TOP STORIES
- Pakistan exports rise 11% to $8.42 billion in 1QFY27
Pakistan’s exports increased by 11% in the first quarter of FY27, but faster import growth pushed the trade deficit to $10.79 billion. - Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on Madinah power station
Pakistan condemns the September 29 Houthi attack on Madinah’s Taibah power station and reaffirms solidarity with Saudi Arabia. - PM Shehbaz calls for sustainable growth, jobs and export-led economy
Prime Minister says Pakistan must move beyond stabilisation towards technology, productivity, employment and export-driven growth. - Headline inflation surpasses 10% in September 2026: PBS
Pakistan’s CPI inflation rises 10.3% year-on-year in September, while wholesale inflation accelerates to 13.3%.
FINANCE
- Finance Minister, World Bank review Pakistan economic reform agenda
Talks focus on growth, jobs, revenue mobilisation, capital markets, trade, investment and institutional reforms - Pakistan forex reserves edge down $39m to $26.77bn
SBP reserves rise by $39 million, while commercial banks’ holdings fall by $78 million - Aurangzeb says foreign investor interest in Pakistan is growing
Finance minister says economic stability is encouraging local investment, paving the way for greater foreign participation. - PM Shehbaz calls for sustainable growth, jobs and export-led economyPrime Minister says Pakistan must move beyond stabilisation towards technology, productivity, employment and export-driven growth.
NATIONAL
- PM pledges Rs12.5m aid for families of Pakistanis killed in Somalia rescue
Government announces financial assistance, housing, education and healthcare support for families of three Pakistanis killed off Somalia. - Pakistan raises petrol price to Rs392.76 per litre
Petrol rises by Rs2.10 and high-speed diesel by 30 paisas as Pakistan shifts towards a daily fuel pricing mechanism. - Pakistan Customs seizes Rs5.41bn narcotics consignment near M-2
Intelligence-led operation near the M-2 Motorway recovers 1,200kg of charas, poppy seeds and a non-customs-paid vehicle - Finance Minister, World Bank review Pakistan economic reform agendaTalks focus on growth, jobs, revenue mobilisation, capital markets, trade, investment and institutional reforms
TAXATION
- Will FBR enforce restrictions on non-filers’ economic transactions in 2027?
Section 114C allows restrictions on major purchases, investments and cash withdrawals, but its enforcement requires a separate government notification. - How FBR can force you to file an income tax return
Section 114B gives FBR powers to restrict mobile, utility and foreign travel facilities for eligible non-filers after required notices and deadlines. - FBR explains alternative corporate tax rules for Tax Year 2027
FBR clarifies the 17% Alternative Corporate Tax regime, carry-forward of excess tax and exclusions applicable to companies for tax year 2027. - PRA launches Punjab-wide crackdown on E-IMS violations
PRA steps up enforcement against businesses violating electronic invoicing rules, issuing notices and fines across Punjab.
MONEY & BANKING
- SBP clears export of 200,000 tonnes of sugar under new quota
Central bank sets payment, shipping and reporting conditions for sugar exports approved by the ECC and Federal Cabinet. - Banks to extend working hours on September 30, 2026 to facilitate tax collection
Commercial bank branches will remain open late to help taxpayers complete government duty and tax payments before the deadline. - SBP governor launches Rs16bn Pasban remittance reward scheme
The Pasban scheme will distribute Rs4 billion in cash prizes every quarter to eligible home-remittance beneficiaries using formal banking channels. - Insurance claims worth Rs548 billion settled in 2025: SECP
Pakistan’s insurers settled more than one million claims in 2025 as the industry recorded strong growth in premiums, assets and digital insurance.
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- SBP clears export of 200,000 tonnes of sugar under new quotaCentral bank sets payment, shipping and reporting conditions for sugar exports approved by the ECC and Federal Cabinet.
- Pakistan secures additional 70,000-tonne rice export deal with Malaysia
Additional rice exports to Malaysia are expected to boost foreign exchange earnings, support farmers and strengthen Pakistan’s export-led growth strategy. - Pakistan exports rise 11% to $8.42 billion in 1QFY27Pakistan’s exports increased by 11% in the first quarter of FY27, but faster import growth pushed the trade deficit to $10.79 billion.
- PM Shehbaz orders regulatory reforms to boost investmentGovernment to establish regulatory registry and harmonise business facilitation rules across provinces
AUTOMOTIVE
- BYD Pakistan launches limited edition Shark 6 pickup in outback orange
The BYD Shark 6 PHEV is now available in an exclusive Outback Orange exterior shade as a limited-edition offering in Pakistan. - Sazgar to reveal Arcfox brand in Pakistan with 2 new cars: Launch date revealed
Sazgar Engineering Works is preparing to introduce Arcfox in Pakistan with the T1 EV and T5 REEV on October 4, 2026. - Changan Oshan X7 Black Edition launched in Pakistan: Price and booking details revealed
Blacked-out styling, premium interior upgrades and a Sony sound system headline the new Oshan X7 Black Edition. - BYD Shark 6 hacking probe uncovers software defectBYD Australia is preparing a software update for the Shark 6 after a cybersecurity investigation identified an infotainment vulnerability exploited during a televised hacking demonstration.
IT & TELECOM
- Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max supports three active SIMs
Huawei’s latest flagship supports two physical SIMs and one eSIM simultaneously, with a carrier restriction in China. - Apple will replace iPhone Duo’s foldable screen cover for $19.99
AppleCare customers can replace the matte top layer of the foldable display for $19.99, while inner screen repairs cost $99 - PTA tells IHC it cannot ban social media for under-16s
Authority cites legal and technical limits, says new framework needed for age verification - Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max launches with 1-inch modular cameraHuawei’s new flagship features a 12,000-nit OLED display, 6,800mAh battery and a detachable camera module with 10x continuous optical zoom.