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- Islamabad police arrest two car lifters, recover 5 stolen vehicles
Islamabad police recover vehicles worth Rs6.7 million in crackdown against an active car-lifting gang. - Yamaha Pakistan sets deadline for unregistered bikes in Sindh
Yamaha users in Sindh with unregistered motorcycles have been advised to complete registration with the Sindh Excise Department before the deadline. - JAC Pakistan issues T9 pickup safety checks for driving on watery roads during rains
JAC Motor Pakistan urges pickup drivers to prepare their vehicles before tackling rain-soaked and waterlogged roads this monsoon. - Hyundai Elantra 2.0 Limited Edition quietly exits Pakistani market after relaunch
Limited Edition disappears from Hyundai’s lineup as buyers increasingly shift toward hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles - Spider-Man: Brand New Day tops North American box office again
Tom 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 Island
The 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 TY2027
The 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 2025-26
A 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 FY2026
Lower 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: minister
Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik says offshore exploration could attract investment, increase indigenous energy supplies and reduce import dependence. - Pakistan envoy seeks greater US investment in minerals, surgical sector
Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh promotes B2B partnerships, value-added mineral projects and advanced manufacturing in Pakistan’s surgical sector. - PC signs financial advisory agreement for HBFCL privatisation
KPMG-led consortium to conduct due diligence, valuation and transaction structuring as Pakistan revives the privatisation of House Building Finance Company. - Dwayne Johnson welcomes Regina Hall to Lizard Music
Dwayne Johnson praised Regina Hall after her casting was confirmed in Benny Safdie’s upcoming film. - Spider-Man: Brand New Day eyes another box office recordTom Holland’s latest Spider-Man film remains on top despite a sharp second-weekend decline.
- Anne Hathaway battles dinosaurs in The End of Oak Street trailerAnne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor face prehistoric predators in the upcoming sci-fi horror film.
- iPhone Ultra colours leak ahead of Apple’s first foldable iPhone
Silver and dark blue could be among the launch colours for Apple’s first foldable iPhone. - Google Gemini Notebooks gets automatic source addition feature
New Gemini Notebooks tool lets users add text, Drive files, YouTube and web links more easily. - Rockstar Games sparks GTA 6 promotion rumours with new Instagram follows
New follows of major streamers fuel speculation about an upcoming GTA 6 or NoPixel V campaign. - FBR sets monetary penalties for late TY 2026 tax return filing
Taxpayers filing late returns may face daily penalties, although the applicable amount can be reduced for returns submitted within three months. - EXCLUSIVE: FBR launches large-scale probe into foreign transactions by fund managers, trusts
Tax authorities to scrutinise offshore investments, fund transfers, CRS compliance and financial reporting by identified taxpayers and institutions.