Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
KARACHI: The Iranian rial (IRR) continues to attract attention in Pakistan’s informal currency market on Monday, May 4, 2026. Demand remains steady, and this has supported a local premium in major cities. Currency dealers in Karachi, Quetta, and Lahore report that 1 crore Iranian rials (10 million IRR) is trading between PKR 8,000 and PKR…
Gold prices fell significantly in Pakistan on Monday, offering some relief to buyers after recent highs. According to Beyond Time News, the price of 24-karat gold per tola dropped by Rs 3,800, settling at Rs 479,962 compared to Rs 483,762 in the previous session. Latest Gold Rates in Pakistan The decline was also visible across…
Global oil prices moved higher on Monday as hopes for a US–Iran agreement faded, keeping markets on edge and supply concerns in focus. According to Beyond Time News, Brent crude climbed 1.1% to $109.39 per barrel in early trading. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 1% to $102.94. The rebound came after both benchmarks dropped…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off the week with strong momentum as bullish sentiment drove the benchmark KSE-100 index sharply higher. Early in the session, the index jumped to 166,269 points, gaining over 3,200 points. Investors showed confidence amid expectations of a possible US–Iran peace deal. Optimism around stable global oil prices also…
Paying your electricity bill just got faster and more convenient. Consumers can now use QR codes printed directly on their bills to make payments online in seconds. QR Codes Added for Easy Payments According to Beyond Time News, electricity bills now include QR codes to simplify the payment process. With a quick scan using a…
Thousands of people gathered in Doda district of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), defying restrictions to welcome political leader Meraj Malik after his release. According to Beyond Time News, the crowd included men, women, and children who assembled despite prohibitory orders on public gatherings. Large Public Turnout Residents from across the Chenab Valley…
The Ministry of Finance has instructed all ministries, divisions, departments, and autonomous bodies to surrender unutilised and anticipated savings within 10 days to support timely finalisation of revised budget estimates for FY2025-26 and preparation of FY2026-27. Strict Deadline Set According to the directive, principal accounting officers must: Surrender expected savings by May 10 Issue formal…
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rebounded strongly on Monday as easing global oil prices and renewed optimism over a potential Middle East agreement boosted investor confidence. Main Content:According to Beyond Time News, the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbed sharply during the session, touching an intraday high of 167,245.54 points, up 4,251.37 points (2.61%) from the previous…
Few observations capture the complexity of central banking better than Alan Greenspan’s remark about the gap between what is said and what is understood. That gap is evident in the State Bank of Pakistan’s recent 100 basis points policy rate hike, which has left markets questioning the central bank’s underlying message. On paper, the move…
With rising global energy uncertainty, Pakistan is under growing pressure to reduce reliance on imported fuels and explore cleaner alternatives like green hydrogen. Main Content:According to Beyond Time News, Pakistan imports around 85% of its oil and a significant share of LNG, making the economy highly vulnerable to global price shocks. Energy imports also account…
