Top Stories
- FBR probe exposes large-scale corruption in Pakistan Customs
- Pakistan posts $1.07 billion current account surplus in March 2026
- PM Shehbaz thanks Saudi Arabia for support in talks with Crown Prince MBS
- PM Shehbaz arrives in Saudi Arabia on Middle East peace push
- Saudi Arabia to provide $3 billion in additional deposits to Pakistan: Aurangzeb
- PM Shehbaz unleashes crackdown on tax fraud and over-invoicing case
FINANCE
- Pakistan forex reserves fall $1.37 billion after Eurobond repayment
- FDI jumps 163% in March but overall inflows remain weak: SBP
- Pakistan posts $1.07 billion current account surplus in March 2026
- Aurangzeb discusses debt management, capital market development with World Bank VP
- Finance Minister Aurangzeb in Washington for IMF-World Bank meetings
- Aurangzeb heads to US for IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026
NATIONAL
- Pakistan faces acute electricity shortfall amid Gulf tensions, minister says
- OxfordAQA to roll out earlier results, more exam sessions globally
- Pakistan wheat output seen at 29.3 million tons as FCA sets Kharif targets
- Did you know? Levies and commissions make up 29% of Rs366/litre petrol price
- PM Shehbaz cuts diesel price by Rs135/litre in major relief move
- Sindh restricts market hours to 8pm amid energy conservation drive
MONEY & BANKING
- BankIslami to issue Rs5 billion Sukuk to strengthen capital base
- Crypto firms can now access banks in Pakistan under new law
- UBL says GCC exposure contained despite Middle East tensions
- Banks flood T-bill auction as SBP receives Rs4 trillion bids
- Bank deposits in Pakistan hit record Rs37.51 trillion: SBP
- UBL posts 38% profit growth in Q1 2026, declares Rs8 dividend
TAXATION
- FBR probe exposes large-scale corruption in Pakistan Customs
- FBR imposes major penalty on customs officer over ‘living beyond means’ finding
- FBR issues new fair market values for Islamabad properties
- FBR forms committee to strengthen compliance risk framework
- FBR clarifies tax rules for builders and developers under Section 7F regime
- PM Shehbaz unleashes crackdown on tax fraud and over-invoicing case
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- CCP clears UAE firm’s acquisition in Pakistan aviation services sector
- Pakistan urges businessmen to bring back $10 billion ahead of budget 2026-27
- Alibaba unit KOKO Tech gets BNPL license in Pakistan, SECP says
- Pakistan estimates up to Rs200bn loss from illegal cigarettes
- Islamabad chamber urges swift reforms to revive real estate sector
- SECP registers 2,993 companies in March as IT sector leads growth
STOCKS & COMMODITIES
- KSE-100 surges for third straight day as peace talk hopes fuel rally
- Daily gold and silver prices in Pakistan: April 16, 2026
- Gold prices steady in Pakistan, hover near Rs505,000 per tola
- Pakistan stocks surge as KSE-100 rallies on US-Iran peace optimism
- Daily gold and silver rates in Pakistan: April 15, 2026
- Gold jumps Rs3,500 in Pakistan amid global rally
AUTOMOTIVE
- Why PHEVs Are Outpacing EVs in Pakistan’s Auto Revolution: Chery Master
- MG Pakistan Expected to Launch New 2026 MG HS Facelift in Pakistan
- Indus Motor posts over Rs5 billion earnings without car production
- Pakistan weighs incentives to boost EV parts manufacturing
- Pakistan car sales jump 40% YoY in March 2026
- FBR revises customs values for imported auto spare parts after 5 years
IT & TELECOM
- Google Launches Gemini App for macOS With Native AI Features
- Apple Preparing Foldable iPhone, M6 MacBook Pro and More
- Apple MacBook Pro With OLED and Touchscreen Coming Soon
- PlayStation 6 Price Leak Suggests $699 Launch Cost
- Samsung One UI 9 Update: Eligible Galaxy Devices List Revealed
- SupernetGlobal deploys first satellite connectivity in Africa, expands footprint
CURRENCY RATES
- Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan: April 16, 2026
- Bitcoin climbs near $75,000 on optimism over US-Iran peace talks
- Bitcoin holds near $74,500 after volatile week
- Bitcoin slips to $70,840 as weekly losses deepen
- Bitcoin drops over 2% after Iran-US talks collapse
- Bitcoin holds near $73,000, posts weekly and monthly gains
ENTERTAINMENT
- Meghan Markle retreat row fuels tensions with Kate Middleton
- Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid plan surprise bachelorette for Taylor Swift
- Kanye West faces lawsuit over alleged assault at Chateau Marmont
- Kim Kardashian makes Broadway producing debut with ‘The Fear of 13’
- Taylor Swift leads 2026 American Music Awards with 8 nominations
- Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez reunite after more than a decade
SPORTS
- Babar Azam leads Peshawar Zalmi to dominant win over Quetta Gladiators
- Sanju Samson named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2026
- Mendis stars as Peshawar Zalmi beat Multan Sultans in PSL 11 clash
- ICC announces record prize pool for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters, reclaim world No.1
- Labuschagne leads Hyderabad Kingsmen to win over Islamabad United
JUST IN
- Pakistan faces acute electricity shortfall amid Gulf tensions, minister says
- Why PHEVs Are Outpacing EVs in Pakistan’s Auto Revolution: Chery Master
- FBR probe exposes large-scale corruption in Pakistan Customs
- Google Launches Gemini App for macOS With Native AI Features
- Apple Preparing Foldable iPhone, M6 MacBook Pro and More
- Pakistan forex reserves fall $1.37 billion after Eurobond repayment