Islamabad, February 2, 2026 — Pakistan’s exports recorded a strong rebound in January 2026, rising 35% month-on-month, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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SBP Releases Daily KIBOR Rates for February 2, 2026
Karachi, February 2, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the daily Karachi Interbank Offered Rate (KIBOR) for Monday, February 2, 2026, to guide banks, businesses, and financial consumers in pricing loans and other credit facilities.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Price, PTA Taxes from February 2, 2026
Updated as of February 2, 2026, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra continues to stand out as one of the most advanced flagship smartphones available in Pakistan, combining cutting-edge innovation with a premium design.
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Apple Exploring iPhone Flip After iPhone Fold Rumors Intensify
Apple’s long-rumored foldable ambitions continue to take shape, with fresh reports suggesting the company is already considering a second, more compact foldable iPhone.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Poster Reveals New Cobalt Violet Design
Samsung is gearing up to unveil its next flagship lineup, with the Galaxy S26 series expected to launch in just three weeks.
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FBR issues SRO 163 to notify new property valuation tables for Islamabad
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued SRO 163(I)/2026, formally notifying revised property valuation tables for Islamabad, aimed at aligning official values with prevailing market rates.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation rises 5.8% in January 2026
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 – Pakistan’s headline inflation increased by 5.8% in January 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The rise reflects ongoing price pressures in both urban and rural areas across the country.
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KSE-100 index gains 883 points amid volatile trading session
Karachi, February 2, 2026 – The KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rose by 883 points on Monday, closing at 185,057 points, up from last Friday’s close of 184,174 points, amid a volatile trading session.
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Private sector bank borrowing plunges 39% in 7MFY26 despite SBP rate cut
Karachi, February 2, 2026 – Bank borrowing by Pakistan’s private sector fell sharply by 39% during the first seven months of the current fiscal year (July 2025–January 2026), despite a substantial cut in the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) benchmark interest rate, according to data released on Monday.
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FBR Sets Minimum Export Price for Mango Pulp
Karachi, February 2, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the minimum export price for all types of mango pulp to standardize export valuation and support fair trade. The directive was issued through Valuation Ruling No. 1 dated January 28, 2026, under powers granted by Section 25A read with Section 25(15) of the Customs Act, 1969.
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