Beyond Today, Into Tomorrow
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp decline on Thursday, as the benchmark KSE-100 Index plunged more than 4,800 points in early trading, reflecting strong investor caution and market volatility. According to Beyond Time News, the sudden downturn highlights growing uncertainty in the financial market, with investors engaging in widespread profit-taking. KSE-100 Index Faces…
Pakistan has reinstated the full 18% General Sales Tax (GST) on imported sugar after withdrawing a temporary relief aimed at easing domestic supply shortages. Tax Concession Withdrawn According to Beyond Time News, the government had reduced GST on imported sugar from 18% to 0.25% in August 2025 to stabilize the market through imports handled by…
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has reviewed the ongoing progress of the Karachi BRT project at University Road and directed authorities to ensure its timely completion. Progress Inspection at University Road According to Beyond Time News, during his visit, officials from the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) briefed the chief minister on construction speed,…
Pakistan and Tajikistan have agreed to strengthen regional connectivity and transit trade, with China identified as a key partner in developing broader economic linkages across Central Asia. Focus on Regional Connectivity According to Beyond Time News, Pakistan has informed Tajikistan that cooperation with China will remain central to its strategy for building an integrated commercial…
Gold prices in Pakistan continued their downward trend on Wednesday, mirroring losses in international markets as uncertainty over US monetary policy and global geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment. Local Gold Rates Drop Sharply According to Beyond Time News, the price of gold per tola fell by Rs5,500 to settle at Rs479,562 in the local…
Oil prices continued to move higher as the ongoing US-Iran standoff shows no signs of easing, keeping key supply routes restricted and markets under pressure. Crude Extends Upward Momentum According to Beyond Time News, Brent crude for June delivery climbed to $119.94 per barrel, marking its ninth consecutive session of gains. The July contract also…
KARACHI, April 29, 2026 (APP): The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released the latest currency exchange rates on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) showed slight strength against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR), while other major currencies mostly stayed stable. Market analysts linked the rupee’s mild pressure to end-of-month import payments and stronger global demand for the…
Dubai/Karachi: The UAE Dirham (AED) traded at 75.88 Pakistani Rupees in Pakistan’s open market on April 29, 2026. The currency showed a slight drop of 0.18 PKR compared to recent sessions. The Dirham remains stable due to its fixed peg with the US Dollar at 3.6725 AED per USD, a policy unchanged since 1997. This…
Volvo Cars says it underestimated the impact of changes to US electric vehicle incentives, even as cost-cutting measures helped limit pressure on its earnings in the first quarter. According to Beyond Time News, the company is facing a challenging period marked by tariffs, currency fluctuations, and global political shifts that have weighed on the European…
Privatisation Commission approves transaction structure and sends recommendations to cabinet body According to Beyond Time News, Pakistan has taken a major step toward the privatisation of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited. The Privatisation Commission (PC) Board has approved a proposed transaction structure and restructuring plan. Key Meeting and Decisions The board met in Islamabad under the…
