KARACHI: The strike by the All-Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance entered its fourth consecutive day on Tuesday after negotiations with the government failed to produce an agreement, raising concerns that prolonged disruption of freight services could affect the supply and prices of essential commodities across the country. President of the Goods Transport Alliance, Malik Shehzad Awan,…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received a liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipment from Qatar on Monday under a long-term agreement, after the cargo had earlier been turned back from the Strait of Hormuz on July 31 amid difficult conditions in the strategically important waterway. The LNG carrier Al Arish arrived at the Pakistan GasPort Limited terminal at around…

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KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday released its Mark-to-Market Currency Rates for August 10, 2026, as the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) shed a little more ground against the dollar as the second week of August got off to a start. The U.S. Dollar closed at 277.7019 in the ready market versus 277.7228 six days…

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The Ministry of Commerce in Pakistan has sanctioned Rs.10 billion for the textile and apparel industry and other export sectors under duty drawback and technology upgradation schemes, aimed at improving industrial liquidity and supporting export growth. The Minister for Commerce of Pakistan, Jam Kamal Khan, announced the decision on X, saying the funding was intended…

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ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance has announced an indefinite nationwide strike starting today, August 8, in protest against several government policies affecting the transport sector. Speaking to Geo News, All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance President Malik Shehzad Awan confirmed that the strike would continue for an indefinite period. He said the federal government…

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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has approved a performance bonus equal to one month’s basic salary for its employees. The decision was announced following a meeting of the airline’s board of directors, which said the bonus payment was intended to recognize employees’ contributions. Commenting on the decision, the PIA management highlighted that the gesture aims to…

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KARACHI: Gold prices have witnessed a significant increase across Pakistan, with the price of gold per tola rising by thousands of rupees. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of gold increased by Rs11,300 per tola, after which the new price reached Rs449,236 per tola. The price of 10 grams of…

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Karachi: The price of gold witnessed a significant increase in Pakistan, with the rate of one tola gold rising by Rs10,000, according to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association. Following the latest increase, the price of one tola gold reached Rs437,936 across the country. The association further stated that the price of 10 grams…

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Karachi: Gold prices decreased in both global and local markets, while silver prices increased. According to market reports, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the international bullion market witnessed a decline of 5 dollars per ounce in gold prices, bringing the new global price to 4,055 dollars per ounce. Following the trend in the international market,…

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Islamabad/Karachi, August 1, 2026 – Cement prices in Pakistan hold steady as builders, contractors, and homeowners face high costs during construction and renovation. According to the latest market reports and price analyses, the average per-bag price of ordinary Portland cement in Pakistan, including the 50 kg bag, stands at around Rs 1,500-1,610 nationwide. The official…

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