Islamabad, January 24, 2026 — The Government of Pakistan has announced a special Drawback of Local Taxes and Levies (DLTL) regime aimed at facilitating and boosting rice exports from the country.
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Gold and Silver Soar to Record Highs in Pakistan on January 24, 2026
Karachi, January 24, 2026 – Precious metals in Pakistan surged to all-time highs on Saturday as investors flocked to gold and silver amid global economic uncertainty. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association, both metals witnessed unprecedented gains in local and international markets, sparking excitement among traders and investors alike.
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IMF chief praises Pakistan’s reforms, sees early economic results
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised Pakistan on Friday for “seriously” embracing reforms under its IMF programme, noting that the efforts were already showing positive results.
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KSE-100 smashes new record, surges past 189,000 as rate cut hopes ignite rally
Karachi, January 23, 2026 – Pakistan’s stock market staged another blockbuster session on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index soared to an all-time high of 189,167 points, extending its bullish momentum on growing expectations of a policy rate cut by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) later this month.
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Gold skyrockets to unprecedented Rs514,462 per tola in Pakistan
Karachi, January 23, 2026 – Gold prices in Pakistan shattered previous records on Friday, surging to an all-time high of Rs514,462 per tola, as global market trends continue to fuel investor frenzy.
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SBP tightens export rules; new undertakings required for payments
Karachi, Jan 23, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced stricter rules for exporters, requiring them to submit a new Undertaking/Declaration through the Pakistan Single Window (PSW) system for receipt of payments via Authorized Dealers (ADs).
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NA approves bill to strengthen income tax dispute resolution
Islamabad, January 22, 2026 – The National Assembly on Thursday approved the Income Tax Ordinance (Third Amendment) Bill, 2025, a key piece of legislation aimed at improving the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) system for resolving income tax disputes in Pakistan.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif highlights Pakistan’s economic turnaround at Davos 2026
DAVOS, January 21, 2026 — Pakistan’s economy is showing clear signs of improvement, with key economic indicators strengthening and growth momentum building, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday at the Pakistan Pavilion during the 56th Annual Meetings of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Withholding tax on new cars jumps 51% in 1HFY26: FBR
Islamabad, January 21, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reported a remarkable 51% increase in withholding tax collected from the sale of new cars during the first half of fiscal year 2025-26 (July–December), compared to the same period last year.
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Pakistan gold hits record Rs493,662 per tola amid global rally
Karachi, January 20, 2026 – Gold prices in Pakistan surged to an all-time high on Tuesday, with 24-karat gold reaching Rs493,662 per tola, continuing the upward trend fueled by rising international markets. The surge marks a significant increase in the domestic bullion market as investors closely monitor global price movements.
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