TOP STORIES
- Socio-economic gaps widen across income groups in Pakistan: SBP
- Pakistan’s offshore oil and gas exploration frontier reopens after two decades
- Government to introduce Rs430 billion tax measures in FY27 Budget
- Pakistan set to unveil policy to improve business environment in Budget 2026-27
- Pakistan tightens scrutiny of real-estate agents to curb black money
- Pakistan textile exports rise over 21% YoY in April 2026
FINANCE
- Pakistan tightens scrutiny of real-estate agents to curb black money
- Pakistan explores tokenization of sovereign debt to modernize capital markets
- Foreign investors repatriate over $2 billion profits from Pakistan in 10MFY26
- Pakistan sees 31% decline in FDI during 10MFY26
- Pakistan, World Bank review reforms on fiscal, FBR transformation
- Pakistan records $324 million current account deficit in April 2026
NATIONAL
- Socio-economic gaps widen across income groups in Pakistan: SBP
- Pakistan declares three-day Eid-ul-Adha 2026 holidays
- NAB makes major seizures of Bahria Town land in Sindh
- Pakistan makes HIV test mandatory before surgeries nationwide
- Sindh police chief criticizes ‘heroic’ portrayal of drug suspect Pinky
- PM Shehbaz lifts business hours restrictions until May 31
MONEY & BANKING
- SBP launches nationwide “Go Cashless” campaign for Eid-ul-Azha 2026
- Investment in premium prize bonds surges over 24%: SBP
- PM Shehbaz directs banks to make loan access easier for SMEs
- SBP issues new instructions on distribution of assets of deceased persons
- BMP says 66% complaints filed against large banks in 2025
- Banking Mohtasib provides Rs1.87 billion relief to customers in 2025
TAXATION
- FBR orders mandatory documentation, registration for INGOs
- Punjab leads sales tax collection with over 38% growth in 9MFY26
- FBR expands digital tax monitoring to milk, steel and edible oil production
- Government to introduce Rs430 billion tax measures in FY27 Budget
- FBR revises property valuation tables for Nishtar Town Lahore
- FBR converts upcoming weekly holidays into working days to boost tax collection
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Khurram Ijaz raises alarm over only $32 million net foreign investment in 10MFY26
- Pakistan textile exports rise over 21% YoY in April 2026
- Pakistan diversifies rice exports amid Iran-US conflict disruptions
- Idrees Textile cuts production amid Middle East supply disruption
- FIA pledges continued crackdown on money laundering in jewellery sector
- FPCCI recommends FTR revival for exporters in Budget 2026-27
STOCKS & COMMODITIES
- KSE-100 index climbs 1.19% amid easing global oil prices
- Gold and silver prices in Pakistan: May 20, 2026
- Pakistan gold prices plunge Rs6,800 per tola: May 20, 2026
- KSE-100 index rebounds nearly 1,100 points amid geopolitical peace hopes
- PSX warns brokers over website compliance, signals possible penalties
- KSE-100 index falls 2.29% as rising oil prices hit sentiment
AUTOMOTIVE
- Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan posts Rs3.23 billion annual profit, up 19%
- Pakistan Customs to auction seized vehicles in Islamabad on May 21, 2026
- Pakistan Customs to auction used vehicles in Karachi on May 20
- PakEVO unveils hybrid conversion kit for 70cc motorcycles
- Suzuki Fronx Hybrid vs Hyundai Elantra 1.6 SE: Which New Launch Offers Better Value in Pakistan?
- MG Pakistan to Launch New MG 4 Urban EV on May 18: Price and Booking Details Revealed
IT & TELECOM
- Pakistan spends $1.62 billion on import of mobile phones during 10MFY26
- PTA updates consumers on mobile phone tariffs and packages
- Mercantile Offers iPhone 17 Trade-In Program with Free 20W Charger
- Google Launches Gemini 3.5 Flash and Omni Video AI Models
- Apple App Store Blocks $2.2 Billion Fraudulent Transactions in 2025
- Telecom operators propose cut in advance tax to 8% in FY27 budget
SPORTS
- PCB rules out Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub for Australia ODI series
- Bangladesh whitewash Pakistan 2-0 in Test series 2026
- Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal at sixth World Cup
- India name squads for home series against Afghanistan
- Pakistan need 121 runs with 3 wickets in hand to win Sylhet Test against Bangladesh
- Jannik Sinner wins Italian Open, completes Career Golden Masters
