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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ECC approves funds for FBR digital enforcement stations, Defence and IT initiatives
Islamabad – The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved multiple technical supplementary grants (TSGs) to support digital enforcement, defence, education and information technology initiatives across the country.
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Pakistan Customs thwarts major arms smuggling bid at Torkham, seizes 21,000+ rounds
Islamabad, January 13, 2026 – Pakistan Customs officials at the Torkham border crossing successfully foiled a large-scale attempt to smuggle arms and ammunition into the country, recovering more than 21,000 rounds of submachine gun and rifle cartridges along with other weapons.
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FBR flags key sectors for stronger enforcement to boost revenue collections
Islamabad, January 13, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has identified critical sectors where revenue collection declined during the fiscal year 2024-25, urging tax authorities to enhance enforcement and adopt targeted strategies to increase compliance and overall revenue.
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NEPRA approves 2026 uniform electricity tariff, sparking industry concerns over costs
ISLAMABAD: Despite strong resistance from industry and export-oriented businesses, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has moved ahead with approving a uniform national average electricity tariff for Distribution Companies (DISCOs) and K-Electric (KE) for Calendar Year 2026, a decision that has reignited debate over the sustainability of Pakistan’s industrial competitiveness.
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KSE-100 index plunges over 2,000 points amid rising geopolitical tensions
Karachi, January 12, 2026 – The KSE-100 index at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced a sharp setback on Monday, declining by over 2,000 points amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The benchmark index closed at 182,384.14 points, down 2,025.53 points or 1.1% from the previous close of 184,409.67 points, reflecting investor caution and market volatility.
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Consumers face Rs2.2 trillion bills for unused electricity as lawmakers slam Nepra
Islamabad, January 11, 2026 — Senior lawmakers have strongly criticized Pakistan’s power regulator after revelations that consumers are being charged Rs2.2 trillion for electricity that was neither generated nor consumed, largely due to capacity payments to power producers.
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PM Shehbaz Approves National Framework to Reform Pakistan’s Gemstone Sector
Islamabad, January 9, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday granted in-principle approval to the National Policy Framework aimed at reforming Pakistan’s gemstone sector, aligning it with international standards, and creating an investor-friendly environment for both local and foreign stakeholders.
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