TOP STORIES
- PM Shehbaz directs pilot launch of AI-driven tax system in Islamabad

- Aurangzeb to present Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 on June 9

- PM orders swift implementation of National Tariff Policy 2025–30

- Pakistan reports $34.76 billion trade deficit in 11MFY26

- Business tycoons meet PM Shehbaz to discuss budget FY2026-27

- PM Shehbaz pushes technology reforms to boost investment growth

FINANCE
- PM Shehbaz reaffirms commitment to expanding Pakistan-Saudi economic partnership

- SBP forex reserves rise by $43 million in a week

- Pakistan, World Bank deepen partnership to boost human capital and jobs

- Pakistan forex reserves rise by $58 million by week ending May 22, 2026

- Govt intensifies crackdown on illicit tobacco trade, Aurangzeb tells PTC

- Aurangzeb, UK envoy discuss economic reforms and regional challenges

NATIONAL
- Pakistan Inflation Rises 14.75% as SPI Shows Mixed Trend

- Nepra cuts power tariffs, June bills offer net relief to consumers

- Cambridge Confirms PM Session for A Level Maths Papers 32 and 12

- Supreme Court rules time-scale promotion is policy benefit, not employee right

- Pakistan spends seven times more on tobacco-related diseases than it collects in taxes: SPARC

- Leghari launches crackdown on DISCO officers over unresolved consumer complaints

MONEY & BANKING
- SBP Digital Payments Surge to PKR 34 Billion in Eid Drive

- SBP expands Naya Pakistan Certificates to SAR, AED with returns up to 12.75%

- Rupee posts 1.25% yearly gains against dollar despite external pressures

- CDNS increases profit rates on National Savings, Sarwa Islamic schemes

- IMF tightens oversight of Pakistan’s forex market under bailout programme

- SBP opens door for Google, Meta payments through new digital services framework

TAXATION
- Pakistan Introduces Fixed Tax Scheme to Expand Tax Net for Small Traders

- PM Shehbaz directs pilot launch of AI-driven tax system in Islamabad

- Expected tax regime for cryptocurrency in FY2026–27 budget

- FBR clears Lahore Customs inspector in corruption case

- ICAP urges review of extra tax collection through electricity and gas bills

- ICAP proposes new tax regime to attract foreign investment in Pakistan

TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Pakistan reports $34.76 billion trade deficit in 11MFY26

- Top court questions Punjab’s royalty levy on cement production

- Business tycoons meet PM Shehbaz to discuss budget FY2026-27

- SECP registers 3,161 new companies in May, sets record for single-day incorporations

- 80% foreign companies delay investment plans in Pakistan amid Middle East crisis: OICCI survey

- High sales tax rates causing trust deficit, declining registrations: Khurram Ijaz

STOCKS & COMMODITIES
- PSX Drops Nearly 700 Points as Middle East Tensions Rattle Investors

- Gold prices drop Rs1,469 per tola in Pakistan amid weak global trend

- KSE-100 climbs 985 points as buyers active at PSX

- Gold price rises above Rs469,000 per tola in Pakistan on June 4, 2026

- PSX benchmark drops 831 points amid volatile session: June 3, 2026

- Gold and silver prices in Pakistan: June 3, 2026

AUTOMOTIVE
- TikTok Car Set for Launch as Seres Unveils AI-Powered EV Brand

- BMW Dewan Massively Reduces Prices of Electric Lineup as Limited Offer

- Pak Suzuki Launches Exchange Program for Old Vehicles with New Fronx XUV

- Inverex Pakistan Unveils Second-Generation Xio 220 EV With Major Upgrades

- Electric vehicle dream faces major setback as tax holiday nears end

- MG Pakistan Unveils Attractive Instalment Plan for MG HS PHEV with Free 7kW Charger

IT & TELECOM
- iPhone 18 Pro Series Expected to Retain Familiar Design Language

- Apple Partners Google and Nvidia for AI-Powered Siri Upgrade

- Apple App Store Ecosystem Reaches Record $1.4 Trillion in Developer Billings and Sales

- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Confirmed Through Certification Listing

- Google Introduces Fake Call Detection to Block AI Deepfake Scams

- iPhone 18 Pro May Feature Different Battery Sizes in US and China Models

SPORTS
- Pakistan complete hat-trick of ODI series wins over Australia

- Abrar and Shaheen climb ICC ODI bowling rankings

- England’s Next Generation Knocks on the Door as NZ Challenge Looms

- Australia Beat Pakistan by 41 Runs in 2nd ODI to Level Series in Lahore

- Pakistan eye series victory against Australia in second ODI at Lahore

- FIFA Backs Pakistan Football Progress, Pushes for Key Reforms in PFF
