TOP STORIES
- Australia court rejects India’s Basmati appeal, Pakistan hails victory

- SBP flags Middle East conflict, climate shocks and tariffs as FY27 risks

- Finance ministry pushes faster reforms under Federal Rightsizing Plan

- PM Shehbaz directs FBR to complete Faceless System rollout by 2027

FINANCE
- Pakistan, Belarus explore stronger trade and investment ties

- Finance Minister urges stronger private-sector role in Pakistan’s growth

- PC approves outsourcing of Lahore, Karachi airports

- SBP flags Middle East conflict, climate shocks and tariffs as FY27 risks

- SBP sees 3.5-4.5% economic growth in FY27, inflation to ease

- Finance ministry pushes faster reforms under Federal Rightsizing Plan

NATIONAL
- Senate body directs urgent resolution of pension issues of former Pak PWD employees
- Petrol price cut marginally, but HSD becomes costlier for Aug 13
- PM launches National Youth Employment Policy with women, startup quotas
- Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on Red Sea vessel that killed three nationals
- Government cuts petrol price but raises petroleum levy on HSD
- Dealers announce petrol pump closure from August 15
TAXATION
- Customs preventive officer penalised for negligence in GD clearance
- FBR revises withholding tax card for exports in TY2027
- FBR updates withholding tax rates for goods and services for TY2027
- FBR issues withholding tax card for profit on debt for TY2027
- FBR notifies dividend withholding tax rates for TY2027
- FBR issues withholding tax card for imports for TY2027
MONEY & BANKING
- End of PRI incentives could cost banks Rs75bn: MCB

- SBP announces public holiday for August 14, 2026

- SBP penalties on HBL surge to Rs172.38 million in H1CY26

- Bank of Punjab proposes Rs30bn share issue to Punjab government

- SBP receives $3.6bn in workers’ remittances in July 2026

- MCB Bank profit falls over 4% in first half of 2026, declares Rs18 per share interim dividend

TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- KCCI pledges to make Pakistan more prosperous on Independence Day

- Australia court rejects India’s Basmati appeal, Pakistan hails victory

- Govt forms joint committee with transporters to resolve Customs issues

- Nestlé Pakistan maintains cautious 2026 outlook amid cost pressures

- Pakistan, Philippines target $500 million bilateral trade

- Pakistan’s exports to South China jump 32% as minerals, rice gain ground

AUTOMOTIVE
- BYD Pakistan launches freedom festival with savings up to Rs250,000

- China-made Hyundai Ioniq V to begin presales on August 21

- Hyundai Elantra hybrid price crosses Rs11 million after sales tax increase

- Hyundai Pakistan Increases Hybrid Car Prices to Over Rs16 Million

- Automotive processing zone planned at Port Qasim

- Auto sales surge 79% YoY in July 2026 despite monthly decline

IT & TELECOM
- YouTube to tighten Partner Program rules for new creators from 2027

- Honor Robot Phone launched with 200MP gimbal camera, 7,060mAh battery

- Google Pixel 11 brings back notification LED with AI-powered HiLight

- Meta supports small business growth in Pakistan

- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE specs, price and design fully leaked

- GTA 6 traffic could make Vice City a driving nightmare

JUST IN
- Senate body directs urgent resolution of pension issues of former Pak PWD employeesSenate committee asks Interior Ministry to send pension summary to Prime Minister within three days and resolve pending benefits on humanitarian grounds.
- KCCI pledges to make Pakistan more prosperous on Independence DayBusiness leaders call for structural reforms, export-led growth, stronger public-private cooperation and policy continuity to sustain Pakistan’s economic recovery.
- End of PRI incentives could cost banks Rs75bn: MCBMCB Bank expects an estimated Rs7.5 billion impact on its bottom line, although lower merchant discount rates could offset part of the hit.
- Petrol price cut marginally, but HSD becomes costlier for Aug 13Petrol falls by Rs0.94 per litre as lower global oil prices provide limited relief, while a higher levy pushes the HSD price up by Rs0.54.
- Seinfeld renewed on Netflix for another five yearsSony Pictures Television extends streaming deal, keeping all nine seasons of the hit sitcom on Netflix.
- Spider-Man expected to hold top spot as End of Oak Street targets $25mn debutAnne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor’s dinosaur thriller is projected to open second at the North American box office.