Karachi, February 27, 2026 – The Pakistani rupee (PKR) strengthened by three paisa against the US dollar (USD) on Friday, despite ongoing tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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SBP Releases Today’s Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates – February 27, 2026
Karachi, February 27, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the daily interbank foreign exchange rates for Friday, February 27, 2026, to guide banking consumers and businesses in foreign currency transactions.
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Indus Motor demands big tax cuts to rev up Pakistan’s auto boom
Karachi, February 27, 2026 – Indus Motor Company Limited has called on the government to ease duty and tax burdens while reducing auto financing rates to support growth in Pakistan’s automobile sector. The request comes ahead of the formulation of the Auto Industry Policy 2026–31, which will replace the existing policy set to expire in June 2026.
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SSGC faces cash crunch as Rs47 billion dues loom from KE and PSML
Karachi, February 27, 2026 – Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) announced its financial results for the half-year ended December 31, 2025, revealing Rs47 billion in receivables from K-Electric Limited (KE) and Pakistan Steel Mills Corporate Limited (PSML).
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Wafi Energy pays Rs4.60 billion income tax, reports 4.51% net profit rise in CY25
Karachi, February 27, 2026 – Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a net profit increase of 4.51% and the payment of Rs4.60 billion in income tax, marking a 20% rise compared to Rs3.85 billion in 2024.
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Grant Thornton declines full audit review of TPL Trakker half-year results
Karachi, February 27, 2026 – Independent auditors Grant Thornton Anjum Rahma have declined to express a full audit opinion on TPL Trakker Limited’s financial results for the half-year ended December 31, 2025, citing disclosures that do not fully meet quality and professional standards.
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Locally Assembled Fronx Hybrid SUV Launching in May 2026
Pak Suzuki Motor Company is gearing up to introduce the locally assembled Suzuki Fronx Hybrid SUV in May 2026, signaling the automaker’s entry into Pakistan’s all-new XUV (Cross Utility Vehicle) segment.
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KSE-100 index ends lower, recovers intraday losses amid Pak-Afghan tensions
Karachi, February 27, 2026 – The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed in negative territory on Friday but managed to recover a substantial portion of its steep intraday losses, as market sentiment improved later in the session despite escalating geopolitical tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
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BTC vs USD: Latest Bitcoin Rate Against US Dollar – February 27, 2026
Karachi, February 27, 2026 – Bitcoin (BTC) recorded mild gains against the US dollar on Friday, reflecting continued volatility in the global cryptocurrency market. As of today, 1 Bitcoin is trading at $67,958.04, showing a daily increase of $375.20 or 0.55% compared to the previous session.
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England vs New Zealand: Super 8 T20 World Cup Clash Set for Colombo
Colombo, February 27, 2026 – The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage reaches a crucial juncture as England and New Zealand face off in Match 9 at the R Premadasa Stadium, a contest packed with high stakes and tournament-defining implications.
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