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Inflation in Pakistan Rises to 4.1% in July Amid Fuel and Food Price Hikes Islamabad – August 2025: Consumer inflation in Pakistan accelerated to 4.1% year-on-year in July, marking a notable rise from 3.2% in June. The increase, reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) , is largely driven by higher costs of food items, fuels, and medicines . Monthly Inflation Trends The PBS data revealed that consumer price inflation on a month-to-month basis climbed by 2.9% in July. This surge came despite earlier projections from the Finance Ministry , which had expected inflation to remain between 3.5% and 4.5% due to improved supply conditions and previously stable prices. State Bank’s Outlook on Inflation The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) recently highlighted concerns over a worsening inflation outlook. In its latest monetary policy announcement, the central bank decided to keep the key interest rate unchanged at 11% , emphasizing the need to maintain a positive real policy r...

  5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Islamabad, KP, Punjab, and AJK Islamabad – August 02, 2025: A moderate earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale shook several regions of Pakistan early Saturday morning, causing widespread panic but fortunately no reported casualties. According to data from the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC) , the tremor occurred at 2:04 AM PST with a depth of 102 kilometers . The quake’s epicenter was identified in the Hindukush mountain range of Afghanistan , a region known for frequent seismic activity. Tremors were also reported across parts of Afghanistan and Tajikistan . Areas Affected in Pakistan In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , strong tremors were felt in Peshawar, Swat, Malakand, Nowshera, Charsadda, Karak, Dir, Mardan, Mohmand, Shangla, Hangu, Swabi, Haripur, and Abbottabad . In Punjab , cities including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Attock, Taxila, Murree, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Ferozwala, and Muridke experienced the...

  Gold Prices Surge in Pakistan Amid International Market Gains Islamabad – July 30, 2025: Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a notable increase on Wednesday, as reported by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association. The domestic market responded to upward trends in international rates, pushing local prices higher. According to the Association, the price of 24-karat gold per tola rose by Rs.300 , settling at Rs.355,000 compared to Rs.354,700 on the previous trading day. Similarly, the rate for 10 grams of 24-karat gold climbed by Rs.257 , reaching Rs.304,355 from the earlier price of Rs.304,098 . Prices for 10 grams of 22-karat gold also recorded an increase, moving to Rs.278,992 from Rs.278,757 . Silver Prices Remain Stable In contrast, the rates of silver remained unchanged. The price of per tola silver stood firm at Rs.3,963 , while ten grams maintained a stable rate of Rs.3,397 . International Market Trends On the global front, gold prices showed sli...