Karachi, January 31, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a quiet trading week as the benchmark KSE-100 Index declined by 4,993 points, or 2.6%, closing at 184,174 for the week ended January 30, 2026. Market activity remained sluggish, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid geopolitical tensions, mixed corporate earnings, and a stable policy rate.
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Daily Bitcoin Rates in Dollar and Rupee – January 31, 2026
Bitcoin prices continued to remain under pressure on Saturday, January 31, 2026, as the world’s leading cryptocurrency recorded further losses against both the US dollar and the Pakistani rupee amid ongoing market volatility.
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England beat Sri Lanka in rain-hit first T20I at Kandy
Kandy, January 31, 2026 – England defeated Sri Lanka by 11 runs via the DLS method in a rain-affected first T20I at Kandy, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The match, heavily interrupted by rain, saw England dominate with both bat and ball, despite the wet conditions forcing a delayed indoor presentation ceremony.
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Epic Battle: Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to reach Australian Open final
Melbourne, January 30, 2026 – World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz staged a heroic comeback to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5 in an epic five-hour and 27-minute semifinal at the Australian Open on Friday, securing a spot in the final.
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KSE-100 index recovers 1,836 points after yesterday’s crash
Karachi, January 30, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a notable recovery on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 index rebounded by 1,836 points, bouncing back strongly from yesterday’s massive 6,024-point drop.
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Monank Patel named captain as USA squad prepares for T20 World Cup 2026
The United States cricket team will be led by Monank Patel at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking their second appearance at the tournament. The squad features 10 returning players from the 2024 edition, where the USA made a sensational debut by reaching the Super 8 stage.
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PKR vs USD: Pakistani Rupee Gains 3 Paisa on Stronger Inflows
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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