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590+ Taxes & Levies (including FED, GIDC, Budgets, IMF, ORS/BS 19+ FST cum Customs Duty but excluding those which are exclusively about Customs Duty)

1.         FBR appeals and complaints process cut to single day, says FTO-PK

2.         FBR cuts customs valuation for used mobile phones, slashing duties on older iPhones-TN

3.         Corporate sector: restoration of tax neutrality for ICDs under review-BR

4.         Matters related to ITO Section 4-C: Federation, FBR have filed several ICAs before IHC, FCC told-BR

5.         Fake Mobile Tax Reduction Notification Goes Viral, PTA Issues Clarification-PK

6.         Duty and Taxes Under Trade Agreements – Customs Act 1969 Explained for 2026-PK

7.         Business community, taxpayers deserve protection, says FTO Zafar Hijazi-APP

8.         IMF managing director praises Pakistan’s economic reforms-BR

9.         IMF chief praises Pakistan’s reform push-TN

10.     IMF chief praises Pakistan’s reforms, sees early economic results-PK

11.     IMF chief praises PM as a 'man of words'-ET

12.     IMF chief praises Pakistan’s reform push, backs continuity of programme-PPT

13.     IMF MD praises economic reforms under PM’s leadership-DTS

Economy & Inflation matters (including Import, Export & CPEC)

1.         Economic stability achieved, focus now on sustained growth: Senate told-TN

2.         'Judiciary stands with economic stability'-ET

3.         ICCI president says strengthening MSMEs key to sustainable economic growth -TN

4.         ‘Pak-US ties deepen with economic, security focus’-TNS

5.         Govt, opp trade barb over economy-ET

6.         Govt has failed to provide relief to business community: FPCCI VP-BR

7.         MD IMF praises Pakistan’s economic reforms-APP

8.         DPM Dar, ICRC President discuss cooperation, further strengthening collaboration at WEF sidelines-APP

9.         Issues facing PTCL properties: Dar in Dubai to hold talks with Etisalat-BR

10.     Three-day SME cluster showcase expo opens in Lahore-TNS

11.     Global recognition grows as Yusuf Raza Gilani named Honorary Patron of GMBF-TN

12.     Beijing remains top destination for Pakistani pine nuts in China-DTS

13.     Pakistan’s first banking industry-wide Cyber Drill concludes in Karachi-TN

14.     Pakistan, Saudi Arabia reaffirm cooperation-ET

15.     Sindh CM approves Rs21.53bn Karachi road and infrastructure rehabilitation package-PPT

16.     Punjab highway patrol launches Cyber Patrol unit for social media monitoring-PPT

17.     Pakistan pushes for higher rice exports to Philippines-TN

18.     Pakistan seeks to expand rice exports to Philippines under govt-to-govt framework-PPT

19.     Govt eyes Philippine rice tenders to offload surplus-ET

20.     Rs15 billion assistance for rice exporters: govt vows to ensure there is no misuse-BR

21.     Pakistan, Philippines explore expanded rice trade under PM’s directives-DTS

22.     Pakistan’s critical minerals need value addition to boost exports-DD

23.     Pakistan, Philippines discuss expanding rice trade as global competition intensifies-TNS

24.     Trade conference marks successful conclusion of ‘WEXNET Peshawar’-BR

25.     Uzbek trade delegation meets APTMA members-BR

26.     Uzbek delegation eyes trade beyond $114m-ET

27.     Cement exports increase 3.40pc to $173.17m-TN

28.     Inflation at 4.18% keeps cost-of-living elevated-ET

29.     Weekly inflation rises on costly flour, pulses-DD

30.     Weekly inflation falls 0.48pc-TNS

31.     Weekly inflation falls by 0.48pc: PBS-TN

32.     Weekly inflation falls by 0.48 %-DTS

36+ Customs Duty (including PSW)

1.           Government’s Powers to Exempt Customs Duties in Pakistan – 2026 Explained-PK

2.           Procedure for Re-Importation of Pakistani Goods – Tax Year 2026-PK

460+ Company Laws

SECP clarifies requirements of IFRS-9 on financial assets of cos-BR

300+ Banking, Finance & Investments (including Monetary Policy, Foreign Exchange, FATF, AML/CFT & NBFC)

