TOP STORIES
- Pakistan’s crude oil imports jump nearly 30% YoY in July 2026
- Pakistan reports 43% surge in textile exports month-on-month in July 2026
- Pakistan sees 20% plunge in FDI year-on-year in July 2026
- Pakistan current account deficit narrows to $328 million in July
FINANCE
- 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
- Pakistan cuts budget deficit to 2.6% of GDP in FY26
- Pakistan’s total debt and liabilities rise to Rs99.6 trillion
- Pakistan, Belarus explore stronger trade and investment ties
NATIONAL
- PM Shehbaz directs petroleum minister to cut diesel prices
- Petrol falls Rs1.61 while diesel rises Rs2.65 in 19 days of August
- PM Shehbaz approves amendments to National Electricity plan
- Google Pakistan office unveiled as PM hails digital push
- SC orders transfer of Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital
- SBP revises housing finance rules, raises maximum LTV to 90%
TAXATION
- Know about permanent establishment as defined by FBR for Tax Year 2027
- FBR defines NPO criteria for Tax Year 2027
- FBR sets criteria for greenfield industrial undertakings for Tax Year 2027
- FBR, ICAP jointly organise seminar on filing tax return for TY 2026
- FBR demotes Customs official over facilitation of contraband theft
- FTO flags ‘benami’ tax payments linked to commercial electricity consumption
MONEY & BANKING
- 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%
- SBP cancels exchange company license over regulatory violations
- Government pushes digital payments to expand cashless economy
- SBP Governor highlights Pakistan’s financial progress on Independence Day
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Pakistan’s rice exports grow 19.15% YoY in July 2026
- Pakistan reports 43% surge in textile exports month-on-month in July 2026
- Khurram Ijaz points to significant shift in energy mix, urges adoption of renewable energy
- Port Qasim to establish 400-acre apparel zone with $2.2bn export target
- Government plans development package for construction industry
- Ahsan Iqbal sets $10bn export target for Pakistan’s pharma sector
AUTOMOTIVE
- Pakistan reports 87% surge in CBU vehicle imports in July 2026
- Changan Pakistan to launch Deepal K50 Hunter pickup on August 20, 2026
- GWM Pakistan rolls out locally assembled Haval H6 GT
- GAC Pakistan rolls out 8-year warranty for electric vehicles
- Changan Pakistan to Bring NEVO Electric Vehicles to Pakistani Market
- KIA Pakistan reveals prices of new Sportage facelift and Sorento PHEV
IT & TELECOM
- Mobile phone imports fall 3.56% YoY in July 2026
- Google Pakistan office unveiled as PM hails digital push
- Huawei sets September 2 launch event in Munich for new wearables
- Google rolls out Android 17 Beta 3 with new Quick Settings customization
- Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra could get major horizontal camera redesign
- Samsung Galaxy H1 headphones could challenge Sony and Apple
JUST IN
- Gold prices plummet by Rs3,700 per tola in PakistanDomestic bullion prices fall sharply as international gold declines by $37 an ounce amid renewed Middle East tensions.
- PM Shehbaz directs petroleum minister to cut diesel pricesPrime Minister asks Ali Pervaiz Malik to negotiate with Karachi refineries and secure immediate relief for consumers.
- Manav Suthar’s six-wicket haul powers India to 1-0 Test series lead over Sri LankaIndia beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in Galle after a decisive bowling performance from Manav Suthar and a commanding 167 from Devdutt Padikkal.
- BankIslami Pakistan profit falls 54% in first half of 2026Securities loss, lower income and higher operating expenses weigh on BankIslami’s earnings in 1HCY26.
- Know about permanent establishment as defined by FBR for Tax Year 2027FBR’s Tax Year 2027 rules cover physical offices, digital operations, services, agents, equipment and interconnected business activities as potential permanent establishments.
- FBR defines NPO criteria for Tax Year 2027FBR sets purpose, registration, approval and asset-use conditions for organisations seeking NPO status for Tax Year 2027.