TOP STORIES
- Punjab retains highest literacy rate among provinces in FY2025-26
- 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
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
- Only 65% of Pakistan’s public schools have electricity: Economic Survey 2025-26
- Punjab retains highest literacy rate among provinces in FY2025-26
- Islamabad revises high-rise parking rules to encourage commercial growth
- 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
TAXATION
- Pakistan Customs pushes AI-driven trade facilitation at UNODC-WCO meeting in Uzbekistan
- Withholding tax rates on phone usage notified for TY 2027
- Income tax rates on electricity consumption notified for TY 2027
- 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
MONEY & BANKING
- Across-the-board profit rates decline seen in National Savings Schemes in FY26
- 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
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
- Xiaomi opens presales for Skynomad N70 and N90 crossovers
- 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
IT & TELECOM
- Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 released with major audio, NFC fixes
- Apple iPad Air May Get Biggest Redesign With OLED Display in 2027
- Withholding tax rates on phone usage notified for TY 2027
- 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
JUST IN
- Only 65% of Pakistan’s public schools have electricity: Economic Survey 2025-26Punjab and ICT have nearly universal electricity access in government schools, while Balochistan and Sindh continue to face major infrastructure gaps.
- Punjab retains highest literacy rate among provinces in FY2025-26Punjab retains highest literacy rate at 68% as Pakistan’s overall literacy improves to 63%, though gender and rural-urban disparities remain significant.
- Across-the-board profit rates decline seen in National Savings Schemes in FY26Returns on Defence Savings Certificates, Regular Income Certificates and Islamic savings products decline as easing interest rates reshape National Savings returns.
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- Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 released with major audio, NFC fixesGoogle rolls out Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 for eligible Pixel devices, fixing audio glitches, NFC issues, fingerprint authentication, and Pixel Tablet dock connectivity.