Category: Business

Karachi: Cement prices across Pakistan remained largely stable on June 3, 2026, despite ongoing cost pressures facing the construction sector. Builders, contractors, and homeowners continue to monitor cement rates closely as infrastructure projects, housing developments, and private construction activities sustain demand nationwide. According to Beyond Time News, cement prices have shown resilience in recent weeks,…

KARACHI: The Omani Riyal (OMR) posted modest gains against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on June 3, 2026, reflecting continued strength in Gulf currencies and slight pressure on the local currency. According to Beyond Time News, the Omani Riyal’s buying rate increased to Rs718.20, while the selling rate reached Rs729.20 during Wednesday’s…

QUETTA: A severe petrol shortage has disrupted daily life in Quetta, forcing residents to wait in long queues outside the few fuel stations that remain operational. The shortage has created transportation challenges and sparked public frustration across the provincial capital. According to Beyond Time News, the ongoing fuel crisis has led to the temporary closure…

KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a steep decline on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, following a significant drop in international bullion markets as investors reacted to changing economic conditions and geopolitical developments. According to Beyond Time News, local gold rates fell substantially after global prices recorded one of their largest single-day declines in recent weeks….

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has acknowledged that fixed charges in electricity bills have significantly increased, confirming that their share in consumer bills has roughly doubled compared to previous years. According to Beyond Time News, the minister made the remarks during a television interview while responding to concerns about rising electricity bills and…

KARACHI: The Pakistani Rupee remained stable against the UAE Dirham on June 3, 2026, reflecting continued strength in the country’s foreign exchange market and steady demand for Gulf currencies. According to Beyond Time News, the latest figures from currency dealers and banking channels show that the exchange rate for the UAE Dirham (AED) remained largely…