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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FPCCI criticizes government over hike in petroleum levy
Islamabad: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has sharply criticized the government’s recent increase in petroleum levies, warning that it is placing further financial strain on consumers and businesses already grappling with high inflation.
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Inferno at Gul Plaza Kills Six, Karachi Battles Deadly Overnight Blaze
KARACHI: A devastating fire at Gul Plaza on Karachi’s busy MA Jinnah Road has claimed at least six lives, including a firefighter, as rescue and firefighting operations continue under extremely dangerous conditions.
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DOGE vs USD: Dogecoin Price in US Dollar on January 18, 2026
Dogecoin (DOGE) traded with slight downward pressure against the US Dollar on Sunday, January 18, 2026, as the popular meme-based cryptocurrency remained largely stable near the $0.14 level amid cautious market sentiment.
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BTC vs USD: Bitcoin Price in US Dollars on January 18, 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) continued to show mixed but overall positive momentum against the US Dollar (USD) on Sunday, January 18, 2026, as the world’s largest cryptocurrency traded near recent highs amid ongoing market volatility.
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