TOP STORIES
- Pakistan, Russia set to launch pilot container freight train
- PM Shehbaz leaves for three-day Kyrgyzstan visit, SCO Summit
- Pakistan, Saudi Arabia target $3bn agricultural exports in two years
- SBP gold reserves rise 20% to Rs2.334tr in FY26
FINANCE
- Finance Minister pushes export-led growth as Pak EXIM signs key agreements
- Pakistan deepens digital finance cooperation with Hong Kong
- Pakistan anticipates US response on proposed $10bn stabilisation facility
- Finance Minister reviews major progress in access to finance initiatives
- ECC approves 85:15 wheat supply mix, Rs7.8bn K-IV funding
- Moody’s raises Pakistan sovereign rating to B3 amid stronger economic indicators
NATIONAL
- Leghari vows power relief as gas shortages trigger night-time load management
- IHC seeks answers on social media rules for under-16s
- PM Shehbaz leaves for three-day Kyrgyzstan visit, SCO Summit
- Pakistan fuel prices in August 2026: Petrol rises, HSD falls by Rs21.60
- CDWP approves Rs60.259bn development projects under Uraan Pakistan
- Aurangzeb highlights private healthcare role at Saifee Hospital cardiac wing
TAXATION
- Punjab orders salons, spas to display sales tax guidelines at cash counters
- Islamabad to issue 2026-27 property tax bills within 10 days
- FBR orders IRS officers to declare foreign nationality, travel documents
- Indus Motor crosses Rs1 trillion in cumulative tax contributions
- FBR allows employee training tax deductions for Tax Year 2027
- FBR explains tax deduction for scientific research in Tax Year 2027
MONEY & BANKING
- Pakistan’s virtual assets regime gains global attention at Bitcoin Asia
- SBP gold reserves rise 20% to Rs2.334tr in FY26
- Pakistan banks earn Rs341bn profit as rate shift reshapes 1HCY26
- UBL pays Rs15.17m in penalties during 1HCY26
- SBP profit drops 21% to Rs2tr in FY26 as tax bill rises
- Pakistan’s foreign reserves rise to $22.59 billion
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- LCCI launches 2026 business directory with details of 51,708 firms
- FPCCI calls for lower fuel prices to boost exports
- Exporters demand urgent government action as shipping costs surge 200%
- SECP probe into Unity Foods leads to FIA criminal case over alleged irregularities
- Pakistan Customs tightens EFS checks over fabric misdeclaration
- Pakistan unveils new industrial policy to boost manufacturing
AUTOMOTIVE
- Indus Motor crosses Rs1 trillion in cumulative tax contributions
- Capital Smart Motors to start JMEV EV3 deliveries soon
- Jetour Pakistan to reveal WOW price for T1 gasoline SUV soon
- Rimac founder says petrol supercars will outlast EVs in luxury segment
- Honda Pakistan expected to launch 7th gen Honda City at Pakistan Auto Show 2026
- Made-in-Pakistan Suzuki Alto and Every enter Brunei market
IT & TELECOM
- GTA 6 fans criticise new user interface after extended preview
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders may begin on Sep 12
- WhatsApp Scam Alert feature reaches Android beta users
- IHC seeks answers on social media rules for under-16s
- Spotify may allow free users to host Jam sessions
- Samsung releases One UI 9 Beta 7 for Galaxy S26 series
JUST IN
- Punjab orders salons, spas to display sales tax guidelines at cash countersPRA says 5% Punjab Sales Tax applies to specified beauty and aesthetic services and urges consumers to demand digital receipts
- Leghari vows power relief as gas shortages trigger night-time load managementPower minister says government is increasing local gas and RLNG supplies while avoiding costly spot-market purchases that could raise electricity tariffs
- Islamabad to issue 2026-27 property tax bills within 10 daysMCI revises rebate period after billing system upgrade, with 5% early-payment relief available from bill issuance
- FBR orders IRS officers to declare foreign nationality, travel documentsTax authority warns that failure to disclose or submitting false information may constitute misconduct under civil service rules
- Messi announces emotional international retirement after heartbreakArgentina legend Lionel Messi confirms his international retirement after a record-breaking career and another World Cup final appearance.
- Pakistan make seven changes for third test against EnglandPakistan overhaul their squad and coaching staff after two heavy defeats, bringing in experienced names and four uncapped players.