Karachi, October 2, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday announced that the country’s weekly foreign exchange (forex) reserves remained largely unchanged at $19.80 billion.
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High probability of Friday rain in Islamabad, PMD forecasts
Islamabad, October 2, 2025 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted a strong chance of rain in Islamabad on Friday, October 3, as weather systems from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea continue to affect the region.
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WCWC 2025: Pakistan collapse for 129 against Bangladesh
Colombo, October 2, 2025 – Pakistan Women endured a disappointing batting display in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup (WCWC) 2025, crumbling to just 129 runs against Bangladesh in their third group-stage clash.
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Aurangzeb showcases economic gains, investor confidence
Peshawar, October 2, 2025 – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, on Thursday underscored the government’s achievements in restoring economic stability and strengthening investor confidence.
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SBP Updates KIBOR Rates for October 2, 2025
Karachi, October 2, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released updated Karachi Interbank Offered Rates (KIBOR) on Thursday, reflecting modest upward adjustments across different tenors.
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Balochistan launches digital system for Zakat distribution
Quetta, October 2, 2025 – In a landmark decision to improve welfare governance, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced the introduction of a fully digital mechanism for the province’s Zakat and Auqaf Department.
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KSE-100 index smashes records, soars beyond 168K points
Karachi, October 2, 2025 – The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a historic surge on Wednesday as the benchmark KSE-100 index crossed the unthinkable 168,000 level, marking yet another milestone in the market’s bullish streak.
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Pakistan’s trade deficit jumps 35% in Q1 FY26
Islamabad, October 2, 2025 – Pakistan’s merchandise trade deficit expanded significantly during the first quarter of the current fiscal year (July–September 2025), as import payments outpaced export earnings, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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FBR may impose economic restrictions on 2025 tax non-filers
Islamabad, October 2, 2025 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing to invoke strict economic restrictions on individuals who fail to file their income tax returns for the year 2025.
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Petroleum sales in Pakistan rise 6% YoY in Q1FY26
Karachi, October 2, 2025 – Pakistan’s petroleum sector reported positive growth in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025-26 (1QFY26), with total petroleum sales climbing by 6% compared to the same period last year.
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