TOP STORIES
- PM Shehbaz warns of stronger response to any threat to Pakistan
- Pakistan-Uzbekistan trade deal expanded to 90 import items
- Pakistan cuts budget deficit to 2.6% of GDP in FY26
- Australia court rejects India’s Basmati appeal, Pakistan hails victory
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
- 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
- PARC transformation gains Pace to modernize agricultural research in Pakistan
- Pakistan reaffirms plan to import 1 million tons of wheat
- Pakistan launches first national power sector innovation programme
TAXATION
- 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
- FBR notifies rental property tax rates for tax year 2027
- Pakistan-Uzbekistan trade deal expanded to 90 import items
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
- 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
- Pakistan, Philippines target $500 million bilateral trade
- Pakistan’s exports to South China jump 32% as minerals, rice gain ground
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
- Google Pixel 11 series gets seven years of spare parts support
- Apple adds iPhone X to obsolete products list nearly nine years after launch
- National cyber security operations centre inaugurated
- Pixel 11 trade-in deals: Google, Amazon and Best Buy offers revealed
- Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra may drop variable aperture camera
- Spotify introduces ‘AI Persona’ label to identify AI-generated artist identities
JUST IN
- American Horror Story S13 brings back iconic characters in terrifying teaserJessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Emma Roberts, Angela Bassett and Evan Peters are among the stars returning for the highly anticipated season.
- Google Pixel 11 series gets seven years of spare parts supportGoogle says replacement components for the Pixel 11 lineup will remain available for seven years, matching its long-term software support commitment.
- Apple adds iPhone X to obsolete products list nearly nine years after launchApple has officially classified the iPhone X as obsolete, ending hardware service and replacement parts access for the device.
- KSE-100 falls 0.73% as geopolitical uncertainty weighs on marketStrong remittances and auto sales provide support as investors monitor geopolitical developments and corporate earnings
- FBR imposes new penalties to ease port congestionImporters and exporters face escalating fines for delays in customs clearance, cargo removal and export loading from October 1
- Maritime Minister calls for new benchmarks in regional tradeJunaid Anwar Chaudhry urges stronger regional trade, transshipment and port performance to boost Pakistan’s economy