590+ Taxes & Levies (including FED, GIDC, Budgets, IMF, ORS/BS 19+ FST cum Customs Duty but excluding those which are exclusively about Customs Duty)

1.             Planned maintenance activity begins from tomorrow: FBR- BR

2.             Implementing production monitoring: Edible oil, ghee units come under renewed FBR focus-BR

3.             Punjab’s digital tax ‘illusion’-BR

4.             Iron, steel manufacturers: FBR extends voluntary incorporation deadline- BR

5.             Conflict of interest: FBR seeks action against ATIR Member-BR

6.             KP collects over Rs.150bn revenue in FY2025-26: CM-BR

7.             FBR achieves 10.3% tax-to-GDP ratio in FY2026-PK

Economy & Inflation matters (including Import, Export & CPEC)

1.             Learning from China’s economic philosophy and policy – I-BR

2.             First Pak Economic Summit: Top business leaders call for lasting peace in Balochistan, KP-BR

3.             China's factory activity unexpectedly shrinks in July as demand sags-BR

4.             Cement FY26: Domestic demand takes the lead-BR

5.             FD sounds the alarm about inflation-BR

6.             Harvesting bumper crop yet facing potential crisis-BR

7.             Expert suggests introduction of ToU net metering-BR

8.             TDAP, LCCI and PIFD collaborate to strengthen fashion industry-BR

9.             92 mills selling flour at official rate through dedicated stalls-BR

10.          PAC orders recovery of Rs9.5b govt dues-TN

11.          Govt eyes 6pc export-led growth-DD

12.          Middle East risks cloud Pakistan's economic outlook, inflation to stay near double digits: report-PPT

13.          FFC announces financial results for second quarter-TN

14.          MG JW Automobile Pakistan to export locally assembled vehicles to Bangladesh-BR

15.          Pakistan's exports to EU have two years, and govt has one job: implementation-BR

16.          Around 80 key amendments introduced to IPO 2022-BR

17.          Pakistan Refinery clarifies unusual movement in share price-PK

18.          FD sounds the alarm about inflation-BR

19.          Pakistani rice exporters forge new trade partnerships in China-TN

20.          Exports to Europe fall in FY26 despite GSP+-DD

21.          Pakistani rice exporters secure purchase orders with Chinese firms-DTS

22.          China tells US of 'serious concern' over latest trade restrictions-BR

23.          Approx 350 chambers, trade associations: DGTO set to conduct elections across country in phases-BR

24.          LMA removes Pakistan from high-risk maritime zone list-BR

25.          Gwadar positions Pakistan as regional trade hub: PCJCCI-BR

36+ Customs Duty (including PSW)

1.             New customs values on import of items fixed-BR

2.             Crockery products imported from China: NTC initiates anti-dumping investigation-BR

460+ Company Laws

CCP clears acquisition of BP’s global Castrol lubricants business-BR

300+ Banking, Finance & Investments (including Monetary Policy, Foreign Exchange, FATF, AML/CFT & NBFC)

1.             SBP-held forex reserves decline by $229mn to $17.03bn-BR

2.             State Bank of Pakistan reserves fall-DD

3.             Forex reserves dip by USD228m- BR

4.             KSA rolled over $5 billion for three years, SBP governor says-ET

5.             Saudi Falcon Vision eyes $10 billion investment in Pakistan across key sectors-PK

6.             Pakistan's forex reserves decline to $22.44bn as SBP holdings slip-PPT

7.             LHC rules P2P crypto transactions alone do not prove fraud-TN

8.             Monetary policy: unanimity needs explaining-BR

9.             Saudi-based group expresses interest in USD10bn investment-BR

10.          Emirates to allow flight bookings paid with crypto-BR

11.          Yen weakens after intervention-led surge ahead of BOJ policy decision-BR

Market (Stock, Currency, Gold, Textile, Cotton & PMEX)

