BS-18 Inland Revenue officer Khurram Fakhar Siddique removed from service after an inquiry found charges of misconduct and corruption proved against him.

The Federal Board of Revenue directs all offices to observe normal working hours on September 5 and bars officials from taking leave or station leave.

Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves fell to $22.528bn by August 28, despite a $20m increase in reserves held by the State Bank.

Petrol price rises by Rs2.84 to Rs349 per litre as the government passes on higher international fuel costs, while HSD increases to Rs374.31.

New bookings for the plug-in hybrid SUV have been temporarily halted as Jetour Pakistan finalizes revised pricing.

The company has clarified that any official price revision will only be announced through its authorized notification and verified social media platforms.