TOP STORIES
- Iran-US war threatens to push more Pakistanis below poverty line: report
- Torres’ extra-time thunderbolt crowns Spain World Champions, ends Messi’s dream farewell
- Government targets Rs627 billion in savings bank deposits for FY2026-27
- Pakistan cuts corporate tax rate for banks to 42% in FY27
FINANCE
- Pakistan FDI falls 94% to $14 million in June 2026
- Pakistan posts $139 million current account deficit in FY26 as imports outpace exports
- Pakistan retires Rs4.7 trillion debt ahead of maturity in historic fiscal move
- Finance Ministry targets Rs160bn privatization proceeds in FY2026-27
- World Bank approves $375.9 million for Pakistan power grid upgrade
- Pakistan achieves 3.7 percent growth despite economic headwinds: ADB
NATIONAL
- Sindh government expands public transport with 550 new buses
- Pakistan poverty rate rises to 28.9% in FY25, Balochistan remains worst-hit
- Iran-US war threatens to push more Pakistanis below poverty line: report
- EOBI plans pensioners database cleansing to improve records, recover contributions
- AGP clarifies counterfeit Azomax alert, says genuine product meets quality standards
- Pakistan sets professor salary at up to Rs712,030 under revised pay package
MONEY & BANKING
- Government targets Rs627 billion in savings bank deposits for FY2026-27
- Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves drop by $1.25 billion
- PM Shehbaz directs wider adoption of QR code-based digital payments
- Banking Mohtasib holds bank liable in Rs1.76m online fraud case
- SBP reserves jump 11.8% to $18.47 billion on government inflows
- PM Shehbaz hails record $41.6bn remittances in FY2025-26
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Khurram Ijaz says FY26 current account deficit signals alarming situation
- US retains position as Pakistan’s largest export market: SBP
- SNGPL suspends RLNG supply to Agritech urea plant amid Middle East tensions
- Pakistan tyre and tube exports rise to Rs32 billion in FY2025-26
- Pakistan edible oil imports rise 4.18% in FY2025-26
- Pakistan rice exports fall to Rs642 billion in FY2025-26
AUTOMOTIVE
- Punjab government announces 10% rebate on vehicle token tax until August 31
- Motorcycle dealers urge authorities to release pending number plates
- FBR notifies FED rates for imported electric cars and SUVs in FY2026-27
- Geely introduces world’s first 16-in-1 electric drive system
- Rising raw material costs weigh heavily on Chinese automakers’ profits
- Muhammad Sabir Shaikh sees electric scooters driving Pakistan’s mobility future
IT & TELECOM
- Apple iPhone customer loyalty reaches highest level in years
- Samsung expects Galaxy Z Fold 8 to lead foldable sales
- Pakistan telecom industry generates Rs837 billion revenue in first nine months of FY2025-26
- Apple raises Apple Music subscription prices
- WhatsApp begins rolling out username reservation feature to selected users
- Apple overtakes Nvidia to become world’s most valuable company
SPORTS
- Yamal creates history as youngest player to win Euro and FIFA World Cup
- Stefanos Tsitsipas clinches Swiss Open 2026 title after hard-fought final
- PHF denies claims of selection committee dissolution, reaffirms merit-based selection
- Nathan Smith wins ICC Men’s Player of the month award for June 2026
- Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup victory brings massive financial rewards
- Kylian Mbappe makes World Cup history with second golden boots
