Karachi, January 9, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a sharp sell-off on Friday, extending its losing streak as the benchmark KSE-100 Index plunged by 1,133 points on the final trading day of the week.
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Pakistani rupee gains 3 paisa against USD on strong remittances
Karachi, January 9, 2026 – The Pakistani rupee strengthened by 3 paisa against the US dollar on Friday, buoyed by robust remittance inflows, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).
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SBP Announces Latest Interbank Foreign Currency Rates for January 9, 2026
Karachi, January 9, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest interbank foreign currency rates for Friday, January 9, 2026, to assist banking consumers and businesses in planning their foreign exchange transactions. These rates provide a benchmark for commercial banks and help individuals, importers, exporters, and investors make informed decisions.
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Ghandhara Tyre suspends plant operations due to gas shortage
Karachi, January 9, 2026 — Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Company Limited has announced the temporary suspension of its manufacturing plant operations due to a shortage in gas supply, the company confirmed on Friday. The notification was shared with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) to inform investors and stakeholders about the operational adjustment.
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Pakistan records historic $19.76 billion in workers’ remittances in 1HFY26
Karachi, January 9, 2026 — Pakistan has achieved a historic milestone in workers’ remittances, receiving a record $19.76 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year (July–December 2025), according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday. This marks a significant 11% increase compared to $17.80 billion recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
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PSL expands to eight teams with addition of Hyderabad and Sialkot franchises
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has officially expanded to eight teams with the addition of Hyderabad and Sialkot as new franchises, marking the league’s second major expansion ahead of its landmark 11th season.
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Customs Enforcement Peshawar to Auction Seized Vehicles on January 13
Peshawar, January 8, 2026 — The Collectorate of Customs (Enforcement), Peshawar has announced Auction Schedule No. 12/2025-26 for the public auction of seized and confiscated vehicles at various state warehouses. The auction will be held on January 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Custom House, Peshawar, under the supervision of government auctioneer M/s Danish Gul & Co
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SECP tightens research analyst rules to protect investors
Islamabad, January 8, 2026 — The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Thursday notified amendments to the Research Analyst Regulations, 2015, reinforcing its commitment to stronger governance, enhanced transparency, and greater market integrity.
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Tax Policy Office invites budget proposals for FY2026-27 as FBR’s role separated
Islamabad, January 8, 2026 — The Tax Policy Office (TPO), operating under the Ministry of Finance, has invited tax-related proposals from stakeholders for the federal budget 2026-27 following the formal separation of tax policy formulation from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
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Why Toyota Is Skipping GR Sport Version of New Prado
Toyota fans hoping to see a tougher, sportier LandCruiser Prado GR Sport will need to stay patient.
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