inflation

Silver prices rise in Pakistan while gold rates remain steady

The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association reported that silver costs climbed despite a flat international bullion market.

Nikkei 225 drops 2.05% as oil prices surge and chip stocks slide

The Topix also slipped 1.22% as 147 decliners outweighed 78 advancers in the Nikkei 225.

Spot gold rises 0.3 per cent to $4,175.60 per ounce

The metal is responding positively to a softer tone in oil prices from an inflation standpoint.

JD Vance warns high gas prices will drop after US-Israel war on Iran ends

The US Navy's presence in the Strait of Hormuz currently prevents fuel costs from tripling due to Iranian maritime threats.

Flour prices surge across multiple Pakistani cities as costs climb

Pakistan short-term inflation holds at 11.38 per cent as prices edge down

While the Sensitive Price Indicator saw a marginal weekly decline, annual costs for essentials like onions and LPG remain significantly elevated.

Ishaq Dar chairs cabinet meeting to monitor essential commodity prices and stocks

The government will take strict action against hoarding and overpricing as short-term inflation rose to 11.97 per cent in the week ending Oct 8.

Dar orders monitoring of essential commodity prices and supply chains

The government warned that strict measures will be taken against hoarding and artificial shortages to ensure price stability for domestic consumers.

Pakistan urges private companies to lower wheat seed prices for Rabi season

Apple Music launches in Pakistan with local subscription plans and content

The launch provides Pakistani users access to over 100 million songs and high-fidelity audio features like Spatial Audio.

Google Maps displays live fuel prices starting Thursday, boosting pump transparency

The CMA made a recommendation in 2023, and the government launched its Fuel Finder scheme in February.

Airlines hint at fare hikes amid rising jet fuel costs

Rising operational expenses due to jet fuel price increases are prompting carriers to review passenger ticket rates.