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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 unveils FAU’s functions and assessments- BR

2.      Financial statements made mandatory for corporate tax returns-BR

3.      FBR orders textile spinning mills to install surveillance cameras by November 15-PPT

4.      Ishaq Dar calls for speedy relief to taxpayers-PK

5.      Certain individual taxpayers: IRIS portal creating difficulties: KCCI-BR

6.      Damage to goods, raw materials caused by fire: Losses not covered under Sec 8(1)(a) of ST Act, 1990: SC-BR

7.      SPA fee hike, dual taxation & recruitment costs: CPPA-G faces public ire at Nepra hearing-BR

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

1.      China-Pakistan Information Corridor launched-BR

2.      9-month FCEPL revenue soars 10.1pc to Rs88.4bn YoY-BR

3.      Pakistan’s Airlink to launch electric bike brand on November 4: report-BR

4.      Pakistan fixes wheat support price at Rs4,500 per maund-PK

5.      In bid to boost exports, govt sets 120-day deadline for roadmap to expand shrimp farming-DD

6.      PM’s sub-committee sets 120-day deadline for shrimp farming roadmap-PPT

7.      Regional trade deficit widens sharply-DD

8.      D-8 sets $500b trade target for 2030-ET

9.      Jam Kamal invites Qatari investors to Pakistan’s special economic zones-PPT

10.   Commerce minister pushes for Turkish, Qatari investment at WIF 2026 in Doha-TN

11.   Thousands of trucks stuck as Iran trade partially resumes-TNS

12.   CDWP approves 10 projects worth Rs40.9 billion, refers Rs172.25 billion schemes to ECNEC-PPT

13.   NHA projects worth over Rs70 million under third-party evaluation-PPT

14.   Govt working to simplify business regulations, says Haroon Akhtar-TN

15.   Food minister calls for farmer-focused research-ET

16.   Decision to launch electric bus service in 91 tehsils of Punjab 1,500 buses approved-TN

17.   SAB urges Sindh CM to resume sugarcane crushing season, price notifications-TN

18.   Punjab reconstitutes Agri Commission for sectoral reforms-BR

19.   Pakistan decides to tighten its AML-CFT regimes-BR

20.   Punjab approves 10 uplift schemes across key sectors-BR

21.   Govt urged to establish direct cargo connectivity withMaldives-BR

36+ Customs Duty (including PSW)

1.      Customs classification: FBR allows importers to file appeals within 90 days-BR

2.      TDAP announces initiatives to boost exports-BR

460+ Company Laws

SECP Talk Series: REITs can help bring property into formal economy-BR

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

1.      SBP’s dollar-buying hunger-BR

2.      SBP’s policy rate and overnight repo / reverse-repo facilities-PK

3.      SBP raises policy rate by 50 bps to 12pc-TN

4.      SBP’s policy rate hike divides business community-DD

5.      New private equity policy framework on the horizon to bring over $10bn in investments-DD

6.      REITs held back by tax, valuation gaps-ET

7.      1QFY27: forex reserves surge 52pc YoY-BR

8.      Pakistan eyes $500m Panda bond without ADB, AIIB guarantees-TNS

9.      Pakistan plans $500 million Panda bond without ADB, AIIB guarantees amid Chinese loan refinancing delays-PPT

10.   Govt seeks $750 million loan from ADB to cut pension liabilities, improve public-private partnerships-PPT

11.   $750m borrowed for pensions, PPP-ET

12.   Editorial: Privatisation Commission and P3A merger will be a sensible move but fair value, accountability must guide it-DD

