Top Stories
- Pakistan awards 11 oil and gas blocks, attracts Rs8.66 billion investment

- FBR clamps down on trade fraud, strikes Rs30 billion blow

- IMF team arrives in Pakistan, formal EFF talks to begin Monday: Aurangzeb

- PM Shehbaz vows growth, tax reforms, export boost in budget 2026-27

- Finance Minister Aurangzeb, World Bank team up to drive Pakistan’s reforms

- Pakistan rolls out QR IDs: A game-changer for digital identity

FINANCE
- Pakistan economy finds its feet, but storm clouds linger: ICMAP
- Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rise by $106 million: SBP
- Finance ministry busts myths on Pakistan’s external debt, interest costs
- Foreign investors pull $1.68bn from Pakistan as profit repatriation surges in 7MFY26
- Pakistan’s weekly forex reserves dip $73 million: SBP
- Pakistan reports 41% plunge in foreign direct investment in 7MFY26
NATIONAL
- PMD predicts date for Eid-ul-Fitr 2026
- Pakistan rolls out QR IDs: A game-changer for digital identity
- Suspension isn’t termination: Supreme Court protects civil servants’ salaries
- NADRA relaxes conditional verification requirements for CNIC to bridge identity gap
- Pakistan sets Rs300 as minimum Sadqa-e-Fitr for 2026
- Government to cut taxes to lower electricity tariffs: Awais Leghari
MONEY & BANKING
- SBP directs banks to facilitate February 2026 tax collection
- SCBPL reports 37% drop in annual profit for CY25, declares final dividend
- Cryptocurrency gets green light in Pakistan as Senate panel clears regulatory bill
- National Bank of Pakistan declares highest ever dividend in CY25
- UBL posts massive 73% profit growth in CY25
- PKR vs USD: Rupee strengthens to Rs279.52 against US dollar amid market optimism
TAXATION
- FBR considers email as valid electronic address of taxpayer
- PRA intensifies crackdown on delayed tax payments in Lahore
- FBR sets new customs values for imported mineral and sparkling water
- SBP directs banks to facilitate February 2026 tax collection
- FBR clamps down on trade fraud, strikes Rs30 billion blow
- Foreign investors cry foul as Rs103bn in tax refunds remain stuck at FBR
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- KCCI endorses “one-city, one-chamber” principle amid TORs debate
- Pakistan’s poverty and inequality hit alarming levels, warns Khurram Ijaz
- OICCI pushes for tax refunds and investor-friendly reforms with IMF
- Business leaders raise alarm over proposed amendments to trade organization rules
- Government considers industry tax relief in Budget 2026-27: Haroon Akhtar
- Unilever Pakistan reports 15% decline in CY25 profit amid higher taxes
STOCKS & COMMODITIES
- Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan Drop Slightly – February 26, 2026
- KSE-100 index surges 4,267 points on strong buying momentum
- PSX profits soar 50% in 1HFY26, riding high on market surge
- KSE-100 index sheds 1,632 points amid volatile trading session
- Today’s Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan: February 25, 2026
- Pakistan gold extends rally for seventh day, gains Rs1,300 per tola
AUTOMOTIVE
- PSX cracks the whip on DFML over reporting lapses
- Mega Motors secures UK financing to launch Pakistan’s first large-scale NEV plant
- Changan Motors back on track: Deepal S05 REEV rolls out after delay
- MG Pakistan Begins Deliveries of All-New MG U9 Pickup in Pakistan
- Chery Pakistan Launches Free Inspection Campaign for Tiggo 8 Pro and Tiggo 4 Pro Owners
- Pakistan Customs announces mega public auction of cars, SUVs, and commercial vehicles
IT & TELECOM
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Launched in Pakistan: Expected Prices, Specs, Features and Availability
- Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra unveiled with Privacy Display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- PTA Launches WhatsApp Digital Assistant for Telecom Consumers
- YouTube Premium Lite Adds Background Play and Downloads
- Apple Testing Deep Red iPhone 18 Pro Color Option
- vivo Launches Y05 in Pakistan with 6500mAh Battery
CURRENCY RATES
- SBP Issues Daily KIBOR Rates for February 26, 2026
- SBP Releases Daily Interbank Foreign Exchange Rates – February 26, 2026
- Latest Foreign Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan – February 26, 2026
- SBP Issues Today’s KIBOR Rates: February 25, 2026
- SBP releases today’s interbank foreign exchange rates: February 25, 2026
- What is Bitcoin rate in US dollar today on February 25, 2026?
ENTERTAINMENT
- Adele opens up about fame, postpartum struggles, and mental health
- Lindsay Lohan opens up about fame, regret, and life far from Hollywood
- Celine Dion reveals untold story behind “My Heart Will Go On”
- Gigi Hadid stands by Bradley Cooper amid social media backlash
- Heidi Klum joins Diplo for Red Eye amid jet-lagged shoot
- Blake Lively front row at NYFW 2023 amid legal battle
SPORTS
- England vs New Zealand: Super 8 T20 World Cup Clash Set for Colombo
- Electrifying batting powers India to commanding win over Zimbabwe
- South Africa crush West Indies, move closer to T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final
- New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, inch closer to T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final spot
- England beat Pakistan by two wickets, seal semi-final spot in T20 World Cup 2026
- West Indies thrash Zimbabwe by 107 runs in Super Eight clash in Mumbai
JUST IN
- FBR considers email as valid electronic address of taxpayer
- England vs New Zealand: Super 8 T20 World Cup Clash Set for Colombo
- PRA intensifies crackdown on delayed tax payments in Lahore
- Adele opens up about fame, postpartum struggles, and mental health
- Lindsay Lohan opens up about fame, regret, and life far from Hollywood
- Celine Dion reveals untold story behind “My Heart Will Go On”