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Gold rising, dollar wavering: inside the new economic ‘Cold War’ and its impact on Pakistan

Updated 25 Aug, 2026 06:20am

Gold is nearing USD 4,500 an ounce as the dollar continues its volatile pattern of sliding and recovering throughout...

India's gold tariff hike boosts grey market, hurts organised trade, says WGC

Published 30 Jul, 2026 05:54pm

India more than doubles import tariffs to 15% on May 13 to curb demand, reduce the trade deficit and ease pressure on the Indian rupee

Gold heads for weekly gain as weak US jobs data tempers rate hike bets

Published 05 Jul, 2026 02:44am

BENGALURU: Gold rose on Friday and was set for a weekly gain after four straight weeks of declines, as weak US jobs...

Gold climbs after weak US payrolls report

Published 03 Jul, 2026 05:13am

NEW YORK: Gold extended its gains, climbing more than 2percent on Thursday, after weaker-than-expected US non-farm...

India's gold tariff hike fuels smuggling revival, squeezes banks and refiners

Published 09 Jun, 2026 08:24pm

Gold smuggling fell from 156.1 tons in 2023 to 69.2 metric tons the following year

India raises gold and silver tariffs to 15% to curb imports, support Indian rupee

Published 13 May, 2026 11:14am

Higher duties could dampen demand in the world's second-largest consumer of precious metals

Gold extends decline as inflation worries linger

Published 30 Apr, 2026 06:00am

NEW YORK: Gold prices fell for a third straight session on Wednesday, as inflation worries tied to the ongoing...

India’s gold-buying festival sees tepid demand on price surge

Published 19 Apr, 2026 09:49pm

Gold prices hit a record high of $5,594.82 per ounce on January 29 and are now trading at around $4,861

Indian banks halt gold, silver imports amid delay in government clearance, sources say

Published 17 Apr, 2026 10:36am

Around 8 tons of imported silver is also stuck without customs clearance, the sources said

Gold’s record run isn’t over yet

Updated 12 Feb, 2026 09:15am

2025 was a record year for gold — not just in price, but also in demand. And this wasn’t simply a standard...

India gold premiums at decadal high; China demand undeterred by price rise

Published 01 Feb, 2026 03:07am

BENGALURU/MUMBAI: Gold premiums in India rose to a more than decade-high on strong investment demand ahead of a...

India’s gold demand to fall in 2026 as jewellery slump offsets investment rise

Published 29 Jan, 2026 12:40pm

Demand for gold could stand between 600 metric tons and 700 metric tons

Gold price per tola sheds Rs1,600 in Pakistan

Published 01 Nov, 2025 03:40pm

Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Saturday in line with their loss in the international market. In the local...

India’s gold investment demand surges

Published 31 Oct, 2025 06:22am

MUMBAI: Rising gold prices are spurring Indian investors to buy bars and coins, with record purchases worth USD10...

In Dubai’s Gold Souk, bullion’s record run brings little joy for jewellers

Updated 22 Apr, 2025 01:50pm

DUBAI: In the bustling Gold Souk in Dubai, dubbed the ‘City of Gold’, 22-karat gold jewellery is a traditional...

After hitting record high, gold price per tola decreases Rs900 in Pakistan

Published 06 Feb, 2025 03:13pm

After hitting a record high in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan declined on Thursday in line with their...

Gold’s demand in India to cool as prices soar

Published 06 Feb, 2025 03:16am

MUMBAI: India’s gold consumption in 2025 is set to moderate from last year’s nine-year peak, as a rally in prices to...

India’s gold demand to hit four-year low amid price rally, World Gold Council says

Published 30 Oct, 2024 01:31pm

MUMBAI: India’s gold demand in 2024 is likely to fall to its lowest in four years as a rally in prices to a record...

Gold price per tola increases Rs1,000 in Pakistan

Published 04 Jul, 2024 03:07pm

Gold prices in Pakistan registered gains for the second consecutive session on Thursday in line with an increase in...

Gold unchanged at Rs241,500 per tola in Pakistan

Published 02 Jul, 2024 02:17pm

After declining in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan remained unchanged on Tuesday in line with the...

Gold price per tola decreases Rs200 in Pakistan

Updated 01 Jul, 2024 06:27pm

Gold prices declined in Pakistan on Monday in line with the decrease in the international rate. In the local market,...

Gold set for third quarterly gain; traders await US inflation data

Published 28 Jun, 2024 10:09am

Gold prices eased on Friday, but were set for a third straight quarterly rise, while investors look forward to US...

Geopolitics to boost ‘haven’ gold in 2024: industry

Published 01 Feb, 2024 04:52am

LONDON: Gold demand will win a “pronounced” boost from geopolitical uncertainty this year, an industry report...

India’s gold demand to rise in 2024 despite subdued March quarter

Published 31 Jan, 2024 12:21pm

MUMBAI: India’s gold demand is expected to be subdued in the first quarter of 2024 due to lower jewellery sales, but...

