Top Stories
- DPM Reviews Security of Oil Refineries and Storage Facilities

- FBR Waives Penalties on Rs8.77 Billion Tax Liability of PIA

- Pakistan Trade Deficit Surges to $32 Billion in 10MFY26

- Pakistan Oil Sales Plummet in April 2026 Amid Rising Petroleum Prices

- PM Shehbaz Sharif orders comprehensive strategy to stabilise electricity tariffs

- Pakistan inflation rises 50bps with every $10 oil price increase, report says

FINANCE
- Pakistan inflation surges near 11% in April, above government estimates
- Saudi deposit lifts Pakistan’s forex reserves to $21.27bn
- Pakistan inflation may cross 10% in April 2026
- CCP approves PIA acquisition by Arif Habib-led consortium in key privatization move
- Pakistan eyes $250m Panda bond as global fundraising push gains pace
- ECC approves Rs6 billion for PIA liabilities, backs key trade and reform measures
NATIONAL
- Karachi Heatwave: Eight Dead as Temperature Soars to 44°C
- K-Electric suspends power shutdowns as Karachi braces for 45°C heatwave
- Karachi Mayor to provide KMC land for EV charging stations
- Saudi Arabia reverses Hajj age limit, allows pilgrims aged 12 and above
- Education cost rises much faster than alcoholic beverages in Pakistan
- Pakistan hikes petrol and diesel prices to Rs400 per litre from May 1
MONEY & BANKING
- SBP Imposes Rs265,000 Monetary Penalty on Bank Makramah
- Finance Minister Aurangzeb directs SBP and banks to fortify cybersecurity infrastructure
- PM Shehbaz directs effective regulatory system for virtual assets
- Pakistani rupee gains 38 paisa against US dollar in April 2026
- National Bank of Pakistan Reports 26% YoY Decline in Earnings for Q1 2026
- SBP sets 15-day deadline for housing loan approvals under Apna Ghar scheme
TAXATION
- FBR Updates Customs Values for Imported Hand Tools After Nine-Year Hiatus
- Senate Seeks Details of FBR Corruption Cases Over Past Five Years
- FBR Plans Harsh Measures to Overcome Revenue Shortfall
- FBR Waives Penalties on Rs8.77 Billion Tax Liability of PIA
- Return Filing 2026: Check Now Business Income Tax Rates
- FBR Revises Customs Values of Fire Alarm System Parts After Under-Invoicing Detection
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Khurram Ijaz warns of unemployment surge after tough economic measures
- Rana Tanveer calls for dairy sector tax reforms to boost nutrition, affordability
- KCCI rejects SSGC gas tariff hike petition, warns of deindustrialization
- Karachi chamber backs FBR monitoring of jewelers, warns against harassment
- Pakistan Exports First Land Consignment to Kyrgyzstan
- Khurram Ijaz terms interest rate hike harmful for economic growth
STOCKS & COMMODITIES
- Latest Hormuz Tension Evaporates KSE-100 Early Day Gains
- Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan: Bullion Market Update May 4, 2026
- Pakistan Gold Prices Drop Rs3,800 Per Tola on May 4, 2026
- KSE-100 plunges nearly 7,700 points in volatile week
- US stocks rise as earnings offset weak GDP data
- KSE-100 Index plunges 2,830 points as global oil prices surge
AUTOMOTIVE
- SAPM Reviews 2026-27 Budget Proposals for Auto Industry
- Islamabad makes 100% physical inspection mandatory for vehicle registration
- MG 4 EV Urban Price and Booking Details Revealed in Pakistan — Affordable EV Incoming?
- Karachi Mayor to provide KMC land for EV charging stations
- Entire May/June 2026 AS Level Maths Paper 12 Leaked in Pakistan
- Toyota Pakistan Reduces Prices of Fortuner in Pakistan for Limited Time
IT & TELECOM
- P@SHA seeks tax classification of IT freelancers vs remote workers
- PTA directs broadband providers to improve internet quality after QoS survey
- Ericsson highlights 5G and AI-led growth potential in Pakistan
- Apple Q2 2026 earnings jump on strong iPhone sales
- Pakistan targets 60% fiberisation in 3 years
- YouTube Expands Picture-in-Picture Access to Free Users Globally
CURRENCY RATES
- Bitcoin Nears $81,000 Mark: Price Analysis for May 5, 2026
- Bitcoin Price Today May 4, 2026 Near $79,900 Amid Weekly Gains
- Bitcoin Price in US Dollar Today – May 3, 2026
- Bitcoin rises as Iran proposals to end war lift market sentiment
- Bitcoin Price in USD Today – May 1, 2026
- Currency Exchange Rates in Pakistan Today – April 30, 2026
ENTERTAINMENT
- Britney Spears Avoids Jail After Accepting DUI Plea Deal
- Zendaya and Tom Holland Skip Met Gala 2026 Amid Busy Schedules and Online Backlash
- Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Reach Settlement in ‘It Ends With Us’ Legal Battle
- Selena Gomez Raises Lupus Awareness, Calls for Hope and Action
- ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Dominates Box Office with Massive $233M Global Debut
- Spike Lee Defends ‘Michael’ Biopic Amid Criticism Over Missing Allegations
SPORTS
- Ferland Mendy Ruled Out for Season After Serious Thigh Injury
- PCB Announces PSL 11 Team of the Tournament, Babar Azam Named Captain
- Babar Azam Reaffirms Commitment to All Formats After PSL Success
- Zalmi Win PSL 11 Final as Aaron Hardie Stars Against Kingsmen
- Jannik Sinner wins Madrid Open, sets historic Masters 1000 record
- Peshawar Zalmi vs Hyderabad Kingsmen: Stage Set for PSL 11 Final
JUST IN
- FBR Updates Customs Values for Imported Hand Tools After Nine-Year Hiatus
- Chinese Vessel Diverted Amid Middle East Tensions Berths at Gwadar Port
- SAPM Reviews 2026-27 Budget Proposals for Auto Industry
- Bitcoin Nears $81,000 Mark: Price Analysis for May 5, 2026
- Senate Seeks Details of FBR Corruption Cases Over Past Five Years
- SBP Imposes Rs265,000 Monetary Penalty on Bank Makramah