On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold April futures climbed 1.83 per cent during intra-day trade to reach Rs 1,59,749 per 10 grams; silver March futures outperformed, surging 5.10 per cent to Rs 2,65,836 per kilogram

As prices of essential commodities continue to rise, concerns over managing Sehri and Iftar expenses have deepened, particularly among daily wage earners and widows. Many residents claim they have been unable to access the provincial government`s promised assistance package