TOP STORIES
- PM Shehbaz orders technical audit of DISCO billing systems
- Petroleum pricing committee advances roadmap for deregulation of oil sector
- SBP foreign exchange reserves fall by $229 million on debt repayments
- SBP clarifies domestic Visa card transactions will not be charged in US dollars
FINANCE
- ECC forms high-level committee to plan wheat import strategy
- 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
NATIONAL
- Saudi Falcon Vision eyes $10 billion investment in Pakistan across key sectors
- Pakistan increases pensions of federal government officers by 7%
- 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
TAXATION
- FBR proposes amendments to Inland Revenue Reward Rules 2021
- FBR proposes further amendments to Independent Scrutiny Committees Rules
- FBR extends iron and steel corporatization deadline to August 10
- FBR announces new customs values for imported sanitary ware
- Advance income tax rates on mobile phone imports notified for Tax Year 2027
- Advance income tax rates on imports into Pakistan for Tax Year 2027
MONEY & BANKING
- SBP foreign exchange reserves fall by $229 million on debt repayments
- SBP clarifies domestic Visa card transactions will not be charged in US dollars
- 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
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- MG Pakistan signs deal to export 5,800 vehicles to Bangladesh
- Pakistan targets 6% export-led growth, aims for $100bn exports by 2035
- Engro Fertilizers Q2 profit falls 32%, declares Rs1.75 interim dividend
- 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
AUTOMOTIVE
- Atlas Honda reports 25% rise in Q1 profit as sales surge in FY2026-27
- KIA Pakistan highlights signature lighting of upcoming Sportage facelift ahead of launch
- Honda Atlas explains reason behind 200% surge in first-quarter profit for FY2026-27
- MG Pakistan signs deal to export 5,800 vehicles to Bangladesh
- Royal GPX adds tubeless tyres to Libre 125, 150 bikes with Rs5,000 price increase
- KIA Pakistan teases Sorento PHEV variant with two strong hints
IT & TELECOM
- Google Earth Gets Gemini AI to Create Images From Real Locations
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Prices Leak Ahead of Launch
- Advance income tax rates on mobile phone imports notified for Tax Year 2027
- Pakistan Customs revises import values for mobile phone accessories
- YouTube Premium to include Peacock Premium for U.S. subscribers
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE certification confirms 45W charging support
JUST IN
- Messi resumes Inter Miami training after World Cup final disappointmentArgentine star rejoins Inter Miami ahead of MLS clash with Columbus Crew and upcoming Leagues Cup campaign
- Shan Masood ruled out of second West Indies test after finger injuryPakistan batter Shan Masood suffers left-hand index finger injury during first Test in Trinidad, casting doubt over England series opener.
- Saudi Falcon Vision eyes $10 billion investment in Pakistan across key sectorsBOI Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh assures full support as Saudi-based Falcon Vision Group explores major investment opportunities in Pakistan.
- PM Shehbaz orders technical audit of DISCO billing systemsPrime minister directs smart meter expansion, anti-theft measures, and performance-based targets for power distribution companies.
- Petroleum pricing committee advances roadmap for deregulation of oil sectorGovernment reviews petroleum pricing reforms, transparency measures, and competition policies to modernize Pakistan’s oil sector.
- Atlas Honda reports 25% rise in Q1 profit as sales surge in FY2026-27Strong motorcycle demand and higher sales volumes drive Atlas Honda’s earnings growth during the first quarter ended June 30, 2026.