TOP STORIES
- SBP flags Middle East conflict, climate shocks and tariffs as FY27 risks
- Finance ministry pushes faster reforms under Federal Rightsizing Plan
- PM Shehbaz directs FBR to complete Faceless System rollout by 2027
- Turkish Petroleum soon to start offshore drilling in Pakistan’s waters: minister
FINANCE
- SBP flags Middle East conflict, climate shocks and tariffs as FY27 risks
- SBP sees 3.5-4.5% economic growth in FY27, inflation to ease
- Finance ministry pushes faster reforms under Federal Rightsizing Plan
- PC signs financial advisory agreement for HBFCL privatisation
- Pakistan plans cost-based SME incentives to boost industrial growth
- Pakistan’s external sector comes under pressure in FY2025-26
NATIONAL
- Federal Cabinet approves National Housing Policy 2026
- Sindh declares public holiday on Friday
- Islamabad police arrest two car lifters, recover 5 stolen vehicles
- Natural disasters cause $3bn in damages in Pakistan during 2025-26
- Cambridge AS and A Level June 2026 Results to Be Announced on August 11 in Pakistan
- Goods transporters get assurance as Pakistan tightens vehicle load rules
TAXATION
- FBR dismisses Customs inspector over prolonged unauthorised absence
- PM Shehbaz directs FBR to complete Faceless System rollout by 2027
- Taxable income above Rs10 million faces 10% surcharge in TY2027
- FBR sets monetary penalties for late TY 2026 tax return filing
- EXCLUSIVE: FBR launches large-scale probe into foreign transactions by fund managers, trusts
- FBR secretary penalised, increment withheld for three years
MONEY & BANKING
- SBP penalties on HBL surge to Rs172.38 million in H1CY26
- Bank of Punjab proposes Rs30bn share issue to Punjab government
- SBP receives $3.6bn in workers’ remittances in July 2026
- MCB Bank profit falls over 4% in first half of 2026, declares Rs18 per share interim dividend
- SBP makes daily premium prize bonds reporting mandatory for banks
- SBP forex reserves edge up to $17.04 billion
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Nestlé Pakistan maintains cautious 2026 outlook amid cost pressures
- Pakistan, Philippines target $500 million bilateral trade
- Pakistan’s exports to South China jump 32% as minerals, rice gain ground
- KCCI warns transport strike could disrupt industry, exports and supply chains
- Pakistan envoy seeks greater US investment in minerals, surgical sector
- Commerce ministry approves Rs10 billion package to boost export growth
AUTOMOTIVE
- Yamaha Pakistan sets deadline for unregistered bikes in Sindh
- JAC Pakistan issues T9 pickup safety checks for driving on watery roads during rains
- Hyundai Elantra 2.0 Limited Edition quietly exits Pakistani market after relaunch
- GWM expands Ora 5 lineup with new PHEV hybrid version
- Chery Master extends savings offer on vehicles for limited stock
- Changan Pakistan reveals price, booking and delivery details of Pakistan’s first transformer SUV
IT & TELECOM
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE specs, price and design fully leaked
- GTA 6 traffic could make Vice City a driving nightmare
- PTCL confirms microfinance investment review, denies target selection
- Spotify tests new feature to skip podcast ads
- WhatsApp adds new features to improve group chats
- Xiaomi launches Redmi 17 series with 7,500mAh battery
JUST IN
- Federal Cabinet approves National Housing Policy 2026New framework sets strategic direction for affordable housing, urban development and climate-resilient construction after 25 years.
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE specs, price and design fully leakedSamsung Galaxy S26 FE is expected to feature an Exynos 2500 chip, 6.7-inch 120Hz display and a higher launch price.
- GTA 6 traffic could make Vice City a driving nightmareSmarter traffic AI and dynamic congestion could make GTA 6 getaways far more challenging.
- SBP flags Middle East conflict, climate shocks and tariffs as FY27 risksCentral bank says geopolitical tensions, El Niño, global trade uncertainty and delayed reforms could undermine Pakistan’s economic recovery.
- PTCL confirms microfinance investment review, denies target selectionTelecom giant says binding offer remains under negotiation and no specific microfinance company has been finalised.
- Nestlé Pakistan maintains cautious 2026 outlook amid cost pressuresHigher sales and gross profit support performance, but rising fuel costs, taxation and geopolitical uncertainty weigh on earnings.