PSX surges over 3,600 points at open as easing US-Iran tensions boost investor confidence and lift global market sentiment.
Money supply dipped slightly in April as post-Eid cash demand eased, while deposits continued to grow strongly across banks.
Pakistan plans to secure ADB financing for the Karachi–Rohri ML-1 section, with groundwork expected to begin this year.
Gold prices in Pakistan fell by Rs2,200 per tola on Saturday as international bullion markets also recorded a decline.
Pakistan plans to seek wider tariff cuts from China to boost exports and reduce its growing trade imbalance with Beijing.
Gold prices in Pakistan held steady on Friday, showing little movement in the domestic market despite pressure in global bullion trade.
Stocks fall at PSX as global tensions rise, oil prices climb, and investors turn cautious amid uncertain US-Iran negotiations.
Pakistan’s weekly inflation eased 0.33 percent as food and fuel prices fell, though year-on-year pressure remains high at 14.47 percent.
Petrol prices in Pakistan have surged over 55 percent amid global oil shocks, raising transport and household costs sharply.