TOP STORIES
- Sales tax concessions on reduced rates surge to Rs636 billion: FBR
- Aurangzeb rejects GDP controversy, says Pakistan economy reaches $452 billion
- PM Shehbaz announces sharp cut in petroleum prices from June 20, 2026
- Government targets 3.5 million shopkeepers for tax registration in 2026-27
- PM Shehbaz signs historic US-Iran peace accord as Pakistan mediates breakthrough
- ADB Greenlights $700 Million Loan for Pakistan Insurance Sector
FINANCE
- CCoSOEs Approves Key Appointments, Policy Measures for State-Owned Enterprises
- SBP Reserves Edge Up to $17.22 Billion as Pakistan’s Forex Holdings Increase
- Sindh announces establishment of SIFC to position Karachi as regional financial hub
- Pakistan Records Sharp Rebound in FDI as Investment Inflows Reach US$214 Million
- Record Remittances Push Pakistan’s Current Account Into Surplus in May 2026
- ECC Approves Technical Supplementary Grants for NADRA, Passports and Development Projects
NATIONAL
- Pakistan to Introduce Major Reforms in Passport System, Shift to E-Passports
- KP Presents Rs2.17 Trillion Budget with Focus on Development, Welfare
- Pakistan Slashes Petrol Price by Rs74, Diesel by Rs67 Per Litre
- PM Shehbaz announces sharp cut in petroleum prices from June 20, 2026
- SPI-based weekly inflation surges 15.28% YoY: PBS
- Planning Minister Directs HEC to Prepare Youth for Industrial Revolutions 4.0 and 5.0
MONEY & BANKING
- Bank Alfalah receives SBP approval for Rs20 billion TFC issuance
- ADB Greenlights $700 Million Loan for Pakistan Insurance Sector
- Sindh settles insurance sector disputes, announces lower tax rates in Budget 2026-27
- Banks set to pocket Rs7 trillion as government debt bill explodes despite falling interest rates
- SBP simplifies rules for conversion to Islamic banking branches
- SBP keeps benchmark policy rate unchanged at 11.5% amid easing geopolitical tensions
TAXATION
- Economic Survey 2025-26 reveals major shift in FBR tax revenue structure
- FBR notifies customs duty rates on electric vehicles from July 1, 2026
- Sales tax concessions on reduced rates surge to Rs636 billion: FBR
- Gold, silver and foreign currency seizures generate nearly Rs3 billion for Peshawar Customs
- Government targets 3.5 million shopkeepers for tax registration in 2026-27
- FBR opens special tax collection window to reach Rs12.98 trillion target
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Rs8 trillion in interest payments signal fiscal crisis, warns Khurram Ijaz
- Pakistan Proposes Reduction in Customs Duty on Raw Material Imports
- Waves Pakistan Resumes Production of Air Conditioners After Suspension in 2022
- Khurram Ijaz questions FBR’s Rs15.26 trillion revenue target, warns of pressure on taxpayers
- Tobacco giant holds key meeting with minister ahead of FY27 budget
- PM Shehbaz directs provinces to present plans for increasing cotton production
STOCKS & COMMODITIES
- Gold Prices Per Tola in Pakistan Edge Lower on June 20, 2026
- KSE-100 Gains 3.8% Despite Volatile Trading Week
- KSE-100 Falls 2,475 Points Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
- Gold Prices in Pakistan Plunge Rs14,900 Per Tola on June 19
- KSE-100 Index Gains 887 Points as Bullish Momentum Continues
- Gold Prices in Pakistan Drop Rs2,300 Amid Global Uncertainty
AUTOMOTIVE
- FBR notifies customs duty rates on electric vehicles from July 1, 2026
- Pakistan Auto Financing Reaches All-Time High Amid Rising Consumer Demand
- Kaiyi Electric Vehicle Prices to Increase in Pakistan from July 2026
- Chery Stockman Diesel PHEV Pickup Targets BYD Shark 6
- GPX Libre 125 vs Honda CG 125: Can Newcomer Challenge Iconic Bike?
- BYD Pakistan Opens New 3S Dealership in Karachi to Expand EV Reach
IT & TELECOM
- Apple Music to Get Refreshed Artist and Album Pages in iOS 27
- Oppo Confirms Global Launch Date for Reno16 Series
- Nothing Teases New Product as Phone 4b Rumors Gain Momentum
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Series Could See Price Hike, Leak Suggests
- Apple Opens iOS to Third-Party App Stores in This Country
- New iPhone Ultra Leak Offers Detailed Look at Apple’s Foldable Phone
SPORTS
- PTF Distributes Rs4 Million Rewards to Tennis Stars for Strong Performances
- Pakistan Duo Noor Zaman, Nasir Iqbal Storm into Asian Squash Semis
- Mexico Top Group as Canada Score Six in FIFA World Cup 2026
- Víctor Muñoz Suffers Fresh Injury Blow Ahead of Spain vs Saudi Arabia Clash
- Yuri Berchiche Extends Athletic Bilbao Stay with New One-Year Deal
- Mokoena Rescues South Africa in 1-1 Draw vs Czechia