Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Tuesday in line with their gain in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs459,736 after a gain of Rs2,400 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs394,149 after it increased by Rs2,058, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). On Monday, gold price per
Car sales in Pakistan surged 141% in the first month of the current fiscal year FY27 compared with the same month last year, with experts attributing the increase to eased bank leasing policies and lower interest rates. Car sales stood at 17,216 units in July 2026, against 7,135 units recorded in July 2025. Meanwhile, sales of jeeps and pickups fell 33% to 2,602 units, while truck and bus sa
Pakistan textile sector has warned that nationwide transporters’ strike could disrupt textile production and export shipments, as the sector called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to urgently broker a resolution. In separate letters to PM Shehbaz, the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) and the Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) warned that continued disruption could affect Pakistan’s t
The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has updated ex-depot fuel prices, offering minor relief to petrol consumers while increasing high-speed diesel (HSD) costs. The price adjustment includes a Rs 2 per litre increase in the petroleum levy (PL) applied to HSD, effective August 12. According to the notification of Petroleum Division, the price of HSD has been increased by Rs 1.39 per litre
Oil prices rose on Wednesday morning as doubts about a US-Iran peace deal and attacks on two ships fuelled concerns about Middle East supply disruptions, even as industry data showed US crude inventories expanded. Brent futures gained 72 cents, or 0.81%, to $89.63 a barrel by 0053 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed 71 cents, or 0.85%, to $83.91. Both benchmark contr