1.             Buying returns to bourse, KSE-100 up over 1,200 points in early trade-BR

2.             PSX closes nearly 500 points lower after volatile session-PPT

3.             PSX extends losses, sheds nearly 495 points during volatile trading-DTS

4.             PSX stays bearish as uncertainty persists-DD

5.             Rupee almost remains stable against dollar-DTS

6.             Dollar steadies as Fed holds rates, US strikes on Iran offset earlier weakness-PPT

7.             Gold, silver slip as rising Treasury yields overshadow Warsh's inflation remarks-PPT

8.             Gold prices rise by Rs 1,000 per tola-DTS

9.             Gold prices rise by Rs1,000 per tola-TN

10.          Gold on track to end four-month slump as investors weigh Fed signals-BR

POL, Gas, other Minerals & Electricity (including Solar & Water)

1.             Govt increases petrol price by Rs1.09, diesel's by Rs2.42 per litre-BR

2.             Petrol price up by Rs1.09, HSD’s by Rs2.42-BR

3.             Daily fuel pricing mechanism reviewed: Senate panel rejects appointment of Ogra interim chairman-BR

4.             QatarEnergy buys 33 US LNG cargoes to offset Hormuz disruption-BR

5.             Oil falls more than $1 on greater flows despite US-Iran war-BR

6.             Govt increases petrol price by Rs1.09, diesel's by Rs2.42 per litre-BR

7.             Oil falls more than $1 on greater flows despite US-Iran war-BR

8.             PM’s committee reviews petroleum pricing-BR

9.             Pakistan joins maritime defence coalition-BR

10.          Drone strike near Suez Canal raises new security threat-BR

11.          Govt announces Rs1.09 increase in petrol, Rs2.42 in diesel price for July 31-ET

12.          Govt jacks up price of petrol, high-speed diesel by Rs1.09 and Rs2.42 per litre respectively-TN

13.          Govt increases petrol price by Rs1.09, diesel by Rs2.42 per litre-APP

14.          Govt raises petrol by Rs1.09/litre, diesel by Rs2.42 for July 31-PPT

15.          Oil prices fell as higher crude shipments despite Middle East tensions-DTS

16.          Oil falls more than $1 on greater flows despite US-Iran war-DD

17.          Targeted fuel subsidy may return if Gulf tensions persist-DD

18.          Petroleum pricing committee advances roadmap for deregulation of oil sector-PK

19.          Oil settles down on proposed Saudi-led maritime defence coalition-PPT

20.          QatarEnergy buys 33 US LNG cargoes worth $1 billion to offset Hormuz disruption-PPT

21.          Prolonged, unannounced outages hit every aspect of life in rural South Punjab-DD

22.          K-Electric shares peak hours to help consumers reduce electricity bills-PK

23.          PM Shehbaz orders audit of power firms’ billing systems-DD

24.          PM Shehbaz orders technical audit of DISCO billing systems-PK

25.          PM Shehbaz orders technical audit of DISCOs’ billing system, stresses power sector reforms-APP

26.          PM Shehbaz orders technical audit of DISCOs’ billing system, stresses power sector reforms-BR

27.          KE’s 640MW renewable projects excluded from draft IGCEP base case-BR

Weather Updates 

The Weather-BR

320+ Human Resources (including Training, Health, Precautions & Safety - other than above areas)

1.             Pensionary benefits constitute fundamental right of a retired employee: FCC-BR

2.             Cyber security firm observes rise in cybercrimes-BR

3.             Sindh restores six-day school week from August 1-BR

4.             Eight food officials dismissed over Rs5bn wheat misappropriation scam in Karachi-DD

5.             Rebeca Grynspan leads as UNSC meets to pick next chief-DD

6.             1,156 more women join Punjab Police-DD

Other Pakistan

1.             Real Justice & Excellent Police. Let us vote for the Honest & Able Candidates to have Honest Best Govt for our family

