Karachi, January 29, 2026 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a dramatic sell-off on Thursday, as the benchmark KSE-100 index suffered its largest single-day decline in history, shedding over 6,000 points amid escalating geopolitical uncertainty.
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Petroleum Prices in Pakistan: What to Expect from February 1, 2026
Islamabad, January 29, 2026 – Pakistan is preparing to revise petroleum prices on January 31, 2026, affecting the first fortnight of February. Amid rising international oil prices and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, the government is expected to make changes that could impact millions of consumers.
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SBP Releases Official Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates for January 29, 2026
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday released the official interbank foreign exchange rates to guide banking consumers and financial institutions. These rates provide an indicative benchmark for commercial transactions and are updated daily based on data from leading commercial banks.
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Daily Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Reach Record Highs: January 29, 2026
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — Gold and silver prices in Pakistan surged to all-time high levels on Thursday, reflecting a powerful rally in international bullion markets and heightened investor demand for safe-haven assets.
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Pakistan gold prices explode to Rs572,862 per tola as record-breaking rally intensifies
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — Gold prices in Pakistan staged a historic surge on Thursday, smashing all previous records as rates soared to Rs572,862 per tola, marking the largest single-day jump ever recorded in the domestic bullion market.
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Bank deposits cross Rs37 trillion mark for first time in Pakistan
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — Bank deposits in Pakistan have crossed the Rs37 trillion mark for the first time in the country’s history, underscoring strong public confidence in the banking system despite a sharp decline in key interest rates over the past year.
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KSE-100 index nosedives over 5,000 points in intraday trading
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) faced intense selling pressure on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index plunged by more than 5,000 points during intraday trading, sparking concerns among investors and market participants.
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Karachi Weather Update: Sunny Spells as Cold Conditions Ease
Karachi, January 29, 2026 — Karachi is expected to enjoy pleasant weather with sunny spells over the next three to four days, as cold conditions gradually ease across the port city.
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Microsoft reports $81.3B revenue in Q2 FY26, cloud business drives growth
Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it posted $81.3 billion in revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, marking a 17% increase year-on-year, fueled primarily by strong growth in its cloud computing business.
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Understand Pakistan’s Cargo Tracking and E-Bilty Mechanism – 2026
The Customs Act, 1969 has introduced a Cargo Tracking System (CTS) and e-bilty mechanism under Section 83C, updated for tax year 2026. This digital initiative ensures real-time monitoring, transparency, and accountability in the movement of goods across Pakistan’s seaports, land borders, and inland transport hubs.
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