13.   50bps hike in policy rate-BR

14.   Business leaders criticise hike in interest rate-BR

15.   PHMA expresses concern over increase in policy rate-BR

16.   World Bank links USD600m financing to wheat, sugar trade reforms-BR

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

1.         Stocks get AI lift, dollar holds steady ahead of Fed decision-BR

2.         PSX extends winning streak, up 1,429 points-ET

3.         PSX gains over 1,400 points as investors respond to SBP rate hike, easing oil prices-PPT

4.         Asian stocks rally as Anthropic IPO filing revives AI optimism ahead of tech earnings-PPT

5.         Dollar steady ahead of Fed decision, kiwi slumps after RBNZ holds-BR

6.         Pakistan rupee extends gain against US dollar-BR

7.         Gold price per tola falls Rs1,300 in Pakistan-BR

8.         Gold price increases-TN

9.         Gold slips to $4,003 as stronger dollar, Fed rate hike expectations weigh on prices-PPT

10.     Textile giant Gul Ahmed approves acquisition of 43.75 acres, renewable energy projects-BR

11.     NTC initiates anti-dumping probe into cotton yarn imports-BR

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

1.           Oil falls as Middle East talks outweigh concern over fresh strikes-BR

2.           Govt cuts petrol price by Rs3.19, hikes diesel by Rs2.25 per litre-BR

3.           Oil prices rise after attack on Saudi Arabian refinery reignites supply concerns-BR

4.           Power tariff for 200 units to go: New targeted subsidy system being worked out: Leghari-BR

5.           OTCA demands 50pc share in fuel transportation-BR

6.           Oil falls almost USD2-BR

7.           Qatar ruler, Iran president discussed war, Hormuz in Moscow meeting-BR

8.           JI gives govt 7–10 days to provide relief, phase out petroleum levy-BR

9.           Joint JI-govt committee to mull ways to expand fuel relief scheme-DD

10.       Govt, JI form committee to expand fuel relief scheme, phase out petroleum levy-ET

11.       Islamabad march to go ahead as govt seeks 10 more days on petroleum levy: JI-TNS

12.       Govt cuts petrol by Rs3.19, increases diesel by Rs2.25 for Oct 28-ET

13.       Petrol price cut by Rs3.19, diesel up by Rs2.25 per litre for October 28-PPT

14.       Pakistan increases petrol price by Rs1.54, HSD by Rs2.16-PK

15.       Govt to end slab system punishing consumers crossing 200-unit threshold-DD

16.       Govt working to extend electricity relief threshold to 250 units, says power minister-ET

17.       Frequent, prolonged power cuts irk Pindi residents-DD

18.       Domestic consumers may get 8-hour gas supply at meal times this winter-PPT

19.       Pakistan plas $2.25 billion battery gigafactory as demand projected to hit 100,000 MW in four years: report-PPT

20.       Imports of petroleum group up 6.50pc in Q1-TN

21.       Strategic petroleum reserves gaining importance in global energy security-TN

22.       Oil prices stay near six-month highs-DD

23.       Brent down 1.8% as Iran talks advance-ET

24.       Oil prices fall nearly 1% as Iran peace talks ease supply concerns-PPT

25.       Energas abandons LNG terminal project at Port Qasim, seeks $2m refund: report-PPT

26.       Edison, Pakistan gas buyers face QatarEnergy supply halt until year-end-BR

27.       Govt plans $2.25bn battery gigafactory as demand projected to hit 100,000MW in 4 years-TNS

28.       EPQL urges Nepra, CPPA-G to process invoices under PPA-BR

29.       LESCO lineman hurt in ‘attack’-BR

Weather Updates

1.           The Weather-BR

2.           Thousands evacuate India’s eastern coast ahead of Cyclone Arnab-ET

3.           Lahore tops global pollution ranking as air quality deteriorates-TN

4.           Dry weather to prevail across most parts of country-TN

5.           Dry weather forecast for Sindh-TN

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

1.           SDPI to host its flagship 29th SDC moot on Nov 2-5th-BR

2.           Gold medalist student’s death: Senate panel calls for a transparent probe-BR

3.           How Does the Ear Hear Sound?

4.           At least 1 killed, 7 injured as roof of under-construction building collapses in Multan-DD

5.           One worker killed, six injured as under-construction plaza roof collapses in Multan-ET

6.           Pims officials face probe over alleged failure to address fire safety risks-DD

7.           ARL organises 9th Health, Safety and Environment Conference-TN

8.           119 dengue cases reported in Lahore division this year: Commissioner-TN

