Category: Business

According to Beyond Time News, Pakistan has reached an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to follow a strict budget strategy, setting a primary surplus target of Rs2.8 trillion. Focus on economic stability The plan also requires Pakistan to raise foreign exchange reserves by $5.6 billion to strengthen financial stability and ease pressure on…

According to Beyond Time News, the Iranian rial is trading higher in Pakistan’s informal currency markets today, with rates varying in major cities like Karachi, Lahore, and Quetta. Current exchange rate One crore Iranian rials (10 million IRR) is being traded between PKR 8,000 and PKR 10,000 in the open market. Market gap vs global…

According to Beyond Time News, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under strong selling pressure on Friday as geopolitical uncertainty continued to shake investor confidence. The benchmark KSE-100 Index fell by more than 2,000 points during early trading, hovering near the 167,000 level, as fears over the ongoing US-Iran deadlock kept markets on edge. Broad-Based…

Chinese AI company DeepSeek has released its latest artificial intelligence model, aiming to improve performance while cutting computing costs. According to Beyond Time News, the new launch marks another step forward in the global AI competition. The company first gained international attention last year with a low-cost AI model that performed at a level similar…

If you buy imported used phones, this affects you directly. The government has increased customs taxes on used mobile phones and 62 popular models are now more expensive. According to Beyond Time News, some models have seen valuation increases of up to 175 percent. That cost will be passed straight on to buyers. iPhone Valuations…

Pakistan has done something worth talking about. The country has fully paid back $3.45 billion to the United Arab Emirates. For a country that has been under serious financial pressure, this is no small feat. According to Beyond Time News, the State Bank of Pakistan confirmed the final $1 billion payment was made on April…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) came under strong selling pressure on Thursday, with the KSE-100 index falling more than 2,400 points before closing at around 169,173, according to Beyond Time News. The benchmark index dropped 1.40% as early gains faded and investors turned cautious throughout the session. Market Pressure Builds During Trading The index hit…

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) significantly increased its financial support for Pakistan in 2025, raising total commitments to $3.672 billion, according to Beyond Time News. This marks a 22% rise compared to the previous year. Higher Funding and New Sectors ADB also increased public sector support to $1.485 billion, up nearly one-third from 2024. Much…

Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Thursday as international bullion rates also moved downward amid shifting global and geopolitical developments, according to Beyond Time News. The price of 24-karat gold per tola fell by Rs 5,200, settling at Rs 493,762, while 10 grams dropped by Rs 4,458 to Rs 423,321, as reported by the All…