5 d. ago Pakistan, other nuclear states together spent $100 billion on weapons in 2024

Nuclear-armed states spent more than $100 billion on their atomic arsenals last year, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons said Friday, lamenting the lack of democratic oversight of such spending. ICAN said Britain, China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, Russia and the United States together spent nearly $10 billion more than in 2023. […]

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8 d. ago Gold prices drop 6,100 rupees per tola, now at 352,300 rupees in Pakistan

According to the Gold and Jewelry Association of Pakistan, there has been a significant decline in gold prices across the country. Today, the price of one tola of gold decreased by 6,100 rupees, bringing it down to 352,300 rupees. This marks a notable reduction, providing relief to consumers and investors who were watching the market […]

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2 w. ago PSX nears 119,000 as global rally and budget hopes boost market

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) soared on Thursday, with the KSE-100 Index climbing 638 points to close at 118,971. The market followed strong global cues after a U.S. court blocked tariffs by President Donald Trump. Investors also showed renewed hope ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming budget. Throughout the session, market sentiment stayed positive. The index touched […]

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3 w. ago Gold hits Rs354,100 per Tola in Pakistan after gaining over Rs15,000 this week

KARACHI – Gold prices in Pakistan soared to Rs354,100 per tola this week, marking a major increase of over Rs15,000

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3 w. ago Gold prices soar again: Per tola jumps by Rs3,100 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan saw a sharp increase on Saturday, mirroring the global trend. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola rose by Rs3,100, reaching Rs354,100. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold also went up, increasing by Rs2,658 to settle at Rs303,583. The rise […]

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3 w. ago Punjab’s bullet train plan faces reality check from rail officials

The Punjab government’s ambitious proposal to launch Pakistan’s first bullet train between Lahore and Rawalpindi is being met with major skepticism. Senior railway officials have called the plan unrealistic due to Pakistan’s outdated infrastructure and the enormous costs involved. Officials argue that Pakistan’s current rail system cannot support speeds over 100 km/h. A bullet train, […]

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4 w. ago Pakistan aims to boost mango exports to $100 million despite climate challenges

Pakistan has set an ambitious target to export 125,000 tons of mangoes in the 2025 season, with shipments scheduled to begin on May 25, according to the Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters Association (PFVA). This target represents a significant 25,000-ton increase over the previous year’s exports and is expected to generate up to $100 million […]

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