India’s 2023 gold demand could fall 10% to 3-year low

Published 01 Aug, 2023 11:22am

MUMBAI: India’s gold demand in 2023 could fall 10% from a year ago to their lowest in three years, as record high...

Gold demand in Pakistan marginally higher during Jan-Mar

Published 05 May, 2023 02:48pm

Gold demand showed modest improvement in Pakistan, registering an increase of 2% to 9.9 tonnes during the period...

Record gold prices to dampen Indian demand in June, Sept quarters

Published 05 May, 2023 11:34am

MUMBAI: Indian gold demand in the March quarter fell 17% to the lowest level in 10 quarters and is likely to remain...

India’s 2022 gold consumption drops 3% as prices rally: WGC

Published 31 Jan, 2023 12:48pm

MUMBAI: India’s gold consumption in 2022 fell 3% from a year earlier, as a rally in local prices to near-record...

Central banks bought the most gold since 1967 last year, WGC says

Published 31 Jan, 2023 12:45pm

LONDON: Central banks added a whopping 1,136 tonnes of gold worth some $70 billion to their stockpiles in 2022, by...

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 29	277.32
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 29	277.12
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 30	157.03
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 30	0.83
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 30	1.32
Euro to USD / Sep 30	1.13
SOFR % / Sep 28	3.90

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 29	7,670.84
Nasdaq / Sep 29	26,797.54
Dow Jones / Sep 29	51,349.92
India Sensex / Sep 30	72,729.39
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 30	66,728.56
Hang Seng / Sep 30	24,534.37
FTSE 100 / Sep 30	10,714.17
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 30	25,546.29
France CAC40 / Sep 30	8,055.71

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 29	18,780
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 29	374,945
Petrol/Litre / Sep 30	387.54
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 30	89.69
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 30	4,309.98
Diesel/Litre / Sep 30	402.24
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 30	79.18

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Colony Tex.Mills Ltd / Sep 30 Colony Textile Mills Limited(CTM)	7.26 ▲ 1 (15.97%)
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	5.73 ▲ 0.77 (15.52%)
Lse Spac-I Ltd. / Sep 30 Lse Spac-I Limited(SPAC1)	20.41 ▲ 1.86 (10.03%)
Tri-Star Mutual / Sep 30 Tri-Star Mutual Fund Limited(TSMF)	16.57 ▲ 1.51 (10.03%)
Sindh Modaraba / Sep 30 Sindh Modaraba(SINDM)	33.28 ▲ 3.03 (10.02%)
Ghazi Fabrics / Sep 30 Ghazi Fabrics International Limited(GFIL)	26.38 ▲ 2.4 (10.01%)
Asim Textile / Sep 30 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	113.96 ▲ 10.36 (10%)
Dadex Eternit / Sep 30 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	150.32 ▲ 13.67 (10%)
First Punjab Modaraba / Sep 30 First Punjab Modaraba(FPJM)	29.04 ▲ 2.64 (10%)
Oilboy Energy / Sep 30 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	18.59 ▲ 1.69 (10%)

Stock	Price
Ashfaq Textile / Sep 30 Ashfaq Textile Mills Limited(ASHT)	50.57 ▼ -5.62 (-10%)
Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS) / Sep 30 Ghani Chemworld Limited(PRS)(GCWLPRS)	118.83 ▼ -13.16 (-9.97%)
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Sep 30 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	11.25 ▼ -1.15 (-9.27%)
The Thal Ind.Corp. / Sep 30 The Thal Industries Corporation Limited(TICL)	918.13 ▼ -92.07 (-9.11%)
Pakistan Services / Sep 30 Pakistan Services Limited(PSEL)	1,019.63 ▼ -99.15 (-8.86%)
Mandviwala / Sep 30 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	77.07 ▼ -7.14 (-8.48%)
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	23.41 ▼ -1.84 (-7.29%)
D.M. Corporation / Sep 30 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	165.33 ▼ -11.63 (-6.57%)
Cordoba Logistics / Sep 30 Cordoba Logistics & Ventures Limited(CLVL)	28.32 ▼ -1.94 (-6.41%)
EMCO Industries / Sep 30 Emco Industries Limited(EMCO)	32.10 ▼ -1.93 (-5.67%)

Stock	Volume
Pak Int.Bulk / Sep 30 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	73,446,994 ▲ 0.11
Kohinoor Spinning / Sep 30 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	58,387,095 ▲ 0.77
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Sep 30 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	50,882,891 ▼ -0.09
Cnergyico PK / Sep 30 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	28,308,841 ▲ 0.03
D.S. Ind. Ltd. / Sep 30 D.S. Industries Limited(DSIL)	21,823,804 ▲ 1.27
Arif Habib Corp / Sep 30 Arif Habib Corporation Limited(AHCL)	17,873,579 ▲ 0.1
Pak Refinery / Sep 30 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,817,038 ▲ 0.45
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 30 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	17,431,935 ▼ -0.01
S.G.Power / Sep 30 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	16,575,953 ▼ -1.84
F. Nat.Equities / Sep 30 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	14,238,200 ▲ 0

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