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KARACHI: Heavy rains in Karachi caused thin trading activities at cotton market on Tuesday. However, persistent rains in Sindh and Punjab pushed cotton prices up and expectations regarding further damage of crop make buyers cautious.

KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan dropped on Thursday in major bullion markets of the country as the metal continued its downward trend in the international markets.

KARACHI: According to the latest statistics released by Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS), Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell to 11.56 percent on year on year basis in August 2011 against 13.8 percent recorded in previous month, which is much lesser than the market expectation.

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), for the lowest income group up to Rs.3,000 has registered a decrease of 0.11 percent for the week ended on September 15 over the previous week.

KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan moved downward on Friday in major bullion markets of the country in line with fall in the international gold markets.

SINGAPORE: Gold prices hovered around $1,800 an ounce on Wednesday, as worries about a worsening euro zone debt crisis supported the safe-haven sentiment, while investors awaited the conclusion of a U.S. Federal Reserve policy meeting for trading cues.

NEW YORK: Gold prices slumped more than $100 an ounce on Friday, the biggest fall on record in dollar terms, as traders sold to cover losses, while global stocks edged up on expectations the European Central Bank will take new measures to contain the euro zone debt crisis.

KARACHI: Pakistan gold rates dropped significantly on Friday in major bullion markets of the country following decline in international gold market amid concern over international economy and debt fears.

SINGAPORE: Gold prices dipped 1 percent on Friday, headed for their sharpest weekly loss since May, amid a sell-off in commodities sparked by fears the global economy could plunge back into a recession.

KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan slide downwards on Thursday in major bullion markets of the country following the downward trend in international gold rates.

SINGAPORE: Spot gold held steady on Wednesday, as investors flocked to bullion for safe haven from fears of crisis contagion in Europe while technical weakness and a strong dollar weighed on prices.

SINGAPORE: Oil fell on Thursday as rising fuel stocks and falling demand in top consumer the United States reinforced fears that crumbling economic growth and Europe's debt crisis would dent energy use, while a stronger dollar pressured prices.

KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan fell on Wednesday in major bullion markets of the cities with a decrease in international market.

KARACHI: Gold rates in Pakistan jumped up on Tuesday in major bullion markets of the cities followed by the rally in international market.

SINGAPORE: U.S. gold futures gained 1 percent to above $1,630 an ounce on Wednesday, driven by a return to bargain hunting after prices dropped the previous day, while purchases from jewellers helped the precious metal shrug off a volatile euro.

KARACHI: Market is likely to be positive today over hike in urea prices as fertilizer stock is expected to continue the rally. Investors are bullish about the sector owing to high dividend expectations and seem to be less concerned about gas curtailment to the sector.

KARACHI: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) has registered an increase of 0.26 percent for the week ended on October 6 over the previous week.

KARACHI: Pakistan gold rates registered increase on Thursday in major bullion markets of the cities following rising trend in the global market.

KARACHI: Pakistan gold rates up on Monday in major bullion markets of the cities with increase in international gold market.

KARACHI: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) has registered an increase of 0.24 percent for the week ended on October 13 over the previous week.