Top Stories
- Finance ministry busts myths on Pakistan’s external debt, interest costs
- Government sets wheat procurement price at Rs3,500 per 40kg
- Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court curbs trade powers
- Aurangzeb, US Commerce Secretary vow to bolster trade ties
- PSX in turmoil: KSE-100 plunges 16,000 points in bloody week
- IMF review mission to visit Pakistan next week for EFF and RSF talks
FINANCE
- Finance ministry busts myths on Pakistan’s external debt, interest costs
- Foreign investors pull $1.68bn from Pakistan as profit repatriation surges in 7MFY26
- Pakistan’s weekly forex reserves dip $73 million: SBP
- Pakistan reports 41% plunge in foreign direct investment in 7MFY26
- Pakistan posts $1.07 billion current account deficit in 7MFY26
- Finance Minister Aurangzeb announces more SOEs to join privatization list
NATIONAL
- NADRA relaxes conditional verification requirements for CNIC to bridge identity gap
- Pakistan sets Rs300 as minimum Sadqa-e-Fitr for 2026
- Government to cut taxes to lower electricity tariffs: Awais Leghari
- Supreme Court rules blocking CNIC violates fundamental rights
- Karachi remains integral to Sindh as Assembly rejects divisive separation attempts
- Pakistan records sharp weekly inflation increase as Ramazan begins
MONEY & BANKING
- Pakistani rupee expected to remain stable amid global uncertainties
- Banks recover Rs28.76 billion against NPLs in December quarter
- Soneri Bank battles FBR over multi-billion tax disputes
- SBP notifies bank timings for Ramazan 2026
- BankIslami Pakistan reports 50% drop in net profit for CY25
- Rupee strengthens to Rs279.57 against dollar amid robust foreign inflows
TAXATION
- Public auctions generate Rs9 billion in FBR tax revenue in 7MFY26
- FBR’s prize bond jackpot: Tax collections hit Rs5 billion
- APCAA urges FBR to pause point deductions amid mounting concerns
- FBR shuffles top high-profile 11 PCS officers in major transfer move
- Deadline for CGT payment set for February 27, 2026: NCCPL
- Karachi lights up FBR revenue, pays over Rs15 billion via electricity bills
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- SAI elects Abdul Rehman Fudda as president after key resignations
- Industry gets Rs12.13 billion electricity relief in two months under surplus package
- Khurram Ijaz voices alarm over investment slump, calls for business-friendly reforms
- Murree Brewery posts over Rs2 billion profit in half-year FY26
- Pakistan’s textile exports reach $11 billion in 7MFY26
- Government must reverse fuel price hike to ease Ramazan inflation: BMPP General Secretary
STOCKS & COMMODITIES
- Pakistan gold jumps Rs9,800 per tola in a week on global tensions
- PSX in turmoil: KSE-100 plunges 16,000 points in bloody week
- Today’s Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan: February 21, 2026
- Gold mania returns as Pakistan prices leap Rs7,100 on global turbulence
- KSE-100 surges 1,000 points as buyers make a comeback
- Today’s gold and silver prices in Pakistan – February 20, 2026
AUTOMOTIVE
- Hyundai Pakistan to Reveal Price of Palisade Hybrid SUV Tomorrow at 7:30 PM
- Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV vs Hyundai Tucson Hybrid in Pakistan: Korean vs Chinese SUV
- Hyundai Pakistan Shortens Wait: Palisade Hybrid Price Reveal and Pre-Bookings Open in 2 Days
- Kia Pakistan Introduces Zero Markup 18 Month EMI Plan Electric SUVs
- Indus Motors reports highest half-yearly profit of Rs12.7bn since 2014
- MG ZS Hybrid Spotted Testing in Pakistan: Launch Seems Imminent
IT & TELECOM
- Tecno Pakistan to Launch Spark Go 3 with 120Hz Display
- PTA clarifies mobile tariff rules, boosts service quality nationwide
- Just 11 Days Left for Apple Event: What to Expect
- Redmi A7 Certified Ahead of Launch, 4G Budget Phone May Debut Alongside Redmi A7 Pro
- Latest Prices of Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max from February 20, 2026
- WhatsApp Introduces Group Message History Feature for New Members
CURRENCY RATES
- How Much Does 1 Bitcoin Cost in US Dollars Today? February 21, 2026
- Latest Foreign Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan: February 21, 2026
- SBP releases daily KIBOR rates for February 20, 2026
- SBP issues daily interbank foreign exchange rates – February 20, 2026
- Check Today’s Bitcoin vs US Dollar Exchange Rates – February 20, 2026
- Latest Foreign Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan – February 20, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
- Kim Kardashian to star in Netflix comedy amid romance buzz with Lewis Hamilton
- Backstreet Boys prioritize health and unity ahead of Las Vegas residency
- Noah and Jacobi Jupe reflect on emotional ‘Hamnet’ experience at BAFTAs
- Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal make red carpet debut as couple at BAFTA 2026
- Dua Lipa shares “love letter” photo dump after celebrating Callum Turner’s birthday
- Bella Hadid opens up about living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
SPORTS
- South Africa hand India first and major defeat of T20 World Cup 2026
- England outclass Sri Lanka with 51-run win in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 8
- India vs South Africa: Prediction, Toss, Live Super 8 Match 3 in Ahmedabad
- Rain plays spoilsport as Pakistan, New Zealand share points in Super 8 opener
- Pakistan set to tour Bangladesh for three-match ODI series in March
- Mikaela Shiffrin celebrates Olympic slalom gold with Taylor Swift’s ‘Swiftie honor’
JUST IN
- Kim Kardashian to star in Netflix comedy amid romance buzz with Lewis Hamilton
- Backstreet Boys prioritize health and unity ahead of Las Vegas residency
- Noah and Jacobi Jupe reflect on emotional ‘Hamnet’ experience at BAFTAs
- Gracie Abrams and Paul Mescal make red carpet debut as couple at BAFTA 2026
- Finance ministry busts myths on Pakistan’s external debt, interest costs
- NADRA relaxes conditional verification requirements for CNIC to bridge identity gap