TOP STORIES
- Turkish Petroleum soon to start offshore drilling in Pakistan’s waters: minister

- PC signs financial advisory agreement for HBFCL privatisation

- EXCLUSIVE: FBR launches large-scale probe into foreign transactions by fund managers, trusts

- Lower-income groups face higher inflation than elites in Pakistan

FINANCE
- PC signs financial advisory agreement for HBFCL privatisation

- 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

NATIONAL
- Natural disasters cause $3bn in damages in Pakistan during 2025-26
- Cambridge AS and A Level June 2026 Results to Be Announced on August 11 in Pakistan
- 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
TAXATION
- Taxable income above Rs10 million faces 10% surcharge in TY2027
- FBR sets monetary penalties for late TY 2026 tax return filing
- EXCLUSIVE: FBR launches large-scale probe into foreign transactions by fund managers, trusts
- 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
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 envoy seeks greater US investment in minerals, surgical sector

- 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

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
- iPhone Ultra colours leak ahead of Apple’s first foldable iPhone

- Google Gemini Notebooks gets automatic source addition feature

- Rockstar Games sparks GTA 6 promotion rumours with new Instagram follows

- Motorola Phones officially enter Pakistan through CoreTECH partnership

- Apple raises trade-in values for iPhones, Macs, iPads and Android phones

- Samsung Quick Share adds wallet support for tickets and passes

JUST IN
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day tops North American box office againTom Holland’s superhero sequel earns $145 million in its second weekend, taking its worldwide total to $1.67 billion.
- Ariana Madix confirms she will continue hosting Love IslandThe reality TV star dismisses exit rumours and says she hopes to remain part of the Love Island franchise for years to come.
- Taxable income above Rs10 million faces 10% surcharge in TY2027The surcharge applies to individuals and associations of persons, while salaried individuals are specifically exempt under Section 4AB.
- Natural disasters cause $3bn in damages in Pakistan during 2025-26A devastating 2025 flash flood accounted for almost all reported financial losses, while disasters claimed 1,170 lives and affected nearly 6.9 million people.
- Pakistan’s gas consumption falls 6.8% in July-March FY2026Lower RLNG consumption and a sharp decline in general industry demand drove the reduction, while fertiliser and commercial use remained stable.
- Turkish Petroleum soon to start offshore drilling in Pakistan’s waters: ministerPetroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik says offshore exploration could attract investment, increase indigenous energy supplies and reduce import dependence.