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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 explains higher penalties for digital non-compliance-BR

2.           FBR expects Rs5.5 trillion additional revenue through documentation, digital reforms: Langrial-PPT

3.           Property buyers underreport funds: 8,697 individuals holding Rs750bn deposits report zero income: FBR-BR

4.           Tax to be abolished on female hygiene products-BR

5.           New fixed tax scheme from July 1: 100,000 small shopkeepers, retailers to avail benefits-BR

6.           Reducing tax incidence within IMF programme high priority: Kayani-BR

7.           National Faceless Centre approved as government moves to curb tax officials’ discretionary powers-PPT

8.           Business leaders remind SBP of the pitfalls of keeping interest rates in double digits-BR

9.           Telecom firms asked to justify lower tax revenue impact-BR

10.       Govt refuses to share revenue impact figures with NA panel-BR

11.       Key features of federal budget FY27- BR

12.       BUDGET 2026-27: Senate panel backs 5pc tax on earnings from social media-DD

13.       BUDGET 2026-27 : Multiple risks looms over next-year budget, finance ministry warns-DD

14.       Punjab to present budget today-BR

15.       Budget ‘fails to address fiscal vulnerabilities’-DD

16.       Stakeholders demand end to export tax on tobacco-BR

17.       PTI demands withdrawal of export tax on tobacco-TNS

18.       The labyrinthine Finance Bill 2026 explained-BR

19.       Fiscal fault lines could test budget outlook-BR

20.       A risky bet on tax enforcement-DD

21.       BUDGET 2026-27: Senators term rising debt a major risk for economic stability-DD

22.       BUDGET 2026-27: Punjab to unveil ‘Rs5.3tr’ tax-free budget today-DD

23.       Punjab to present budget today-BR

24.       Punjab to present over Rs5.5tr tax-free budget today-TNS

25.       Brokers hail budget’s investor-friendly measures-TNS

26.       BUDGET 2026-27: Record Rs3.6tr overspending belies govt’s austerity claims-DD

27.       PCDMA expresses disappointment over budget-BR

28.       ‘Budget fails to meet people’s expectations’-BR

29.       Beyond the numbers-DD

30.       Pakistan eyes more global bond issues, sees budget upside from Iran deal-BR

31.       National Faceless Centre approved as government moves to curb tax officials’ discretionary powers-PPT

32.       PRA seals 14 business premises-BR

33.       Govt plans full digitisation of PTV, Radio Pakistan network in FY27-PPT

34.       Business community gives mixed verdict on FY27 budget, seeks stronger focus on exports and industry-PPT

35.       Punjab budget for FY2026-27 to be presented on June 16-TN

36.       14 business premises sealed, millions recovered: PRA-APP

37.       Punjab unveils Rs5.13tr budget plan-DTS

38.       Aurangzeb sees budget upside from US-Iran deal, but says 'way too premature' to revise projections-DD

39.       Pakistan in ‘very good’ fiscal position as stability drive gains ground: Aurangzeb-TNS

40.       IMF warns energy recovery to take time after ceasefire-BR

41.       Govt refuses to disclose exact tax relief figures amid IMF talks-TNS

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

1.           Business community criticises status quo on monetary policy-TNS

2.           Alibaba unveils AI support for small and medium enterprises in Pakistan-DD

3.           EV industry welcomes budget incentives, seeks longer-term roadmap-TNS

4.           LCCI lauds PM for growth-oriented budget-BR

5.           ‘DigiSME’ initiative: SMEDA directed to work closely with Alibaba-BR

6.           Opposition assails govt for ‘growing’ economic mismanagement-BR

7.           FCC says retaining employees on contract for years is economic exploitation-BR

8.           Waves Home Appliances restarts air-conditioner assembly and sales after 2022 suspension-PPT

9.           Global markets rise as US-Iran peace deal eases energy, inflation fears-TN

10.       Jul-Apr LSM posts 6.44pc growth YoY-BR

11.       Kenyan National Tea Day celebrations held at LCCI: Kenya, Pakistan enjoy long-standing bilateral ties: HC- RB

12.       Exports stay largely flat in 5 years: Aurangzeb-BR

36+ Customs Duty (including PSW) 

