TOP STORIES
- PM Shehbaz pushes technology reforms to boost investment growth
- Pakistan approves Track and Trace System for medicines to curb counterfeit drugs
- PM Shehbaz orders FBR to clear pending refunds by June 15, 2026
- Inflation climbs to 11.7% in May 2026, PBS reports
- FBR FY26 tax target revised down to Rs13 trillion, says finance adviser
- Pakistan unlikely to hike GST rate in budget 2026-27 amid inflation fears
FINANCE
- Pakistan forex reserves rise by $58 million by week ending May 22, 2026
- Govt intensifies crackdown on illicit tobacco trade, Aurangzeb tells PTC
- Aurangzeb, UK envoy discuss economic reforms and regional challenges
- Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves hit four-year high near $22.60 billion
- Pakistan tightens scrutiny of real-estate agents to curb black money
- Pakistan explores tokenization of sovereign debt to modernize capital markets
NATIONAL
- Petroleum levy and high prices drive 23% drop in Pakistan fuel sales
- Pakistan approves Track and Trace System for medicines to curb counterfeit drugs
- Inflation climbs to 11.7% in May 2026, PBS reports
- Government hikes petroleum levy on diesel, trims consumer relief
- Leghari Dismisses Subsidy Withdrawal Claims for Power Consumers in Pakistan
- Pakistan Slashes Petrol, Diesel Prices by Rs22 Per Litre as Global Oil Market Cools
MONEY & BANKING
- SBP expands Naya Pakistan Certificates to SAR, AED with returns up to 12.75%
- Rupee posts 1.25% yearly gains against dollar despite external pressures
- CDNS increases profit rates on National Savings, Sarwa Islamic schemes
- IMF tightens oversight of Pakistan’s forex market under bailout programme
- SBP opens door for Google, Meta payments through new digital services framework
- SBP launches digital system to track foreign shareholding in Pakistan
TAXATION
- FTO rules FBR cannot collect tax deposits without determining liability
- Government appoints B.A. Nasir as Chairperson of Benami Adjudicating Authority
- FCC grants major relief to poultry farmers on sales tax registration
- PM Shehbaz orders FBR to clear pending refunds by June 15, 2026
- FBR FY26 tax target revised down to Rs13 trillion, says finance adviser
- Pakistan unlikely to hike GST rate in budget 2026-27 amid inflation fears
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- 80% foreign companies delay investment plans in Pakistan amid Middle East crisis: OICCI survey
- High sales tax rates causing trust deficit, declining registrations: Khurram Ijaz
- Alibaba and SMEDA sign MoU for SMEs global market access
- Alibaba launches Accio Work in Pakistan
- Bata Pakistan consolidates manufacturing at Lahore factory
- PSW and Pak EXIM Bank partner to enhance trade finance
STOCKS & COMMODITIES
- KSE-100 index rises 421 points as falling global oil prices lift sentiment
- Gold and silver prices in Pakistan: June 2, 2026
- Gold price surges Rs4,600 per tola in Pakistan: June 2, 2026
- PSX crashes as inflation jumps, Middle East tensions spark selloff
- Gold drops, silver gains: bullion prices update for June 1, 2026
- Gold prices in Pakistan plunge Rs4,400 per tola: June 1, 2026
AUTOMOTIVE
- Former Nio Designer Reveals Why Ferrari Luce Misses Its Full Potential
- Suzuki Pakistan Reveals Genuine Accessories Prices for Fronx Buyers
- Royal Power Set to Launch GPX Motorcycles in Pakistan on June 14
- Jetour T1 and T2 SUV Registrations Open Ahead of Pakistan Launch
- GWM Pakistan Set to Launch Cannon Alpha to Challenge BYD Shark 6
- Lucky Motors Begins Delivery of GAC Vehicles in Pakistan
IT & TELECOM
- Senate panel raises alarm over internet disruptions, telecom infrastructure theft
- Microsoft Introduces AI-Powered File Renaming in OneDrive
- ChatGPT Adds Hidden Prompt Controls and Smarter Navigation Features
- Nvidia Unveils RTX Spark: Powerful Blend of CPU and RTX 5070 GPU
- Supernet eyes Rs915 million right issue to fund growth, strategic acquisition
- JS Bank’s 14.9% TRG stake linked to Chishti loan collateral
SPORTS
- Pakistan eye series victory against Australia in second ODI at Lahore
- FIFA Backs Pakistan Football Progress, Pushes for Key Reforms in PFF
- Six sixes storm: Kushal Bhurtel joins elite T20I club
- Malaysia Stun Pakistan 3-2 in Nail-Biting Asia Cup Clash
- Ireland Stun Pakistan Women in High-Scoring T20I Tri-Series Clash
- Barcelona Land Anthony Gordon in €80m English Wing Boost