TOP STORIES
- FBR forgoes Rs1.52trn sales tax on POL products due to petroleum levy

- PM Shehbaz Sets FBR Revenue Target Above Rs15 Trillion for FY2026-27

- Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Hits Four-Year High of $4.5 Billion in June 2026

- PM Shehbaz to attend Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral during Iran visit

- Tax exemptions cost Pakistan Rs2.35trn, equal to 2.07% of GDP

- Pakistan unveils post-2027 strategy for Riba-free financial system

FINANCE
- Pakistan Unveils Vision to Lead the Future of Digital Finance

- Chinese investors repatriate record $456 million profit from Pakistan

- CCoSOEs Approves Key Appointments, Policy Measures for State-Owned Enterprises

- SBP Reserves Edge Up to $17.22 Billion as Pakistan’s Forex Holdings Increase

- Sindh announces establishment of SIFC to position Karachi as regional financial hub

- Pakistan Records Sharp Rebound in FDI as Investment Inflows Reach US$214 Million

NATIONAL
- CCTV Cameras Now Compulsory for All Commercial Outlets

- PTA Reports Internet Disruption in Pakistan Due to Submarine Cable Fault

- PIA Privatisation Advances as Buyer Takes 66.67% Stake

- Govt doubles Climate Support Levy but keeps fuel prices unchanged

- Pakistan Extends EOI Deadline for FESCO, GEPCO Privatization Process

- CPEC 2.0 to Accelerate Pakistan-China Economic Cooperation: Ishaq Dar

MONEY & BANKING
- SBP Forex Reserves Climb to $16.5 Billion on Multilateral Inflows

- SBP Injects Rs2.26 Trillion into Banking System Through OMO

- SBP ends telegraphic transfer charges incentive scheme

- Pakistan unveils post-2027 strategy for Riba-free financial system

- Pakistan’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Drop $1.3 Billion on Debt Repayments

- CDNS Surpasses Islamic Investment Target with Rs61 Billion Mobilization in FY2025-26

TAXATION
- FBR cracks down on hidden retail prices of Third Schedule items

- Gold Traders Asked to Pay 30% Higher Income Tax Than Last Year

- FBR gets Rs85.6 billion for FY27 salaries and operations

- FBR forgoes Rs1.52trn sales tax on POL products due to petroleum levy

- FBR grants Rs1.56bn sales tax exemptions on gold imports

- Automotive sector receives Rs258bn customs duty relief: FBR

TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Hits Four-Year High of $4.5 Billion in June 2026

- Consumers paying price for power companies’ failures: Khurram Ijaz

- KCCI raises alarm as Cotton Exchange shutdown disrupts 209 businesses

- Pakistan’s Heavy Vehicle Imports Hit Record High in FY26

- Pakistan, Iran Activate Joint Transport Committee to Strengthen Trade Links

- Pakistan Could Save Millions if Iran Sanctions Are Lifted, Analysts Say

STOCKS & COMMODITIES
- KSE-100 rises 851 points to close at record 185,372

- Gold prices in Pakistan skyrocket by Rs21,300 in two days

- KSE-100 gains 471 points as profit-taking trims PSX rally

- Gold Prices in Pakistan Rebound by Rs9,100 Per Tola

- International Oil Prices Fall Near $70 Per Barrel

- PSX extends record rally as KSE-100 surpasses 184K points

AUTOMOTIVE
- GAC Pakistan Keeps EV Prices Unchanged After Budget 2026-27

- Automotive sector receives Rs258bn customs duty relief: FBR

- Chery Introduces Lifetime Battery Warranty Following New EV Safety Standards

- No Change in Motorcycle Prices Effective from July 1, 2026

- GPX Motorcycles Available for Booking in New City After Karachi

- BMW Dewan Increases Electric Vehicle Prices in Pakistan From July 1, 2026

IT & TELECOM
- Nothing Phone (1) Reaches End of Software Support With Final Update

- Samsung Galaxy S27 rumours reveal 16MP Selfie camera upgrade

- Apple Reportedly Orders 10 Million Foldable iPhone Ultra Units

- Rockstar Names PlayStation 5 the Best Console for GTA 6

- Instagram Edits Introduces Bilingual Captions, Editing Features

- TRG Pakistan loses US injunction bid against former CEO, weighs appeal

SPORTS
- Belgium Edge Senegal in Five-Goal Thriller to Reach FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals

- Pakistan Hockey Federation Appoints Herman Kruis as National Coaching Advisor

- PCB, Saudi Cricket Federation Join Hands to Build International Cricket Stadium

- England advances to FIFA World Cup last 16 after comeback victory

- United States Beat Bosnia 2-0 to Reach FIFA World Cup Round of 16

- France Crush Sweden 3-0 to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
