The Public Purview
Zafran Awan


Complete Hajj and Umrah glossary: Essential Islamic terms every pilgrim should know
May 12, 2026
Intro:Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Makkah for Hajj and Umrah, where they encounter many Arabic terms related to rituals, prayers, and sacred…

Gold prices fall Rs5,300 per tola in Pakistan on Monday
May 11, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp decline on Monday, with the price of 24-karat gold falling by Rs5,300 per tola following a…

Pakistan received $3.5 billion in remittances in April 2026
May 11, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan received $3.5 billion in workers’ remittances in April 2026, reflecting an 11.4 percent increase compared to the same month last year, according…

Gold prices fall in Pakistan as per tola rate drops by Rs400
May 10, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan declined on Sunday, with the price of 24-karat gold falling by Rs400 per tola amid a slight drop in…

Gold prices retreat in Pakistan after sharp surge in local bullion market
May 8, 2026
LAHORE: Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Friday after hitting fresh highs a day earlier, as a decline in international bullion markets pushed local…

BYD shares slide after sharp Q1 profit drop despite record overseas sales
May 8, 2026
HONG KONG: Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is facing increased market pressure after reporting a sharp decline in first-quarter profit, even as overseas vehicle…

Gold prices near Rs500,000 per tola after sharp market surge
May 7, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices recorded a sharp increase in both international and local bullion markets, with rates in Pakistan climbing to fresh highs following a…

Pakistan to replace electricity subsidies with BISP-linked system from 2027
May 7, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has finalised plans to replace the existing electricity subsidy structure with a targeted support model linked to the Benazir Income Support Programme…

Gold prices surge in Pakistan as global bullion market jumps
May 6, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply on Wednesday after a strong rally in international bullion markets, reversing a three-day decline and pushing local…