2.             President, PM lauds PN for rescuing 19 fishermen-BR

3.             Overseas Pakistanis: PM takes stock of initiatives for enhanced services-BR

4.             FO says US-Iran talks ongoing-BR

5.             ECP refuses to accept Achakzai as PKMAP chief-BR

6.             Dar, Türkiye FM talk on situation in Palestine-BR

7.             JI demands justice for the slain trader-BR

8.             Naqvi calls for new administrative units, political consensus to fix governance system-BR

9.             Bilawal warns against ‘stealing’ AJK election-BR

10.          Naqvi advocates for creation of new provinces-BR

11.          Mechanism to ensure adherence to axle load limits ordered-BR

12.          Dar reviews steps for improved consular services-BR

13.          Rs2bn infrastructure overhaul for SITE area plan launched-BR

14.          Pakistan, Belarus agree to deepen defence cooperation-BR

15.          Ferozsons Laboratories Limited: performance and outlook-BR

16.          10 policemen including DSP martyred in terrorist attack in Hangu-BR

17.          120 firms join SSUET job fair as Sindh governor inaugurates AI lab-BR\

18.          Pakistan’s soft image depends on economic strength: LCCI President-BR

19.          NADRA wins three prestigious awards-BR

20.          CM expresses grief over loss of lives in roof collapse-BR

21.          PC redesignates Imran Ghaznavi’s position-BR

22.          Poisoning Rawal Lake- BR

23.          Punjab launches 77 electric buses on 17 routes across seven more districts- BR

24.          Minister inspects Lahore rain drainage operations-BR

25.          Navy rescues 19 crew members from distressed fishing vessel-BR

26.          CM Punjab attends passing-out parade of 1,156 women police recruits-BR

27.          Four terrorists killed in Khuzdar IBO-BR

28.          ‘Mango Diplomacy Festival 2026’: Significance of cultural diplomacy highlighted-BR

29.          Saif Anwar appointed new PDMA chief amid monsoon emergency-TN

30.          Israeli airstrike destroys Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City-DTS

31.          Arshad Nadeem reaches Commonwealth Games 2026 final-ET

32.          Bilawal extends olive branch to PTI, calls for united fight against AJK rigging-ET

33.          HC restrains NCCIA from arresting Imran's sister Noreen Niazi in PECA case-ET

34.          At least 10 killed as three-storey building collapses in Lahore's Baghbanpura-ET

35.          4 terrorists killed, two explosives-laden vehicles destroyed in Khuzdar IBO: ISPR-ET

36.          Pakistan outclass South Korea 3-1 in historic FIH-sanctioned encounter-ET

37.          Govt to change system of vehicles’ registration-TN

38.          PM orders technical audit of DISCOs’ billing system-TN

39.          Ahsan Iqbal urges Bilawal to accept Kashmir results-DTS

40.          PM orders action against individuals involved in tax evasion-TN

41.          Pakistan, Kuwait vow to deepen defence ties amid ongoing conflict in Gulf-TN

42.          Balochistan coal mine explosion kills 26, several missing-TN

43.          Pakistan, Iran agree to boost border trade, connectivity during envoy’s visit to Zahedan-TN

44.          Features Others Urdu Fifth meeting of the Committee constituted by the Prime Minister to review the petroleum pricing mechanism was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik.-APP

45.          President Zardari, Interior Minister Naqvi review security situation, reaffirm resolve against terrorism-APP

