Karachi, January 6, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday released the latest interbank foreign currency exchange rates to guide banking consumers, importers, exporters, and businesses involved in foreign transactions. These rates serve as a reference for commercial banks while conducting currency exchanges for clients.
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Historic PSX Rally: KSE-100 Surges Past 185,000 Points
Karachi, January 6, 2026 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic surge on Tuesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index shattered previous records, crossing the 185,000-point mark for the first time ever. The index closed at an all-time high of 185,062 points, up 2,654 points or 1.45% from Monday’s close of 182,408 points, signaling robust investor confidence in the market.
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Pakistan Customs foils Rs42m marijuana smuggling at Karachi Airport
Karachi, January 6, 2026 — Pakistan Customs has successfully thwarted a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing 2.26 kilograms of marijuana with an estimated market value of Rs42 million at Karachi Airport, officials confirmed on Monday (January 5, 2025). The operation was carried out by the Collectorate of Customs (Airports), Karachi, through its vigilant Air Cargo Control Unit (ACCU), highlighting intensified surveillance at international cargo terminals.
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Suzuki Pakistan Brings Used Car Gala to Karachi on January 11
Pak Suzuki Motor Company is set to energize Karachi’s automotive market by hosting an exciting Used Car Gala on January 11, 2026.
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Jetour Pakistan Reveals Special New Year Offer for X70 Plus SUV
JETOUR Pakistan has stepped into the New Year with a customer-focused incentive, unveiling a limited-time promotional offer on its popular JETOUR X70 Plus SUV.
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Audi Pakistan Reveals Special Offer for Audi Q3 SUV
Audi Pakistan has announced an attractive aftersales package exclusively for Audi Q3 owners, reinforcing the brand’s focus on premium ownership experience in the local market.
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SBP Announces Latest Interbank Currency Exchange Rates – January 5, 2026
Karachi, January 5, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest interbank currency exchange rates for Monday, January 5, 2026, to guide banking consumers and businesses in Pakistan. These rates provide an indication of currency valuations used by commercial banks for transactions with customers.
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FBR Transfers Muhammad Saeed Watto as Customs Collector at Port Qasim
Karachi, January 5, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the transfer of Muhammad Saeed Watto, a BS-20 officer of the Pakistan Customs Service, to the position of Collector at the Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi. The transfer comes as part of a broader reshuffling of senior customs officers across key departments in the country.
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Joe Root equals Ricky Ponting with 41st Test century on day two in Sydney
Sydney, Australia – England’s batting stalwart Joe Root etched his name further into cricket history by scoring his 41st Test century, drawing level with Ricky Ponting for third place on the all-time men’s Test hundreds list, during day two of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
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Harry Brook shifts gears with patient batting as England eye strong finish in Australia
England batter Harry Brook showcased a more measured approach with the bat as the team ended a rain-hit Day 1 of the fifth Test at 211/3 from 45 overs, remaining unbeaten on 78 alongside Joe Root on 72. Speaking after the day’s play, Brook acknowledged that his batting has been under constant scrutiny, particularly against disciplined Australian bowling attacks during the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 series.
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