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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: Reforms at what cost?-BR

2.         Integration failure: FBR starts suspending sales tax registrations-BR

3.         Deemed property income: FBR to refund tax collected under Sec 7E-BR

4.         FBR opens tax collection offices on Saturday-PK

5.         A tax scheme in trouble-BR

6.         Supreme Court rejects DHA Islamabad's income tax exemption claim-PPT

7.         Pakistan to make 174 legislative amendments to meet IMF conditions-TNS

8.         IMF team visits OICCI: Foreign investors call for protection, tax broadening-BR

9.         USD7bn EFF programme: IMF seeks 174 legislative amendments-BR

10.     IMF review calls for 'fewer but deeper' reforms in design of loan programs-BR

11.     PM Shehbaz reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to IMF reform programme-PK

12.     PM says IMF raises no serious concerns over Rs100 subsidy after meeting Georgieva at UNGA-ET

13.     IMF has no issue with fuel subsidy: PM-ET

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

1.         Learning from China’s economic philosophy and policy — IX-BR

2.         World Economic Forum: Qaiser highlights reforms, investor facilitation-BR

3.         PIA aircraft, refinery upgrades, Reko Diq: US financing opportunities being explored- BR

4.         US Economy Under Pressure: $40T Debt, 5% Yields & Oil Above $100 | Kamran Khan | On My Radar

5.         Finance minister advances energy, aviation, healthcare, climate goals at UNGA-TN

6.         PM stresses GSP+ importance in meeting with EU top leadership-DTS

7.         Continued reforms will help lift Pakistan growth, improve people's lives: IMF MD-TN

8.         In meeting with top EU officials, PM Shehbaz reiterates commitment to continued engagement under GSP+-DD

9.         PM Shehbaz underscores GSP Plus importance as Pakistan, EU leaders discuss deeper ties-PPT

10.     Pakistan, European Parliament delegation discuss human rights, GSP+-PK

11.     Acting FS, MEPs discuss Pakistan-EU relations-APP

12.     Pakistan seeks US EXIM financing for PIA Aircraft and Reko Diq-PK

13.     Pakistan courts US financing for Boeing jets, refineries and Reko Diq-DTS

14.     SIFC, World Bank discuss reforms to improve Pakistan's business environment-PK

15.     OICCI Urges Investment and Export Reforms as IMF Team Visits Karachi-PK

16.     ADB projects Pakistan's FY2027 growth at 3.7pc amid ME conflict-TN

17.     IMF chief says Pakistan's reforms have preserved stability, restored confidence-PPT

18.     Middle East war threatens global growth, fuels inflation and debt pressures: IMF-PPT

19.     FPCCI, PEMRA organise seminar on digital media future-BR

20.     SMEDA consults women chambers to boost businesses-BR

21.     Export-led growth?-BR

22.     Pakistan, Denmark for enhancing trade and investment ties- BR

36+ Customs Duty (including PSW)

