TOP STORIES
- Lower-income groups face higher inflation than elites in Pakistan
- Government continues raising petroleum levy on high-speed diesel
- Government raises HSD petroleum levy again, limiting relief from falling global oil prices
- SBP makes daily premium prize bonds reporting mandatory for banks
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
- Goods transporters get assurance as Pakistan tightens vehicle load rules
- Sealed oil factory secretly reopens, authorities take action
- Pakistan, New Zealand step up political and trade cooperation
- Lower-income groups face higher inflation than elites in Pakistan
- Government continues raising petroleum levy on high-speed diesel
- PIA expands Islamabad-Beijing flights to meet rising travel demand
TAXATION
- FBR secretary penalised, increment withheld for three years
- Customs Peshawar to auction dozens of vehicles on August 10
- 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
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
- Commerce ministry approves Rs10 billion package to boost export growth
- 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
AUTOMOTIVE
- GWM expands Ora 5 lineup with new PHEV hybrid version
- Chery Master extends savings offer on vehicles for limited stock
- Changan Pakistan reveals price, booking and delivery details of Pakistan’s first transformer SUV
- Honda Pakistan offers free burgundy interior upgrade for City
- Q Autos to increase Kaiyi E-Qute 04 EV price from August 14 by Rs500,000
- Mercedes Pakistan launches AMG GT 4-door Coupe at massive Rs108.5 million
IT & TELECOM
- Apple raises trade-in values for iPhones, Macs, iPads and Android phones
- Samsung Quick Share adds wallet support for tickets and passes
- Google teases Pixel Watch 5 ahead of August 12 launch
- 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
JUST IN
- Pakistan hockey team suffer home defeat to South Korea in final matchPakistan were beaten 6-2 by South Korea in Islamabad, but secured a 3-1 series victory after winning the opening three matches.
- Mason mount injury raises fresh concerns for Manchester UnitedManchester United midfielder Mason Mount was forced off early during the club’s 1-1 pre-season draw against PSG in Gothenburg.
- Pakistan cricket team lands in England ahead of test seriesPakistan will face England in a three-match Test series beginning August 19, with a warm-up game scheduled before the opening Test.
- Commerce ministry approves Rs10 billion package to boost export growthFunds allocated under duty drawback and technology upgradation schemes to strengthen industrial liquidity and improve exporters’ competitiveness.
- SECP sends Blink Capital fraud case to FIA over Rs446.6mn claimsInvestigation alleges unauthorized deposits, guaranteed returns and a Ponzi-type investment scheme involving 35 complainants.
- Goods transporters get assurance as Pakistan tightens vehicle load rulesAbdul Aleem Khan invites transporters to Islamabad, orders immediate enforcement of axle load limits and action against corruption.