TOP STORIES
- CDF Asim Munir says Indian proxies will be defeated through national resolve

- Imran Khan taken to PIMS for medical examination, shifted back to Adiala Jail: Tarar

- Imran Khan shifted to Shifa International Hospital from Adiala Jail

- PM Shehbaz invites opposition to dialogue to strengthen economy, democracy

FINANCE
- Foreign investors repatriate $261.4m in profits and dividends in July

- ECC approves international tender for 108,000 MT of sugar

- Pakistan moves to build National Private Equity Policy for long-term investment

- Pakistan sees 20% plunge in FDI year-on-year in July 2026

- Pakistan Net FDI rises 264% MoM to $179 million in July

- Aurangzeb pledges stronger economic growth on Independence Day

NATIONAL
- Weekly inflation rises 9.66% as energy, food prices climb
- Imran Khan taken to PIMS for medical examination, shifted back to Adiala Jail: Tarar
- No multinational automotive company left Pakistan in three years, Senate told
- Imran Khan shifted to Shifa International Hospital from Adiala Jail
- PM Shehbaz praises digital Proof of Life system as relief for pensioners
- KP Govt approves land records through NADRA E-service centers
TAXATION
- Pakistan Customs seizes misdeclared cellulose acetate tow worth Rs40 million
- Customs to auction 150 vehicles in Peshawar on August 24
- FBR explains sales tax ‘active taxpayer’ for Tax Year 2027
- Pakistani ‘taxpayer’ defined for tax year 2027
- FBR explains ‘startup’ definition for tax year 2027
- FBR issues corrigendum on sales tax under Third Schedule
MONEY & BANKING
- SBP designates UBL, HBL and NBP as D-SIBs for 2026

- SBP forex reserves climb to $17.08 billion as external liquidity improves

- CDNS targets Rs1.53 trillion in savings mobilisation for FY2026-27

- BankIslami Pakistan profit falls 54% in first half of 2026

- Pakistan current account deficit narrows to $328 million in July

- SBP revises housing finance rules, raises maximum LTV to 90%

TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Jam Kamal seeks secure AI, sovereign cloud for Commerce Ministry

- Pakistan, Syria move to deepen bilateral cooperation

- ECC approves international tender for 108,000 MT sugar

- Pakistan’s raw cotton imports surge 30% YoY in July 2026

- New Customs scanning facilities to reduce cargo backlogs: Chief Collector

- Pakistan’s rice exports grow 19.15% YoY in July 2026

AUTOMOTIVE
- BYD Pakistan extends price lock assurance for vehicles till August 2026

- Deepal K50 Hunter vs BYD Shark 6: Which pickup can win Pakistan’s market?

- Customs to auction 150 vehicles in Peshawar on August 24

- No multinational automotive company left Pakistan in three years, Senate told

- Jetour Pakistan set to reveal full T series lineup on August 27

- Changan Pakistan reveals price of Nevo Hunter REEV pickup in Pakistan: World’s first pickup

IT & TELECOM
- Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17 coming soon

- Jam Kamal seeks secure AI, sovereign cloud for Commerce Ministry

- iPhone 18 Pro may get major A20 Pro performance and efficiency boost

- Xiaomi Q2 2026 revenue hits $16.2bn despite smartphone shipment decline

- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launch date confirmed for August 27

- SAPM hopes Google presence will attract global tech firms to Pakistan

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- Florence Pugh hints at acting break as she focuses on rechargingThe Thunderbolts* star says years of working at a relentless pace left her burnt out and that she is now prioritising family, friends and her wellbeing.
- SBP designates UBL, HBL and NBP as D-SIBs for 2026United Bank Limited, Habib Bank Limited and National Bank of Pakistan will face additional capital requirements from March 2027.
- Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17 coming soonNothing is preparing to unveil details about its Android 17-based software update, with a major announcement scheduled for August 25.
- PSX closes higher as KSE-100 gains 575 points on FridayBuying interest in key energy stocks lifted the benchmark index, while market activity remained robust with Rs36 billion traded value.