1.         Values increased on import of empty glass bottles-BR

2.         Pakistan Customs sets new values for imported empty glass bottles-PK

460+ Company Laws

1.         CSR Bill 2026 pending before NA, SECP tells NA’s body on finance and revenue-BR

2.         CCP clears transaction: UAE firm to acquire stakes in MTML from Chinese investors-BR

3.         CCP approves UAE firm’s acquisition of Masood Textile Mills shares-BR

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

1.         SBP foreign exchange reserves rise $11 million to $21.4bn-PK

2.         Experts call for stronger data governance in banking sector-BR

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

1.         PSX: Selling returns, KSE-100 down over 1%-BR

2.         Asian stocks weather bond storm, oil retreats slightly-BR

3.         PSX falls 1,734 points on geopolitics tension-ET

4.         PSX turns bearish, loses over 1,730 points-DTS

5.         Dollar set for weekly gains as yields surge, Fed bets build-BR

6.         Rupee gains ground against dollar-DTS

7.         Gold heads for weekly loss as stronger dollar, Fed rate outlook weighs-BR

8.         Gold prices fall by Rs 5,600 per tola-DTS

9.         Gold prices drop Rs5,600 per tola-TNS

10.     Silver price in Pakistan for today, September 24, 2026-PPT

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

1.         Oil prices fall as markets look to Iran truce, but remain wary of attacks on oil facilities- BR

2.         The oil shock moves downstream-BR

3.         Govt cuts diesel by Rs2.63, petrol by Re0.84 per litre-BR

4.         Petrol price cut by 84 paise, HSD’s by Rs2.63-BR

5.         Oil prices jump 4% as Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia-BR

6.         Oil prices fall as markets look to Iran truce, but remain wary of attacks on oil facilities- BR

7.         Law & order situation: Malik directs uninterrupted fuel supply- BR

8.         Oil prices settle up about 3pc-BR

9.         Four oil refineries sign upgrade agreements-BR

10.     Petrol price down by Rs0.84 per litre, high-speed diesel rate reduced by Rs2.63-DD

11.     Govt decreases petrol by 84 paisas, HSD by Rs2.63 for Sept 25-ET

12.     Pakistan reduces petrol and diesel prices for September 25, 2026-PK

13.     Pakistan slashes petrol by Rs1.93 and HSD by Rs4.21 under daily pricing system-PK

14.     Petroleum dealers back fuel relief scheme-TNS

15.     Government moves to secure uninterrupted fuel supplies amid possible disruptions-PK

16.     Oil prices fall as Iran says it is open to diplomacy to end the war-ET

17.     Oil prices edge lower as Iran says it is open to diplomacy to end the war-DD

18.     Pakistan to sign refinery upgrade deals today, unlocking nearly $6 billion investment-PPT

19.     4 local refineries sign $5bn upgradation deals with govt to improve quality, production-DD

20.     Pakistan refineries sign agreements to advance $6 billion upgrade plan-DTS

21.     Pakistan refineries sign $6 billion upgrade deals after years of delays-TNS

22.     Significant MoM cut in RLNG prices-BR

23.     Pakistan’s three major refineries ink upgrade agreements with govt- BR

24.     Stakeholders deliberate on a phased transition to clean electricity by 2040-BR

25.     Nepra notifies KE base tariff at Rs32.37 per unit-DD

26.     Govt set to save billions as Nepra upholds Rs7.60/unit cut in KE's tariff-TN

27.     Major power breakdown at Karachi's Pipri Pumping Station halts operations, causes water shortfall of 35 MGD-DD

28.     Sindh PA committee on loadshedding expels KE team over CEO's absence-DD

29.     Fire breaks out at KE grid station, disrupts power supply to thousands-DD

30.     Govt decides to conduct comprehensive technical audit of all Discos-TN

31.     PAEC Foundation signs contract for 5MW hydropower project at Chashma-TN

Weather Updates

1.         The Weather-BR

2.         Rise in mercury 'affects' cotton seed germination in Punjab-DD

3.         Death toll from Typhoon Dujuan in eastern Japan climbs to 9-TN

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

1.         Educational institutions to accommodate police, security personnel-BR

2.         Medical experts call for promoting clinical research-BR

3.         Embassy of Japan hands over books to Bahria University Islamabad-BR

4.         Former head of burn centre at Pims seeks inquiry into 'facility's deterioration'-DD

5.         Punjab approves new curriculum, promises lighter schoolbags and AI education from Class I-ET

6.         Lighter books with QR codes for montessori to grade-5 students in Punjab from April 2027-DD

7.         Punjab approves new curriculum for govt schools, cuts textbook burden by 25pc-TN

8.         'Breaking Bad' inspired teenager arrested in Bahawalpur for allegedly attempting to poison father with AI help-DD

9.         17-year-old student arrested for seeking AI assistance to poison his father-TN

10.     Polio campaign enters 3rd day-TN

11.     Parents urged to fully cooperate with polio teams-TN

12.     Malaria outbreak grips Kashmore amid medicine shortage-TN

13.     Hacked FBI data has sensitive information about employees' intelligence roles-ET

14.     PTA begins checks of telecom tower backup systems-PK

15.     Senate committee on IT stresses need for indigenous social media application-APP

Politics 

1.         'Carrot and stick' dangled before PTI ahead of march-DD

2.         Section 144 imposed in Islamabad as PTI gears up for Sept 27 protest-ET

3.         Authorities impose Section 144 in Karachi, ban gatherings of more than 5 people till Sept 30-DD

4.         Islamabad enforces Section 144 ahead of PTI September 27 rally-PK

5.         Assembly of 5 or more people banned in Balochistan under Section 144 for 30 days-DD

6.         Rangers deployed in Islamabad, Punjab districts ahead of PTI's Sept 27 march-DD

7.         Rangers deployed in Islamabad, Punjab districts to maintain law and order-ET

8.         Fact check: Major roads including M1 and GT road leading to Islamabad are still closed ahead of PTI march-ET

9.         Major routes to Islamabad closed ahead of PTI protest-ET

10.     Preparations on to block Chenab, Jhelum bridges for PTI marchers-DD

11.     Punjab-KP road links cut off ahead of march-TNS

12.     Talal hopes 'better sense' will prevail before PTI march, warns against attempt to turn Islamabad into 'Somnath'-ET

