TOP STORIES
- Government raises HSD petroleum levy again, limiting relief from falling global oil prices
- 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
FINANCE
- Pakistan plans cost-based SME incentives to boost industrial growth
- 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
NATIONAL
- PIA expands Islamabad-Beijing flights to meet rising travel demand
- Federal constitutional court advances E-filing and paperless court initiative
- Weekly SPI inflation rises 9.29% YoY as food prices stay elevated
- Government raises HSD petroleum levy again, limiting relief from falling global oil prices
- Food authority destroys expired and unsafe food seized in crackdown
- PM Shehbaz Sharif arrives in Saudi Arabia for high-level talks
TAXATION
- Senate panel seeks FBR report on PTC, tobacco sector amid seized cigarette probe
- FBR’s IRIS tax return filing portal goes offline for scheduled maintenance
- FBR orders compulsory retirement of senior auditor over unauthorised factory visit
- FBR constitutes committees to resolve Third Schedule implementation issues
- KTBA, FBR agree on reforms to improve tax administration
- FBR prescribes foreign income and asset thresholds for TY 2026 tax returns
MONEY & BANKING
- MCB Bank profit falls over 4% in first half of 2026, declares Rs18 per share interim dividend
- 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
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- Pakistan forms committee to boost seafood exports with incentive scheme
- Pakistan sports goods exports rise 10% to $424 million
- Minister forms committee to finalise fish export incentive scheme
- 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
AUTOMOTIVE
- Omoda 7 PHEV vs Jaecoo J7 PHEV: Same price range, distinct SUV personalities
- Omoda 7 PHEV price announced in Pakistan with limited-time price lock offer
- BYD Pakistan shares delivery update of 2,000 newly arrived electric vehicles
- 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
IT & TELECOM
- PTA slashes eSIM charges, allows 10 free profile transfers
- Netflix to premiere GTA VI extended gameplay showcase before release
- Saudi PIF-led consortium completes landmark acquisition of Electronic Arts
- New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million over youth harm claims
- Google Assistant to shut down on most devices from September 4
- Apple Watch Ultra 4 tipped to get faster chip, new health features
JUST IN
- Senate panel seeks FBR report on PTC, tobacco sector amid seized cigarette probeSenate subcommittee asks FBR and FIA for details on cigarette brands, tax payments and alleged theft of 2,828 seized cartons.
- PTA slashes eSIM charges, allows 10 free profile transfersNew eSIM pricing and free migration policy to take effect across Pakistan, AJ&K and Gilgit-Baltistan from August 17, 2026.
- England face injury concern as Emilio suffers shoulder scare before Pakistan testsYoung opener retires hurt during One-Day Cup match, leaving England monitoring his fitness ahead of the three-Test home series against Pakistan.
- Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs to take 1-0 lead in ODI seriesIbrahim Zadran’s 84 and Rashid Khan’s stunning six-wicket haul help Afghanistan dominate rain-shortened second ODI.
- Cricket world cup 2027 hosts to compete in historic Africa Tri-SeriesSouth Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will play a T20I tri-series in Windhoek to boost preparations for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.
- Omoda 7 PHEV vs Jaecoo J7 PHEV: Same price range, distinct SUV personalitiesOmoda 7 PHEV adopts a futuristic crossover design, while Jaecoo J7 PHEV focuses on rugged luxury despite sharing similar plug-in hybrid technology.