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NEWSGold falls Rs2,500 per tola in Pakistan as international prices slip
APGJSA data show gold at Rs422,036 per tola on Saturday after a Rs7,000 drop the previous day, with 10-gram gold at Rs361,827 and silver down Rs7 to Rs5,858.
POLICY & REGULATIONPAAPAM urges review of draft auto policy over tariff and jobs concerns
The auto parts association has asked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to revisit the draft Auto Policy 2026-31, warning that tariff cuts on imported vehicles and parts could hit 1.5 million jobs.
NEWSPakistan paid $2.3bn in foreign profit repatriation in FY26, exceeding net FDI
The National Assembly was told profit and dividend outflows of $2.305bn in FY2025-26 ran about 41pc above net FDI of $1.64bn, with manufacturing the largest sector.
ANALYSISPakistan's stablecoin moment: what Seoul, Stockholm and Hong Kong signal
South Korea, Sweden, Thailand and Hong Kong are moving on stablecoin rules, while Binance data shows 54% of its Pakistani users are aged 18-29. Pakistan's own framework remains the open question.
MARKETSKSE-100 falls 1,549 points to close at 162,374
The Pakistan Stock Exchange's benchmark index ended Friday lower at 162,374 points, having traded between 163,966 and 162,292 during the session, on volume of 390 million shares worth about Rs18 billion.
NEWSPakistan, World Bank discuss reforms and investment-led growth
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb met World Bank and IFC officials on moving from stabilisation to investment-led growth, citing the recent $3bn Eurobond issuance and credit rating ambitions.
NEWSWorld Bank projects 4.2% Pakistan growth, urges flexible rupee
The World Bank forecasts 4.2% growth in fiscal year 2027-28 and 4.4% in the 2029 election year, warning that a managed exchange rate invites disruptive adjustments.
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Punjab approves 224,000 interest-free home loans under Apni Chhat Apna Ghar
Punjab housing minister Bilal Yasin says more than 224,000 families have been approved for interest-free construction loans, with Sargodha division leading the divisional breakdown.
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Gold falls Rs7,000 per tola in Pakistan as international rate slips
Gold in Pakistan dropped to Rs424,536 per tola, tracking a $70 fall in the international rate to $4,020 an ounce, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association.
MARKETSKSE-100 falls 1,335.01 points as oil price surge linked to Saudi Arabia-Houthi fighting weighs on sentiment
The benchmark index slid 0.81% to 162,589.30 by the Friday prayers break, with participants blaming higher Brent crude near $113-114 for renewed pressure on Pakistan's import bill and inflation outlook.
MARKETSKSE-100 falls below 164,000 as oil prices and geopolitics weigh on sentiment
The benchmark index shed 2,006.67 points, or 1.21%, to close at 163,924.32, with analysts citing rising international oil prices and geopolitical tension.
NEWSIMF warns Pakistan's external position may weaken as imports rise
The IMF says rising imports and moderating remittances could erode Pakistan's external position, urging exchange rate flexibility and possibly tighter monetary policy.
NEWSWorld Bank flags Middle East conflict as top risk to Pakistan's economy
The World Bank warns a prolonged Middle East conflict could raise Pakistan's energy import bill, widen the current account deficit and strain foreign exchange reserves.
NEWSPakistan envoy seeks shift from counterterrorism to IT ties with US
Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh told a Washington tech forum Pakistan wants its US relationship to move from counterterrorism to information technology, as 16 Pakistani firms sought partnerships.
NEWSBinance launches Qafila 2026 with $1m USDC pool across MENA and Pakistan
Binance has launched a regional rewards campaign across MENA and Pakistan, citing data that users aged 18-29 make up 54 per cent of its Pakistani user base.
NEWSPakistan's liquid foreign reserves rise to $26.83 billion
The State Bank of Pakistan's holdings rose $19 million in the week to October 16, 2026, taking total liquid foreign reserves to $26.833 billion, with commercial banks holding $5.344 billion.
MARKETSKSE-100 falls over 1,300 points as oil prices and rate fears weigh
Pakistan's benchmark index dropped 0.81% to 162,589.30 by midday Friday, with analysts citing higher oil prices and caution ahead of Monday's monetary policy decision.
MARKETSAnalysts split on SBP rate call as inflation heads to 10%
Growth Securities expects October inflation near 10% and a 50-100bps policy rate rise on October 26, while AKD Securities argues improved external buffers justify holding rates.
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Real estate associations propose Sindh Realtors Council Act 2026
More than 18 Karachi real estate associations have presented a draft Sindh Realtors Council Act, 2026 to the Government of Sindh, seeking licensing, QR-verified registration and a welfare fund for realtors.
NEWSIMF forecasts 1.3% contraction in Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan
The IMF expects output across the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan to shrink 1.3% this year on war-related energy and shipping disruption, before rebounding to 6.6% growth in 2027.