Colombo, February 20, 2026 – The Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins on Saturday, February 21, with a high-voltage clash between New Zealand and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium, scheduled to start at 18:30 PKT.
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Khurram Ijaz voices alarm over investment slump, calls for business-friendly reforms
Karachi, February 20, 2026 – Khurram Ijaz, General Secretary of the Businessmen Panel Progressive (BPP) and former vice president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has expressed serious concern over a sharp decline in foreign direct investment (FDI), urging the government to adopt consistent and business-friendly economic policies.
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SBP issues daily interbank foreign exchange rates – February 20, 2026
Karachi, February 20, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday released its daily interbank foreign exchange rates to assist banking consumers and businesses in monitoring currency trends. The rates provide an indication of prevailing market values for major foreign currencies against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR).
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Indus Motors reports highest half-yearly profit of Rs12.7bn since 2014
Karachi, February 20, 2026 – Indus Motor Company Limited (INDU) announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY26 (2QFY26), posting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of PKR 5.98 billion (EPS: PKR 76.11), reflecting a 23% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to PKR 4.87 billion (EPS: PKR 61.92) in the same period last year. On a cumulative basis, 1HFY26 PAT reached PKR 12.7 billion (EPS: PKR 161.60), marking a 28% YoY growth and the highest half-yearly profit since 2014.
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KSE-100 surges 1,000 points as buyers make a comeback
Karachi, February 20, 2026 – The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday recorded a significant gain of around 1,000 points, as buyers returned following the recent market downturn. Positive sentiments dominated trading, helping the benchmark index recover from previous losses.
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Murree Brewery posts over Rs2 billion profit in half-year FY26
Karachi, February 20, 2026 – Murree Brewery Company Limited, one of Pakistan’s leading liquor producers, has reported after-tax earnings of Rs2.05 billion for the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26, marking a significant increase from Rs1.84 billion in the same period last year.
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Pakistan petroleum discovers new hydrocarbons from Lumshiwal Formation
Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) on Friday announced a fresh oil and gas discovery from the Lumshiwal Formation at the exploratory well Baragzai X-01 (Slant), located in the partner-operated Nashpa Block in district Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Deadline for CGT payment set for February 27, 2026: NCCPL
Karachi, February 20, 2026 – The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) on Friday announced that February 27, 2026 has been set as the deadline for the payment of Capital Gain Tax (CGT) for transactions carried out during January 2026.
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Check Today’s Bitcoin vs US Dollar Exchange Rates – February 20, 2026
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) against the US dollar (USD) showed a notable recovery on Friday, gaining over 1% in the last 24 hours amid renewed buying interest in the global cryptocurrency market.
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MG ZS Hybrid Spotted Testing in Pakistan: Launch Seems Imminent
Fresh spy shots circulating on social media suggest that the upcoming MG ZS Hybrid has entered road testing in Pakistan, fueling speculation about a possible launch in the near future.
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