Karachi, February 4, 2026 – Currency exchange companies across Pakistan issued updated money changer rates on Wednesday to facilitate the general public, business community, and international travelers. These rates reflect open market trends and are influenced by global currency movements, local demand, and interbank market conditions.
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Pakistan sets December 2026 deadline for large-scale tax simplification
Islamabad, February 4, 2026 – The Government of Pakistan has announced December 2026 as the target date to implement major initiatives aimed at simplifying the country’s tax system.
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Government to strip FBR of policymaking powers in major tax reform
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Government has announced plans to fundamentally restructure the nation’s fiscal landscape by establishing an independent Tax Policy Office (TPO) under the Ministry of Finance. To facilitate this shift, the government will introduce a landmark bill to amend the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Act, 2007 before June 2026.
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BOI holds consultative meeting on Faisalabad industrial closures
Islamabad – Federal Minister for Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, chaired a detailed consultative meeting on Tuesday with major stakeholders, including Chambers of Commerce, the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), and representatives from Faisalabad industries.
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Taylor Swift skips Grammys ceremony but attends star-studded after party
Taylor Swift may have skipped the Grammy Awards ceremony this year, but the pop superstar still found time to join the celebrations at a high-profile after party in Los Angeles.
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Amanda Seyfried embraces life at 40 as career reaches new highs
Amanda Seyfried is stepping confidently into her 40s, reflecting on personal growth and professional success as her career continues to soar.
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Susan Lucci recalls emotional first daytime Emmy win after 19-year streak
Veteran soap opera star Susan Lucci has revisited one of the most unforgettable moments of her career: finally winning her first Daytime Emmy Award after an extraordinary 19-year losing streak that became legendary in television history.
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Drew Barrymore says dating men in their 20s “grosses her out” at 50
Hollywood star Drew Barrymore has candidly shared why dating men in their 20s is completely off the table for her now that she’s 50, admitting the idea makes her feel “grossed out.”
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FBR raises Blue Area property values: Check new rates for Islamabad
Islamabad: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued updated valuation tables for immovable commercial properties located in Blue Area, Islamabad, one of Pakistan’s most expensive and high-value commercial zones.
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TCS, Nippon Express forge partnership to boost Pakistan’s logistics and global trade connectivity
Karachi, February 03: TCS Group, one of Pakistan’s most established and trusted logistics conglomerates, has formalized a strategic partnership with Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. (Nippon Express Group) of Japan, under which Nippon Express Group has acquired a minority stake in TCS Logistics (Private) Limited.
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