Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Friday, May 8, 2026, following fluctuations in the international bullion market amid ongoing global economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Gold Rates in Pakistan Fall According to Beyond Time News, rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association showed a drop in gold prices across local markets. The…
Islamabad: The Federal Constitutional Court has declared Section 7E of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 unconstitutional and void. According to Beyond Time News, the court also ruled that all notices and proceedings initiated by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) under this provision are invalid. Background Section 7E, introduced through the Finance Act 2022, imposed…
Muhammad Aurangzeb has stated that any decision regarding changes in petrol prices will be formally announced by the Ministry of Petroleum. According to Beyond Time News, the finance minister clarified that the responsibility for setting and announcing petroleum product prices lies with the relevant ministry. He added that the government is currently reviewing possible measures…
Oil prices edged higher on Friday after renewed US–Iran tensions reignited concerns over potential supply disruptions. Crude Benchmarks Move Up Brent crude rose $1.20 (1.2%) to $101.26 per barrel, while WTI gained $0.85 (0.9%) to $95.66 per barrel. Both benchmarks had opened stronger before trimming gains. Despite the rebound, prices are still on track for…
Kuwait is stepping up efforts to modernise its public transport system as part of broader plans to ease long-standing traffic congestion and improve daily commuting across the country. High-Level Meeting on Transport Reforms According to Beyond Time News, senior officials from Kuwait’s Interior Ministry met with representatives of major transport companies to discuss reforms aimed…
The Saudi Ports Authority has expanded its incentive measures to further strengthen the Kingdom’s logistics and maritime trade sector, extending a waiver on storage fees for transit cargo for up to 15 days at selected strategic ports across Saudi Arabia. According to Beyond Time News, the decision reflects ongoing efforts to streamline supply chain operations…
Gold prices moved higher on Friday and remained on track for a weekly gain as concerns over inflation and rising interest rates eased in global markets. According to Beyond Time News, spot gold rose 0.7% to $4,715.49 per ounce, while US gold futures for June delivery gained 0.3% to $4,725. Bullion has climbed around 2.2%…
Health and policy experts have called on the government to increase tobacco taxes in the Federal Budget 2026–27 to reduce smoking and boost revenue. According to Beyond Time News, a seminar organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) stressed the need for stronger, consistent tobacco taxation and reforms in the existing tax structure. Call…
Silver prices in Pakistan remained strong on Wednesday, continuing their upward trend amid rising global precious metal prices and steady local demand. According to Beyond Time News, the price of silver reached Rs. 8,191 per tola, reflecting ongoing momentum in both international and domestic bullion markets. Latest Silver Prices in Pakistan Weight Silver Rate (PKR)…
The Iranian rial continues to attract attention in Pakistan’s informal currency market on May 7, 2026. According to Beyond Time News, traders in Karachi, Lahore, and Quetta report steady demand, keeping local rates relatively stable. Current Exchange Trend in Informal Market According to Beyond Time News, the price of 1 crore (10 million) Iranian rials…
