TOP STORIES
- SBP makes daily premium prize bonds reporting mandatory for banks
- SBP forex reserves edge up to $17.04 billion
- US eyes new critical minerals partnerships with Pakistan this year
- Pakistan’s external sector comes under pressure in FY2025-26
FINANCE
- Pakistan’s external sector comes under pressure in FY2025-26
- Pakistan, US move closer to reciprocal trade agreement
- ECC approves key funding measures for PTVC and M-12 motorway
- Pakistan inflation rises 9.2% in July 2026: PBS
- ECC forms high-level committee to plan wheat import strategy
- Pakistan’s services sector expands share in GDP to 58.42% in FY2025-26
NATIONAL
- Food authority destroys expired and unsafe food seized in crackdown
- PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Saudi Arabia for high-level talks
- Government raises petroleum levy on HSD, limits consumer relief
- Pakistan imports agricultural machinery worth $135.3 million in FY2026
- SIFC paves way for $200 million mining investment in Balochistan
- Pakistan, Japan reaffirm development partnership under URAAN Pakistan framework
TAXATION
- KTBA, FBR agree on reforms to improve tax administration
- FBR prescribes foreign income and asset thresholds for TY 2026 tax returns
- Taxpayers must file wealth reconciliation statement with TY 2026 income tax return: FBR
- FBR exempts certain individuals from filing income tax returns for TY 2026
- FBR makes physical inspection undertaking mandatory for Customs auction bidders
- FBR clarifies printing rules for confectionery
MONEY & BANKING
- SBP makes daily premium prize bonds reporting mandatory for banks
- SBP forex reserves edge up to $17.04 billion
- Meezan Bank posts Rs48.87 billion profit in first half of 2026
- Faysal Bank profit edges lower in 1HCY26 despite jump in investment gains
- SBP grants in-principle approval for Bank of Punjab’s Bahrain banking unit
- SBP raises borrowing limit to Rs10 billion for unrated large companies
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- US eyes new critical minerals partnerships with Pakistan this year
- Pakistan trade deficit widens to $4 billion in July 2026
- PM Shehbaz welcomes JICA support for Pakistan’s minerals sector
- NAB recovers Rs2.45 trillion, 1.07 million acres in Q2
- Pakistan, Iran reaffirm commitment to boost bilateral trade to $10 billion
- PNSC revenue jumps 29% in July–March FY2025-26 despite profit decline
AUTOMOTIVE
- GWM ORA 5 vs BYD Atto 3: Which electric SUV delivers better value?
- Hyundai Pakistan to start Elantra 1.6 SE deliveries, showroom display begins
- Jaecoo J7 recalled over wiring defect that may cause sudden power loss
- GWM Pakistan launches ORA 5 electric SUV: Price and booking details revealed
- GWM Pakistan teases ORA 5 electric SUV, reveals launch date
- KIA Pakistan ends Picanto bookings as hatchback exits local lineup
IT & TELECOM
- Google Assistant to shut down on most devices from September 4
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 tipped to get faster chip, new health features
- Samsung delays One UI 9 Beta 5 rollout for Galaxy S26
- iPhone 20 Pro leak reveals larger displays and bezel-free design
- Microsoft reportedly developing Xbox emulators for all console generations
- Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold teaser confirms August 12 launch
JUST IN
- Green shirts set for tough England test tour after Caribbean stalemateGreen Shirts begin a demanding Test tour of England after sharing the series with the West Indies.
- England announce squad for opening Pakistan tests in WTC campaignJoe Root captains England as Dan Lawrence returns and Jacob Bethell misses the entire three-Test series due to a knee injury.
- PCB hands two-year ban, Rs1 million fine over visa misconductDomestic cricketer penalized after PCB inquiry finds misleading and incomplete information submitted during visa application process.
- Pakistan aim for clean sweep against South Korea in final hockey matchPakistan hold a commanding 3-0 lead as the fourth and final match of the series is set to take place in Islamabad.
- Pakistan drawn in Pool B for Asian Games 2026 Hockey CompetitionGreen Shirts to face Malaysia, China, Oman, Uzbekistan and Thailand in the group stage of the men’s hockey event in Japan.
- SECP registers record 5,438 new companies in July 2026Record monthly company registrations highlight rising investor confidence and strong growth across Pakistan’s IT, trading and services sectors.