TOP STORIES
- Pakistan tightens scrutiny of real-estate agents to curb black money
- Pakistan textile exports rise over 21% YoY in April 2026
- LTO Karachi hits historic high with Rs3 trillion collection in 10MFY26
- Pakistan sees 31% decline in FDI during 10MFY26
- PM Shehbaz reviews PSDP proposals for fiscal year 2026-27
- KSE-100 index falls 2.29% as rising oil prices hit sentiment
FINANCE
- Pakistan tightens scrutiny of real-estate agents to curb black money
- Pakistan explores tokenization of sovereign debt to modernize capital markets
- Foreign investors repatriate over $2 billion profits from Pakistan in 10MFY26
- Pakistan sees 31% decline in FDI during 10MFY26
- Pakistan, World Bank review reforms on fiscal, FBR transformation
- Pakistan records $324 million current account deficit in April 2026
NATIONAL
- NAB makes major seizures of Bahria Town land in Sindh
- Pakistan makes HIV test mandatory before surgeries nationwide
- Sindh police chief criticizes ‘heroic’ portrayal of drug suspect Pinky
- PM Shehbaz lifts business hours restrictions until May 31
- NCCIA arrests 15-member gang in WhatsApp fraud crackdown
- Pakistan electricity consumers get tariff relief despite energy crisis
MONEY & BANKING
- SBP launches nationwide “Go Cashless” campaign for Eid-ul-Azha 2026
- Investment in premium prize bonds surges over 24%: SBP
- PM Shehbaz directs banks to make loan access easier for SMEs
- SBP issues new instructions on distribution of assets of deceased persons
- BMP says 66% complaints filed against large banks in 2025
- Banking Mohtasib provides Rs1.87 billion relief to customers in 2025
TAXATION
- FBR revises property valuation tables for Nishtar Town Lahore
- FBR converts upcoming weekly holidays into working days to boost tax collection
- KTBA calls for pilot testing of annual tax return 2026 before rollout
- Pakistan Customs to auction seized vehicles in Islamabad on May 21, 2026
- FBR expects Rs48 billion additional tax revenue through production monitoring
- FBR to hire 396 more private auditors to strengthen tax scrutiny
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Khurram Ijaz raises alarm over only $32 million net foreign investment in 10MFY26
- Pakistan textile exports rise over 21% YoY in April 2026
- Pakistan diversifies rice exports amid Iran-US conflict disruptions
- Idrees Textile cuts production amid Middle East supply disruption
- FIA pledges continued crackdown on money laundering in jewellery sector
- FPCCI recommends FTR revival for exporters in Budget 2026-27
STOCKS & COMMODITIES
- KSE-100 index rebounds nearly 1,100 points amid geopolitical peace hopes
- PSX warns brokers over website compliance, signals possible penalties
- KSE-100 index falls 2.29% as rising oil prices hit sentiment
- KSE-100 index drops 5,520 points in weekly trading
- KSE-100 index sinks by over 900 points amid sell-off
- Daily Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan: May 15, 2026
AUTOMOTIVE
- Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan posts Rs3.23 billion annual profit, up 19%
- Pakistan Customs to auction seized vehicles in Islamabad on May 21, 2026
- Pakistan Customs to auction used vehicles in Karachi on May 20
- PakEVO unveils hybrid conversion kit for 70cc motorcycles
- Suzuki Fronx Hybrid vs Hyundai Elantra 1.6 SE: Which New Launch Offers Better Value in Pakistan?
- MG Pakistan to Launch New MG 4 Urban EV on May 18: Price and Booking Details Revealed
IT & TELECOM
- Google Expands Gemini Features Ahead of I/O 2026
- iOS 27 to Bring Standalone Siri AI Chatbot App
- PTA Bans SIM Sales After 12 AM Nationwide
- NCCIA arrests 15-member gang in WhatsApp fraud crackdown
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold Wide Specifications Leaked Online
- WhatsApp Tests View-Once Disappearing Messages Feature on iOS
SPORTS
- Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal at sixth World Cup
- India name squads for home series against Afghanistan
- Pakistan need 121 runs with 3 wickets in hand to win Sylhet Test against Bangladesh
- Jannik Sinner wins Italian Open, completes Career Golden Masters
- Bangladesh set 437-run target for Pakistan in 2nd Test
- Prince William attends FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium
