Melbourne, January 29, 2026 – Fifth seed Elena Rybakina booked her place in the Australian Open 2026 women’s singles final after a composed yet dramatic straight-sets victory over sixth-seeded American Jessica Pegula, winning 6-3, 7-6(7) under the lights at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday.
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Saim Ayub powers Pakistan to 22-run victory over Australia in first T20I
Lahore, January 29, 2026 — An outstanding all-round performance by Saim Ayub guided Pakistan to a convincing 22-run victory over Australia in the opening match of the three-match T20I series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Thursday.
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Pakistan’s Weekly Foreign Exchange Reserves Rise by $35 Million: SBP
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves posted a modest increase of $35 million during the past week, according to official figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday.
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SBP Releases Today’s KIBOR Rates for January 29, 2026
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday announced the latest Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR), providing an important benchmark for banks, businesses, and consumers across the country. KIBOR rates are widely used to price loans, advances, and other financial instruments in Pakistan’s banking sector.
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KSE-100 crashes over 6,000 points as geopolitical storm hits
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a dramatic sell-off on Thursday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index suffered its largest single-day decline in history, shedding over 6,000 points amid escalating geopolitical uncertainty.
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SBP Releases Official Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates for January 29, 2026
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday released the official interbank foreign exchange rates to guide banking consumers and financial institutions. These rates provide an indicative benchmark for commercial transactions and are updated daily based on data from leading commercial banks.
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Bank deposits cross Rs37 trillion mark for first time in Pakistan
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — Bank deposits in Pakistan have crossed the Rs37 trillion mark for the first time in the country’s history, underscoring strong public confidence in the banking system despite a sharp decline in key interest rates over the past year.
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KSE-100 index nosedives over 5,000 points in intraday trading
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced intense selling pressure on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged by more than 5,000 points during intraday trading, sparking concerns among investors and market participants.
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Today’s Bitcoin Rates in Pakistani Rupee and US Dollar – January 29, 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) traded with marginal movement on Thursday as the world’s largest cryptocurrency showed signs of short-term consolidation after a volatile week. According to the latest market data, 1 Bitcoin was valued at $89,240.15 in the US dollar market, reflecting a negligible daily decline of less than one dollar.
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KE, BYD Pakistan ink power deal to fuel EV manufacturing operations
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — K-Electric (KE) and Mega Motor Company (MMC), the local partner of global electric vehicle giant BYD in Pakistan, have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide a dedicated electricity connection for BYD’s upcoming vehicle manufacturing facility in the country.
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