Tag: Jewelers

  • Gold prices dip by $8 internationally, Rs1,200 locally

    Gold prices dip by $8 internationally, Rs1,200 locally

    In a significant development in the precious metals market, the per-tola price of 24 karat gold experienced a notable decline, dropping by Rs1,200 on Saturday.

    According to the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association, the precious metal was sold at Rs214,300, marking a decrease from its previous rate of Rs215,500 on the last trading day.

    Similarly, the price of 10 grammes of 24 karat gold exhibited a downward trend, declining by Rs1,028 to reach Rs183,728, as opposed to the earlier rate of Rs184,756. 

    Meanwhile, the prices of 10 grammes of 22 karat gold also saw a decrease, settling at Rs168,416 from Rs169,360, as reported by the Association.

    Notably, the per-tola and ten-gramme silver prices remained unchanged at Rs2,600 and Rs2,229.08, respectively, indicating stability in the silver market.

    The dip in local gold prices is mirrored on the international stage, as the global market reported a decrease of $8 in the price of gold.

    The international rate now stands at $2,045, down from the previous figure of $2,053, as outlined by the Association.

    This shift in prices is likely to have implications for investors, jewellers, and consumers alike, prompting a reassessment of investment strategies and purchase decisions in the coming days.

    Analysts are closely monitoring these fluctuations to gauge the market’s response and anticipate future trends in the precious metals sector.

  • FBR to regulate real estate, jewellers trade to comply with FATF agenda

    FBR to regulate real estate, jewellers trade to comply with FATF agenda

    The investigation against money laundering now extends to real estate, gold, gems, and jewellery, as the federal board of revenue is making new rules to stop the financing of terrorism and money laundering in these areas, DAWN reported

    What does this mean?

    Jewellers will have to document and record the value of their sales and the information will be shared with the FBR. Any suspicious transactions such as buying of selling of gold and precious stones will also have to be reported. Jewellers will also submit a ‘special return form’ with their data. 30,000 jewellers will be recorded by the FBR.

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    Law division and Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) will also monitor services provided by lawyers and chartered accountants.

    “We have sent these rules to the law division for vetting,” FBR spokesperson and Member Policy Dr Hamid Ateeq confirmed. After vetting, he said, the rules would be notified for implementation.

    These rules will also apply to housing authorities and sub-registrar offices for real estate. Property agents will not be covered under these rules.

    The reason for these new regulations is because Pakistan needs to implement new Financial Action Task Force (FATF) rules.The implementations of these rules will help Pakistan get off the FATF grey list.

    FATF strongly urges Pakistan to swiftly complete its full action plan by June 2020.

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