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.             FBR issues three STGOs to ease compliance for iron, steel sector-PK

2.             FBR chairman assures business community of faster tax reforms and refunds-PK

3.             Resolution of pending issues: FBR-business bodies to be constituted-BR

4.             Filing Season Disruptions-TN

5.             ST at the rate of Rs5/unit of electricity: FBR notifies list of 99 iron, steel manufacturers-BR

6.             The cost nobody budgets for-BR

7.             'Auto tax policy favours the rich'-ET

8.             Time-based power tariff: IMF not allowing Pakistan to offer cheap electricity: Leghari-BR

9.             IMF not approved proposal for cheaper electricity: Awais Leghari-DTS

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

1.             Pakistan’s economy doesn’t need more experts; it needs one owner-BR

2.             M-12 project: ECC approves Rs27.62bn sovereign guarantees issuance-BR

3.             Vibrant industry backbone of economy: Khalid Maqbool-BR

4.             Pakistan seeks USD1.3bn China refinancing-BR

5.             Pakonomics - lived reality not fiction-ET

6.             MSMEs: SMEDA, SEDF discuss avenues for access to finance-BR

7.             Pakistan, Iran renew push for $10bn trade goal-DTS

8.             Iran eyes expanded trade with Pakistan through Karachi, Gwadar ports-ET

9.             Iran seeks to boost trade cooperation with Pakistan via Karachi, Gwadar ports-TNS

10.          Pakistan’s electric vehicle boom accelerates on Chinese tech-APP

11.          Tech event to focus on modern mining-ET

12.          Auto sector calls for prime minister’s intervention-BR

13.          Wheat crisis bigger than global oil crisis, Govt hiding facts: KP Finance Adviser Muzzammil Aslam-PPT

14.          ‘LCCI launches several initiatives for stronger academia-industry linkages’- BR

15.          July exports surge by 10pc YoY-BR

16.          China asked to fast-track $1.3b refinancing-ET

17.          SIFC clears way for $200m Khuzdar mining investment-PPT

18.          REAP team in UK to strengthen country’s presence in key market-BR

19.          Ex-mill wheat flour price reduced in Karachi-BR

20.          Goods transporters say will observe strike from 8th=-BR

21.          Inflation cools, risks remain-BR

36+ Customs Duty (including PSW)