1.               SBP revises export undertaking for receipt of export proceeds-BR

2.               SBP governor warns of complex cyber threats-DD

3.               Exchange firm’s licence cancelled-DD

4.               SBP injects Rs2tr liquidity-ET

5.               SBP cancels licence of exchange company-TNS

6.               SBP injects Rs2.2tr to maintain liquidity in market-TN

7.               Single-digit rates re-enter market debate-ET

8.               SBP tightens export rules; new undertakings required for payments-PK

9.               SBP revokes license of prominent exchange company over major regulatory breaches-PK

10.            SBP Releases Updated Interbank Forex Rates: January 23, 2026-PK

11.            SBP issues updated KIBOR rates for January 23, 2026-PK

12.            SBP cancels license of exchange company on regulatory violations-DTS

13.            SBP-held reserves edge up to $16.09 billion, total liquid reserves $21.26 billion-PPT

14.            SBP likely to cut rate after December surprise-DTS

15.            Banking industry: cyber drill concludes-BR

16.            National Savings Scheme: CDNS reduces profit rates on majority of schemes-BR

17.            EDITORIAL: Plunge in FDI-BR

18.            Central bank seen cutting rates again after December surprise-DD

19.            'Cyber risk a systemic threat to banking stability'-ET

20.            Policy rate shock looms as markets eye first single-digit cut in four years-PK

21.            Daily Bitcoin Rates in US Dollar and Pakistani Rupee – January 23, 2026-PK

22.            BankIslami’s digital platform launches Pakistan’s first Shariah-Compliant Raast QR payment gateway-APP

23.            73% of foreign firms see Pakistan as a viable investment destination: survey-DTS

Market (Stock, Currency, Gold, Textile, Cotton & PMEX)

1.         PSX transitions to T+1 settlement cycle on Feb 9-BR

2.         PSX scales fresh peak above 189,000-DD

3.         PSX rallies past 189,000 milestone-ET

4.         KSE-100 up 1,479 points to all-time high-TNS

5.         PSX gains 1,479 points to close at 189,167 points-TN

6.         KSE-100 smashes new record, surges past 189,000 as rate cut hopes ignite rally-PK

7.         Rupee ends flat in interbank-TNS

8.         Rupee gains 01 paisa against dollar-TN

9.         Daily Open Market Currency-POncy Rates in Pakistan – January 23, 2026-PK

10.     Gold market: CCP conducts ‘competition assessment study’-BR

11.     Gold up Rs9,100 per tola to new high-TNS

12.     Gold hits new record high in Pakistan as prices soar sharply-TN

13.     Gold prices surge Rs9,100 to Rs514,662 per tola-TN

14.     Gold nears $5,000, stocks muted after turbulent week-TN

15.     Gold hits new record high in Pakistan as prices soar sharply-TN

16.     Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Surge to Record Highs: January 23, 2026-PK

17.     Gold price in Pakistan for today, January 24, 2026-PPT

18.     Silver price in Pakistan for today, January 24, 2026-PPT

POL, Gas, other Minerals & Electricity (including Solar & Water)

1.         Oil rises 3pc as US sends ‘armada’ to Iran-DD

2.         Low aviation fuel output forces govt to import diesel-TNS

3.         Oil rises nearly 3% as US sends armada to Iran, slaps new sanctions-PPT

4.         US imposes sanctions on Iran ‘shadow fleet’ over protest crackdown-BR

5.         Circular debt settlement plan: OGDCL receives 7th interest instalment-BR

6.         Global LNG: Asia spot prices rise to nine-week top on lower winter temperatures-BR

7.         SSGC suspends gas supply to industries, CNG stations for 48 hours-TNS

8.         Govt initiates process to appoint new Ogra chairman-TN

9.         Govt invites applications for new Ogra chairman-DTS

10.     Asia LNG prices surge to nine-week high as cold snap lifts heating demand-PPT

11.     Sharing audit paras with power secretary annoys PPMC-BR

12.     Rs92bn circular debt drives push for integrated energy plan-ET

13.     The decline of centralized grids-PPT

Weather Updates 

1.         The Weather-BR

2.         Heavy snowfall paralyses evacuation from Tirah-TNS

3.         Heavy snowfall: Pakistan Army continues rescues, relief operations in various parts-APP

4.         Karachi hits 7°C after winter rain, cold to persist-PK

320+ Human Resources (including Training, Health, Precautions & Safety - other than above areas)

