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Gold prices in Pakistan remain high as the cost of a single tola of 24-karat gold surged to Rs 319,000. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of 24-karat gold per tola increased by Rs 1,650 on Wednesday, reaching a record Rs 319,000. Similarly,...

Gold prices in Pakistan are on a relentless rise, hitting an all-time high as the cost of a single tola of 24-karat gold surged to Rs319,000. According to the Saraffa market, gold prices jumped by Rs1,600 per tola, while 10 grams of gold saw an increase of Rs1,415, settling at...

KARACHI: The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) slipped a little against the US Dollar (USD) on March 18, 2025, closing at 280.27 per USD, compared to 280.17 the day before. That’s a small 0.04% drop. Market experts say minor ups and downs like this are normal and usually influenced by things like...

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has shut down rumors about not issuing fresh banknotes this Eid ul Fitr. In a statement, the state bank assured that it’s sticking to its usual practice of distributing fresh banknotes through commercial banks across the country. So, as always, people can expect...

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan skyrocketed once again, reaching an all-time high of Rs317,350 per tola on Tuesday, following a sharp single-day increase of Rs2,550. According to data from the Saraffa Association, the price of 10 grams of gold also jumped significantly, rising by Rs2,186 to settle at Rs272,076. Latest...

The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) saw a slight appreciation against the US Dollar in the interbank market, closing at 280.17 on March 17, 2025, compared to 280.22 on March 14, 2025. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), this reflects a 0.02% appreciation in the local currency. As noted by...

As of Monday, March 17, 2025, the Riyal is holding steady in the open market at Rs74.71, and if you're looking to buy, it's being sold for Rs75.11, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan. For those who might not know, the Riyal—abbreviated as SAR or SR — is Saudi...

Gold prices in Pakistan soared to a new high on Thursday, following a strong upward trend in the international market. According to the Sarafa Association, the current 24K gold price per tola has reached Rs311,350, while the price per 10 grams stands at Rs266,940. Meanwhile, in the global market, gold...

The value of Saudi Riyal (SAR) gained slightly against the Pakistani Rupee in the open market here on Thursday, March 13, 2025, as the buying rate observed was Rs 74.65. On the selling side, the exchange companies were selling 1 SAR at the price of Rs 75.05, the Forex Association of Pakistan said....

ISLAMABAD: The National Savings Directorate is set to launch state-of-the-art digital prize bonds across the country for the first time, a move that is likely to revolutionize safe and clear investment opportunities in Pakistan. According to sources, state-of-the-art arrangements, including the development of a dedicated mobile application for issuing and managing...

KARACHI: For the second consecutive day, the trend of strong increase in gold entered in Pakistan, due to significant increase in international gold rates, bolstered the domestic gold market. Latest Gold Prices (March 2025): Per Tola (24K): Rs309,300 (↑ Rs2,800)Per 10 Grams (24K): Rs265,174 (↑ Rs2,400) Internationally, gold prices registered a significant...

Starting today, cardholders of Meezan Bank can add their debit cards to Google Wallet, enhancing the digital payments landscape in the country. This will enable Meezan Bank customers to make secure, contactless payments seamlessly using their Android smartphones and Wear OS devices. This milestone marks a significant step in Pakistan’s...