Karachi, February 3, 2026 – Bitcoin (BTC) showed mild recovery on Tuesday, trading higher in both the US dollar (USD) and Pakistani rupee (PKR) markets after sharp losses recorded over the past week and month.
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Sri Lanka announce squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket has officially unveiled its squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with experienced all-rounder Dasun Shanaka named captain for the global event. Shanaka had earlier been appointed skipper in the preliminary squad announced in December, and his leadership role has now been confirmed for the final lineup.
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Faysal Bank Champions Inclusion at Special Olympics Unified Marathon 2026
Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), Pakistan’s Best Islamic Bank, reaffirmed its commitment to values of Care, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by proudly sponsoring the 2nd Faysal Bank Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP) Unified Marathon, an inspiring annual event that celebrates resilience, equality, and the power of community.
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MG Pakistan Introduces HS PHEV Instalment Plan from Rs 136,500 Per Month
MG Pakistan has announced a new instalment plan for its MG HS PHEV, offering customers the option to purchase the plug-in hybrid SUV with monthly payments starting from Rs 136,500.
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Chery Master Increases Tiggo 8 PHEV Price from February 2026, Confirms Delivery Timeline
Chery Master Pakistan has officially announced a price increase for the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV, effective February 2, 2026, following the conclusion of its limited-time introductory pricing campaign.
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Pakistan’s exports surge 35% in January 2026, trade deficit narrows sharply
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 — Pakistan’s exports recorded a strong rebound in January 2026, rising 35% month-on-month, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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SBP Releases Daily KIBOR Rates for February 2, 2026
Karachi, February 2, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the daily Karachi Interbank Offered Rate (KIBOR) for Monday, February 2, 2026, to guide banks, businesses, and financial consumers in pricing loans and other credit facilities.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation rises 5.8% in January 2026
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 – Pakistan’s headline inflation increased by 5.8% in January 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The rise reflects ongoing price pressures in both urban and rural areas across the country.
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KSE-100 index gains 883 points amid volatile trading session
Karachi, February 2, 2026 – The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rose by 883 points on Monday, closing at 185,057 points, up from last Friday’s close of 184,174 points, amid a volatile trading session.
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Private sector bank borrowing plunges 39% in 7MFY26 despite SBP rate cut
Karachi, February 2, 2026 – Bank borrowing by Pakistan’s private sector fell sharply by 39% during the first seven months of the current fiscal year (July 2025–January 2026), despite a substantial cut in the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) benchmark interest rate, according to data released on Monday.
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