KP govt urged to establish critical healthcare facilities in Lower Dir-TNS

Other Pakistan 

1.         Govt paying special attention to higher education: PM-BR

2.         PM grieved over loss of lives in Chitral avalanche-APP

3.         PM urged for appointment of regular HEC chairman-TNS

4.         Punjab cabinet approves new roadmap for inclusive uplift-BR

5.         Disqualification sought: ECP adjourns reference against PTI-linked lawmaker till 27th-BR

6.         Senate prorogued over absence of amendments’ mover-BR

7.         Reference against lawmaker: ECP adjourns hearing to Tuesday-BR

8.         CM approves interest free loans for 'Apni Chaat Apna Ghar' project-BR

9.         Three bills passed amid noisy protests-BR

10.     Board of Peace: Govt defends decision amid opposition protest-BR

11.     Parliament passes resolution on Gul Plaza tragedy-BR

12.     Investor confidence depends on efficiency of justice system: Justice Waheed-BR

13.     Federal Ombudsman serving as strong shield against public maladministration-APP

14.     ‘This is not a joke’: Punjab CM warns against violating rules ahead of Basant festivities in Lahore-DD

15.     LHC orders govt to decide objections to PIA sale in 2 weeks-TNS

16.     Reports regarding shutting down of National Assembly’s YouTube channel termed ‘incorrect’-DD

17.     SC upholds tribunal order restoring sessions judge-DD

18.     Pakistan, Somalia to boost security cooperation-ET

19.     President for reaffirming education as national priority, empowering youth-APP

20.     Punjab expands ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ to include joint families-TN

21.     Israel wants more Palestinians ‘leaving Gaza’-DD

22.     Pakistan, Somalia agree to boost security ties-DD

23.     Govt sells Gaza board entry as diplomacy-ET

24.     KP govt to install water meters, replace rusted pipeline in major cities-TNS

25.     How is my favourite Field Marshal, Trump asked Shahbaz-TNS

26.     Ten additional SHC judges sworn in as permanent members-TN

27.     LHC to make subordinate judiciary’s performance public-TN

28.     What the mountains can teach us-DD

29.     Defence minister assures Sialkot business community of issues resolution-APP

30.     Privatisation secretary told to decide objections in pleas against PIA sell-off-DD

31.     \Iran will treat any attack as ‘all-out war against us,’ says senior Iran official-DD

32.     CM Maryam approves safety measure for 3-day govt sponsored Basant Festival-TN

33.     Community Health Inspector Programme to be launched in Pindi on Monday-TNS

34.     Pakistan, Somalia agree to boost security, border management and counterterrorism cooperation-APP

35.     Punjab cabinet approves large-scale hiring to boost policing and public services-TN

36.     Murad announces major relief, accountability measures after Gul Plaza fire-TNS

37.     CM approves Rs21bn for city infrastructure upgrades-TNS

38.     Man arrested for growing, selling weed granted bail-TNS

39.     Parliamentary diplomacy vital for democratic values, says PA speaker-TNS

40.     Pakistani man jailed for 36 years in Spain ‘love scam’ debt murder case-TNS

41.     Iftikhar Arif delights fans with poetry recitation at ACP tribute-TNS

42.     Parliament passes key bills, Gul Plaza resolution adopted-DTS

43.     PTI criticises government's 'failed policies'-ET

44.     Irregularities in Gul Plaza were regularised during Niamatullah’s tenure, says Sharjeel-TNS

45.     All resources being utilised for timely completion of transport projects, says Sharjeel-TNS

46.     Parliament adopts Gul Plaza resolution, passes bills-TN

47.     Power Consumers take to street agitation against long unscheduled power cuts in occupied Jammu-APP

48.     Pakistan urges more ‘consistent, courageous & faithful application’ of UN Charter, with no exceptions-APP

49.     Parliamentary engagement fortifies Sino-Pak all-weather friendship: Prof Cheng-APP

50.      CM Murad greenlights Rs21.5bn Karachi overhaul-DTS

51.     Govt defends joining Trump’s Gaza panel in parliament-TNS

52.      First phase of Karachi Safe City Project to launch in two months-DTS

The below news items are extracted after sending yesterday email:

(A) Six Newspapers Websites [Business Recorder (BR), Daily Dawn (DD), Express Tribune (ET), The News (TNS), The Nation (TN) & Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)] and

(B) Three other Business Websites [Pakistan Revenue (PK), Profit Pakistan Today (PPT) & Daily Times (DTS)]

(C) The above areas are covered by average 5 specialized team members, covering about 16 hours per day at different timing slots, under the Leadership of Mr Asif S Kasbati (FCA, FCMA & LLB).

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