Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a dramatic decline on Tuesday, mirroring a steep drop in the global bullion market. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola plunged by Rs. 14,000, settling at Rs. 416,362. The rate for 10 grams of gold also fell significantly, dropping by Rs. 12,003 to Rs. 356,963.

Pakistan’s total public debt has surged to USD 286.83 billion, equivalent to PKR 80.6 trillion, by the end of fiscal year 2025, marking an almost 13 percent increase from the previous year. The official figures released by the Ministry of Finance highlight the growing financial burden on the national economy despite efforts to manage fiscal challenges and stabilize growth.

Donald Trump has announced an additional 10% tariff on goods imported from Canada, escalating trade tensions between the two countries after Ontario aired an anti-tariff advertisement featuring former U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Calling the ad a “fraud,” Trump criticized Canadian officials for allowing it to air ahead of the World Series, demanding its immediate removal.

The government has announced plans to revive the Islamabad–Tehran–Istanbul (ITI) freight train service by December 31, 2025, following the resolution of key trade, administrative, and logistical challenges. Federal Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi confirmed that the service, which has been inactive since 2022, will play a vital role in strengthening regional trade and economic cooperation between

Pakistan is making a major stride toward unlocking its estimated $6 trillion in untapped mineral reserves with the inauguration of the Geoscience Advanced Research Laboratories in Chak Shahzad, Islamabad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif opened the state-of-the-art facility, marking a significant milestone for the nation’s mining and exploration sector.

Pakistan and Qatar have signed a protocol solidifying commitments across a range of sectors, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation. The agreement includes a $3 billion investment from the Qatar Investment Authority and was finalized during the Sixth Pakistan-Qatar Joint Ministerial Commission.

Pakistan’s sesame exports to China have experienced remarkable growth in 2025, marking an 87 percent increase during the first nine months of the year. According to official data released by the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), the total export value reached 68.56 million dollars, with export volume soaring to 55.6 million kilograms. This significant rise underscores the

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a major relief initiative titled the Roshan Maeeshat Electricity Package, offering reduced electricity rates for Pakistan’s industrial and agricultural sectors over the next three years. The program, designed to strengthen production and boost exports, will be effective from November 2025 to October 2028.

Tomato prices in Karachi have declined significantly after soaring to record highs last week, when rates had reached Rs 500 per kilogram. Fresh shipments from Iran have helped ease the shortage and stabilize the local market, bringing prices down to around Rs 350 per kilogram, according to a report by Geo News.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has addressed concerns over the recent departure of several multinational companies from Pakistan, explaining that while some global firms have exited, new investors—especially from the Middle East—are stepping in with growing interest in the country’s economy. Speaking in an interview with a private news channel, Aurangzeb said that the withdrawal of