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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Pakistan records historic $19.76 billion in workers’ remittances in 1HFY26
Karachi, January 9, 2026 — Pakistan has achieved a historic milestone in workers’ remittances, receiving a record $19.76 billion during the first half of the current fiscal year (July–December 2025), according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday. This marks a significant 11% increase compared to $17.80 billion recorded in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
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Maritime minister inaugurates ferry terminal at Karachi Port to boost blue economy
Karachi, January 8, 2026 — Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, inaugurated a modern ferry terminal at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on Tuesday, calling it a historic step to enhance regional connectivity, promote coastal tourism, and strengthen Pakistan’s blue economy.
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FBR Security Breach: Taxpayer Hacked, National Revenue at Huge Risk
Karachi, January 7, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is facing severe scrutiny after yet another taxpayer reported his account hacked, exposing massive security flaws in the government’s online tax system. The incident, uncovered by the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), highlights critical weaknesses that could threaten Pakistan’s national revenue.
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PM Shehbaz orders strategy to boost rice exports and cut trade deficit
Islamabad, January 7, 2026 — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday emphasized the need to significantly increase rice exports and directed relevant authorities to prepare a comprehensive export strategy in close coordination with the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP).
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PM Shehbaz directs SBP to simplify credit for SMEs, farmers, startups
Islamabad, January 7, 2026 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday instructed the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and commercial banks to simplify and expand credit mechanisms for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), new businesses, and small farmers. The prime minister emphasized that improving access to finance is a top government priority to boost economic growth and financial inclusion.
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KSE-100 index soars to record 186,519 points in explosive market rally
Karachi, January 7, 2026 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a strong bullish rally on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index surged to a fresh all-time high of 186,519 points. The index closed with a gain of 1,457 points compared to the previous day’s close of 185,062 points, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the market.
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New scam rocks FBR: Taxpayers registered without mandatory SIM verification
Islamabad, January 6, 2026 — Even as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) tightens nooses around taxpayers to curb revenue leakages, a shocking scam has surfaced from within its own ranks, exposing serious cracks in Pakistan’s tax administration system.
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