Gold imports into the country dipped by 24.34 percent during the first seven months of the current fiscal year compared to the corresponding period of last year.

According to the latest data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, Pakistan imported gold worth 12.843 million dollars during July-January (2018-19) compared to the imports of 9.717 million dollars during July-January (2017-18), showing growth of 24.34 percent.     

In terms of quantity, Pakistan imported 249 kilograms of gold during current year compared to the imports of 317 kilogram, showing negative growth of 21.45 percent.