Karachi, January 5, 2026 — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released the latest interbank currency exchange rates for Monday, January 5, 2026, to guide banking consumers and businesses in Pakistan. These rates provide an indication of currency valuations used by commercial banks for transactions with customers.
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SITE Karachi Industries Suffer 15-Day Power Outage, KE Promises Relief
Karachi, January 5, 2026 — Several industries located in SITE Karachi have been without electricity for the past 15 days, severely disrupting industrial operations and causing significant financial losses, the SITE Association of Industry (SAI) informed K-Electric (KE) during a meeting on Monday.
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FBR Transfers Muhammad Saeed Watto as Customs Collector at Port Qasim
Karachi, January 5, 2026 — The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has announced the transfer of Muhammad Saeed Watto, a BS-20 officer of the Pakistan Customs Service, to the position of Collector at the Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Karachi. The transfer comes as part of a broader reshuffling of senior customs officers across key departments in the country.
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Pakistan Weather Forecast for Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Islamabad, January 5, 2026 — The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has released the national weather outlook for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, predicting cold and dry conditions across most parts of the country, with very cold weather persisting in mountainous regions.
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RTO Karachi seizes 1,800 sugar bags with fake TTS stamps
Karachi, January 5, 2026 — The Regional Tax Office (RTO)-II, Karachi, in collaboration with Inland Revenue Intelligence and Investigation (I&I), has confiscated 1,800 bags of sugar after intercepting trucks carrying counterfeit Track and Trace System (TTS) stamps during a major enforcement operation.
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Open Market Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan – January 5, 2026
Karachi, January 5, 2026 — Exchange companies across Pakistan on Monday released the latest open market currency exchange rates to facilitate the general public, importers, exporters, and overseas remittance handlers. The rates reflect prevailing demand and supply conditions in the open market and are subject to change during the trading session.
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Today’s Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan – January 5, 2026
Karachi, January 5, 2026 — The All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association (APSGJA) on Monday released the latest gold and silver prices to facilitate the general public, investors, and bullion traders across the country. Precious metal prices recorded a strong upward trend in the local markets, in line with a surge in international bullion rates and currency movements.
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Gold Prices Surge by Rs9,200 per Tola in Pakistan Amid Global Market Uncertainty
Karachi, January 5, 2026 — Gold prices in Pakistan registered a sharp spike on Monday, jumping by Rs9,200 per tola, as heightened uncertainty in international markets fueled strong demand for the safe-haven asset.
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Joe Root equals Ricky Ponting with 41st Test century on day two in Sydney
Sydney, Australia – England’s batting stalwart Joe Root etched his name further into cricket history by scoring his 41st Test century, drawing level with Ricky Ponting for third place on the all-time men’s Test hundreds list, during day two of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
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How Much Tax Do You Pay on Telephone and Internet in 2026?
If you use mobile phones, landlines, or internet services in Pakistan, you are already paying advance income tax—often without realizing it. For tax year 2026, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) continues to collect this tax under Section 236 of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001.
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