9.           Pharmacists to undergo strict licence checks-TN

10.       Decision to digitalise special education in Punjab-TN

11.       Editorial: Merely handing out laptops will not improve learning outcomes in Pakistan-DD

Politics 

1.           Bilawal calls for ‘full stop’ on conversations about new provinces-DD

2.           Bilawal floats end to further debate on administrative units in Sindh-ET

3.           Naqvi hints at Imran’s transfer to Islamabad’s new Model Jail-ET

4.           PTI’s Gohar demands immediate resumption of meetings with Imran Khan-ET

5.           Senate polls in KP won’t take place if emergency continues: Gohar-TNS

6.           KP CM’s whereabouts unknown since governor’s rule imposed: PTI-TNS

7.           PTI’s KP chapter says avoided protest after emergency imposition to protect workers’ lives-DD

8.           Lahore ATC denies police further remand of PTI’s Hammad Azhar, sends him on judicial remand-DD

9.           Balochistan Assembly shelves resolution against Sardari system-DD

10.       Shehbaz deposits over 36 gifts in Toshakhana-TNS

11.       Ahsan Bhoon files Rs5bn defamation suit against Capt Safdar-DD

12.       Lacklustre PA session adjourned as treasury fails to maintain quorum-TN

Karachi

1.           Karachi suspect accused of luring women for jobs, stealing their phones beaten with slippers during court appearance-DD

2.           Suspect who stole mobile phones from 59 women at farmhouse caught-TNS

3.           Govt asks Sepa to examine Karachi’s Nehr-i-Khayyam project, seeks input on environmental protection-DD

4.           Inter part-I results out as Karachi Board rolls out new grading system-ET

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Other Pakistan

1.           Abolition of PL: PM has sought another seven to 10 days, says JI-BR

2.           Punjab to form life insurance co for govt employees: PA told-BR

3.           Authority’s reorganization: Smeda’s members added to panel on PM’s order-BR

4.           Pakistan decides to tighten its AML-CFT regimes-BR

5.           Pakistan to continue supporting IIOJK people: Sharjeel-BR

6.           Pakistan reviews AML-CFT framework, approves key regulatory changes-BR

7.           Dar reaffirms support for Kashmiris on ‘Kashmir Black Day’-BR

8.           Failed ‘long march’, KP emergency: PTI lawmakers question leadership-BR

9.           CM Punjab pays tribute to martyrs of IIOJ&K-BR

10.       Gohar demands immediate restoration of meetings with IK-BR

11.       Pakistan nears deal with Indonesian firm for local vaccine production- BR

12.       CM inaugurates University of Rasul, Rasul Medical College-BR

13.       New provinces: Bilawal calls for a ‘full stop’ to conversations-BR

14.       Early warning systems: Space tech, satellite monitoring and AI to be harnessed: Ahsan-BR

15.       LG polls in KP not possible because of unrest, ECP told-BR

16.       KP launches drive to clear highways of encroachments-BR

17.       Kashmir Black Day observed in Hyderabad-BR

18.       Legal department of railways’ working slammed: Senate panel directs ministry to give travel concessions to journalists-BR

