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Gold price per tola drops Rs6,800 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan decreased on Wednesday in line with their loss in the international market. In the local market, gold price per tola reached Rs470,362 after a decline of Rs6,800 during the day. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs403,259 after it fell by Rs5,830, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). On Tuesday, gold price per

Pakistan revives offshore oil, gas hunt after two decades

Pakistan’s offshore frontier was formally reopened after nearly two decades on Wednesday as the government inked Production Sharing Agreements (PSAs) and Exploration Licences (ELs) for offshore blocks. Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik witnessed the signing ceremony of PSAs and ELs for offshore exploration blocks awarded under the Offshore Bid Round 2025, read an official stateme

Budget 2026-27: GSMA pushes for affordable mobile services, devices

The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has urged the government to rationalise telecom sector taxes, enhance affordability of mobile services and devices, and simplify the fiscal regime in its budget proposals for 2026-27 to spur digital investment and accelerate connectivity growth in Pakistan. In a letter addressed to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, the global tel

Oil rebounds on uncertainty over Iran peace deal and inventory drawdowns

Oil prices rebounded on Thursday after two days of losses on outstanding supply concerns because of the uncertain outlook for an end to the Iran war and ​a US inventory draw raised worries about the depletion of global stockpiles. Brent crude futures rose ‌81 cents, or 0.77%, to $105.83 a barrel by 0055 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were up 97 cents, or 0.99%, at $99.23. Both

Gold steady as US-Iran deal hopes counter inflation fears

Gold held steady on Thursday, as ‌rising hopes of a U.S.-Iran peace deal countered fears of inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates. Spot gold was down 0.2% at $4,534.69 per ounce, as of 0258 GMT. Bullion gained more than 1% on Wednesday after ​falling to its lowest level since March 30 earlier in the day. US gold ​futures for June delivery were steady at$4,536.70. US President Don