TOP STORIES
- Pakistan cuts budget deficit to 2.6% of GDP in FY26
- Australia court rejects India’s Basmati appeal, Pakistan hails victory
- SBP flags Middle East conflict, climate shocks and tariffs as FY27 risks
- Finance ministry pushes faster reforms under Federal Rightsizing Plan
FINANCE
- 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
- Finance Minister urges stronger private-sector role in Pakistan’s growth
- PC approves outsourcing of Lahore, Karachi airports
- SBP flags Middle East conflict, climate shocks and tariffs as FY27 risks
NATIONAL
- Pakistan launches first national power sector innovation programme
- Finance Ministry issues guidelines for defined contribution pension scheme
- Senate body directs urgent resolution of pension issues of former Pak PWD employees
- Petrol price cut marginally, but HSD becomes costlier for Aug 13
- PM launches National Youth Employment Policy with women, startup quotas
- Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on Red Sea vessel that killed three nationals
TAXATION
- FBR announces high-ranking transfers in Pakistan Customs Service
- Customs preventive officer penalised for negligence in GD clearance
- FBR revises withholding tax card for exports in TY2027
- FBR updates withholding tax rates for goods and services for TY2027
- FBR issues withholding tax card for profit on debt for TY2027
- FBR notifies dividend withholding tax rates for TY2027
MONEY & BANKING
- End of PRI incentives could cost banks Rs75bn: MCB
- SBP announces public holiday for August 14, 2026
- SBP penalties on HBL surge to Rs172.38 million in H1CY26
- Bank of Punjab proposes Rs30bn share issue to Punjab government
- SBP receives $3.6bn in workers’ remittances in July 2026
- MCB Bank profit falls over 4% in first half of 2026, declares Rs18 per share interim dividend
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- KCCI pledges to make Pakistan more prosperous on Independence Day
- Australia court rejects India’s Basmati appeal, Pakistan hails victory
- Govt forms joint committee with transporters to resolve Customs issues
- Nestlé Pakistan maintains cautious 2026 outlook amid cost pressures
- Pakistan, Philippines target $500 million bilateral trade
- Pakistan’s exports to South China jump 32% as minerals, rice gain ground
AUTOMOTIVE
- Why automatic cars are becoming preferred choice for Pakistan’s new buyers
- Master Chery expected to launch Chery QQ BEV after port sightings
- Yadea Pakistan issues updated electric scooter prices from August 2026
- BYD Pakistan launches freedom festival with savings up to Rs250,000
- China-made Hyundai Ioniq V to begin presales on August 21
- Hyundai Elantra hybrid price crosses Rs11 million after sales tax increase
IT & TELECOM
- Pixel 11 trade-in deals: Google, Amazon and Best Buy offers revealed
- Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra may drop variable aperture camera
- Spotify introduces ‘AI Persona’ label to identify AI-generated artist identities
- YouTube to tighten Partner Program rules for new creators from 2027
- Honor Robot Phone launched with 200MP gimbal camera, 7,060mAh battery
- Google Pixel 11 brings back notification LED with AI-powered HiLight
JUST IN
- PSX closes down 206 points at 180,104KSE-100 Index declines 0.11% as investors remain cautious ahead of the Independence Day holiday.
- Gold ends 8-day winning streak, falls Rs3,500Domestic gold prices decline to Rs460,436 per tola as international bullion rates fall $35 per ounce.
- Canada hockey team set to tour Pakistan in early 2027PHF confirms agreement in principle as Pakistan works to revive international hockey
- Lionel Messi makes emotional return as Inter Miami exit Leagues CupMessi returned after his father’s death but could not prevent Inter Miami from suffering a 3-2 defeat to Leon.
- Why automatic cars are becoming preferred choice for Pakistan’s new buyersGrowing demand for hybrids and electric vehicles is accelerating the shift away from traditional manual transmissions.
- Master Chery expected to launch Chery QQ BEV after port sightingsRecent sightings of Chery QQ electric cars at a Pakistani port have fueled speculation about a possible local launch.