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Gold Prices Drop Sharply, Per Tola Becomes Rs12,800 Cheaper

Gold Prices Drop Sharply, Per Tola Becomes Rs12,800 Cheaper
28 September 2026

Gold prices in Pakistan continued to decline as the price of gold fell by Rs12,800 per tola today. After the latest reduction, the new price of one tola of gold has reached Rs438,136. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 10 grams of gold also decreased by Rs10,973, bringing the new price to Rs375,631. Silver prices also recorded a decline. The price of ...

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Pakistan Announces Petrol Subsidy Scheme for Motorcycles and Small Cars

Pakistan Announces Petrol Subsidy Scheme for Motorcycles and Small Cars
14 September 2026

The government has announced a new petrol subsidy programme to provide relief to citizens facing the impact of rising fuel prices. Under the scheme, motorcycles, rickshaws and cars with engine capacity below 800cc will receive a subsidy of Rs100 per litre. Federal ministers Shiza Fatima, Ali Pervaiz Malik and Attaullah Tarar announced details of the programme at a press conference. According to th...

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Gold Prices Fall Again in Pakistan Despite Rise in Global Market

Gold Prices Fall Again in Pakistan Despite Rise in Global Market
14 September 2026

Gold prices in Pakistan recorded another major decline after a one-day gap, bringing the price of 24-karat gold to just above Rs453,000 per tola. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, the price of 24-karat gold fell by Rs3,800 per tola across the country, taking the new price to Rs453,336. The price of 10 grams of gold also decreased by Rs3,258, bringing it down to Rs388,672. Silver pr...

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Indonesian Navy Chief Visits GHQ, Hails Professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces

Indonesian Navy Chief Visits GHQ, Hails Professionalism of Pakistan Armed Forces
14 September 2026

Indonesian Navy Chief Admiral Dr Muhammad Ali visited General Headquarters (GHQ), where he met Field Marshal General Syed Asim Munir. The meeting focused on matters of mutual interest, regional security and strengthening defence cooperation between Pakistan and Indonesia. During the meeting, Admiral Dr Muhammad Ali appreciated the professional capabilities and expertise of the Pakistan Armed Force...

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How Much Have Petrol and Diesel Prices Increased in the Last One and a Half Months?

How Much Have Petrol and Diesel Prices Increased in the Last One and a Half Months?
11 September 2026

Islamabad: The prices of petroleum products in Pakistan have continued to rise, with petrol and diesel becoming significantly more expensive over the past one and a half months. In just the last four days, the price of petrol has increased by nearly Rs25 per litre, while diesel has gone up by Rs20 per litre. Since July 21, the price of petrol has increased from Rs315.80 per litre to Rs370.80 per l...

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FBR Extends Rs5 Per Unit Sales Tax Facility to Five More Steel Units

FBR Extends Rs5 Per Unit Sales Tax Facility to Five More Steel Units
08 September 2026

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has amended the Sales Tax General Order and extended the facility of a Rs5 per unit sales tax rate on electricity to five more steel units. According to an FBR notification, the new rate of Rs5 per unit will apply to all electricity connections of the relevant steel manufacturers. The eligibility of the companies has been determined based on their steel productio...

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Gold Prices Fall Further in Pakistan and Global Market

Gold Prices Fall Further in Pakistan and Global Market
07 September 2026

Gold prices continued their downward trend in Pakistan on Monday, while prices in the international market also recorded another decline. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, the price of 24-karat gold fell by Rs2,400 per tola across the country, bringing the price down to Rs463,136 per tola. The price of 10 grams of gold also decreased by Rs2,058, reaching Rs397,064. The continued de...

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Gold Prices Fall Further in Pakistan as Global Rates Decline

Gold Prices Fall Further in Pakistan as Global Rates Decline
31 August 2026

Gold prices in Pakistan declined further on Monday, with the price of 24-karat gold falling by Rs1,800 per tola. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, the price of 24-karat gold dropped to Rs466,136 per tola . The price of 10 grams of gold also decreased by Rs1,543, reaching Rs399,636 . Meanwhile, silver prices moved in the opposite direction in the local market. The price of silver in...

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Gold Price Rises Sharply in Pakistan for Third Consecutive Day

Gold Price Rises Sharply in Pakistan for Third Consecutive Day
22 August 2026

Gold prices in Pakistan continued their upward trend for the third consecutive day, with the price of 24-karat gold witnessing another significant increase. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, the price of 24-karat gold increased by Rs5,700 per tola, taking the new price to Rs482,936 per tola. The price of 10 grams of gold also rose by Rs4,972, reaching Rs414,039. Gold prices also in...

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Pakistan’s Weekly Inflation Rises 0.49%, Annual Rate Reaches 9.66%

Pakistan’s Weekly Inflation Rises 0.49%, Annual Rate Reaches 9.66%
21 August 2026

Inflation in Pakistan continued to rise, with the weekly inflation rate increasing by 0.49% during the week ended August 20, while the annual inflation rate was recorded at 9.66%. According to the latest weekly inflation report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the prices of several essential commodities increased during the week. On a weekly basis, onion prices surged by 14.17%...

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