Customs seizes six NDP vehicles-BR

460+ Company Laws

1.             SECP forms WG to review corporate debt market needs-BR

2.             SECP forms working group for debt market reforms-BR

3.             Competition law: CCP intensifying efforts to raise awareness: chairman-BR

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

1.             Unrated large private borrowers: SBP raises financing limit to Rs10bn-BR

2.             SBP raises borrowing limit to Rs10 billion for unrated large companies-PK

3.             Pakistan formally asks China to expedite refinancing of $1.3 billion in commercial loans-PPT

4.             NAB recovers movable, immovable assets worth Rs2.45trn in Q2-BR

5.             NAB claims record Rs5.41tr recoveries in first half of 2026-ET

6.             India paves way for return of merchant fees on digital payments-BR

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

1.             Buying rally continues, KSE-100 up 1.2% in early trade-BR

2.             Volatile trading sends PSX down over 1,100 points -PPT

3.             KSE-100 falls 1,116 points as profit-taking erases early gains-PK

4.             Institutional selling wipes out PSX gains-ET

5.             Rupee loses some ground against dollar-DTS

6.             Gold prices decline by Rs 500 per tola-DTS

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

1.             Petrol price cut by Rs3.39, HSD’s by Rs4.07-BR

2.             Oil prices drop on hopes of Mideast conflict resolution-BR

3.             Govt decreases petrol price by Rs3.39, diesel's by Rs4.07 per litre-BR

4.             Oil prices drop on hopes of Mideast conflict resolution-BR

5.             Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks-BR

6.             Iraq exported 30mn barrels of crude via Hormuz in a month: monitor-BR

7.             Govt reduces petrol by Rs3.39/litre, diesel by Rs4.07/litre for August 5-PPT

8.             Govt cuts petrol price by Rs3.39, diesel by Rs4.07 for one day-TN

9.             Govt reduces petrol price by Rs3.39, HSD by Rs4.07 for August 5-ET

10.          Petrol drops by Rs3.39, diesel by Rs4.07 per litre-TNS

11.          Oil prices drop after Qatar, Bessent raise hopes of a US-Iran deal-ET

12.          Govt reduces petrol price by Rs3.39, high-speed diesel by Rs4.07

13.          Oil steadies after 2 day slump as investors eye Hormuz traffic-DD

14.          Pakistan to break up gas monopolies-ET

15.          Two gas utilities to become five-DD

16.          Experts say solar rush unsustainable without investment in batteries-PPT

17.          Govt plans deregulation, unbundling of Sui companies-BR

18.          Meeting discusses roadmap for gas sector transformation-BR

19.          FTO directs faster complaint resolution across Sindh offices-PK

20.          The shape of the future grid-BR

21.          300MW Balakot Hydropower Project: PEDO faces opposition due to high cost-BR

22.          The power sector’s unfinished business-BR

23.          Batteries are just charging up-BR

24.          Experts say solar rush unsustainable without investment in batteries-PPT

25.          SECMC set to increase coal production from Thar by 47% from Sept 2026-BR

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

1.             Governor, HEC chief agree to increase cooperation on AI-BR

2.             AI adoption may hit Pakistan’s job market, World Bank warns-BR

3.             IHC suspends order for disclosure of cricketers’ salaries, perks-DD

4.             Sovereign AI, cloud infrastructure: Data Vault, Galaxy Tech enter into partnership-BR

5.             Pakistan, Sri Lanka join hands to conduct research-BR

6.             India pharma sector to miss 2030 sales target amid tariff and shipping woes, trade body says-BR

Weather Updates 

1.             The Weather-BR

2.             Sindh and Punjab: 5 killed, 16 hurt in rain-related incidents-BR

Islam Here & Hereafter

Prayer is Better than Work (do not Work during Namaz time) - Watch the sample test & advantage

Other Pakistan

1.             PM reaffirms diplomatic, moral support to Kashmiris-BR

2.             Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir today: Bilawal says no unilateral action can erase history-BR

3.             G-B, AJ&K, Punjab, Sindh & Balochistan: Aleem outlines key prospective infrastructure initiatives-BR

4.             Military reaffirms solidarity with IIOJK people-BR

5.             Dar to attend meeting on occupied Jerusalem in Jordan today-BR

6.             CM, Khushab MPAs discuss development, constituency issues-BR

7.             Senior Business Recorder photojournalist passes away-BR

8.             Digital property transfer service for Punjab launched at UK HC-BR

9.             Azma’s makes humorous remark on Karachi’s public transport-BR

10.          Interior minister’s statement: PTI leader urges PM to seek vote of confidence-BR

11.          Minister reviews flood preparedness in Jalalpur Pirwala-BR

12.          Sherry condemns ‘electoral irregularities’ in AJK polls-BR

13.          ITP issues special Traffic Plan for Youm-e-Istehsal walk, announces alternate routes-APP

14.          Nehal inaugurates AI lab at SSUET-BR

15.          PAC flags financial irregularities in public universities-BR

16.          ECP seeks annual wealth statements of parties for FY2025-26-BR

17.          CM pays tribute to police martyrs-BR

18.          FDA directs strict implementation of anti-dengue steps-BR

19.          Fight against terrorism: Corps Commander vows military’s continued support for KP Police-BR

20.          Magistrates conduct 88,000 inspections in a week-BR

21.          Struggle for realization of right to self-determination: Speaker reaffirms commitment to supporting Kashmiri people-BR

22.          Relief, rescue operations: Armed forces fully ready to assist NDMA, civil admin: CDF-BR

23.          Interior minister’s statement: PTI leader urges PM to seek vote of confidence-BR

24.          Service suspended at a Saudi airport after attack-BR

25.          Gazans hold mass funeral for those killed during Israeli aggression-BR

26.          Sindh to launch EV-taxi service, double-decker buses-BR

27.          India markets regulator proposes depository receipts against REITs, InvITs units-BR

28.          PML-N, PPP headed for one seat each in delayed AJK constituencies-DD

29.          PPP alleges rigging as polling ends in two delayed AJK constituencies-ET

30.          Amnesty calls on govt to release Imran ahead of third full year of detention-ET

31.          PPP renews rigging claims as results start pouring in from two AJK seats-TNS

32.          PFA raids fake soft drink factory, seizes counterfeit bottles-APP

33.          DPM Dar in Amman to attend Ministerial Meeting on Jerusalem-APP

34.          ECC approves key funding measures for PTVC and M-12 motorway-PK

35.          ECC Approves Rs34.6 billion sovereign guarantees for 69-kilometre Sialkot-Kharian Motorway-PPT

36.          Bilawal pays glowing tribute to police martyrs on National Police Martyrs’ Day-APP

37.          ITP issues traffic diversion plan for 21st Safar procession in G-7/2-APP

38.          Pakistan, US resolve to confront terror outfits including ISIS-K, TTP, BLA-APP

39.          President reaffirms unwavering solidarity with people of IIOJK on Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir-APP

