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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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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PM Shehbaz welcomes World Bank President Banga, praises support for Pakistan’s growth
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today met Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group (WBG), in Islamabad. This marked Mr. Banga’s first official visit to Pakistan as World Bank President.
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Pakistan gold plummets 18% in just three sessions, falls to Rs490,362 per tola
Karachi, February 2, 2026 — Gold prices in Pakistan continued their sharp downward trajectory on Monday, recording one of the steepest short-term declines in recent history. The price of 24-karat gold fell by a further Rs21,500 per tola to settle at Rs490,362 in the domestic bullion market, alarming investors and traders alike.
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Pakistan to participate in T20 World Cup 2026, will boycott India match
Lahore, February 1, 2026 — The Government of Pakistan has granted conditional approval for the national cricket team to participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The announcement followed a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
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Pakistan whitewash Australia in T20I series with emphatic Lahore win
Lahore, February 1, 2026 — Pakistan completed a historic whitewash of Australia in the three-match T20I series with a commanding 111-run victory in the third and final match at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, sealing the series 3-0 in dominant fashion.
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Pakistan raises diesel price by Rs11.30 per liter, petrol price unchanged
Islamabad, January 31, 2026 — The federal government on Saturday announced an increase in the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) while keeping petrol prices unchanged for the first fortnight of February 2026. The revised prices will come into effect from February 1, according to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division.
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FBR reports Rs7.18 trillion tax collection in first seven months of FY26
Islamabad, January 31, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday announced that tax collection reached Rs7.18 trillion during the first seven months (July–January) of the ongoing fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting a strong growth trajectory supported by reform-driven measures.
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KSE-100 index falls 2.6% amid sluggish trading – Week ending Jan 30, 2026
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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Pakistan gold suffers second biggest drop, falls to Rs511,862 per tola
Karachi, January 31, 2026 – Gold prices in Pakistan continued their sharp downward trend on Saturday, registering the second biggest single-day fall within just two days, as the price of 24-karat gold plunged by Rs25,500 per tola to settle at Rs511,862 in the domestic bullion market.
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