Islamabad, January 30, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday unveiled a comprehensive relief package aimed at boosting Pakistan’s industrial and export sectors. The measures include a significant reduction in electricity tariffs by Rs 4.04 per unit for industries, lowering of wheeling charges to under Rs 9, and a substantial cut in the export refinance scheme rate from 7.5% to 4.5%. Additionally, top exporters will be granted “blue passports” for two years to facilitate export-led growth.
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Pakistan gold market shattered as prices crash Rs35,500 in one day
Karachi, January 30, 2026 — After an unprecedented bull run that pushed bullion to record-breaking highs, Pakistan’s gold market witnessed a dramatic reversal on Friday as prices nosedived in the largest single-day crash ever recorded. Gold prices fell sharply by a staggering Rs35,500 per tola, sending shockwaves across local bullion markets and leaving investors stunned.
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FBR’s limiting refund adjustment amount declared unlawful by FTO
Islamabad, January 30, 2026 — The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has ruled that the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) practice of limiting the adjustment of income tax refunds against a taxpayer’s liability is unlawful and amounts to maladministration
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KSE-100 crashes over 6,000 points as geopolitical storm hits
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a dramatic sell-off on Thursday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index suffered its largest single-day decline in history, shedding over 6,000 points amid escalating geopolitical uncertainty.
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Pakistan gold prices explode to Rs572,862 per tola as record-breaking rally intensifies
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — Gold prices in Pakistan staged a historic surge on Thursday, smashing all previous records as rates soared to Rs572,862 per tola, marking the largest single-day jump ever recorded in the domestic bullion market.
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Bank deposits cross Rs37 trillion mark for first time in Pakistan
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — Bank deposits in Pakistan have crossed the Rs37 trillion mark for the first time in the country’s history, underscoring strong public confidence in the banking system despite a sharp decline in key interest rates over the past year.
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KSE-100 index nosedives over 5,000 points in intraday trading
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced intense selling pressure on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged by more than 5,000 points during intraday trading, sparking concerns among investors and market participants.
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FBR cracks down on wealthy as luxury car sales soar 73% in Pakistan
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has ramped up its monitoring of Pakistan’s wealthy elite as luxury car sales skyrocket by a staggering 73% in the first half of fiscal year 2025-26.
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Pakistan releases schedule for presenting budget 2026-27
Islamabad, January 28, 2026 – The Federal Finance Ministry has officially released the detailed schedule for the preparation and presentation of the federal budget for the fiscal year 2026-27.
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Pakistan gold surges to record Rs551,662 per tola amid largest single-day gain
Karachi, January 28, 2026 – Gold prices in Pakistan soared to an all-time high on Wednesday, hitting Rs551,662 per tola, marking the largest single-day increase in the country’s history. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association (APSGJ), 24-karat gold surged by an unprecedented Rs21,100 in a single day, up from Tuesday’s closing of Rs530,562 per tola in domestic markets.
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