KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said the government provided as much relief as possible to the salaried class in the Federal Budget 2026–27, while reaffirming its commitment to tax reforms and economic stability. Addressing a ceremony in Karachi, the finance minister said Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have reached approximately…

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KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan continued their downward trend on Tuesday, with the price of 24-karat gold falling by Rs2,500 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Association (APGJA). Following the latest decline, the price of one tola of gold now stands at Rs434,936 across the country. The association also reported that…

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LONDON: Global crude oil prices continued to fluctuate during trading on Monday, with benchmark Brent crude trading at around $71 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude hovered near $68 per barrel, according to international media reports. The latest market movements reflect ongoing uncertainty in global energy markets, where investors continue to monitor…

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ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has increased the prices of imported Re-gasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) for June, with rates rising by up to 16.17 percent, according to a notification issued on Saturday. Under the revised prices, RLNG for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has been increased by 14.94 percent to…

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Karachi, July 3, 2026 – Silver prices in Pakistan have experienced further downward pressure today, with the chandi ka rate settling at Rs. 6,952 per tola. This ongoing decline mirrors the broader trend in precious metals, as both silver and gold respond to shifting international conditions and domestic factors. Current local rates stand at Rs. 5,959 per…

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KARACHI: The Pakistani rupee started the third quarter of 2026 with cautious steadiness against prominent international currencies on Thursday, following the State Bank of Pakistan’s announcement of official mark-to-market currency rates for July 2, 2026. The US Dollar (USD) was trading at Rs278.15 in the ready market, demonstrating minor fluctuations as foreign exchange participants squared off their…

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DUBAI: Gold prices in Dubai declined further on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, dropping their lowest level in nearly a month and offering relief to jewellery buyers after a sustained pullback from recent highs. According to the Dubai Jewellery Group, 24-karat gold was priced at Dh481.50 per gram at the market opening, down from Dh485.25 a…

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KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan extended their downward trend on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in line with a decline in the international bullion market amid easing geopolitical tensions. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold fell by Rs4,100 per tola to Rs424,836. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of…

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Asian stocks were mixed and oil prices edged up as reports said the United States and Iran had agreed to stop attacking each other following a weekend of strikes that threw their fragile truce into question. Investor confidence remains shaky after last week’s rollercoaster ride that saw markets whipsaw on the Middle East crisis and…

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ilver rates in Pakistan(chandi ka rate) on 27th June 2026: Rs. 7,102 Per ToLa Rs. 6,087 Per 10 grams Rs. 608.7 Per gram(24k fine/pure silver). Latest Karachi Sarafa market rate is being provided in Pakistani rupees. It is to mention that 24K Gold rate today is roughly in between 510,000+ rupees per tola today. Local…

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