Karachi, January 30, 2026 – The Pakistani rupee strengthened slightly against the US dollar on Friday, appreciating by 3 paisa in the interbank foreign exchange market amid improved foreign currency inflows.
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SBP Publishes Daily Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates for January 30, 2026
Karachi, January 30, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday released the official daily interbank foreign exchange rates to keep banks, businesses, and the general public informed about prevailing currency trends in the local market.
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Today’s Bitcoin Rates in Pakistan and US Dollar – January 30, 2026
Karachi, January 30, 2026: Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s leading cryptocurrency, continues to show volatility in both the United States Dollar (USD) and Pakistani Rupee (PKR) markets.
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Quinton de Kock powers South Africa to victory in second T20I vs West Indies
Centurion, January 30, 2026 – Quinton de Kock stole the spotlight once again as South Africa defeated West Indies in the second T20I at Centurion with a blistering 115 off just 49 balls. The wicketkeeper-batter’s masterclass helped the Proteas edge closer to claiming their first bilateral T20I series win since early 2024, signaling a strong form ahead of the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
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Rybakina storms into Australian Open 2026 final to set Sabalenka rematch
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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