The Public Purview
Zafran Awan


Aramco Islamabad Tuck Shop Charges Rs1,490 for Juice Selling Elsewhere for Rs700–800
June 10, 2026
ISLAMABAD: A consumer has raised concerns over a steep price difference after being charged Rs1,490 for a bottle of Deva Nectar Williams Pear at…

Big Relief For Power Consumers As Nepra Cuts Electricity Tariff
June 9, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers across Pakistan will receive relief after the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) approved a reduction of Rs1.98 per unit in…

Punjab Approves Major Wheat Purchase To Keep Flour Prices In Check
June 9, 2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to purchase one million metric tonnes of wheat from the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation (PASSCO) as…

Gold Prices Jump Rs2,830 Per Tola In Pakistan Amid Global Market Gains
June 9, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a sharp increase in Pakistan on Tuesday, reversing losses from the previous session and reaching a new high amid gains…

Punjab may offer Rs570 billion fiscal relief to help centre meet IMF targets
June 9, 2026
LAHORE, June 10: The Punjab government is considering providing up to Rs570 billion in fiscal relief to the federal government, a move that could…

Gold Extends Losing Streak, Bringing Relief for Buyers
June 8, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Monday, extending losses from the previous trading session amid weakness in international bullion markets. According to market…

BYD Faces Labor Rights Probe as Hungary Sanctions Factory Contractors
June 8, 2026
BUDAPEST: Hungarian authorities have taken action against companies involved in the construction of a BYD electric vehicle factory following allegations of labor rights violations,…

Gold Prices Crash on June 6 as Per Tola Rate Drops Rs12,489
June 7, 2026
Karachi: Gold prices recorded a steep decline in Pakistan on Saturday after a significant drop in international bullion markets, while silver prices also moved…

Gold Rates in Pakistan Today, Friday, June 5: Per Tola Price Falls by Rs1,469
June 5, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Friday, June 5, with the price of 24-karat gold falling by Rs1,469 per tola in line with…