The Saudi Riyal (SAR) opened at Rs74.55 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s Karachi market, with the selling rate around Rs75.12. The pair has remained range-bound since late December 2025, staying well below last year’s mid-year high of Rs76.03 and near levels last seen in October 2025.

Silver prices in Pakistan have risen, with the chandi ka rate reaching Rs. 10,752 per tola, reflecting momentum from global bullion trends and active domestic buying. The metal’s current rates are Rs. 9,216 per 10 grams and Rs. 921.6 per gram, supported by international spot silver activity and its close connection to gold. Silver continues to attract attention as a safe-haven investment and an

The State Bank of Pakistan injected a total of Rs 1,603.6 billion into the market on Friday through Reverse Repo Purchases and Shariah-compliant Mudarabah-based Open Market Operations to maintain liquidity. Of this, Rs 1,393.1 billion was provided via conventional Reverse Repo operations across 7- and 14-day tenors, while Rs 210.5 billion was injected through Mudarabah-based Shariah-compliant

Pakistan’s gas sector is facing a severe financial crisis as circular debt has surged to Rs. 3.283 trillion, raising alarms among lawmakers about the sustainability of the system. The figure was revealed during a National Assembly Standing Committee on Petroleum meeting, where officials highlighted mounting pressures across the gas supply chain. Lawmakers warned that ongoing inefficiencies,

Pakistan’s banking sector has become the largest contributor to government revenue due to elevated taxation, the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) reported. While the high tax intake has temporarily strengthened public finances, the PBA warns it is increasingly a drag on the sector’s long-term growth and competitiveness.

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to auction 527 kanals of Bahria Town land in Tehsil Murree on March 5, 2026, to recover Rs. 26 billion in unpaid income taxes for the 2020 and 2022 tax years. The auction will take place at the FBR’s Large Taxpayers Office in Islamabad, following a postponement from the original February 16 date.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has approved full digitization of share ownership for unlisted companies, making electronic shares mandatory to enhance transparency and protect investors. This move requires companies to replace physical share certificates with a centralized electronic system managed through the Central Depository System, reducing the risk of fraud and

Indus Motor Company Limited reported a strong financial performance in the first half of FY26, posting a Profit After Tax of Rs. 12.70 billion, or earnings per share of Rs. 161.60, marking a 28 percent year-on-year increase from Rs. 9.96 billion (EPS: Rs. 126.69) in the same period last year. This represents the company’s highest half-yearly profit since 2014.

Gold prices in Pakistan extended their upward trend on Friday, tracking strong momentum in the international bullion market where prices surged above $5,000 per ounce. The continued rally reflects heightened global demand for safe-haven assets amid economic uncertainty and currency fluctuations.

The Pakistani rupee continued its upward momentum against the US dollar, closing in the green for the 104th consecutive trading session on Friday. The local currency appreciated by three paisas to settle at 279.56 against the US dollar, reflecting continued stability in Pakistan’s foreign exchange market and improved interbank sentiment.