13.     Minister hopes 'good sense' will prevail within 48 hours over PTI march-TNS

14.     Talks with PTI cannot proceed until long march postponed: Rana Sanaullah-TN

15.     Gohar leaves door open for talks-ET

16.     Gohar urges restraint, dialogue-TNS

17.     PTI vows peaceful Sept 27 Islamabad march, bars workers from carrying weapons-TNS

18.     'PSP rules cannot be overridden': Talal warns new K-P police law may weaken command structure-ET

19.     Talal Chaudhry opposes proposed KP Police Act 2026-TN

20.     New law could affect KP police's command structure, warns Talal Chaudhry-TNS

21.     Police officials, KP govt clash over Police Act-TNS

22.     Kundi rules out governor's rule in K-P-ET

23.     LHC declines immediate suspension of detention orders against Noreen, Uzma-ET

24.     LHC turns down request for immediate suspension of Noreen and Uzma's detention, issues notices on plea-DD

25.     LHC rejects plea to suspend detention orders for Uzma Khan and Nooreen Niazi-DTS

26.     Punjab police FIRs leave LHC chief justice worried about judges 'losing eyesight'-DD

27.     LHC summons Punjab IG over FIR registered despite stay order-TN

28.     IHC sets aside Pemra fines on TV channels-DTS

29.     E-filing to begin with family cases on pilot basis: CJP-TNS

30.     PML-N's Najeeb Naqi takes oath as 23rd president of AJK-ET

31.     PML-N's Najeeb Naqi elected AJK president-TN

32.     From medicine to politics: Dr Najeeb Naqi's journey from accidental entrant to AJK president-DD

33.     Ex-president Alvi is entitled to free official residence for life: SHC-DD

34.     SHC adjourns hearing of appeals against Anmol Pinky's acquittal-TN

35.     SHC rejects urgent hearing of pleas against Anmol Pinky's acquittal-DTS

36.     Islamabad Model Jail to be inaugurated next month: Mohsin Naqvi-TN

37.     'You botched the case, you're also suspicious': Judge grills SSP over Mir Raza probe-ET

38.     Supreme Court puts brakes on Dr Shahnawaz Kumbhar custodial killing trial days before hearing-ET

39.     Transparency report finds RTI laws' implementation weak in Pakistan-TNS

Karachi

1.         Murad vows to resolve all outstanding issues for KCR revival-DD

2.         NIC Karachi signs four MoUs to expand startup support-DTS

3.         Sindh Cabinet approval sought for purchase of 500 electric buses-TN

4.         Commissioner intensifies action against illegal parking charges, unauthorised Bachat Bazaars-TN

5.         Woman booked for assaulting schoolgirl in classroom-TN

6.         KU, UM Enterprises sign MoU to establish academic, research framework-TN    

Other Pakistan

1.         PM reaffirms commitment to GSP+ framework-BR

2.         Empowering youth govt’s key priority: PM-BR

3.         Shehbaz invites US-based Pakistani investors-BR

4.         Iranian president appreciates Pakistan’s ‘principled diplomacy’ in meeting with PM Shehbaz-BR

5.         President, PM, CMs laud role of newspapers in creating an informed society- BR

6.         Allies unite behind Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks-BR

7.         NA body criticises lack of proper facilities for pilgrims during Hajj-BR

8.         Shehbaz, Pezeshkian pledge to promote peace, diplomacy-BR

9.         E-filing of cases: NJAC considers implementation strategy-BR

10.     15 candidates elected in LCCI polls-BR

11.     Punjab approves new school curriculum-BR

12.     Sindh govt to hold investment conference in China: Sharjeel-BR

13.     ‘Islamabad Governance & Provincial Status Convention 2026’ today-BR

14.     KP Police Act, 2017: Minister of state raises concern over proposed amendment-BR

15.     Maryam felicitates Najeeb on becoming AJK President-BR

16.     Interview with Naiel Oberoi Ikram, Managing Partner at Gobi Partners Pakistan: ‘One unicorn does not create an ecosystem’-BR

17.     Dr Najeeb sworn in as 25th AJK president-BR
NA body informed: Civil servants’ asset declarations to be made public by the year-end-BR

