BYD Pakistan is reportedly gearing up to further strengthen its position in the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) segment by introducing two new electric SUVs in the local market.
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PM, President express grief over Gul Plaza fire in Karachi
Islamabad, January 18, 2026 – Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire incident at Gul Plaza in Karachi, which resulted in the loss of precious human lives. He said the government stands in solidarity with the families of the deceased during this difficult time.
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KCCI expresses grief over Gul Plaza fire, forms committee to assess losses
Karachi, January 18, 2026 – The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire incident at Gul Plaza on M.A. Jinnah Road, which claimed precious human lives and caused massive destruction to one of Karachi’s busiest commercial hubs.
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Instalment Plan for Jaecoo J5 HEV Starting from Rs 106,542 with Offer
Jaecoo Pakistan has teamed up with MCB Bank Limited to roll out an attractive, limited-time instalment plan for the newly launched Jaecoo J5 HEV, making this premium hybrid SUV easier to own for car buyers across Pakistan.
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FBR to Finalize New Property Valuation Tables for Islamabad by January 31
Islamabad, January 18, 2026 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is set to decide on revised property valuation tables for District Islamabad by the end of January 2026, following objections raised by real estate stakeholders over discrepancies in assessed values.
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Pakistan’s rice exports drop 50% in 1HFY26 amid tax and price challenges
Islamabad, January 18, 2026 – Pakistan’s rice exports plunged 50% during the first half of fiscal year 2025-26 (July–December), declining to $940 million from $1.88 billion in the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Series to Skip Edge and Pro Models
As Samsung prepares to unveil its next-generation flagship lineup, fresh information has surfaced clarifying the structure of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 series.
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Go Globally, Begins Ads Testing
OpenAI has officially expanded its low-cost ChatGPT Go subscription to users worldwide, marking a major step in making AI tools more accessible.
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PTA Introduces Facility to Prevent SIM Blocking Abroad
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken another significant step to facilitate overseas Pakistanis by introducing a mechanism to prevent SIM blocking during extended foreign stays.
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Sindh and Punjab revenue authorities discuss sales tax on services implementation
Lahore: The Chairman of Sindh Revenue Board (SRB), Dr. Wasif Memon, visited the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) headquarters for high-level talks on enhancing tax administration and implementing sales tax on services across provinces.
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