Top Stories
- Saudi Arabia completes $3 billion deposit with Pakistan central bank
- Pakistan economy at risk from Middle East oil shock: Ahsan Iqbal
- KSE-100 ends lower despite partial recovery, down 1,742 points
- PM Shehbaz, Iran’s President Pezeshkian discuss regional situation in call
- Pakistan tax return compliance hits record high, FBR data shows
- Pakistan repays $2 billion UAE deposit amid external financing pressures
FINANCE
- Pakistan upsizes Eurobond issuance to $750 million amid surge in global demand
- Pakistan sees $1.83 billion profit repatriation by foreign investors
- Aurangzeb seeks faster Panda bond approval in talks with China central bank
- Pakistan receives $2bn Saudi inflow ahead of UAE repayment
- Pakistan forex reserves fall $1.37 billion after Eurobond repayment
- FDI jumps 163% in March but overall inflows remain weak: SBP
NATIONAL
- Punjab Assembly halts revised agricultural income tax rates
- Sindh processes 3,976 vehicles under fuel subsidy, flags data errors
- Pakistan cuts diesel prices soon after Hormuz reopening
- Weekly inflation falls 0.69% but remains elevated at 12.16% YoY
- Significant Mistakes Found in 2025 Physics A-Level, AS-Level Papers: Cambridge OCR Fined
- NA committee orders urgent review of mobile phone taxes
MONEY & BANKING
- Rupee seen stable next week on Saudi inflows, surplus support
- Huawei Technologies, PVARA discuss cybersecurity for digital assets
- Rupee edges higher against dollar on Saudi inflows
- BankIslami to issue Rs5 billion Sukuk to strengthen capital base
- Crypto firms can now access banks in Pakistan under new law
- UBL says GCC exposure contained despite Middle East tensions
TAXATION
- FBR revises import values for polyester yarn amid war crisis
- Punjab Assembly halts revised agricultural income tax rates
- OICCI proposes 5% cap on withholding tax, urges major tax reform
- LTO Karachi posts record Rs2.58 trillion tax collection in 9MFY26
- Business council urges FBR to withdraw super tax surcharge notices
- Pakistan tax audit recoveries jump 110% in FY25, FBR says
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- OICCI proposes 5% cap on withholding tax, urges major tax reform
- REAP optimistic: Diplomatic breakthroughs could propel Pakistan’s exports to $100 billion
- Foreign investors urge tax cuts, reforms in Pakistan budget 2026-27
- Pakistan imports from UAE fall, exports rise in March amid Gulf tensions
- Khurram Ijaz expresses concerns over rising electricity shortfall
- Minister Kayani to hold key tax talks with Karachi business leaders
STOCKS & COMMODITIES
- Daily Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan: April 21, 2026
- Gold prices drop in Pakistan — fall below Rs500,500 per tola
- KSE-100 ends lower despite partial recovery, down 1,742 points
- Daily gold and silver prices in Pakistan: April 20, 2026
- Pakistan gold falls nearly Rs5,000 as global prices retreat
- Gold, silver prices climb in Pakistan in weekly surge
AUTOMOTIVE
- Sazgar warns geopolitical tensions may challenge auto sector growth
- KIA Pakistan reveals new 2 tone colors for SPORTAGE L
- Sazgar posts highest-ever quarterly profit as sales surge in FY26
- Pakistan CKD car imports surge 116% in 9MFY26 on demand recovery
- Honda Pakistan Offers Free Interior Upgrade for Honda Civic Oriel
- KIA Pakistan Hints New Black Edition Variant for KIA Sportage
IT & TELECOM
- PTCL posts 58% revenue jump, returns to profit in quarterly results
- Nothing Phone 4a Price in Pakistan and Full Specifications
- Huawei Unveils Pura X Max: More Powerful Wide-Foldable Flagship
- iOS 27 Leak Reveals New Siri Design And AI Features
- Jazz Launches iPhone 17 Exchange Offer With Free Gifts
- iPhone 18 Pro Series Colors Leak Reveals Four New Shades
CURRENCY RATES
- Bitcoin edges higher against dollar, posts weekly and monthly gains
- Pakistan currency exchange rates issued for April 19
- Bitcoin posts weekly gain, remains under yearly pressure
- Pakistan currency exchange rates issued for April 18
- Bitcoin jumps over 3% as Hormuz reopening boosts sentiment
- Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan — April 17, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
- Anne Hathaway named 2026 World’s Most Beautiful by PEOPLE
- Gracie Abrams teases new album, sparks fan frenzy online
- Ryan Reynolds hints at new direction for Deadpool in Marvel universe
- Meghan Markle shares reflective post after Australia trip, highlights message of resilience
- Meghan Markle shares glimpse of homecoming after Australia visit
- Charlize Theron rebukes Timothée Chalamet over ballet remarks
SPORTS
- Bangladesh add Tanzim Hasan Sakib for series decider against New Zealand
- Arbeloa targets perfect finish as Real Madrid seek redemption
- Rizwan vows to fight back amid T20I exile and PSL struggles
- Multan Sultans beat Karachi Kings by 11 runs in PSL 11 thriller
- Pakistan name 16-man squad for Bangladesh Tests, include new faces
- Fakhar Zaman powers Qalandars to knockout victory
JUST IN
- PTCL posts 58% revenue jump, returns to profit in quarterly results
- FBR revises import values for polyester yarn amid war crisis
- Bangladesh add Tanzim Hasan Sakib for series decider against New Zealand
- Bitcoin edges higher against dollar, posts weekly and monthly gains
- Daily Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan: April 21, 2026
- Gold prices drop in Pakistan — fall below Rs500,500 per tola