18.     Sec 144 imposed across B’tan for 30 days-BR

19.     Govt urged to develop fisheries sector on modern lines- BR

20.     Islamabad, five Punjab districts: Ministry approves deployment of Rangers-BR

21.     Speaker of Maldives meets CDF-BR

22.     Imaan, her husband: ATC directs Adiala Jail authorities to obtain power of attorney documents-BR

23.     Updates from UNGA: Pakistan ready to promote peace, PM Shehbaz says after meeting Iran's president at UN-BR

24.     Nepal seeks grants, not loans, for flood recovery after deadly glacier disaster-BR

25.     Minority rights in Sindh: Eight-point demands presented for protection-BR

26.     US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say-BR

27.     UAE suspends Iranian airlines' flights until further notice-BR

28.     Lanjar directs city’s traffic management system to be made more effective-BR

29.     Security forces kill several Afghan Taliban fighters in retaliatory action along Balochistan border: sources-DD

30.     Security forces foil Afghan Taliban incursion, kill several terrorists at Balochistan border: state media-ET

31.     Pakistan forces kill several Afghan Taliban fighters after border attack attempt-TNS

32.     Pakistan strikes drone launchpads inside Afghanistan-DTS

33.     Pakistan strikes 10 terrorist locations inside Afghanistan-TNS

34.     Cop martyred, 3 injured as terrorists open fire on raiding CTD party near Peshawar-DD

35.     8 terrorists killed in KP's North Waziristan: security sources-DD

36.     Two terrorists killed in Bannu intelligence-based operation: police-DD

37.     19 terrorists killed, soldier martyred in operations in Balochistan: ISPR-DD

38.     19 terrorists killed, subedar martyred in Balochistan IBOs: ISPR-ET

39.     Security forces kill 19 Indian-sponsored terrorists in Balochistan IBOs-TNS

40.     Balochistan refers first 40 terror suspects to faceless courts-TNS

41.     Balochistan High Court orders National Highway Authority to improve facilities along highways-DD

42.     PA speaker expresses concern over 'withdrawal' of security from lawmakers-DD

43.     Police security taken back from K-P MPAs-ET

44.     3-year-old girl found murdered after kidnapping in Islamabad-DD

45.     3-year-old girl killed, suspect held within 2 hours-TN

46.     Five killed, three injured in two firing incidents in Larkana-TN

47.     PM praises Pakistan Navy, Coast Guards for foiling major smuggling bid in Balochistan-TN

48.     Concern voiced over delay in NCSW chairperson's appointment-DD

49.     Bid to encroach Islamabad's national park land in Bhara Kahu foiled-DD

50.     Ensure timely disposal of cases: CJ FCC installs stopwatch in courtroom-BR

51.     Pakistan airstrikes destroy 10 drone bases in Afghanistan-BR

52.     C-1 sets PAEC record with 427 days of continuous operation-BR

53.     Suspected visa fraud and misuse: US State Dept opens new online portal-BR

54.     ‘Cockroach’ movement threatens to launch protests-BR

55.     Roads blocked around capital ahead of planned PTI protest-BR

56.     Iran threatens to expand war to Indian Ocean-BR

57.     Al-Khidmat, Grow Safe enter into 5-year deal-BR

58.     Hafiz Naeem Press Conference with tough QnA and Several Petrol, IPPs, Atta, Sugar, etc Mafias (with Parliamentarian) & their agents are trying to do unnecessary Propaganda against Jamaat e Islami Dharna, March start & temporary stoppage and every action, thought of the parties is working for Public

