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- Brent crude crosses $108 as Pakistan rolls out Rs100 petrol relief
Global oil prices surge amid Middle East supply concerns as Pakistan launches targeted Rs100-per-litre petrol relief for small-vehicle users. - Karachi airport extends NADRA vaccination certificate deadline for Umrah pilgrims
Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport extends the deadline for NADRA-integrated vaccination certificates for Umrah pilgrims until September 25. - Pakistan face double ICC punishment after England Test series
Pakistan lose 11 WTC points and face maximum player fines after finishing 11 overs short against England in Birmingham. - FBR imposes special excise duty on imported SUVs and cars for TY2027
Imported SUVs, cars and other specified motor vehicles will face an additional federal excise duty from Tax Year 2027. - FBR announces minimum VAT for imported coal used for electricity generation
FBR cuts minimum value addition tax on imported coal to 1% for direct supplies to IPPs while tightening tax waiver rules for manufacturers. - FBR brings toll manufacturers into sales tax withholding regime
Finance Act 2026 expands sales tax withholding rules to toll manufacturers and brings AoPs and individuals into the wider regime. - Prince Harry and Prince William rift deepens despite hopes for reconciliation
Royal experts see little immediate progress in the brothers’ relationship but believe their longstanding bond may endure. - Joey King dismisses plastic surgery rumours before 2026 Met Gala
Joey King says beauty treatments and temporary preparations, not cosmetic surgery, changed her appearance before the Met Gala. - Reba McEntire reportedly set to honour Dolly Parton at 2026 Emmys
Reba McEntire is reportedly preparing a tribute to Dolly Parton at the 2026 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. - Port Qasim shipping operations for September 14, 2026
Port Qasim schedules two vessel departures and several berthings involving major bulk, liquid and agricultural cargoes. - PMD forecasts thunderstorms, hailstorms and heavy rain in parts of Pakistan
PMD warns of isolated heavy rain, strong winds and hailstorms in several regions as a low-pressure system moves westwards. - JazzWorld cuts SMS rates by 66% to support Pakistan’s fuel subsidy scheme
JazzWorld reduces corporate SMS charges and provides digital integration support for the government’s targeted fuel relief programme. - Khurram Ijaz urges SBP to keep interest rate affordable for businesses
Business leader Khurram Ijaz calls for affordable financing as rising energy costs and a widening trade deficit pressure Pakistan’s businesses. - Kimi Antonelli seals eighth F1 win after Norris suffers Madrid heartbreak
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli wins the Spanish Grand Prix after a VSC and slow pit stop derail Lando Norris’ dominant race. - Check eligibility for Rs100 per litre petrol relief scheme
Motorcyclists, rickshaw users and owners of vehicles up to 800cc can receive up to Rs3,000 in monthly petrol relief. - PMD warns of hailstorms, heavy rain in Karachi and Sindh
Karachi and southeastern Sindh could experience heavy rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms as a low-pressure system moves west-northwestwards. - Freelander 8 sets world record after reaching 6,002 meters
Chery-JLR’s hybrid SUV surpasses BYD’s previous altitude benchmark, highlighting its turbocharged range extender and advanced all-wheel-drive system. - Pak Suzuki announces free service campaign for selected Alto models
Owners of selected Suzuki Alto vehicles may qualify for a complimentary inspection and replacement under the company’s Neck Fuel Filler Campaign. - Zimbabwe name experienced squad for Australia ODI series in Harare
Sikandar Raza will captain Zimbabwe as Brendan Taylor and Graeme Cremer return for the three-match ODI series against Australia. - Naveen-ul-Haq makes long-awaited Afghanistan return against India
Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq returns after a lengthy injury lay-off for the three-match T20I series against India.