Gold prices in Pakistan went up again today, following gains in the global market. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), 24-karat gold per tola now costs Rs 523,762, which is Rs 1,000 more than yesterday. For 10 grams of 24-karat gold, the price stands at Rs 449,041, up by Rs […]

Pakistan’s State Bank (SBP) promised that fresh currency notes for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 would be easy to get from banks and ATMs, and they have already sent out billions of rupees across the country. They even opened a helpline and started monitoring teams to stop unfair selling. Yet right this week, traders in busy markets have […]

The Pakistani government has launched a big crackdown on illegal transfers of foreign currencies like US dollars, British pounds, and euros. This decision came from a high-level meeting on March 17, 2026, led by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The main goal is to stop money laundering and shut down hawala/hundi […]

Pakistan is heading toward a serious gas crisis as LNG imports get badly hit by the ongoing war in the Middle East. Officials told the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum that supplies from Qatar, Pakistan’s main LNG source, have stopped because of the conflict disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and closing key facilities. […]

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier of Pakistan, has faced huge financial troubles for years. Reports show that between 2015 and 2024, PIA piled up around Rs 500 billion in losses. That works out to an average of about Rs 4.1 billion every month during those ten years. These massive losses came from a […]

AkzoNobel, one of the world’s largest paint and coatings companies, is planning to exit the Pakistani market. The move has raised concerns about the future of the paint industry in Pakistan and what it could mean for competition in the sector. The Dutch company has been operating in Pakistan for many years through its local […]

Pakistan’s total imports have crossed $45 billion during the first eight months of the current fiscal year, showing a noticeable increase compared to the same period last year. Reports indicate that imports grew by about 8.21 percent from July to February, reflecting the country’s increasing dependence on foreign goods. According to available data, the import […]

Pakistan’s fruit and vegetable exports are facing serious disruptions as several global shipping companies have suspended operations to Middle Eastern ports due to the ongoing regional conflict. Exporters say shipments of potatoes, kinnow, and other perishable goods have slowed down or stopped because maritime routes to Gulf markets have become uncertain. Industry representatives explained that […]