59.     Mr Wajahat Khan analysis of Jamaat e Islami strategy and replied to PTI YouTubers as well

60.     Is PTI OR JI March was difficult for Govt ?

United States

1.         US and Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz and end US blockade, sources say-ET

2.         US, Iran discuss phased deal to reopen Hormuz, end US blockade-TNS

3.         Iran may expand war to Indian Ocean if US attacks again-DTS

4.         US dismissed Iran's Hormuz offer during UN talks, saying Tehran doesn't control strait-TN

5.         Iranian flights cancelled as new US 'D-Day' sanctions take effect-ET

6.         US Navy confirms eight suicide attempts during carrier deployment-DTS

7.         Trump admin says there were 8 suicide attempts on US aircraft carrier-DD

8.         Trump's clash with media reaches court as banned outlets seek White House access-TNS

9.         CNN, MS NOW, Politico request court hearing after White House access denied despite judge's order-DD

10.     Canadian premier says prepared for 'extreme tail risk' of US military action-TN

11.     US launches portal to report visa fraud-TNS

12.     Google plans first test of AI chips in space under Project Suncatcher-DD

13.     Google to test first orbital AI data centre on October 1-DTS

14.     Financing of historic AI buildout raises systemic risks in US, researcher says-ET

15.     Meta's Charm gadget carries CEO Zuckerberg's big AI ambitions-ET

16.     AI leaders warn UN of security risks as systems grow more powerful-ET

17.     Hacked FBI data has sensitive information about employees' intelligence roles-ET

18.     UK forms new military squadron to counter threats in space-TN

19.     Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison after New York sexual assault retrial-ET

China

1.         Xi tells Trump he backs US, Iran returning to peace deal, Xinhua reports-BR

2.         Xi sets red lines for Trump despite lavish White House welcome-DD

3.         Xi accorded lavish White House welcome as Trump hails 'great friendship'-DTS

4.         Chinese President Xi tells Trump he backs US, Iran returning to peace deal-DD

5.         China supports US, Iran in returning to Islamabad MoU: President Xi-TNS

6.         China ready to work with ASEAN countries to implement CAFTA 3.0: spokesperson-TN

7.         China's DeepSeek to brief UN Security Council on AI this week, sources say-DD

8.         Vast room to enhance Pak-China coop in dairy-TN

Other International

1.         Pezeshkian says Islamabad MoU still 'fully acceptable' to Iran, ready to take it forward: PM Shehbaz-DD

2.         Islamabad MoU remains acceptable to Iran, Pezeshkian tells PM Shehbaz in UNGA meet-ET

3.         Pakistan committed to building on Islamabad MoU, PM tells Pezeshkian-TNS

4.         PM Shehbaz meets Iran's Pezeshkian, emphasises full implementation of Islamabad MoU-TNS

5.         Shehbaz, Pezeshkian reaffirm close Pakistan-Iran ties-PK

6.         Iran will not bow to US pressure, Pezeshkian tells UN-TN

7.         Pezeshkian says Iran will not surrender after Trump's annihilation threat-DD

8.         Pezeshkian accuses Israel, US of 'double standards' over Iran's nuclear programme-ET

9.         Pezeshkian tells Trump that Iran will never 'bend at the knee'-TNS

10.     Iranian president explains departure from prepared UN speech-DTS

11.     Netanyahu cuts New York UNGA visit to few hours-DTS

12.     Dozens of delegates walk out of UN hall at start of Netanyahu speech-ET

13.     Netanyahu's fleeting visit to New York mirrors strained US ties-ET

14.     Macron says French forces will protect strategic Saudi port of Yanbu-TNS

15.     Saudi Arabia reports fresh Houthi attacks, issues warning for Makkah-ET

16.     FM Dar, Araghchi stress importance of dialogue, diplomacy for regional stability on UNGA sidelines-ET

17.     Dar, Iranian FM discuss regional developments on UNGA sidelines-TN

18.     Dar holds talks with European FMs on bilateral, regional developments-ET

19.     PM Shehbaz, Bangladeshi premier discuss bilateral ties, regional developments at UNGA-ET

20.     At UNGA, Shehbaz presses for dialogue, diplomacy and regional peace-TNS

21.     PM Shehbaz reaffirms support for Syria's sovereignty in meeting with President Sharaa-ET

22.     PM Shehbaz, Bill Gates discuss efforts to eradicate polio in Pakistan-ET

23.     CDF Munir, Maldives parliament speaker discuss bilateral cooperation and regional security-ET

24.     Maldives People's Majlis speaker calls on CDF-TNS

25.     Pakistan among 12 countries opposing new permanent UN Security Council seats-ET

26.     Pakistan calls for safeguards, human oversight in AI development-TNS

27.     AI must not become 'another facet of ongoing arms race', Pakistan tells UNSC-DD

28.     India's 'cockroach' movement warns of another protest, demanding chief election officer's resignation this time-DD

29.     India's voter-roll revision sparks fresh debate over electoral credibility-ET

30.     Amazon bets $3b on India's fast-delivery boom, sources say-ET

31.     Shutdown in India's Ladakh marks anniversary of deadly autonomy protests-ET

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(C) The above areas are covered by average 5 specialized team members, covering about 16 hours per day at different timing slots, under the Leadership of Mr Asif S Kasbati (FCA, FCMA & LLB).

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