TOP STORIES

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  Australia court rejects India’s Basmati appeal, Pakistan hails victory
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  SBP flags Middle East conflict, climate shocks and tariffs as FY27 risks
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  Finance ministry pushes faster reforms under Federal Rightsizing Plan
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  PM Shehbaz directs FBR to complete Faceless System rollout by 2027

FINANCE

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  Pakistan, Belarus explore stronger trade and investment ties
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  Finance Minister urges stronger private-sector role in Pakistan’s growth
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  PC approves outsourcing of Lahore, Karachi airports
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  SBP flags Middle East conflict, climate shocks and tariffs as FY27 risks
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  SBP sees 3.5-4.5% economic growth in FY27, inflation to ease
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  Finance ministry pushes faster reforms under Federal Rightsizing Plan

NATIONAL

• PM launches National Youth Employment Policy with women, startup quotas
• Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on Red Sea vessel that killed three nationals
• Government cuts petrol price but raises petroleum levy on HSD
• Dealers announce petrol pump closure from August 15
• Federal Cabinet approves National Housing Policy 2026
• Sindh declares public holiday on Friday

TAXATION

• 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
• FBR issues withholding tax card for imports for TY2027

MONEY & BANKING

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  SBP announces public holiday for August 14, 2026
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  SBP penalties on HBL surge to Rs172.38 million in H1CY26
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  Bank of Punjab proposes Rs30bn share issue to Punjab government
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  SBP receives $3.6bn in workers’ remittances in July 2026
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  MCB Bank profit falls over 4% in first half of 2026, declares Rs18 per share interim dividend
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  SBP makes daily premium prize bonds reporting mandatory for banks

TRADE AND INDUSTRY

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  Australia court rejects India’s Basmati appeal, Pakistan hails victory
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  Govt forms joint committee with transporters to resolve Customs issues
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  Nestlé Pakistan maintains cautious 2026 outlook amid cost pressures
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  Pakistan, Philippines target $500 million bilateral trade
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  Pakistan’s exports to South China jump 32% as minerals, rice gain ground
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  KCCI warns transport strike could disrupt industry, exports and supply chains

AUTOMOTIVE

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  BYD Pakistan launches freedom festival with savings up to Rs250,000
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  China-made Hyundai Ioniq V to begin presales on August 21
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  Hyundai Elantra hybrid price crosses Rs11 million after sales tax increase
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  Hyundai Pakistan Increases Hybrid Car Prices to Over Rs16 Million
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  Automotive processing zone planned at Port Qasim
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  Auto sales surge 79% YoY in July 2026 despite monthly decline

IT & TELECOM

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  YouTube to tighten Partner Program rules for new creators from 2027
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  Honor Robot Phone launched with 200MP gimbal camera, 7,060mAh battery
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  Google Pixel 11 brings back notification LED with AI-powered HiLight
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  Meta supports small business growth in Pakistan
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  Samsung Galaxy S26 FE specs, price and design fully leaked
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  GTA 6 traffic could make Vice City a driving nightmare

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