Karachi, March 19, 2025 – Port Qasim Authority (PQA) continues to witness steady maritime activity as multiple shipping vessels arrived, departed, and shifted berths in the past 24 hours.
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Gold Hits New All-Time High in Pakistan Amid ME Tensions
Karachi, March 19, 2025 – The gold market in Pakistan surged to a new all-time high on Wednesday, with prices reaching Rs 319,000 per tola. This significant increase in gold prices was attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have driven global investors toward safe-haven assets.
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KIBOR – Karachi Interbank Offered Rates on March 19, 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR) for various tenors on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, providing a crucial snapshot of the prevailing borrowing costs in the interbank market.
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PKR to USD: Rupee Edges Up Against Dollar on Inflows
Karachi, March 19, 2025 – The Pakistani rupee made a slight gain against the US dollar on Wednesday, benefiting from inflows related to the Eid festival. The increase in remittances from overseas workers contributed to a marginal strengthening of the local currency in the interbank foreign exchange market.
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Profit Repatriation from Pakistan Surges 104% in 8MFY25
Karachi, March 19, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported on Wednesday that profit and dividend repatriation from Pakistan witnessed a significant surge of 104% during the first eight months (July–February) of the fiscal year 2024-25.
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KCCI Seeks Extension to Membership Renewal Amid Eid Holidays
Karachi, March 19, 2025 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has officially requested an extension for the membership renewal deadline, citing disruptions caused by the upcoming Eid ul Fitr holidays.
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SBP Releases Forex Rates in PKR for March 19, 2025
On March 19, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced the official foreign exchange rates for customers. These rates, based on the weighted averages of commercial banks, act as a key reference for cross-border transactions, facilitating international trade and commerce.
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KSE-100 Index Hits Record High of 117,974 Points
Karachi, March 19, 2025 – The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged to an all-time high of 117,974 points on Tuesday, reflecting strong market sentiment and robust investor confidence amid improved economic indicators.
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FBR Enforces Strict Penalty on Karachi Customs Appraiser
Islamabad, March 19, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty on a customs officer of BS-17, ordering his compulsory retirement after he was found guilty of theft and unauthorized removal of seized goods.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Price Today – March 19, 2025
On March 19, 2025, the latest exchange rates of Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) and US Dollar (USD) have been reported as:
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