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Gold prices in Pakistan Today

[ Gold prices rose for the third consecutive day in international and local markets on Friday. In the international bullion market, the price of gold increased by $51 per ounce to $4,319. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), The price of gold per tola in the local market also increased by … Read more

Turkish president arrives in Saudi Arabia for talks with PM Shehbaz, Saudi crown prince

Agreement says an attack on one signatory will be treated as an attack on all, strengthening collective deterrence Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Saudi Crown Prince MBS, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir pictured in Makkah. PHOTO: X Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, reaffirming their … Read more

Pakistan spinner Noman Ali joins County Championship side Lancashire

Noman Ali struck twice to keep Pakistan alive in the first Test. PHOTO: Shafik Malik Lancashire have signed Pakistan left-arm spinner Noman Ali for the remainder of the 2026 County Championship season, with the experienced bowler set to feature in the club’s final six first-class matches across August and September. The 39-year-old will strengthen Lancashire’s … Read more

Trump signs orders to limit US birthright citizenship, despite Supreme Court ruling

Administration argues new directive falls outside the purview of the Supreme Court ruling US President Donald Trump gestures as he participates in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 14, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump signed two … Read more

Auto policy gridlock persists

[ CLEAN MOBILITY: The industry ministry said higher costs for internal combustion engines were necessary to change consumer preference towards new energy vehicles. For over 1801cc cars, it proposed 75% tariffs – 266% more than national tariffs but 52% less than existing rates. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: The government could not break the gridlock this week over … Read more