TOP STORIES
- SBP gold reserves rise 20% to Rs2.334tr in FY26
- PM orders timely FBR reforms, crackdown on tax evasion and smuggling
- Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye closer after Makkah defence pact: PM
- FBR expands AML rules to cover high-value jewellers’ cash deals
FINANCE
- Pakistan deepens digital finance cooperation with Hong Kong
- Pakistan anticipates US response on proposed $10bn stabilisation facility
- Finance Minister reviews major progress in access to finance initiatives
- ECC approves 85:15 wheat supply mix, Rs7.8bn K-IV funding
- Moody’s raises Pakistan sovereign rating to B3 amid stronger economic indicators
- Ahsan Iqbal says Pakistan shifts from economic stability to transformation
NATIONAL
- Aurangzeb highlights private healthcare role at Saifee Hospital cardiac wing
- Pakistan advances US University Partnerships for deserving scholars
- RLNG cargo delays trigger up to 3-hour night-time loadshedding
- Mohsin Naqvi reviews passport and immigration services in Karachi
- Pakistan tightens axle load rules, heavy fines for violators
- Ahsan Iqbal seeks financing strategy to complete ML-1 project
TAXATION
- Kayani explains Asaan Tax Scheme to Karachi traders
- FBR revises property valuation rates across Quetta
- FBR grants Rangers, Frontier Corps limited customs powers along borders
- Bilal Azhar Kayani meets Karachi exporters to address tax concerns
- PM orders timely FBR reforms, crackdown on tax evasion and smuggling
- PTCL discloses Rs55.3bn tax contingencies in 1HCY26
MONEY & BANKING
- Pakistan’s virtual assets regime gains global attention at Bitcoin Asia
- SBP gold reserves rise 20% to Rs2.334tr in FY26
- Pakistan banks earn Rs341bn profit as rate shift reshapes 1HCY26
- UBL pays Rs15.17m in penalties during 1HCY26
- SBP profit drops 21% to Rs2tr in FY26 as tax bill rises
- Pakistan’s foreign reserves rise to $22.59 billion
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Pakistan unveils new industrial policy to boost manufacturing
- Pakistan plans 884km rail link to unlock Chagai’s mineral wealth
- Petroleum minister pushes energy reforms and investment drive in Karachi
- Unilever Pakistan posts Rs4.34bn profit in 1HCY26
- SMEDA and Jazz to boost SME digitalization through practical cooperation
- Finance Minister, Asyad Group CEO discuss expanding Saudi investment in Pakistan
AUTOMOTIVE
- Sazgar Engineering achieves record annual profit and dividend payout in FY26
- Hongqi develops industry-first solar sunroof for cars
- Jetour Pakistan launches T1 SUV and T2 in petrol option
- Capital Smart Motors discontinues two Riddara RD6 variants in Pakistan
- CSM raises Riddara RD6 electric pickup prices in Pakistan from August 2026
- Nevo K50 Hunter vs Toyota Hilux Revo G: Can new pickup take on Pakistan’s iconic workhorse?
IT & TELECOM
- Spotify may allow free users to host Jam sessions
- Samsung releases One UI 9 Beta 7 for Galaxy S26 series
- Xiaomi may bring Smart Privacy Display to its next flagship
- GTA 6 extended preview reveals new details about Rockstar’s blockbuster
- PTA extends mobile balance validity to 180 days from October 2026
- PTCL discloses Rs55.3bn tax contingencies in 1HCY26
JUST IN
- Aurangzeb highlights private healthcare role at Saifee Hospital cardiac wingFinance minister says community-led healthcare investment can expand access to specialised care and strengthen Pakistan’s human capital.
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- Will Smith returns to filming with new Supermax thriller in SydneyThe Bad Boys star is back on a movie set after two years, leading an FBI thriller alongside AnnaSophia Robb and Jaafar Jackson.
- Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway set for Days of Thunder sequel in 2028Tom Cruise will return as Cole Trickle, while Anne Hathaway joins the racing drama as a team owner and engineer.
- Pakistan edge South Africa to secure 11th place at Hockey World CupGreen Shirts prevail in a dramatic shootout after a 4-4 draw in Amsterdam
- Iraola backs Liverpool revival despite two straight drawsLiverpool remain unbeaten but winless after rescuing another point, with Andoni Iraola demanding greater intensity ahead of their next league fixture.