40.          Pakistan, US resolve to confront terror outfits including ISIS-K, TTP, BLA-APP

41.          DPM Dar urges global community, UN to fulfill responsibilities for peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute-APP

42.          Pakistan stands firmly with Kashmiris: Amir Muqam-APP

43.          PM reaffirms Kashmir as cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy-APP

44.          Armed Forces ready to assist NDMA in relief operations, says Field Marshal-TN

45.          Thana Culture: 20-year-old girl raped by police officer inside Lahore police station-TN

46.          Lahore declaration calls for national dialogue on new provinces-TN

47.          PM orders authorities to complete privatisation programme-TN

48.          Welcome Exemption-TN

49.          Forces fully prepared to assist NDMA in relief, rescue operations: CDF-TNS

50.          Armed forces reiterate support for Kashmir cause on Youm-e-Istehsal-TNS

51.          Mir Raza Ali's father rejects suicide narrative surrounding son's death-TNS

52.          Fazl warns against creating new provinces without public consent-ET

53.          78 Lahore cops suspended after ASI's alleged sexual assault of mentally challenged woman in police station-ET

54.          UK opens Chevening scholarships, Commonwealth Startup Fellowship for Pakistanis-ET

55.          FM Dar departs for Jordan to attend ministerial meeting on Jerusalem's worsening situation-ET

56.          CDF Munir underscores disaster preparedness, inter-agency coordination amid floods, monsoon season-ET

57.          Fact check:Viral video does not show police allegedly beating relatives of AJK protesters-ET

58.          Pakistan to host Iranian officials as Trump’s patience wears thin-DD

59.          PTI all set to ‘take to streets’ for Imran’s release today-DD

60.          All foreign media personnel to require NOC from info ministry for news coverage outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi-DD

61.          Kara­koram Highway closed, Ghizer worst hit by more flash floods-DD

62.          CJP Afridi promises women facilitation centres in courts nationwide-DD

63.          Nepal mourns ‘generation lost’ to Broad Peak avalanche-DD

64.          Fresh rainfall keeps flood threat alive-ET

65.          Traffic alert: NHA urges travelers to avoid flood-hit highway route-PK

Other international

1.             No double standard on hate speech-BR

2.             Nepal mountaineers mourn ‘lost generation’ in avalanche-BR

3.             Michigan primary offers key test of Democratic voters’ views on Israel-BR

4.             SpaceX quarterly revenue surges in debut results but sales per subscriber fall- BR

5.             US revokes Brazilian ambassador visa amid diplomatic row-DTS

6.             Trump gives Iran ‘last chance’ warning-DTS

7.             US, Iran close to sealing Hormuz deal-TN

8.             Trump says 'all-day negotiation' was held with Iran on Tuesday-DD

9.             Trump says Strait of Hormuz will open 'very soon' or Iran will be 'hit very hard'-DD

10.          New report raises concerns over safeguards for advanced AI agents-TNS

11.          UN says Gaza ‘unsafe’ as Israeli strikes hit tented classrooms and civilian homes-APP

12.          Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks on ending war-DD

13.          WATCH: Indian cargo vessel sinks off coast of Yemen-DD

14.          Netanyahu rejects Gaza withdrawal before Hamas disarms-DTS

15.          Palestinians mourn 112 people retrieved from rubble in Gaza-ET

16.          Afghanistan's malnutrition crisis 'spinning out of control': UN-ET

17.          Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman continue 'positively'-ET

18.          Fresh Lebanon-Israel negotiations to begin in Rome-TNS

19.          US says Hormuz deal likely 'today or tomorrow' despite fresh attacks at sea-TNS

20.          US says Hormuz shipping route remains open despite Iranian threats-DD

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