TOP STORIES
- Pakistanis expect major fuel price cut after global oil drops 14%
- Pakistan enforces special tax procedure for shopkeepers
- SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5% in first FY27 MPC meeting
- Provinces to receive record Rs8.63 trillion from divisible tax pool in FY2026-27
FINANCE
- Pakistan’s services sector expands share in GDP to 58.42% in FY2025-26
- ECC approves new export finance incentives to boost Pakistan’s export growth
- S&P upgrades Pakistan’s sovereign rating to ‘B’ with stable outlook
- Aurangzeb meets US Treasury Secretary to strengthen economic cooperation
- Pakistan seeks faster DFC support for energy, IT and infrastructure projects
- Foreign investors repatriate $2.31 billion in profit from Pakistan during FY2025-26
NATIONAL
- PM orders immediate access to Sky 47 data center for federal institutions
- PM Shehbaz directs comprehensive youth employment strategy under PMYP
- Pakistan ranks 168th on Human Development Index 2025
- PM Shehbaz orders faster execution of government right-sizing reforms
- Pakistan invites US investment, eyes $20 billion trade volume in five years
- Government sets diyat at Rs19.35 million for FY2026-27
TAXATION
- PM orders strict action against tax evaders, informal economy operators
- PRA warns of strict action against businesses violating EIMS rules
- Honda keeps City price below Rs5 million to avoid 25% sales tax
- Tax rates on profit on debt notified for Tax Year 2027
- Dividend tax rates notified for Tax Year 2027
- FBR notifies super tax rates for Tax Year 2027
MONEY & BANKING
- Banking Mohtasib grants Rs762.76 million relief to customers in H1 2026
- Overseas Pakistanis expected to send $44 billion home in FY2027: SBP
- SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5% in first FY27 MPC meeting
- Pakistan banking sector assets rise to record Rs63.2 trillion in CY2025
- Consumer financing surges 16% in FY26 on strong demand for housing and auto loans
- FIA recovers Rs220 million defaulted bank loan in Islamabad banking inquiry
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Pakistani rice exporters secure trade deals with Chinese firms
- CAREC, ADB to Upgrade Pakistan Border Infrastructure for Regional Trade
- Retail trade remains largest services sector contributor in FY2025-26
- Commissioner orders fresh survey of polluting industries for relocation plan
- Pakistan to simplify business rules, boost SMEs and manufacturing
- Khurram Ijaz expresses concern over Pakistan’s high interest rate, urges SBP to announce significant cut
AUTOMOTIVE
- KIA Pakistan teases Sorento PHEV variant with two strong hints
- MG Pakistan launches ZS SUV in three variants: Prices, booking details announced
- Honda keeps City price below Rs5 million to avoid 25% sales tax
- BYD Pakistan explains safe water levels for driving electric vehicles during rainy weather
- Xiaomi Skynomad EREV revealed with 5.7L Fuel economy ahead of official debut
- BYD Racco debuts as first electric K-car with 320 km range
IT & TELECOM
- YouTube Premium to include Peacock Premium for U.S. subscribers
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE certification confirms 45W charging support
- PTCL returns to profit with Rs4.67 billion earnings in H1 2026
- Rockstar confirms GTA 6 PS5 download code expiration for Japan
- FTO orders probe into alleged iPhone delivery scam involving FedEx
- Apple seeks cheaper iPhone 18 Pro Max displays to offset rising costs
JUST IN
- KIA Pakistan teases Sorento PHEV variant with two strong hintsAutomaker shares teaser videos highlighting EV/HEV mode and charging port, signaling the arrival of the Sorento Plug-in Hybrid in Pakistan.
- PM orders strict action against tax evaders, informal economy operatorsShehbaz Sharif directs FBR to enhance tracking systems, identify untaxed sectors, and take legal action against businesses involved in tax evasion.
- PM orders immediate access to Sky 47 data center for federal institutionsShehbaz Sharif pushes accelerated implementation of National Digital Vision to improve governance, transparency, and citizen services
- Pakistani rice exporters secure trade deals with Chinese firmsLetters of intent signed as Pakistani rice exporters strengthen trade ties with Chinese agricultural companies in Guangdong.
- Sindh to experience hot and humid weather, light rain expected in coastal areasPakistan Meteorological Department predicts continued heat and humidity across Sindh, with chances of light rain in coastal districts.
- SECP imposes Rs4.73 billion penalties on corporate violationsRegulator concludes 531 adjudication proceedings between February and June 2026 to strengthen compliance, corporate governance, and investor protection.