TOP STORIES
- FBR expands AML rules to cover high-value jewellers’ cash deals

- Pakistan anticipates US response on proposed $10bn stabilisation facility

- SBP says technology has made Rs5,000 note counterfeiting easier

- Moody’s raises Pakistan sovereign rating to B3 amid stronger economic indicators

FINANCE
- Pakistan deepens digital finance cooperation with Hong Kong

- Pakistan anticipates US response on proposed $10bn stabilisation facility

- Finance Minister reviews major progress in access to finance initiatives

- ECC approves 85:15 wheat supply mix, Rs7.8bn K-IV funding

- Moody’s raises Pakistan sovereign rating to B3 amid stronger economic indicators

- Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan shifts from economic stability to transformation

NATIONAL
- PM Shehbaz praises Saudi envoy Al-Malki for strengthening Pakistan ties
- Federal government raises minimum wage for civil employees to Rs40,700
- Pakistan seeks strategic economic partnership with Saudi Arabia
- Pakistan targets 100+ new medicine markets by 2027
- Govt raises petrol and HSD prices from August 25
- SBP declares August 26 bank holiday for Eid Milad-un-Nabi
TAXATION
- FBR explains business expense deductions for tax year 2027
- FBR clarifies ‘speculation business’ rules for tax year 2027
- FBR sets out income-from-business rules for Pakistan’s tax year 2027
- FBR expands AML rules to cover high-value jewellers’ cash deals
- FBR suspends three Islamabad customs officials after FIA arrests
- FTO faults FBR over delayed women enterprise tax relief in IRIS
MONEY & BANKING
- SBP profit drops 21% to Rs2tr in FY26 as tax bill rises

- Pakistan’s foreign reserves rise to $22.59 billion

- SBP says technology has made Rs5,000 note counterfeiting easier

- SBP unveils export rebate scheme offering up to 2% on incremental growth

- SBP declares August 26 bank holiday for Eid Milad-un-Nabi

- Pakistan’s missing coins: Where did the small change go?

TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Unilever Pakistan posts Rs4.34bn profit in 1HCY26

- SMEDA and Jazz to boost SME digitalization through practical cooperation

- Finance Minister, Asyad Group CEO discuss expanding Saudi investment in Pakistan

- Saudi business delegation explores Pakistan’s energy and infrastructure investment opportunities

- Supreme Court upholds PVMA price-fixing violation, cuts penalty to Rs30m

- Cement exports surge 9.58% as Pakistan opens FY2026-27 on strong note

AUTOMOTIVE
- Hongqi develops industry-first solar sunroof for cars

- Jetour Pakistan launches T1 SUV and T2 in petrol option

- Capital Smart Motors discontinues two Riddara RD6 variants in Pakistan

- CSM raises Riddara RD6 electric pickup prices in Pakistan from August 2026

- Nevo K50 Hunter vs Toyota Hilux Revo G: Can new pickup take on Pakistan’s iconic workhorse?

- iCAUR to launch new SUVs in Pakistan: What buyers can expect

IT & TELECOM
- SMEDA and Jazz to boost SME digitalization through practical cooperation

- iPhone 17 remains world’s best-selling smartphone in Q2 2026

- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE brings major AI upgrades with Exynos 2500

- Apple set to unveil new iPhones as foldable debut looms on September 9

- Rockstar Games responds to GTA 6 gameplay leaks, extended look set for August 27

- Realme P4s launched with 144Hz AMOLED display and 8,000mAh battery

JUST IN
- Unilever Pakistan posts Rs4.34bn profit in 1HCY26Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited reported a profit after tax of Rs4.34 billion for the first half of calendar year 2026 (1HCY26), compared with Rs3.09 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year.
- FBR explains business expense deductions for tax year 2027Updated tax rules set conditions for deducting business expenses and specify treatment of depreciable and intangible assets
- FBR clarifies ‘speculation business’ rules for tax year 2027Updated tax rules define speculative transactions involving commodities, stocks and shares while excluding qualifying hedging activities
- FBR sets out income-from-business rules for Pakistan’s tax year 2027Updated Income Tax Ordinance clarifies taxable business profits, benefits, leasing receipts and financial-sector income
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