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Gold extends losses as rupee rebounds

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  • Gold rates drop by Rs450 per tola to Rs130,750.
  • Price of 10-gram gold settles at Rs112,097.
  • Silver prices in the domestic market remain unchanged.

KARACHI: Gold edged lower on Friday as the rupee rebounded after four days of losses, with the yellow metal remaining under pressure from expectations that the recovery phase will help stocks and currency stay firm.

The rates went down by Rs450 per tola to Rs130,750 and dropped by Rs386 per 10 grams to Rs112,097 compared to Thursday’s prices.

According to rates issued by All Sindh Sarafa Association, gold prices clocked in at Rs131,200 per tola and Rs112,483 per 10 grams on Thursday (March 10).

The association determines local prices based on rupee-dollar parity and international rates. According to the market practice, local prices of gold usually go down on the rupee’s appreciation against the US dollar and rising prices of commodities in the international market.

A firmer tone to economic data and strengthening currency would undermine support for gold, which has benefited in recent times from the plunge in local currency.

The international gold price fell by $22 per ounce to $1,983 on Friday.

Gold rates in Pakistan are around Rs6,000 below the cost compared to the rate in the Dubai market.

Meanwhile, silver prices in the domestic market remained unchanged at Rs1,480 per tola and Rs1,268.86 per 10 grams today.

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Issues Affecting Pakistan’s Textile Mills Industry: The Government Is Determined To Address Textile Industry Concerns: FM

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Muhammad Aurangzeb, minister of finance, has stated that the government is firmly committed to helping the textile industry in every way possible.
He made this pledge today in Islamabad during a meeting with the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association’s leadership.
In order to guarantee the long-term sustainability and future expansion of Pakistan’s industrial sector, the Minister also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing important tax, energy, and funding challenges.
He welcomed the APTMA office-bearers and gave the delegation his word that the government is committed to resolving the issues facing the textile industry since it understands how important it is to Pakistan’s economy.
Muhammad Aurangzeb underlined that resolving the fundamental issues facing the sector is essential to establishing an atmosphere that is favorable for industrial expansion, promoting economic stability, and bolstering the country’s overall growth trajectory.

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As the MPC meeting draws closer, stocks rise.

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On the final working day of trading, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) maintained its optimistic trend.

After rising more than 900 points, the benchmark KSE-100 index stabilized around 114,684 points.

The forthcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on March 10 is allegedly connected to the bullish trend.

Recall that the KSE-100 index gained over 1,400 points on Thursday before closing at 113,713 points.

The greenback, on the other hand, dropped Rs0.07, from Rs279.82 to Rs279.75.

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FBR to Enhance Revenues: Enacts Significant Reforms, Attains Record Revenue Collection

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The Federal Board of Revenue has effectively executed significant reforms in the past year, enhancing tax administration, compliance, and digital transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The FBR implemented AI-driven risk identification algorithms to improve tax audits and introduced a customer relationship management dashboard for real-time compliance monitoring.
Moreover, AI-driven Customs Intelligence and digital invoicing systems have transformed tax collection and customs operations.
The implementation of faceless customs assessment has markedly diminished clearance waits, optimizing international trade.
The unified sales tax return has streamlined the tax filing procedure, while the continuous advancement of a tier-3 data center seeks to enhance data security and AI-driven surveillance.
To enhance transparency, the FBR digitized its litigation management system for faster dispute resolution.

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