46.          DPM conveys best wishes to Malaysian government and people on upcoming elections-APP

47.          Pakistan, Turkiye reaffirm support for Palestine, express deep concern over Israeli military offensive-APP

48.          Pakistan showcases textile excellence at Texworld 2026 Summer Show-APP

49.          Pakistan removed from Lloyd's war-risk list in boost for maritime trade-PPT

50.          Pakistan backs Saudi right to self-defence after Iraq strikes-DD

51.          Pakistan joins Saudi-led maritime coalition for Red Sea security-PPT

52.          Balochistan High Court orders traffic overhaul, urban facilities in Quetta-DD

53.          Pakistan beat South Korea 3-1 to take lead in four-match hockey test series-PK

54.          Atlas Honda reports 25% rise in Q1 profit as sales surge in FY2026-27-PK

55.          Arshad Nadeem reaches 2026 Commonwealth Games javelin final-PK

56.          Anti-terrorism court declares two sisters of Imran Khan ‘proclaimed offenders’-DD

57.          CTD arrests two ‘RAW agents’ with IEDs in Okara-DD

58.          10 climbers missing after Broad Peak avalanche-DD

59.          Rescue efforts in full swing as dozens of villages in Punjab still under water-DD

60.          11 policemen martyred, 15 terrorists killed in Hangu attack-DTS

61.          Authority set up to ‘manage unutilised, idle’ Punjab assets-DD

62.          Sanitation workers protest over unpaid Eid honorarium, demand regularisation in Rawalpindi-DD

63.          Sindh plans data centre with NTC help to strengthen e-governance-DD

64.          Transparent probe, strict action sought against culprits behind HIV outbreaks in Sindh-DD

65.          Lloyd’s removes Pakistan from war-risk maritime list-DTS

66.          Govt primary school blown up in Bajaur-DD

67.          Registration of women voters begins in KP's Lower Dir-DD

68.          Pakistan Navy rescues 19 stranded fishermen-DTS

69.          Minister directs strict enforcement of axle load limits on highways-DD

70.          AJK Assembly backs reconciliation commission proposal-DTS

71.          HRCP calls for accountability as abuse persists despite anti-torture law-DD

72.          Task force begins work on strategy to promote Gandhara heritage-DD

73.          Security forces kill 4 terrorists in Khuzdar IBO-APP

74.          China's Unitree sets August 10 subscription date for Shanghai IPO-TNS

75.          China launches new communication technology test satellites into space-TN

76.          Karachi Mayor Wahab lays foundation stone of Rs2bn SITE uplift project-DD

77.          Slain Karachi IBA student’s family demands justice-DD

Other international 

1.             Death toll from China landslide rises to 51, 10 missing: authorities-BR

2.             Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, 12 other countries announce multinational maritime defence coalition-ET

3.             OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses seek lower AI costs-TNS

4.             Trump says deal reached for 'complete disarmament' of Hamas-DD

5.             US officials say discussions are ongoing over technocrat government for Gaza-DTS

6.             EU unveils €10B plan to build massive AI gigafactories to rival US and China-TNS

7.             Japanese Yen surges 3% against dollar on suspected Tokyo intervention-TNS

8.             Iran claims ballistic missile strike destroyed 3 US F-35 jets at Jordan air base-TN

9.             Iraq rejects claims it facilitated US-Saudi strikes, says ‘no prior knowledge’ of attacks-TN

10.          India sent over 2,500 military arms shipments to Israel amid Gaza genocide: Amnesty report-APP

11.          New Zealand FM faces backlash over remarks to Chinese-born MP-DTS

12.          Iran objects to US military deployment in Europe-DTS

13.          Bab el-Mandeb sees 25 commodity vessels transit, Hormuz traffic stays thin-DD

14.          Illegal Israeli blockades encroach deeper into Gaza-DD

15.          Syrian president condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia in call with crown prince-DD

16.          Iran's FM says Egypt security is of 'utmost importance'-DD

17.          Iraq says it neither approved nor had prior knowledge of US-Saudi strikes-DD

18.          Saudi Arabia unveils plans for multinational maritime defence coalition-PPT

19.          Islamic State-Kho­rasan claims killing of Taliban official in Afghanistan-DD

20.          Lebanon’s Aoun says citizens ‘paid a heavy price’ in Israel war-DD

21.          10 of a family killed in Russian strike-DD

22.          Riyadh unveils maritime alliance as war spreads-DD

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