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Food and electricity prices drive Pakistan’s inflation to 59-year low

Pakistan’s inflation rate is predicted to fall further in April 2025, dropping below 0.5%, according to a report by Topline Securities. This follows a 59-year low of 0.7% year-on-year (YoY) inflation recorded in March 2025, down from 1.5% in February. The decline is attributed to falling food and electricity prices. Food prices are expected to […]

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Cement prices see slight surge in Pakistan

Business / Web Desk

The Cement prices see a slight surge in Pakistan on Monday in April. Here is the updated price list. The retail prices of cement in the country witnessed a different trend during the past week. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the average price of cement per sack in the northern regions was

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Gold prices climb in global, local markets for third consecutive day

Gold prices see increase in Pakistan

Gold Rate / Web Desk

The Gold prices have seen an increase in Pakistan following a surge in global markets on Monday, April 21, 2025. Due to the continuous increase in gold prices in the global market, gold prices in Pakistan have also reached the highest level in history. The price of gold per ounce in the international market

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SNGPL mulls massive increase in gas price amid financial strain

Business, Feature / Web Desk

ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has decided to raise gas prices by 39 percent. The move aims to ensure continued supply and ease financial pressure. SNGPL says unpaid dues and late payment charges make up 39 percent of the hike. The company now plans to recover these amounts. This issue is part of

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Gold prices surg for second consecutive day in Pakistan, here is latest rates

Gold prices decline after three consecutive days of increases

Gold Rate / Web Desk

Gold prices in both global and local markets experienced a slight decline on Friday after reaching historic levels. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold per tola in the local market dropped by Rs 300, now standing at Rs 349,700 on the last business day of the week.

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Upgraded new Suzuki Alto unveiled after price hike – Check new features here

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ISLAMABAD: Following a huge price jump, Pakistan Suzuki Motors Company (PSMC) has launched an upgraded version with amazing features. The company had linked the price hike to new features. The updated model has now appeared, confirming the changes. Dealerships shared a full list of new features. Most upgrades focus on safety and convenience. Upgraded Features

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Pakistan seeks deeper trade relations with UK: PM Shehbaz

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthen ties with the UK. He stressed the need to boost cooperation in trade, investment, education, and people-to-people exchanges. He made these remarks during a meeting with UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Faith, Communities and Resettlement, Lord Wajid Khan, in Islamabad today (Thursday).

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Gold prices surge in Pakistan amid global market volatility, New rates here

Gold prices increase by Rs8,600/tola to reach record high

Business, Gold Rate / Web Desk

The price of gold surged sharply today, reaching an all-time high in both global and domestic markets. In the international bullion market, gold rose by 86 ,reaching 3,310 per ounce. This increase also impacted local prices, where gold per tola jumped by Rs8,600, setting a new record at Rs348,000—the highest in the country’s history. Also read:Gold prices fall after days

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Rupee gains slightly, closes at Rs 280.57 against dollar

Business, Currency Rate / Web Desk

The Pakistani rupee saw a slight gain against the US dollar in the interbank market on Tuesday, rising by 0.01 percent. By the close of trading, the rupee settled at Rs 280.57, up by 3 paise compared to Monday’s closing rate of Rs 280.60. Meanwhile, the US dollar remained under pressure globally, staying close to

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Gold prices fall in global and local markets amid market pressure, Updated prices in Pakistan

Gold prices fall after days of record highs

Business, Gold Rate / Web Desk

The steady rise in gold prices in global and local markets finally stopped on Monday. In the international market, gold fell by 18 to 3,218 per ounce. This drop also affected local prices, with gold per tola decreasing by Rs1,800 to Rs3,38,800. Similarly, the price of ten grams of gold went down by Rs1,423 to Rs2,66,261.

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