Karachi, January 23, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday released the latest Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR), providing an important benchmark for banks, financial institutions, and corporate borrowers across the country.
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SBP revokes license of prominent exchange company over major regulatory breaches
Karachi, January 23, 2026 – In a decisive enforcement action, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday cancelled the license of a well-known exchange company, citing serious violations of regulatory requirements governing the foreign exchange sector.
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XPENG Launches Premium Electric Vehicles in Pakistan: Prices, Booking Details Revealed
XPENG Pakistan has officially entered the local electric vehicle market with the launch of its premium EV lineup, marking a major step forward for intelligent mobility in Pakistan.
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KSE-100 smashes new record, surges past 189,000 as rate cut hopes ignite rally
Karachi, January 23, 2026 – Pakistan’s stock market staged another blockbuster session on Friday as the benchmark KSE-100 Index soared to an all-time high of 189,167 points, extending its bullish momentum on growing expectations of a policy rate cut by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) later this month.
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BYD Pakistan Set to Launch Atto 2 and Sealion 7 Electric SUVs This Week
BYD Pakistan is preparing to expand its electric vehicle lineup by launching two brand-new electric SUVs — the BYD Atto 2 and BYD Sealion 7 — this week, further strengthening its footprint in Pakistan’s rapidly evolving EV market.
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Policy rate shock looms as markets eye first single-digit cut in four years
Karachi, January 23, 2026 – Pakistan’s financial markets are buzzing with optimism as expectations mount that the benchmark policy rate may finally fall into single-digit territory, ending a nearly four-year-long era of elevated interest rates.
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Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi storm back as Pakistan unveil squad for Australia T20I series
Karachi, January 2026 – Pakistan cricket fans have reason to celebrate as superstar batter Babar Azam and lethal pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi have made a blockbuster return to the national T20I squad for the high-voltage series against Australia.
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SBP Releases Updated Interbank Forex Rates: January 23, 2026
Karachi, January 23, 2026 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest daily interbank foreign exchange rates for Friday, January 23, 2026, providing critical guidance for banks, traders, businesses, and the general public.
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Weekly inflation surges 4.18% YoY in Pakistan – Prices skyrocket across essentials
Islamabad, January 23, 2026 – Pakistan’s weekly inflation has jumped 4.18% year-on-year, sending shockwaves across households, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Surge to Record Highs: January 23, 2026
Karachi, January 23, 2026 – Gold and silver prices in Pakistan hit historic highs on Friday, with investors and traders witnessing unprecedented gains in the bullion market. The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association (APSGJA) released today’s updated rates to guide the public and market participants amid rising global uncertainties.
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