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- PM Shehbaz says wheat price to be decided with provinces
The prime minister calls for setting wheat prices before sowing, warns against hoarding and highlights measures to support farmers and boost agricultural exports. - Shehbaz Sharif says failed dialogue left government with no option on KP governor’s rule
The prime minister says restoring peace, strengthening counterterrorism institutions and accelerating development are the government’s priorities following the decision on Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. - FBR cuts steel sector integration period to six months under revised sales tax rules
SRO 1788(I)/2026 amends steel-sector sales tax rules, reducing the specified period from 12 months to six months and linking system integration to a date set through a Sales Tax General… Read more: FBR cuts steel sector integration period to six months under revised sales tax rules - Pakistan cuts petrol price by Rs2.71, diesel by 3 paisas per litre
Petrol price falls to Rs392.66 per litre from October 14, while high-speed diesel drops marginally to Rs396.82 under the daily fuel pricing mechanism. - SBP revises sugar export rules for 200,000 tonnes, clears Punjab and Sindh mills
Banks can process exports under revised quotas for eligible sugar mills in Punjab and Sindh, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s approval remains pending. - SBP launches Banking on Equality Policy 2026 to narrow gender gap
The new policy targets greater women’s access to digital banking, financing and entrepreneurship, building on a reduction in Pakistan’s financial inclusion gender gap from 39% in 2021 to 29% in… Read more: SBP launches Banking on Equality Policy 2026 to narrow gender gap - Sahibzada Farhan breaks T20I record with 238 runs against Sri Lanka
Pakistan captain wins Player of the Series after scoring three consecutive half-centuries and surpassing Abhishek Sharma’s record in a three-match bilateral T20I series between full-member nations. - Fakhar Zaman becomes first Pakistani to hit 100 T20I sixes
The left-handed opener reached the milestone against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi but managed only 12 runs before his dismissal. - Pakistan, EU explore partnership to develop electric vehicle skills
Haroon Akhtar Khan calls for European cooperation in technical training and workforce development as Pakistan targets a 30% electric vehicle share by 2030. - Kaiyi Pakistan pushes vehicle deliveries to November 2026 amid shipping disruptions
Q-Autos Pakistan attributes the delay to international shipping problems, adverse weather in China, and port congestion affecting vehicle transportation. - JazzCash QR merchants reach 1.9 million as Pakistan expands cashless payments
Pakistan’s digital payment network continues to grow, with interoperable Raast QR technology helping small businesses accept cashless transactions and improve access to formal financial services. - Apple unveils $299 HomeView smart display with AI-Powered Siri
Apple has introduced a new wall-mounted smart home display, alongside updated HomePod speakers, Apple TV devices and third-party accessories, as it seeks to strengthen its position in the connected-home market. - Google unveils Fitbit Edge fitness tracker with seven-day battery
The new $180 wearable features an AMOLED display, GPS tracking, advanced health sensors and up to seven days of battery life. - KSE-100 falls 348 points as PSX extends bearish trend
Pakistan’s benchmark index closes at 164,776 points as market capitalisation falls to Rs18.325 trillion, despite higher trading volume. - Gold prices in Pakistan rise by Rs900 per tola on October 13, 2026
Domestic bullion rates reach Rs440,836 per tola as international gold prices increase by $9 per ounce. - PM Shehbaz sets December 31 deadline for sales tax production monitoring system
The government plans to extend automated production monitoring across manufacturing sectors to curb tax evasion, with additional equipment procurement deadlines set for October. - Rehman Baba Express derails in Multan, killing six and injuring 30
All 14 coaches of the Karachi-to-Peshawar train reportedly derailed near Sher Shah Bridge early Tuesday, triggering rescue operations and a response from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. - Port Qasim shipping: LNG carrier Al Areesh, LPG vessel Alisa 1 to berth
Port Qasim’s October 13 shipping schedule lists the arrival of an LNG carrier with 148,300 tonnes of cargo and an LPG vessel carrying 3,080 tonnes. - PMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms in Islamabad and Punjab for two days
A westerly wave is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms to Islamabad, Punjab and northern areas on Tuesday and Wednesday, with isolated hailstorms possible. - FBR reveals release date for Active Taxpayers List for Tax Year 2026
The Federal Board of Revenue is expected to publish the new ATL a day after the extended income tax return filing deadline, subject to any further extension.