Karachi, January 19, 2026 – The Sindh government on Monday announced a monetary relief package for the victims and families affected by the deadly Gul Plaza fire in Karachi, aiming to provide immediate financial support and assist in the rehabilitation of affected traders and businesses.
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Pakistan gold prices hit record high of Rs489,362 per tola
Karachi, January 19, 2026 – Gold prices in Pakistan surged to an all-time high on Monday, reaching Rs489,362 per tola, driven by rising trends in international markets and geopolitical tensions.
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Pakistan’s current account deficit widens to $1.74 billion in 1HFY26: SBP
Karachi, January 19, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has reported a sharp increase in the country’s current account deficit, which surged to $1.74 billion during the first half (July–December) of fiscal year 2025-26. This represents a significant shift from a current account surplus of $957 million recorded in the same period last year.
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KSE-100 index jumps over 2,200 points in strong intraday rally
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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