TOP STORIES
- Industrial electricity consumption surges to over 31% in FY2025-26
- Petrol and diesel prices in Pakistan jump sharply in 10 days
- FBR achieves 10.3% tax-to-GDP ratio in FY2026
- PM Shehbaz orders technical audit of DISCO billing systems
FINANCE
- ECC forms high-level committee to plan wheat import strategy
- Pakistan’s services sector expands share in GDP to 58.42% in FY2025-26
- ECC approves new export finance incentives to boost Pakistan’s export growth
- 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
NATIONAL
- Minister calls for governance restructuring in Pakistan
- PM Shehbaz orders review of World Bank Fiscal Federalism report
- Sindh government declares school and college holiday on August 4
- LESCO saves Rs58 billion through record loss reduction
- Government prioritizes high-speed internet for remote areas
- Pakistan’s weekly inflation falls 0.91% despite higher fuel prices
TAXATION
- FBR exceeds July 2026 target with over Rs810 billion tax collection
- Income tax rates on motor vehicles in Pakistan notified for TY 2027
- Brokerage and commission tax rates in Pakistan for TY 2027
- FBR issues tax rates on property Income for TY 2027
- FBR notifies income tax rates on goods and services exports for TY 2027
- FBR announces transfer and posting of 80 IRS officers
MONEY & BANKING
- PTCL board approves to acquire majority stake in microfinance company
- SBP foreign exchange reserves fall by $229 million on debt repayments
- SBP clarifies domestic Visa card transactions will not be charged in US dollars
- Banking Mohtasib grants Rs762.76 million relief to customers in H1 2026
- Overseas Pakistanis expected to send $44 billion home in FY2027: SBP
- SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5% in first FY27 MPC meeting
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- MG Pakistan signs deal to export 5,800 vehicles to Bangladesh
- Pakistan targets 6% export-led growth, aims for $100bn exports by 2035
- Engro Fertilizers Q2 profit falls 32%, declares Rs1.75 interim dividend
- Pakistani rice exporters secure trade deals with Chinese firms
- CAREC, ADB to Upgrade Pakistan Border Infrastructure for Regional Trade
- Retail trade remains largest services sector contributor in FY2025-26
AUTOMOTIVE
- Mitsubishi prepares Triton and Pajero Hybrid with major Thailand investment
- Chery Vehicles cross Rs10 million mark as prices increased from August 2026
- Atlas Honda launches new CD70 with fresh graphics but no mechanical upgrades
- Income tax rates on motor vehicles in Pakistan notified for TY 2027
- Jetour Pakistan launches Azadi offer with SUV price cuts and savings up to Rs800,000
- Toyota Pakistan announces full refund for vehicle booking cancellations at any time
IT & TELECOM
- Sony Assures Plenty of PS5 Stock Ahead of GTA 6 Launch
- WhatsApp Tests New ‘Offers & Updates’ Folder to Reduce Chat Clutter
- Government prioritizes high-speed internet for remote areas
- Tecno unveils concept smartphone with world’s first 0mm bezels
- Google uses AI to fix over 1,000 Chrome security flaws in record update
- Spotify launches Running Mode with AI-powered playlists for Premium users
JUST IN
- Mitsubishi prepares Triton and Pajero Hybrid with major Thailand investmentAutomaker allocates AU$685 million to transform Thailand into a key production and export hub for electrified vehicles, including future hybrid Triton and Pajero models.
- Chery Vehicles cross Rs10 million mark as prices increased from August 2026Temporary promotional pricing ends as Chery Master Pakistan restores full revised rates for Tiggo PHEV SUV lineup.
- Industrial electricity consumption surges to over 31% in FY2025-26Manufacturing sector records the strongest growth in electricity demand as industry accounts for nearly one-third of national power consumption.
- Atlas Honda launches new CD70 with fresh graphics but no mechanical upgradesPakistan’s best-selling motorcycle receives a cosmetic refresh, while its engine, features, and price remain unchanged.
- Pakistan’s installed power generation capacity rises to 49,651 MW in FY2025-26Renewable energy capacity surges above 20% of the national power mix as net-metering drives growth, while thermal power remains the largest source of electricity generation.
- FBR exceeds July 2026 target with over Rs810 billion tax collectionStrong sales tax receipts help FBR beat its July revenue target despite lower-than-expected income tax collections, providing a solid start to FY2026-27.