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
- 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
- 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
IT & TELECOM
- 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
- Instagram refreshes wordmark with new font and modern styling
- Google Pixel 11 series gets seven years of spare parts support
JUST IN
- Government plans development package for construction industryProposed board, construction bank and tax reforms aim to modernise the sector and improve public infrastructure standards
- FBR updates withholding tax rates on sale of immovable property in TY2027FBR sets 2.75% withholding tax for ATL sellers and 11.5% for non-ATL taxpayers on property sales
- FBR issues withholding tax card for internet and telephone for TY2027FBR sets 10% tax on qualifying telephone bills and 15% on internet, mobile and prepaid services for Tax Year 2027
- Marvel reveals X-Men cast and May 2028 release dateKit Connor, Sadie Sink, Adam Driver and Samara Weaving join Marvel Studios’ upcoming mutant film.
- Gold prices in Pakistan fall Rs4,000 in two daysDomestic bullion rates decline as international gold prices slip to $4,375 per ounce.
- ‘Frozen 3’ first look reveals new music and mysterious snowy worldKristen Bell and Idina Menzel have offered fans a first glimpse of Disney’s highly anticipated Frozen 3, teasing new adventures, romance and a mysterious new villain.