TOP STORIES
- Pakistan remittances jump 13.8% to $3.9 billion in October 2026
Overseas Pakistanis sent $3.89 billion in October, taking cumulative remittances to $14.8 billion during the first four months of FY27, according to the State Bank of Pakistan. - Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh
Islamabad demands an immediate and unconditional halt to attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming support for the kingdom’s sovereignty and security. - PM Shehbaz raises youth loan limit to Rs25 million, lowers minimum age to 18
Government increases the financing limit under youth business and agriculture loan schemes, allocates Rs292 billion for 2026-27 and reserves 30% of loans for women. - PM Shehbaz greenlights final draft of comprehensive auto policy
The proposed automotive policy prioritises vehicle localisation, stricter safety standards, electric vehicle adoption and consumer protection, with the final draft set to go before the Federal Cabinet.
FINANCE
- IMF urges Pakistan to accelerate structural reforms beyond economic stabilisation
IMF, ADB, FCDO and UN representatives call for provincial tax reforms, lower business costs, energy sector restructuring, export competitiveness and improved governance to sustain economic growth. - ECC approves Rs275 billion for water projects, Rs54 billion for defence
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb chairs meeting approving major supplementary grants, youth loan scheme revisions, gas supply arrangements and new import restrictions. - Pakistan, Bangladesh seek stronger economic ties, trade and investment cooperation
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and a high-level Bangladeshi delegation discuss economic reforms, debt management, textile cooperation and opportunities to expand bilateral trade and investment. - Pakistan assumes G-24 chairmanship, Aurangzeb sets three key prioritiesFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb pledges to promote development-led growth, strengthen the representation of developing economies and reform the international financial system.
NATIONAL
- NCCIA DG orders nationwide crackdown on cybercrime
Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi reviews ongoing investigations, pending cases and agency performance, directing officers to speed up operations and improve service delivery. - Pakistan fuel prices today – November 10, 2026
Petrol remains at Rs346 per litre and high-speed diesel at Rs378 as the government maintains the fuel prices announced on November 7. - NCCIA warns public against fake Rs13,000 prime minister reward messagesCybercrime agency cautions citizens against fraudulent cash reward offers, urging them not to click suspicious links or share personal and banking information.
- PM Shehbaz raises youth loan limit to Rs25 million, lowers minimum age to 18Government increases the financing limit under youth business and agriculture loan schemes, allocates Rs292 billion for 2026-27 and reserves 30% of loans for women.
TAXATION
- FBR appoints Saadia Sadaf as Chief Investigator of Tax Fraud Investigation Wing
Saadia Sadaf Gilani receives additional charge at FBR Headquarters as the tax authority announces a wider reshuffle of senior Inland Revenue officers. - FBR sets procedure for issuing tax residence certificates in Tax Year 2027
New Income Tax Rule 19A outlines the application process, required documents and deadlines for Pakistani residents seeking tax relief under double taxation agreements with foreign countries. - FBR sets tax rules for technical services fees in Tax Year 2027
Income Tax Rule 19 specifies how fees received by non-residents for technical services from Pakistani sources will be taxed, including allowable deductions and an option to choose taxation under Section 6. - FBR defines tax treatment of royalty income for Tax Year 2027
Income Tax Rule 18 outlines how royalty income earned by non-residents from Pakistani sources will be calculated, including allowable deductions for expenses incurred inside and outside Pakistan.
MONEY & BANKING
- Pakistan launches Virtual Asset Alliance to protect crypto investors
The new platform, formed with Asia Web3 Alliance Japan, aims to combat digital asset fraud, improve cybersecurity awareness and support Pakistan’s blockchain industry. - ABHI Microfinance Bank IPO attracts strong investor interest ahead of retail offering
The bank’s IPO book-building portion receives 158% subscription, attracting local and foreign investors ahead of public subscription scheduled for November 12–13. - Pakistan remittances jump 13.8% to $3.9 billion in October 2026Overseas Pakistanis sent $3.89 billion in October, taking cumulative remittances to $14.8 billion during the first four months of FY27, according to the State Bank of Pakistan.
- SBP digital portal to simplify bank loans for small businesses
Federal Tax Ombudsman Coordinator Saif-ur-Rehman welcomes the centralised financing platform, saying it will improve transparency and accelerate SME loan disbursements.
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Ministry of Commerce introduces new policy for staff postings abroad
The 2026 policy introduces merit-based selection, written examinations, training requirements and stricter eligibility conditions for support staff deployed at Pakistan’s trade missions worldwide. - SIFC engages Peshawar business community to resolve investment hurdlesCouncil discusses regulatory reforms, business bottlenecks and investment facilitation with chambers of commerce in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
- FPCCI urges investment in 5G infrastructure to accelerate Pakistan’s digital transformation
Shahid Imran calls for supportive spectrum policies, foreign investment and public-private partnerships to modernise agriculture, industry and digital services. - Power Division rejects industrial electricity tariff hike reportsGovernment says industrial electricity rates have fallen by Rs18.94 per unit since March 2024, while revised Rs25.30 marginal rate applies only to the incremental consumption package.
AUTOMOTIVE
- BYD challenges Rolls-Royce with new Yangwang Altior luxury sedan
BYD’s Yangwang Altior makes its global debut with four electric motors, handcrafted interiors, advanced driving technology and a claimed range exceeding 1,000 kilometres. - Air Link reveals specifications of All 11 AirV electric bikes in Pakistan
The newly introduced AirV lineup includes 11 electric two-wheelers with different battery capacities, motor outputs, claimed ranges and top speeds, while official prices remain undisclosed. - Valore Motors reveals booking amount and time for Quad EV in Pakistan
The L7-category urban electric vehicle features a 21.6 kWh LFP battery, a claimed range of 356 km and a top speed of 75 km/h. - PM Shehbaz greenlights final draft of comprehensive auto policyThe proposed automotive policy prioritises vehicle localisation, stricter safety standards, electric vehicle adoption and consumer protection, with the final draft set to go before the Federal Cabinet.
IT & TELECOM
- GTA 6 preload begins November 10 on PS5 and XboxRockstar Games is opening preloads ahead of the November 19 launch, allowing players to download most of the 212GB game before release day.
- NCCIA DG orders nationwide crackdown on cybercrimeSyed Ali Nasir Rizvi reviews ongoing investigations, pending cases and agency performance, directing officers to speed up operations and improve service delivery.
- JazzWorld, PITB join hands to transform public services across Punjab
The partnership will explore AI-powered public services, digital healthcare, education, social protection and citizen engagement to improve service delivery across the province. - P@SHA raises alarm over NCCIA raids on Pakistan IT companies
Software industry body urges cybercrime agency to follow legal procedures, protect employees and avoid disrupting legitimate businesses amid scam centre crackdown.