to end PPP-PML-N rift

ISLAMABAD: Following PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s complaints against the incumbent government, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee to resolve the issues between Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Pe...

Federal Ombudsman chairs 'open court' in District Central

KARACHI: An open court was held at the Deputy Commissioner's Office, Central Karachi, under the chairmanship of Federal Ombudsman Syed Anwar Haider. Deputy Commissioner Central Taha Saleem, Additional Deputy Commissioners Asim Siddiqui and Dr. Saira...

Hina Bayat discusses rising divorce rates

Hina Bayat Khawaja is one of Pakistan’s most beloved and versatile actresses, known for her insightful opinions and candid approach to life. Having enjoyed a successful career, she is highly regarded, and her views carry significant weight. Hin...
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