TOP STORIES
- Foreign investors repatriate $558m in profit, dividend in 2MFY27: SBP
Foreign investors repatriated $557.6 million in profits and dividends during July-August FY2026-27, down 13.4 per cent year on year. - Govt allows free petrol worth Rs500 weekly for two- and three-wheelers
The revised relief scheme removes the five-litre minimum and raises the age limit for eligible two- and three-wheelers to 20 years. - Aurangzeb pitches Pakistan’s economic turnaround to global investors in London
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlines Pakistan’s reform agenda, investment opportunities and shift towards exports and private-sector-led growth. - Pakistan trims early-year external gap as current account deficit falls 36%
Stronger exports and rising workers’ remittances helped offset higher imports during the first two months of FY2026-27.
FINANCE
- Foreign investors repatriate $558m in profit, dividend in 2MFY27: SBPForeign investors repatriated $557.6 million in profits and dividends during July-August FY2026-27, down 13.4 per cent year on year.
- SBP forex reserves reach $21.4bn as PM Shehbaz hails economic milestone
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomes the rise in SBP-held foreign exchange reserves to $21.4 billion, citing stronger remittances, services exports and external stability. - Aurangzeb pitches Pakistan’s economic turnaround to global investors in LondonFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb outlines Pakistan’s reform agenda, investment opportunities and shift towards exports and private-sector-led growth.
- Kiyani outlines reforms to boost exports, SMEs and Pakistan’s tax base
State Minister for Finance Azhar Bilal Kiyani highlights export growth, SME support, tax-base expansion and decentralised governance as key economic priorities.
NATIONAL
- PM Shehbaz expands fuel relief scheme to 20-year-old bikes and rickshaws
Motorcycles, rickshaws and Qingqi rickshaws registered from January 1, 2006, can now qualify for the government’s petrol relief scheme. - Pakistan cuts petrol price by Rs1.65, HSD by 88 paisas
Petrol now costs Rs389.14 per litre while high-speed diesel is priced at Rs424.04 under the government’s new daily pricing mechanism. - Govt allows free petrol worth Rs500 weekly for two- and three-wheelersThe revised relief scheme removes the five-litre minimum and raises the age limit for eligible two- and three-wheelers to 20 years.
- Weekly SPI inflation rises 0.49% as fuel prices jump
Pakistan’s weekly inflation increased 0.49% as higher diesel, petrol and LPG prices pushed the Sensitive Price Indicator upwards.
TAXATION
- FBR lists taxpayers eligible for 100% tax credit in Tax Year 2027
FBR identifies Sindh coal mining projects and PSEB-certified startups as key beneficiaries of the 100% tax credit under Section 65F. - FBR investment tax credit: How much can companies claim in Tax Year 2027?
Section 65B offers 10% and, in certain cases, 20% tax credits, but the incentives apply to specified historical investment periods. - FBR grants 10% tax credit for online system integration in Tax Year 2027
Eligible taxpayers can claim a 10 percent tax credit on qualifying investment made to integrate with the FBR’s computerised system. - Pakistan Post partners with Alibaba to automate parcel sorting
The collaboration aims to modernise Pakistan Post’s sorting centres and improve operational efficiency through automation and technology.
MONEY & BANKING
- SECP approves Shaamilkar app for Shariah-compliant SME financing
The digital platform will provide eligible small businesses with Shariah-compliant financing of up to Rs3 million. - FCC dismisses NBP appeal, pensioners entitled to government pension increases
The Federal Constitutional Court’s decision could have financial implications for NBP, although the final impact will depend on the detailed judgment. - SBP clarifies Rs10 banknote discontinuation reportsState Bank of Pakistan says social media reports about the withdrawal and exchange deadline of the Rs10 note are baseless.
- Pakistan’s foreign reserves jump to $26.79 billion as Eurobond funds arrive
SBP reserves climb by $3.06 billion in one week, while commercial banks also report a modest increase in their foreign currency holdings.
TRADE AND INDUSTRY
- SECP clears adjudication backlog, imposes Rs4.73bn in penaltiesPakistan’s corporate regulator concludes 573 cases and issues 117 orders involving State-Owned Enterprises as it clears its adjudication backlog.
- Pakistan’s textile exports climb 5.55% to $3.38bn in 2MFY27
Pakistan’s textile exports rise to $3.38 billion in July-August FY2026-27, supported by stronger knitwear, garments, towels and cotton yarn shipments. - Karachi industrial park nears launch as government finalises export incentives
Ahad Cheema reviews performance-based land lease plan aimed at attracting export-oriented industries and accelerating industrial investment. - Ferozsons secures Gilead licence for generic lenacapavir
The royalty-free agreement allows Ferozsons to prepare for generic production and supply of once-yearly lenacapavir for HIV prevention in 120 countries.
AUTOMOTIVE
- Capital Smart Motors offers Forthing Friday SUV on zero-interest installment plan
Customers can bring the Forthing Friday home with 50 percent down payment and the remaining amount payable over 12 months. - Hyundai Pakistan launches Tucson N Line with sportier design at PAPS 2026
The new Tucson N Line joins Hyundai Pakistan’s lineup with sport-focused styling, premium interior touches and upgraded features. - BYD Pakistan reveals Sealion 6 PHEV at PAPS 2026
The BYD Sealion 6 PHEV has been showcased in Pakistan with Super DM-i technology, a claimed combined range of up to 1,100 km, and plans for local assembly. - GWM Pakistan reveals Haval H6 GT PHEV price and performance details
The Haval H6 GT PHEV arrives in Pakistan with a 430 HP dual-motor setup, 642 Nm torque and an electric driving range of up to 183 km.
IT & TELECOM
- Apple weekend deals bring discounts on AirPods, MacBooks and iPads
Apple products including AirPods, Apple Watch, MacBooks, iPads and the MagSafe Battery are available with discounts in the latest weekend deals. - Mercantile Pakistan opens Apple iPhone 18 Pro registration
Apple’s latest Pro model brings the A20 Pro chip, smaller Dynamic Island, larger battery options and a variable-aperture camera system. - Realme C100 gets Rs4,000 discount for students in Pakistan
Realme Pakistan is offering college and university students a limited-time discount on the C100 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. - Google Gemini hacked systems by guessing login credentials
Google says its consumer AI model accessed multiple websites during a security evaluation, raising fresh concerns over AI safety.