Karachi, January 20, 2026 – Exchange companies across Pakistan have released the latest open market currency exchange rates for Tuesday to facilitate the general public, travelers, importers, exporters, and remittance recipients.
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Procedure of Sales Tax Recovery Through Sale of Immovable Property (2026)
The Sales Tax Rules, 2006 (updated for tax year 2026) lay down a detailed legal mechanism for the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to recover defaulted sales tax through attachment and sale of immovable property. These rules aim to ensure transparency, due process, and protection of rights for defaulters, purchasers, and other affected parties.
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Pakistan’s tax giant: LTO Karachi achieves Rs1.70 trillion in half-year
Karachi, January 20, 2026 – The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO) Karachi has surpassed all previous records by collecting an unprecedented Rs1.70 trillion in the first half of fiscal year 2025-26 (July–December), marking a 9% growth over Rs1.56 trillion collected during the same period last year. As the largest revenue-generating arm of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), LTO Karachi continues to set benchmarks in tax administration and compliance.
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Gul Plaza Karachi fire tragedy: Death toll climbs to 26, 65 still missing
Karachi, January 20, 2026 – The death toll from the devastating fire at Gul Plaza shopping Centre in Karachi has risen to 26, including a firefighter, as search and recovery operations resumed on Monday following extensive cooling measures. Rescue teams continue to search for dozens still missing, with Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab confirming 65 people unaccounted for.
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Blake Lively Opens Up About Leaning on Ryan Reynolds in Work and Life
Hollywood star Blake Lively has opened up about how she frequently relies on her husband Ryan Reynolds for guidance and support, even on the smallest details of daily life and creative projects.
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Kate Hudson Ditches Botox to Embrace Natural Beauty for New 1980s Film
Hollywood star Kate Hudson has revealed that she has given up on Botox treatments while preparing for her latest film, Song Sung Blue. The 46-year-old actress explained that the film is set in the 1980s, long before wrinkle-freezing treatments became common, and she wanted to embrace a natural, authentic look for her character.
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Millie Bobby Brown Embraces New Era with Chic Short Bob Transformation
Actress Millie Bobby Brown kicked off the new year with a bold hair transformation, embracing a fresh era after officially closing the Stranger Things chapter of her career.
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Lily Allen Survives Scary Porsche Crash After HGV Forces Car Off Road
Singer Lily Allen faced a frightening moment earlier this month when a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) forced her brand-new Porsche off the road, leaving visible damage and deep scratches on the luxury car. The 40-year-old artist, who recently ended her relationship with Stranger Things actor David Harbour, shared the incident with her fans on Instagram, expressing gratitude for her safety.
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Witchcraft now a crime: Senate passes tough new punishment law
Islamabad, January 19, 2026 – The Senate on Monday gave its approval to a landmark bill amending the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), introducing strict penalties for witchcraft, black magic, and sorcery, including imprisonment of up to seven years and fines reaching Rs1 million.
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Afghanistan beat West Indies by 38 runs in first T20I in Dubai
Dubai, January 19, 2026 – Afghanistan registered a commanding 38-run victory over West Indies in the first T20 International at the Dubai International Stadium on Monday, taking an early lead in the series.
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