TOP STORIES
- PM Shehbaz announces sharp cut in petroleum prices from June 20, 2026
- Government targets 3.5 million shopkeepers for tax registration in 2026-27
- PM Shehbaz signs historic US-Iran peace accord as Pakistan mediates breakthrough
- ADB Greenlights $700 Million Loan for Pakistan Insurance Sector
- Sindh Unveils Rs3.56 Trillion Budget with Salary Hike, No New Taxes
- Banks set to pocket Rs7 trillion as government debt bill explodes despite falling interest rates
FINANCE
- CCoSOEs Approves Key Appointments, Policy Measures for State-Owned Enterprises
- SBP Reserves Edge Up to $17.22 Billion as Pakistan’s Forex Holdings Increase
- Sindh announces establishment of SIFC to position Karachi as regional financial hub
- Pakistan Records Sharp Rebound in FDI as Investment Inflows Reach US$214 Million
- Record Remittances Push Pakistan’s Current Account Into Surplus in May 2026
- ECC Approves Technical Supplementary Grants for NADRA, Passports and Development Projects
NATIONAL
- Pakistan to Introduce Major Reforms in Passport System, Shift to E-Passports
- KP Presents Rs2.17 Trillion Budget with Focus on Development, Welfare
- Pakistan Slashes Petrol Price by Rs74, Diesel by Rs67 Per Litre
- PM Shehbaz announces sharp cut in petroleum prices from June 20, 2026
- SPI-based weekly inflation surges 15.28% YoY: PBS
- Planning Minister Directs HEC to Prepare Youth for Industrial Revolutions 4.0 and 5.0
MONEY & BANKING
- Bank Alfalah receives SBP approval for Rs20 billion TFC issuance
- ADB Greenlights $700 Million Loan for Pakistan Insurance Sector
- Sindh settles insurance sector disputes, announces lower tax rates in Budget 2026-27
- Banks set to pocket Rs7 trillion as government debt bill explodes despite falling interest rates
- SBP simplifies rules for conversion to Islamic banking branches
- SBP keeps benchmark policy rate unchanged at 11.5% amid easing geopolitical tensions
TAXATION
- Gold, silver and foreign currency seizures generate nearly Rs3 billion for Peshawar Customs
- Government targets 3.5 million shopkeepers for tax registration in 2026-27
- FBR opens special tax collection window to reach Rs12.98 trillion target
- Sindh Finance Bill 2026 Introduces Tax Information Disclosure Law
- Sindh withdraws 5% sales tax incentive for beauty parlours
- Sindh Finance Bill 2026 Brings Tax Consultants into Sales Tax Net
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Pakistan Proposes Reduction in Customs Duty on Raw Material Imports
- Waves Pakistan Resumes Production of Air Conditioners After Suspension in 2022
- Khurram Ijaz questions FBR’s Rs15.26 trillion revenue target, warns of pressure on taxpayers
- Tobacco giant holds key meeting with minister ahead of FY27 budget
- PM Shehbaz directs provinces to present plans for increasing cotton production
- NAB introduces comprehensive real estate reforms to ensure transparency
STOCKS & COMMODITIES
- KSE-100 Falls 2,475 Points Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
- Gold Prices in Pakistan Plunge Rs14,900 Per Tola on June 19
- KSE-100 Index Gains 887 Points as Bullish Momentum Continues
- Gold Prices in Pakistan Drop Rs2,300 Amid Global Uncertainty
- KSE-100 Surges Over 1,100 Points in Intraday Trading on US–Iran Peace Optimism
- KSE-100 Index Ends Higher Despite Volatile Intraday Trading Session
AUTOMOTIVE
- Pakistan Reaffirms Support for EV Manufacturing as BYD Expands Investment
- BYD Aims to Overtake Toyota as World’s Top Automaker by 2031
- Suzuki Reacts as Chery Revives ‘Stockman’ Name for New Pickup
- National Motorway Police Announces Deadline for Mandatory Measure in Vehicles
- Royal GPX Libre 125cc vs Honda CB125F: Which 125cc Motorcycle Delivers Better Value in Pakistan?
- JAC Motor Pakistan Reveals Maintenance Costs for JAC T9 Pickup
IT & TELECOM
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Series Could See Price Hike, Leak Suggests
- Apple Opens iOS to Third-Party App Stores in This Country
- New iPhone Ultra Leak Offers Detailed Look at Apple’s Foldable Phone
- WhatsApp Begins Testing View Once Text Messages on iOS
- Apple Plans Price Increases as AI Boom Drives Up Chip Costs
- Rockstar Confirms GTA VI Pre-Orders as November Release Date Holds Firm
SPORTS
- Mokoena Rescues South Africa in 1-1 Draw vs Czechia
- FIFA Power Rankings 2026: Messi Leads Attacking Standings After Opening Matches
- FIFA World Cup 2026: England, Portugal, Croatia & Colombia Headline Opening Day Action
- Iran Held to 2-2 Draw by New Zealand in FIFA World Cup Group G Clash
- World Cup 2026: Cabo Verde Creates History as Underdogs Stun Heavyweights
- Pakistan Hockey Federation Unveils National Hockey Calendar for 2026-27 Season
