April 19, 2025

weekly inflation rate

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has reported a notable decline in the weekly inflation rate, which dropped to 8.3%, bringing some relief to consumers amid rising cost-of-living concerns. The latest report highlights a mixed trend in the prices of essential commodities, with 14 items becoming more expensive, 11 showing price reductions, and 26 items remaining […]

Steady rise in gold prices

Global and local gold prices surged to record-breaking levels on Friday, driven by escalating tariff tensions between the United States and China. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola in Pakistan increased by Rs10,000, reaching an all-time high of Rs338,800. Meanwhile, the price of 10 grams of gold […]

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new service

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new service that allows employers to update the passport details of expatriate workers through the Absher platform. This digital initiative eliminates the need for in-person visits to the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). Available for a fee of SAR 69, inclusive of VAT, the service is designed for expatriates aged […]

Shehbaz Sharif on Friday wrapped up his two-day visit to Belarus

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday wrapped up his two-day visit to Belarus after holding key meetings. According to details, the Belarusian prime minister, Alexander Turchin, and the Foreign Minister, Maxim Ryzhenkov, bid farewell to the premier at Minsk International Airport. The Pakistani embassy officials were also present on the occasion. Earlier, PM Shehbaz praised […]