Karachi, January 19, 2026: The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the new trading week on a strong footing, posting a sharp intraday surge driven by aggressive buying across key sectors.
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Inferno at Gul Plaza Kills Six, Karachi Battles Deadly Overnight Blaze
KARACHI: A devastating fire at Gul Plaza on Karachi’s busy MA Jinnah Road has claimed at least six lives, including a firefighter, as rescue and firefighting operations continue under extremely dangerous conditions.
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Pakistan’s textile exports drop 8.56% in December 2025 amid mixed gains
Islamabad, January 17, 2026 — Pakistan’s textile exports fell 8.56% year-on-year (YoY) in December 2025, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The country earned $1.35 billion from textile exports last month, down from $1.48 billion in December 2024. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, exports also declined by 5.11% compared to $1.42 billion in November 2025.
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Pakistan bans vehicle imports under personal baggage in major reforms
Islamabad, January 17, 2026 — Pakistan has officially prohibited the import of vehicles under the personal baggage scheme and introduced major reforms through an amendment to the Import Policy Order, 2022.
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KSE-100 roars back, surges 3,642 points to end week on a high
Karachi, January 16, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange closed the week on a strong note as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged by 3,642 points on Friday, recovering sharply after declines in the previous two trading sessions.
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KSE-100 index surges over 3,200 points in intraday trading
Karachi, January 16, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a remarkable surge on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 index gained more than 3,200 points during intraday trading, reflecting strong buying momentum across key sectors.
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No fuel relief as government keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged till January 31
Islamabad, January 15, 2026 – The federal government on Thursday announced no change in petroleum prices, disappointing citizens who were expecting further relief in fuel costs. The decision was taken during the government’s fortnightly fuel price review, keeping rates unchanged until January 31, 2026.
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US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries including Pakistan
Washington, January 15, 2026 – The Trump administration has announced a suspension of all immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, including Pakistan, effective January 21, according to reports citing a State Department memo. The pause affects visas for employment or family reunification, while non-immigrant visas, such as tourist and student visas, remain unaffected.
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PM Shehbaz forms committee to review new currency note designs
Islamabad – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced the formation of a committee to review and deliberate on new designs for Pakistan’s currency notes. The decision was made during a federal cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s House, which focused on key policy matters, including currency modernization, a news release from the Prime Minister’s Office stated.
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Safe-haven demand pushes Pakistan gold prices to fresh record high at Rs486,162
Karachi, January 14, 2026 – Gold prices in Pakistan surged to a historic peak on Wednesday as investors rushed toward safe-haven assets amid escalating global uncertainty. The sharp rally reflects growing risk aversion in financial markets, driven by geopolitical developments and renewed concerns over international trade stability.
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