1.           PSW, NTC ink real-time data sharing pact- BR

2.           First time in 8 years: Karachi Port hits 2,000 vessel calls milestone-BR

3.           Karachi Port records eight-year high in ship arrivals-TNS

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

1.           SBP holding rates, watching risks-BR

2.           Inflation may remain in double digits for next few months: SBP-BR

3.           SBP holds key policy rate at 11.5pc-BR

4.           SBP keeps rates unchanged at 11.5pc-TNS

5.           SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5%-PPT

6.           Central bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 11.5pc-DD

7.           SBP maintains 11.5% policy rate in final FY26 review-TNS

8.           State Bank forex reserves expected to hit $18bn this month-TNS

9.           Business circles disappointed over SBP rate pause-DD

10.       Foreign exchange rates in Pakistan for today, June 15, 2026-PPT

11.       PM’s Apna Ghar scheme: Expats & NRPs now eligible for financing: SBP-BR

12.       Investment proposals and projects: Dar for expediting implementation-BR

13.       Capital market infrastructure: Chinese consortium to expand investment-BR

14.       Nehal calls for greater investment in wind energy-BR

15.       Banking industry backs ‘disciplined, growth-oriented’ budget-TNS

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

1.           Bulls roar at PSX, KSE-100 settles with 2.7% gain on US-Iran peace deal announcement-BR

2.           Stocks surge, KSE-100 up over 1,300 points in early trade-BR

3.           Stocks surge, KSE-100 up over 1,300 points in early trade-BR

4.           KSE-100 surges 4,640 points as investors welcome the budget-TNS

5.           PSX surges over 4,600 points as US-Iran peace deal lifts investor sentiment-PPT

6.           KSE-100 rallies by over 4,000 points after US, Iran reach preliminary agreement-DD

7.           Equities rally on budget, peace optimism-DD

8.           Dollar sways near 10-day lows as attention turns to BOJ and RBA-BR

9.           Rupee nearly unchanged-TNS

10.       Rupee gains 01 paisa against US Dollar-APP

11.       Gold price per tola gains Rs4,370 in Pakistan-BR

12.       Gold per tola gains Rs10,800 in Pakistan-BR

13.       Gold steady as investors await details of US-Iran peace deal-BR

14.       Silver price in Pakistan for today, June 15, 2026-PPT

15.       Gold price in Pakistan for today, June 15, 2026-PPT

16.       Gold surges over Rs10,000 per tola as precious metals rally after Iran-US agreement-TN

17.       Gold rates up Rs10,800 per tola-TNS

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

1.           Oil falls USD4 to three-month low- BR

2.           Oil rebounds on concerns about US-Iran peace deal, restoration of supply-BR

3.           Oil shocks, debt repayments, revenue shortfalls, SOE losses and natural disasters threaten FY27 budget, govt warns-PPT

4.           Oil falls $4 to hit three-month low-DD

5.           Pioneer Cement approves installation of 28.3MW solar power plant at Khushab facility-PPT

6.           Power circular debt falls 23% YoY to Rs1.85 trillion, but FY26 buildup reaches Rs240 billion-PPT

7.           Iran, US agree to halt war and reopen Hormuz, sending oil prices tumbling-ET

8.           Power subsidies: The reform that forgot to show up-BR

9.           Delay in BQPS-III project: PD accuses KE of ‘overburdening’ consumers by Rs200bn- R

10.       Power circular debt flow hits Rs1.86tr-TNS

Weather Updates 

The Weather-BR

Other Pakistan

1.           Landmark US-Iran peace agreement: Pakistan to host signing ceremony in Geneva-BR

2.           Sun of peace finally rises: PM-TNS

3.           SC judge advocates stricter safeguards in drug cases-DD

4.           Balochistan Assembly budget session summoned on 17th-TNS

5.           JI demands cut in fuel prices, work on Pak-Iran gas pipeline-DD

6.           NAB reclaims 260,000-acre state land in Balochistan-TNS

7.           Senators flag rising debt, absence of exit roadmap-TNS

8.           Minister inaugurates ‘Prison Block’ at Services Hospital-BR

9.           Sharjeel urges opponents to work together for people-BR

10.       Police can’t violate ‘privacy of home’ in ‘immorality-related’ offences, rules Peshawar High Court-DD

11.       Hafizabad DPO changed after ‘row with MPA’s son over office toilet use’-DD

12.       Pakistan’s first state of freedom report launched=BR

13.       CEC hears GB poll petitions; decisions tomorrow-DD

14.       State obliged under Constitution to ensure public hospitals are fully functional: SHC-TNS

15.       Pinky’s long-running drug network targeted elite areas, students: IO-DD

16.       AJK to restore judicial proceedings on Friday-TNS

17.       Senate panel questions conviction gaps in gender-based violence-DD

18.       SHC issues notices to CBC, DHA, others on plea against commercial use of public park-TNS

19.       Sindh CM directs foolproof security, uninterrupted civic services during Muharram-DD

20.       Budget to be ‘in line with’ people’s expectations: CM Bugti-DD

21.       Bilawal, UK leader discuss bilateral ties, regional peace-TNS

22.       Rs18.2m scam surfaces in Gomal varsity’s initial probe-TNS

23.       CM Sindh orders strict measures against wheat hoarding-BR

24.       Passerby killed, three cops hurt in Kurram checkpost attack-DD

25.       Trump faces G7 as questions swirl on Iran accord-BR

26.       Climate ministry secures Rs2.48bn Public Sector Development Programme allocation for green projects-DD

27.       JAAC protest in Rawalakot ‘dwindles’ as shutter-down strike continues across AJK-DD

28.       Three-tier security bulwark being laid for Muharram in Punjab-DD

29.       Bilawal, Falconer reaffirm commitment to boost Pakistan, UK ties- BR

30.       Ahsan greets US-Iran deal-BR

31.       Women MPAs discuss steps to prevent acid attacks in Balochistan-DD

32.       Iran envoy appreciates facilitation of peace deal-BR

33.       Obstructing or delaying grant of rights: Telecom bill seeking to impose Rs50m penalty presented in Senate-BR

34.       PHC rules footnotes integral part of judicial decisions-TNS

35.       PIBF welcomes Iran-US peace agreement-BR

36.       Comment: Shehbaz, Asim Munir — architects of historic global peace-TNS

37.       Iran-US peace deal: CM lauds Pakistan’s diplomatic role-BR

38.       JI questions credibility of past probes after acquittal of Baldia factory fire accused-DD

39.       New traffic chief in Islamabad appointed-DD

40.       UK MP backs Pakistan’s response to attacks from Afghanistan-DD

41.       GB lifts Shandur polo trophy after 15 years-DD

42.       Ashura on 26th-BR

43.       Parents can’t waive minors’ future rights thru’ compromise: LHC-DD

44.       IHC hints at ruling on objections to KP CM’s Imran meeting plea-TNS

45.       Fazl backs PM over new CoD, seeks Imran’s release-TNS

Other international

1.           Trump says Iran deal is 'all signed', details remain unclear-BR

2.           Trump says Iran deal is ‘all signed’, text to be released soon-TNS

3.           Nepal's foreign minister visits China after first calling on regional rival India-BR

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