TOP STORIES
- Government plans development package for construction industry
- ECC approves changes in petroleum dealers’ profit margins
- PM Shehbaz warns of stronger response to any threat to Pakistan
- Pakistan-Uzbekistan trade deal expanded to 90 import items
FINANCE
- 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
- Finance Minister urges stronger private-sector role in Pakistan’s growth
- PC approves outsourcing of Lahore, Karachi airports
NATIONAL
- PM directs NDMA to maximize flood relief efforts across Pakistan
- Pakistan, France strengthen cooperation on global affairs
- Dar hails stronger Pakistan-UK ties as officials discuss cooperation
- National cyber security operations centre inaugurated
- FPSC rejects ‘missing CSS-2026 answer sheets’ claims as fake
- Saudi expands Pakistan travel links with new direct flights
TAXATION
- FBR updates withholding tax rates on sale of immovable property in TY2027
- FBR issues withholding tax card for internet and telephone for TY2027
- FBR imposes new penalties to ease port congestion
- Pakistan, Hong Kong sign agreement for mutual administrative assistance in Customs
- FBR updates electricity consumption withholding tax card for TY2027
- FBR issues withholding tax card for motor vehicles TY2027
MONEY & BANKING
- SBP Governor highlights Pakistan’s financial progress on Independence Day
- SBP reserves edge up to $17.06 billion as forex holdings improve
- 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
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Government plans development package for construction industry
- Ahsan Iqbal sets $10bn export target for Pakistan’s pharma sector
- 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
AUTOMOTIVE
- Lamborghini Revuelto SV debuts as brand’s most powerful road car
- Kaiyi e-Qute 04 base variant gets price increase in Pakistan
- iCAUR prepares to launch new SUVs in Pakistan
- FBR issues withholding tax card for motor vehicles TY2027
- Why automatic cars are becoming preferred choice for Pakistan’s new buyers
- Master Chery expected to launch Chery QQ BEV after port sightings
IT & TELECOM
- Samsung Galaxy H1 headphones could challenge Sony and Apple
- Google makes Nano Banana’s visible AI watermark optional
- FBR issues withholding tax card for internet and telephone for TY2027
- Gold prices in Pakistan fall Rs4,000 in two days
- Apple expands refurbished store with new MacBook, iPhone deals
- OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Computer History feature for desktop users
JUST IN
- China’s Guangdong hockey team set for Pakistan tourGuangdong’s extended visit will feature matches against leading Pakistani departmental, institutional and club teams across major hockey centres.
- Pakistan Gold storm into National Champions Cup final after five-wicket winHaider Ali’s explosive 68 and Shaheen Afridi’s three-wicket spell powered Gold past Whites in Multan.
- Hasan Mahmud matches Wasim Akram in rare Australia test recordBangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud claimed nine wickets as Bangladesh secured a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in Marrara.
- Coventry City close in on Taiwo Awoniyi ahead of Premier League returnCoventry City are set to bolster their attack with Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi in a deal worth around £17 million.
- Lamborghini Revuelto SV debuts as brand’s most powerful road carThe new Revuelto SV brings higher output, sharper aerodynamics, advanced brakes and a dedicated track-focused driving mode.
- Kaiyi e-Qute 04 base variant gets price increase in PakistanQ-Autos revises the price of the entry-level electric hatchback after its limited-time introductory offer expired on August 14.