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Gold Market Steady: Prices Hold at Weekend Levels
Gold prices in Pakistan and the international market held steady on Sunday, showing no change from Saturday’s closing rates. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and
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How to Verify Rs25,000 Prize Bond Results Online and Offline
The Rs25,000 prize bond draw for September 2025 has been officially announced, with thousands of Pakistanis eagerly checking if their numbers made the list. The draw took
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Buying Momentum Lifts Pakistan Stocks Ahead of SBP Policy Decision
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a strong rebound on Monday morning as investors resumed buying after days of profit-taking. The benchmark KSE-100 Index gained over
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Think Tank Urges Cut in Interest Rate to Aid Flood Recovery
The Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD), economic think tank, has recommended an immediate reduction in the policy interest rate from the current 11 percent to 9 percent
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PSX Slumps as Investors Exit Index-Heavy Stocks
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed heavy selling pressure on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index losing nearly 1,100 points in early trade. At 10:10am,
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Auto industry rebounds with strong growth in August
Pakistan’s vehicle market showed contrasting trends in August 2025, with car sales recording significant gains while tractor sales fell sharply. According to the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association
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Govt to Roll Out Tractor Policy for Agricultural Growth
The government is preparing to launch a comprehensive Tractor Policy as part of its broader plan to stimulate industrial growth and modernize agriculture. The policy, under final review,
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Precious Metals Slip After Global Correction
The gold market witnessed a major correction on Thursday, reversing its upward trend both globally and in Pakistan. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association reported that
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PSX climbs as global AI rally lifts sentiment
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) carried forward its bullish momentum on Thursday, with the benchmark KSE-100 gaining nearly 600 points in early trading. The index climbed to
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Shanghai Electric Abandons KE Stake Buy After Years of Delays
Shanghai Electric Power’s decision to abandon its $1.77 billion bid for K-Electric signals rising investor frustration with Pakistan’s energy sector. The acquisition was meant
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Soaring gold prices keep buyers away from jewellery markets
The record-breaking rally in gold prices has left many buyers sidelined in Pakistan, with jewellery markets reporting lower footfall even as rates held steady on Wednesday. According
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SBP Audit Reveals Billions Lost in Poor Decisions
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has come under scrutiny after the Auditor General of Pakistan reported financial irregularities exceeding Rs243 billion in its 2022–23 audit. The
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Stable Rupee Offers Relief but Import Pressure Risks Remain
The Pakistani rupee traded largely unchanged against the US dollar on Tuesday, offering some relief to importers and businesses facing cost pressures. The greenback stood at Rs 282.
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Selling Wave Hits KSE-100 After Fresh Record Highs
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed selling pressure in early trade on Wednesday, snapping its recent positive momentum. By 9:40am, the benchmark KSE-100 Index stood at
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Investors Turn to Gold as Global Tensions Rise
Global uncertainty and market volatility have pushed Pakistani investors to turn to gold and silver, driving both metals to record-breaking levels. On Tuesday, 24-carat gold reached
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Competitiveness, Not Rupee Fall, is The Real Solution: Ejaz
Chairman Economic Policy and Business Development (EPBD) think tank Gohar Ejaz has strongly opposed repeated calls for rupee devaluation, stressing that the real solution to Pakistan’s economic