TOP STORIES
- CDF Asim Munir says Indian proxies will be defeated through national resolve
- Imran Khan taken to PIMS for medical examination, shifted back to Adiala Jail: Tarar
- Imran Khan shifted to Shifa International Hospital from Adiala Jail
- PM Shehbaz invites opposition to dialogue to strengthen economy, democracy
FINANCE
- Foreign investors repatriate $261.4m in profits and dividends in July
- ECC approves international tender for 108,000 MT of sugar
- Pakistan moves to build National Private Equity Policy for long-term investment
- Pakistan sees 20% plunge in FDI year-on-year in July 2026
- Pakistan Net FDI rises 264% MoM to $179 million in July
- Aurangzeb pledges stronger economic growth on Independence Day
NATIONAL
- Saudi investors show strong interest in Pakistan as BOI pledges full support
- Weekly inflation rises 9.66% as energy, food prices climb
- Imran Khan taken to PIMS for medical examination, shifted back to Adiala Jail: Tarar
- No multinational automotive company left Pakistan in three years, Senate told
- Imran Khan shifted to Shifa International Hospital from Adiala Jail
- PM Shehbaz praises digital Proof of Life system as relief for pensioners
TAXATION
- Pakistan Customs seizes misdeclared cellulose acetate tow worth Rs40 million
- Customs to auction 150 vehicles in Peshawar on August 24
- FBR explains sales tax ‘active taxpayer’ for Tax Year 2027
- Pakistani ‘taxpayer’ defined for tax year 2027
- FBR explains ‘startup’ definition for tax year 2027
- FBR issues corrigendum on sales tax under Third Schedule
MONEY & BANKING
- SBP designates UBL, HBL and NBP as D-SIBs for 2026
- SBP forex reserves climb to $17.08 billion as external liquidity improves
- CDNS targets Rs1.53 trillion in savings mobilisation for FY2026-27
- BankIslami Pakistan profit falls 54% in first half of 2026
- Pakistan current account deficit narrows to $328 million in July
- SBP revises housing finance rules, raises maximum LTV to 90%
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Pakistan exports to China surge 46% in seven months of 2026
- Jam Kamal seeks secure AI, sovereign cloud for Commerce Ministry
- Pakistan, Syria move to deepen bilateral cooperation
- ECC approves international tender for 108,000 MT sugar
- Pakistan’s raw cotton imports surge 30% YoY in July 2026
- New Customs scanning facilities to reduce cargo backlogs: Chief Collector
AUTOMOTIVE
- BYD Pakistan extends price lock assurance for vehicles till August 2026
- Deepal K50 Hunter vs BYD Shark 6: Which pickup can win Pakistan’s market?
- Customs to auction 150 vehicles in Peshawar on August 24
- No multinational automotive company left Pakistan in three years, Senate told
- Jetour Pakistan set to reveal full T series lineup on August 27
- Changan Pakistan reveals price of Nevo Hunter REEV pickup in Pakistan: World’s first pickup
IT & TELECOM
- Pakistan, Google partner to offer free Gemini AI Plus and 150,000 career certificates
- Nothing OS 5.0 based on Android 17 coming soon
- Jam Kamal seeks secure AI, sovereign cloud for Commerce Ministry
- iPhone 18 Pro may get major A20 Pro performance and efficiency boost
- Xiaomi Q2 2026 revenue hits $16.2bn despite smartphone shipment decline
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launch date confirmed for August 27
JUST IN
- Pakistan suffer multiple unwanted records in first test against EnglandEngland’s innings and 103-run victory at Headingley handed Pakistan their heaviest innings defeat against the hosts since 2010.
- Jannik Sinner withdraws from US Open over persistent knee injuryWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner will miss the season’s final Grand Slam, boosting Carlos Alcaraz’s title hopes in New York.
- Portugal book place in 2027 T20 World Cup Europe qualifierPortugal defeat Spain by 57 runs in Kerava to secure progression from the Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C.
- England beat Pakistan by 103 runs in Leeds Test, take 1-0 leadEngland produced a dominant performance at Headingley to defeat Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the opening Test.
- Pakistan, Google partner to offer free Gemini AI Plus and 150,000 career certificatesMoU targets 150,000 Career Certificates in 2026 while supporting Pakistan’s $30 billion digital economy goal
- Saudi investors show strong interest in Pakistan as BOI pledges full supportPakistan and Saudi Arabia explore new investment opportunities, joint ventures and long-term business partnerships across key sectors.