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KARACHI: The price of gold per tola has increased by Rs 1,100 across the country. According to the Jewelers Association, after an increase of Rs 1,100, the price of gold per tola has reached Rs 491,462. In addition, the price of 10 grams of gold has increased by Rs 943 to Rs 421,349. The price of gold in the global market has increased by $ 11 to $ 4,687 per ounce.
ISLAMABAD: Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan. The foreign exchange market in Pakistan shows minimal changes in currency market. According to the latest rates, US dollar (USD) hovered at Rs279 for buying and Rs280.15 for selling. Euro (EUR) was traded at Rs321.42 for buying and Rs327.42 for selling, while UK pound sterling (GBP) stood at Rs368.79 for buying and Rs374.04 for selling. UAE dirham (AED) was priced at Rs75.95 for buying and Rs77.25 for selling, while Saudi riyal (SAR) was recorded at Rs74.4 for buying and Rs75.55 for selling. Qatari riyal (QAR) stood at Rs73.86 for buying and Rs74.5 for selling,…
TEHRAN: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a record increase in diesel prices globally. According to a foreign news agency, the price of diesel in Europe has exceeded $200 per barrel for the first time since 2022. While fuel prices in the UK and France have increased by up to 30%. The Netherlands has become the most expensive country in Europe to sell diesel at $2.8 per liter. While prices in Cambodia have doubled. Myanmar has announced tax exemptions to keep prices under control. On the other hand, diesel prices in the US state of Texas…
TEHRAN: Iran has claimed that it has shot down a US advanced fighter jet F-35 and captured its pilot. According to a foreign news agency, Iranian officials have claimed that a US plane that entered Iranian airspace was targeted. After which the pilot was also detained. US forces have been conducting search operations for the past several hours using Black Hawk helicopters and C-130 Hercules aircraft. However, the recovery of the pilot has not been possible yet. On the other hand, US officials have confirmed that a fighter jet was shot down in Iran and said that the search for…
ISLAMABAD: The weather across the country is set to take a turn once again, as the Meteorological Department has predicted more rains in different areas over the next few days. According to experts, a new weather system has entered Pakistan that will affect several cities. After the rain in Lahore yesterday, there has been a pleasant change in the city’s weather and a coolness is being felt in the air. According to the Meteorological Department, the wind speed was recorded at 5 kilometers per hour, while the humidity in the air has reached 70 percent. The Meteorological Department has clarified…
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has increased the prices of petrol and diesel to the highest ever due to the increase in global oil prices during the ongoing war in the Middle East. Yesterday, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a joint press conference and announced that the price of petrol has been increased by Rs 137.24 per liter, after which the new price of petrol has been increased to Rs 458.41 per liter. Thus, the price of diesel has been increased by Rs 184.49 per liter, bringing the new price of diesel to Rs…
ISLAMABAD: Currency Exchange Rates. Foreign exchange rates in Pakistan’s open market show steady trading, with US Dollar, Euro, and British Pound Sterling remaining among the most closely watched currencies for traders and importers desp. On April 4, US Dollar was available at Rs279.00 for buying and Rs280.15 for selling. Euro traded at Rs321.42 (buying) and Rs327.42 (selling), while UK Pound Sterling stood at Rs368.79 for buying and Rs374.04 for selling in the open market. UAE Dirham was recorded at Rs75.95 for buying and Rs77.25 for selling, whereas the Saudi Riyal was traded at Rs74.40 for buying and Rs75.55 for selling. Other international currencies also showed active trading…
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed surge and is expected to go higher as current Per Tola Rate stands at Rs490,362 on Saturday. The price of 10 grams of gold reached Rs420,406, reflecting the strong upward momentum in the local bullion market. Category Unit Price Gold Per Tola Rs490,362 Gold 10 Grams Rs420,406 Silver Per Tola Rs7,794 Silver 10 Grams Rs6,682 Gold (International) Per Ounce $4,676 Change Per Ounce +$34 Silver rates in Pakistan Silver also maintained notable value in the market. As of April 4, 2026, silver was priced at Rs7,794 per tola, while 10 grams of silver stood…
ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain and snowfall in various areas. According to the Meteorological Department, more rain is expected in various districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today with partly cloudy weather. Due to the ongoing rains in Peshawar, the temperature has dropped to 16 degrees Celsius. Rain with strong winds and thunderstorms is expected in Chitral, Dir, Swat, Kalam and Shangla, while wind and rain are also expected in Buner, Kohistan, Malakand, Mansehra and Abbottabad. Thunderstorms have been predicted in Balakot, Haripur, Mardan and Nowshera. Rain is expected at most places in Bajaur, Mohmand, Khyber, Orakzai, Swabi and…
KARACHI: The price of LPG per kg has reached a record level of Rs 500. Consumers have reported that one kg of LPG is being sold for Rs 200 more than the official rate. According to consumers, the price of LPG per kg has reached a record level of Rs 500. On the other hand, Chairman LPG Distributors Abdul Hadi Khan says that the supply is low and distributors are getting the goods at a low price. They added that OGRA and importers have failed to stop the sale of LPG at an exorbitant price.