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پاکستان اسٹاک ایکسچینج PSX میں جمعرات کو مثبت محرکات کی عدم موجودگی میں KSE-100 انڈیکس معمولی کمی کا شکار رہا، جبکہ ہفتہ وار بنیادوں پر مارکیٹ میں 0.73 فیصد گراوٹ دیکھی گئی۔
Aug 13, 2026, 10:26 PM
Gold and silver prices rose again in Pakistan's local bullion markets on Tuesday, following a $24.00 per‑ounce climb in international trading, pushing local gold to Rs459,736 per tola and silver to Rs6,965 per tola.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan’s main stock index, the KSE‑100, fell 1,132.60 points to 180,177.68 by 12.49 pm after an earlier 1,106.73‑point dip. The slide followed a more than 1 % rise in oil prices triggered by President Trump’s demand for compensation from Tehran, heightening doubts about a US‑Iran agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Market activity remained robust with 218.25 million shares changing hands and a traded value of roughly Rs13.92 billion.
The Express Tribune
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As Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day approaches, Pindi sees a surge of flag‑themed stalls selling flags, badges, children’s clothing, loud horns, firecrackers, and gifts in markets, commercial centres and neighbourhoods. The stalls have inflating prices and create noise that disturbs local residents.
The Express Tribune
The federal government announced that petrol would stay at Rs327.62 per litre and HSD at Rs380.86 per litre for August 11, citing the non‑publication of Platts rates.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan’s fuel prices were left unchanged for the first time this month after Platts market figures were not published on August 10. Petrol will be sold at Rs327.62 per litre and high‑speed diesel at Rs380.86 per litre, effective from August 11.*
Dawn
A week of heavy rain has disrupted the transport of fresh produce in Lahore, expanding the gap between government‑notified prices and what shoppers are paying in city markets.
The Express Tribune
Since the US‑Israel war with Iran began in late February, the world lost more than 2.6 billion barrels of oil, but prices have stayed in double digits.
Dawn
The Express Tribune reports that Pakistan has committed to more than 150 international treaties, covering labour, environmental, and maritime standards. The country ratified 38 ILO conventions and adds import rules to ban forced‑labour goods, signalling a sustained effort to align domestic law with global expectations.
The Express Tribune
Dawn reports that authorities in Lower South Waziristan, Upper South Waziristan and Tank have imposed Section 144 for August 10, curbing movement between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. and closing markets to address security concerns.
Dawn
An AI‑generated video depicting a stylised Adolf Hitler drinking from a plastic Fanta can went viral, with millions believing it was an authentic commercial. The clip’s obvious fake design sparked debate and highlighted how shock advertising has become normalized as a marketing strategy.
Dawn
Rawalpindi street vendors now trade women's comb-collected hair for up to Rs14,000 per kilogram, feeding a booming Chinese wig market and expanding into global export destinations.
The Express Tribune
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE‑100 index rose 5,336 points, a 3.03% weekly gain, as oil prices fell and optimism around external financing grew.
The Express Tribune
Lab results show 48% of ghee, 75% of refined palm oil, and 44% of packaged milk from markets are substandard, prompting the Planning Minister to launch a comprehensive survey of loose and packaged food products.
The Express Tribune
Pakistan’s main market slipped after traders reacted to worries that the Middle East conflict could widen, sending the KSE‑100 roughly 347 points lower on Friday.
The Express Tribune
Gold prices in Pakistan climbed another Rs5,100 per tola, pushing the day’s closing rate to Rs454,336. The gain matches a global surge that saw spot gold hit a seven‑week high, driven by U.S. payroll surprises and Middle East tensions.
The Express Tribune
The federal government lowered petrol and high‑speed diesel prices by Rs2.20 and Rs1.50 per litre for the next three days, fixing them at Rs327.62 and Rs380.86 respectively. The change follows a daily review system tied to global market rates.
The Express Tribune
The government announced a reduction of Rs2.20 per litre for petrol and Rs1.50 per litre for high‑speed diesel for a three‑day period. The new retail prices will be Rs327.62 for petrol and Rs380.86 for diesel.
Dawn
