TOP STORIES
- Pakistan ends 23-year Q1 deficit trend with Rs1.27 trillion surplus
Pakistan reports its third consecutive first-quarter fiscal surplus, reversing a 23-year trend of deficits, with the primary surplus reaching Rs2.97 trillion. - Shehbaz Sharif, Erdogan agree to boost Pakistan-Türkiye strategic ties
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discuss trade, investment, defence and regional peace during their meeting in Antalya. - Govt repays Rs1.85 trillion to commercial banks in 4MFY27
Pakistan’s federal government significantly increased domestic debt repayments during July–October FY27, compared with just Rs45.61 billion retired in the same period last year. - Pakistan targets 55% clean energy mix, $188 billion investment by 2035
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calls for concessional international financing and affordable technology to accelerate Pakistan’s clean energy transition, highlighting electric vehicle targets and investment needs.
FINANCE
- Chinese tech giant Transsion plans to expand manufacturing and investment in Pakistan
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discusses greater localisation, component manufacturing and export opportunities with Transsion Holdings Chairman George Zhu. - Pakistan ends 23-year Q1 deficit trend with Rs1.27 trillion surplusPakistan reports its third consecutive first-quarter fiscal surplus, reversing a 23-year trend of deficits, with the primary surplus reaching Rs2.97 trillion.
- Pakistan mining project could generate $2.8 billion in exports, says Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says mining could contribute around 10% of existing goods exports as Pakistan builds on macroeconomic stability and pursues structural reforms. - ADB approves $500 million disaster financing facility for Pakistan
Contingent financing will provide quick budget support following eligible disasters, including floods and earthquakes, as Pakistan faces average annual disaster losses of $2 billion.
NATIONAL
- Petrol price reduced by Rs2 to Rs330 per litre in Pakistan
Government cuts petrol price to Rs330 per litre from November 14, while keeping high-speed diesel unchanged at Rs360 amid global oil market volatility. - Pakistan reduces petrol price to Rs332, diesel to Rs360 per litre
Petrol prices have been cut by Rs3 and high-speed diesel by Rs4 per litre, with revised rates effective from November 13 under the daily fuel pricing mechanism. - Sindh invites investors to explore 27 identified mineral resources
Murad Ali Shah highlights Thar coal, investment opportunities and a 30-year mining lease framework at Minerals Investment Forum 2026. - NCCIA arrests 1,749 suspects, recovers Rs149.8 million in 53-day cybercrime crackdown
Nationwide operations target online fraud networks and illegal call centres, with 973 suspects arrested in raids, including 211 foreign nationals.
TAXATION
- Punjab plans prize scheme for customers paying hotel and restaurant bills through QR codes
Punjab Revenue Authority announces rewards for QR-code payments and warns hotels and restaurants of legal action for refusing digital transactions. - FBR eases digital sales tax invoice rules for oil and gas companies
New Sales Tax General Order allows exploration and production companies to issue digital invoices through operators, with compliance starting from December 2026. - FBR establishes new sales tax wing, transfers 54 tax officials nationwide
Dr Muhammad Sarmad Qureshi appointed Member Sales Tax and FED (Technical) as the FBR reshuffles 54 Inland Revenue officers from BS-17 to BS-21 across Pakistan. - FBR sets mandatory record-keeping rules for salaried individuals in Tax Year 2027
Salaried taxpayers must retain salary certificates showing income and tax deductions, while individuals earning rental, capital gains and other income must preserve supporting documents under the updated income tax rules.
MONEY & BANKING
- Pakistan approves major changes to foreign exchange regulations
Cabinet committee approves proposed changes to foreign exchange penalties, alongside legislative reforms covering SECP laws and plant protection functions. - Bitcoin price crashes below $70,000 as cryptocurrency loses ground
Bitcoin falls 4.63% in 24 hours to $68,095, extending its weekly and monthly losses as the cryptocurrency faces renewed selling pressure. - Mobilink Bank signs deal to acquire 82.51% stake in Apna Microfinance Bank
United Insurance Company of Pakistan and its group companies have signed a share purchase agreement to sell their entire collective stake to Mobilink Bank, subject to regulatory approvals. - SBP raises currency transaction reporting threshold to Rs3 million
The revised threshold takes immediate effect, requiring banks and other regulated entities to report qualifying currency transactions to the Financial Monitoring Unit.
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- KCCI condemns FIR against North Karachi industrialist, calls for withdrawal
Karachi Chamber president Talat Mahmood describes the case under the KW&SC Act 2023 as an apparent act of victimisation against a business leader. - FPCCI condemns FIR against NKATI leader Faisal Moiz Khan
Federation urges Sindh government and police authorities to withdraw the alleged false case and launch an inquiry into the complaint. - Pakistan woos global mining giants as Ivanhoe signs Chagai Copper-Gold deal
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik meets executives from Barrick, Weir, Trafigura and Çalik Holding as international companies explore investment opportunities in Pakistan’s minerals sector. - PwC conducts orientation visit ahead of independent audit at Pak-China Friendship Hospital
Global consultancy prepares to evaluate clinical standards, patient safety and operational efficiency under Islamabad’s public-private partnership healthcare model.
AUTOMOTIVE
- Super Power introduces Pakistan’s cheapest 200cc bike with impressive features
The new Leo 200 arrives at Rs480,000 with a balancer shaft, naked styling, tubeless tyres and a claimed fuel average of up to 45.5 km/L. - Super Power Archi 150 launched in Pakistan at Rs380,000 with new featuresThe new 149cc commuter motorcycle offers a front disc brake, alloy wheels, tubeless tyres and a claimed fuel average of 50 km/L.
- New Honda CR-V set for 2027 debut with hybrid-only powertrain
Honda is preparing its seventh-generation CR-V with a redesigned exterior, an upgraded hybrid system, a new platform and advanced interior technology as part of its global product expansion. - Arcfox introduces two new battery-swapping EVs with prices starting at $7,800
BAIC’s Arcfox has launched the Beta S3 and Beta T1 battery-swapping editions, offering CATL-powered technology, affordable pricing and complimentary swapping benefits.
IT & TELECOM
- iPhone 18 Pro Max tops battery test, beats 31 rival smartphones
Apple’s flagship smartphone leads a 32-device endurance assessment, matching the iPhone Duo with a 99% battery score in mixed-use testing. - NVIDIA co-founder Jensen Huang resigns after 33 years as CEO
CFO Colette Kress takes over as interim CEO while NVIDIA’s board begins searching for a permanent successor to Huang. - PTA warns internet providers against supplying bandwidth to unlicensed operators
The telecom regulator directs licensed operators to follow distribution rules and supports a district-level licensing framework for cable operators and last-mile providers. - JazzWorld wins 5G Champion for Growth award at Fast Mode Awards 2026
The recognition highlights Jazz’s network expansion, increased 5G data traffic and investment in spectrum to strengthen connectivity across Pakistan.