Karachi, January 26, 2026 – In a bold move signaling zero tolerance for tax evasion, the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has empowered its officials to spearhead an aggressive tax enforcement drive targeting banks and financial institutions.
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SBP keeps interest rate at 10.5% citing inflation and trade deficit concerns
Karachi, January 26, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday decided to maintain the policy rate at 10.5%, citing concerns over rising inflation and a widening trade deficit.
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KSE-100 index sees intraday high above 191,000 points before market turnaround
Karachi, January 26, 2026 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a dramatic session on Monday as the benchmark KSE-100 index experienced a notable turnaround, ending lower despite touching an intraday high of over 191,000 points.
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FBR restricts customs officials from using social media without approval
Islamabad, January 26, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday issued strict instructions barring Customs officers and officials from using social media platforms without obtaining prior approval from the competent authority.
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Gold and silver prices surge to all-time highs in Pakistan: January 26, 2026
Karachi, January 26, 2026 — Gold and silver prices in Pakistan touched record-high levels on Monday, mirroring an unprecedented rally in the international bullion markets and strong safe-haven demand among global investors.
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Gold frenzy grips Pakistan: Prices smash records at Rs532,065 per tola
Karachi, January 26, 2026 — Pakistan’s gold market witnessed a historic surge on Monday, as prices soared to an all-time high of Rs532,065 per tola, extending a powerful rally driven by unprecedented gains in the international bullion markets.
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SBP releases daily interbank forex rates for January 26, 2026
Karachi, January 26, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday published the latest daily interbank foreign exchange (forex) rates to facilitate banks, businesses, importers, exporters, and general banking customers across the country.
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Mari Energies announces gas discovery in Dera Bugti, Balochistan
Karachi, January 26, 2026 — Mari Energies Limited on Monday announced a significant gas discovery in the Dera Bugti District of Balochistan, marking a positive development for Pakistan’s upstream energy sector.
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How Much Interest Rate Cut Can We Expect in Today’s MPC Meeting?
Karachi, January 26, 2026: Sentiments are running high as Pakistan awaits the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) today. Market participants and analysts are closely monitoring expectations for a potential benchmark interest rate cut.
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Today’s Bitcoin Rates in Dollar and Rupee – January 26, 2026
Karachi, January 26, 2026: Bitcoin (BTC) showed mixed movement against both the US Dollar and Pakistani Rupee on Monday, reflecting ongoing volatility in the global cryptocurrency market. After witnessing notable fluctuations over the past week, the world’s largest digital currency recorded a modest recovery today.
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