Karachi, January 26, 2026 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has voiced serious concerns over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 10.5%, urging the central bank to reconsider its stance amid slowing business momentum.
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KSE-100 index sees intraday high above 191,000 points before market turnaround
Karachi, January 26, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a dramatic session on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 index experienced a notable turnaround, ending lower despite touching an intraday high of over 191,000 points.
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SBP releases daily interbank forex rates for January 26, 2026
Karachi, January 26, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday published the latest daily interbank foreign exchange (forex) rates to facilitate banks, businesses, importers, exporters, and general banking customers across the country.
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Mari Energies announces gas discovery in Dera Bugti, Balochistan
Karachi, January 26, 2026 — Mari Energies Limited on Monday announced a significant gas discovery in the Dera Bugti District of Balochistan, marking a positive development for Pakistan’s upstream energy sector.
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Today’s Bitcoin Rates in Dollar and Rupee – January 26, 2026
Karachi, January 26, 2026: Bitcoin (BTC) showed mixed movement against both the US Dollar and Pakistani Rupee on Monday, reflecting ongoing volatility in the global cryptocurrency market. After witnessing notable fluctuations over the past week, the world’s largest digital currency recorded a modest recovery today.
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India complete 3-0 T20I series sweep against New Zealand in Guwahati
Guwahati: India registered a commanding victory over New Zealand in the third and final T20I on Sunday to complete a clean 3-0 sweep of the series, underlining their strong form ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.
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Pakistani rupee stable amid robust remittances ahead of Ramazan
The Pakistani rupee is expected to remain stable in the short term, supported by strong remittance inflows ahead of the holy month of Ramazan, according to a report published this week.
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Alcaraz destroys Tommy Paul, storms into Australian Open quarters
Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant run at the Australian Open, easing into his third consecutive quarter-final appearance on Sunday after defeating American Tommy Paul in straight sets. The match at Rod Laver Arena was briefly disrupted by a medical emergency in the stands but ended with the world number one delivering another commanding Grand Slam performance.
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Pakistan Gears Up for Major SUV Launches in February 2026
Pakistan’s automotive industry is heading into an exciting phase as several new SUV launches are expected in February 2026, signaling strong momentum in the local car market.
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Pakistan unveil 15-member squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Pakistan have officially announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The much-anticipated tournament will get underway on February 7, with the former champions aiming to lift the title for the second time.
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