TOP STORIES
- PM Shehbaz condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, reaffirms Pakistan’s support
- Karachi consumers pay over Rs26bn income tax through electricity bills in FY26
- PM inaugurates Indus RAS Expo 2026 to boost robotics innovation
- Pakistan seeks faster DFC support for energy, IT and infrastructure projects
FINANCE
- S&P upgrades Pakistan’s sovereign rating to ‘B’ with stable outlook
- Aurangzeb meets US Treasury Secretary to strengthen economic cooperation
- Pakistan seeks faster DFC support for energy, IT and infrastructure projects
- Foreign investors repatriate $2.31 billion in profit from Pakistan during FY2025-26
- Pakistan FDI falls 94% to $14 million in June 2026
- Pakistan posts $139 million current account deficit in FY26 as imports outpace exports
NATIONAL
- Sindh suspends five food department officials in crackdown on wheat hoarding
- Pakistan’s food exports drop to $5.017 bn in FY2025-26 amid decline in demand
- Pakistan, UK agree to deepen trade relations and expand economic cooperation
- Karachi to get new NADRA centers as NADRA plans service expansion
- Pakistan secures $629.5mn pharmaceutical deals
- PM inaugurates Indus RAS Expo 2026 to boost robotics innovation
TAXATION
- These FBR offices to remain open on Saturday and Sunday amid restructuring
- FBR to discontinue gas and electricity connections for these Tier-1 retailers
- FTO asks FBR to adopt special protocol for actions disrupting businesses
- Karachi consumers pay over Rs26bn income tax through electricity bills in FY26
- FBR collects nearly Rs139bn in capital gains tax from securities in FY26
- FTO makes online hearings default for tax complaints
MONEY & BANKING
- Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rise by $33 million to $17.26 billion
- SBP appoints Primary Dealers and Special Purpose Primary Dealers for FY2026-27
- Pakistan bank deposits hit record Rs39.81 trillion in June 2026: SBP
- Private sector borrowing jumps 35% to Rs1.46 trillion in FY26
- UBL posts record Rs85.91 billion profit in first half of 2026
- SBP directs banks to integrate with PSW price verification portal by July 31
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Pakistan, UK agree to deepen trade ties and strengthen economic partnership
- Iran urges stronger Pakistan ties to unlock full bilateral potential
- Nestlé form joint venture to launch premium beverages
- Private sector borrowing jumps 35% to Rs1.46 trillion in FY26
- PSW launches mobile app to streamline Pakistan’s digital trade services
- Customs chief orders KICT container backlog cleared within one week
AUTOMOTIVE
- MG Pakistan officially shares first glimpse of upcoming MG ZS hybrid SUV
- How customers are paying more despite Chery Master’s massive discount offer
- AirLink to manufacture locally assembled electric bikes
- Chery Master Pakistan increases hybrid vehicle prices by up to Rs2.06 million
- BYD announces 9,000 new jobs as global vehicle demand accelerates
- Pak Suzuki offers discount on Fronx Hybrid after Rs700,000 price hike on same day
IT & TELECOM
- Samsung raises Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 prices across global markets
- Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8 Wide, Fold8 Ultra with bigger batteries, titanium design
- Minister invites Samsung to export Pakistan-made smartphones to global markets
- OpenAI says AI models hacked platform during security test
- PTA, Meta sign pact to boost youth online safety in Pakistan
- Apple tests larger display for iPhone 20 Pro Max, leak claims
JUST IN
- ICC confirms World Test Championship 2027 final dates and venueLondon’s iconic Oval ground set to host the ICC World Test Championship Final from June 9 to June 13, 2027
- FC Barcelona secure Adeyemi in long-term transfer deal until 2031German forward Karim Adeyemi joins Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund and is officially unveiled at the club.
- Sindh suspends five food department officials in crackdown on wheat hoardingOfficials face inquiry over alleged negligence, information leaks, and suspected facilitation of illegal wheat hoarding activities in Khairpur.
- Pakistan’s food exports drop to $5.017 bn in FY2025-26 amid decline in demandRice remained the top export commodity, while overall food exports recorded a significant year-on-year decline during FY2025-26.
- Pakistan, UK agree to deepen trade relations and expand economic cooperationBoth countries aim to boost bilateral trade, strengthen business partnerships, and develop a more structured economic framework.
- Pakistan raises petroleum prices for July 24, 2026 as freight costs increase up to 2.2 percentLatest fuel price revision raises petrol by Rs4.40 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs3.60 per litre amid higher international freight costs.
- MG Pakistan officially shares first glimpse of upcoming MG ZS hybrid SUVThe teaser confirms the arrival of MG’s upcoming hybrid SUV in Pakistan, with official pricing, specifications, and booking details yet to be announced.
- How customers are paying more despite Chery Master’s massive discount offerPrice hikes of up to Rs2.055 million mean buyers still pay more even after limited-time promotional discounts.
- These FBR offices to remain open on Saturday and Sunday amid restructuringSix Inland Revenue field formations to operate over the weekend to complete record transfers and support organisational restructuring
- Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rise by $33 million to $17.26 billionSBP-held reserves increase during the week ended July 17, 2026, pushing total liquid foreign reserves to $22.67 billion