19.       CM’s Adviser calls for responsible AI use-BR

20.       Hammad Azhar sent to jail-BR

21.       Dar for fair and uniform allocation of SAP funds-BR

22.       Govt asked to foster greater economic ties with Malaysia-BR

23.       NA passes seven private members’ bills-BR

24.       Pakistan strikes Afghan Taliban posts after cross-border attack-BR

25.       Strength, commitment of judicial institutions: CJP briefs Balochistan lawyers-BR

26.       Ordinance validity: IHC issues notices to federation, NAB-BR

27.       Prince of Kalat, three guards kidnapped in Balochistan-ET

28.       Gatherings banned in Balochistan’s Pishin ahead of intensified operation-DD

29.       ATC reserves verdict in security breach case against Imaan, Hadi-DD

30.       ATC reserves verdict in barrier removal case against Imaan, Hadi-ET

31.       Imaan, Hadi move SC to halt ATC trial-TN

32.       Poor performance: CM Maryam gives IGP free hand for action against DPOs, RPOs-DD

33.       IGP penalises 10 officers over misconduct, negligence-TN

34.       Four policemen, two others booked for ‘looting’ people in Islamabad-DD

35.       Remand of suspect in US postal tickets scam extended-DD

36.       ANF files drug trafficking, money laundering charges against Anmol Pinky-DD

37.       Sindh govt, police fulfilled promise of restoring peace across riverine areas: IGP-DD

38.       Over 4,000 govt school buildings declared ‘dilapidated’ in KP-DD

39.       Pakistan’s child protection system failing to address online sexual abuse: HRCP-ET

40.       Makkah pact allies move from defence to diplomacy-DD

41.       Iran hosts Makkah Pact trio for rare talks-ET

42.       Makkah pact states hold talks with Iran as Houthis launch more attacks-TN

43.       Riyadh calls for agreement with Iran to end ME crisis as Makkah pact delegation meets in Tehran-TNS

44.       Pakistan declares its readiness to defend Saudi Arabia with ‘full force’ as tensions rise-TNS

45.       Turkish parliament committee approves Makkah Agreement on joint defence with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia-ET

46.       Fact check: Viral image of Saudi defence minister kissing Iranian president’s hand is AI-generated-DD

47.       Iran’s supreme leader calls for tighter control of Strait of Hormuz to end US war-E

48.       Pakistan warns of phishing, malware attacks via WhatsApp-TNS

49.       Man held for blackmailing woman over private videos-TN

50.       Falak Javed’s judicial remand extended by 14 days-TN

51.       NAB recovers 223,000 kanals of forest land worth over Rs18 billion in Mansehra-PPT

52.       FIA launches inquiry into alleged unauthorised use of NHA land for petrol pumps-PPT

53.       Lahore woman hurt after jumping off bike to escape alleged harassment by rider-TNS

54.       Pakistan reiterates support for Kashmiris, calls for peaceful resolution on Black Day-ET

55.       Mohsin Naqvi reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Kashmiris on Black Day-TN

56.       Lasting peace in South Asia hinges on resolution of Kashmir issue: PM-TNS

57.       Sindh to mark Kashmir Black Day today with rallies-TNS

58.       Pakistan Embassy in Moscow observes Kashmir Black Day, reaffirms support for Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination-APP

59.       Kidnapping of several Poors by Sea based Kidnapers. Jamaat e Islami helped to highlight the issue to Govt & Masses, leading to getting Pakistani back from Kidnapers and a mother is Thanking JI

Afghanistan

1.           Army destroys Afghan border check posts after 5 of a family injured, one killed in Angoor Adda: official-ET

2.           Taliban’s civilian deaths claim rejected-ET

3.           Pakistan rejects Afghan Taliban’s allegations, reaffirms right to self-defence-TN

4.           Operation against illegal Afghans in Peshawar from Nov 1-DD

United States

1.           Trump rejects ceasefire diplomacy, insists military action against Iran was necessary-TNS

2.           Anthropic warns of ‘catastrophic or existential’ AI risks in IPO filing-ET

3.           Microsoft plans voluntary employee buyout for up to 7pc of US workforce-TNS

4.           Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees amid $175 billion AI spending plan-PPT

5.           Meta plans to raise $35bn to fund its AI ambitions-TNS

6.           Meta eyes record $97.5 billion equity raise to fund AI expansion-PPT

7.           Meta unveils $95B financing plan to fund AI expansion-TN

8.           Big donors, bigger stakes: Money shapes US midterm races-TN

9.           Canada-US trade stalemate set to outlast US midterms: Report-TN

China

1.           Pakistan, China launch information corridor ‘CPIC’ to counter misleading narratives, promote cultural exchange-DD

2.           Atta Tarar says Pakistan-China information corridor to deepen media cooperation-APP

3.           Pakistan, China agree to boost media cooperation-TN

Other International

1.           Russia says three tankers with diesel en route to US-BR

2.           US costs of Iran war rise to over $47 billion, according to Pentagon estimate-BR

3.           Yemen fighting continues as fresh clashes between govt forces, Houthis kill 97 combatants-DD

4.           Houthis claim attacks on defence ministry building in Riyadh, Abha international airport-ET

5.           Saudi Aramco close to securing $10b loan from global banks: report-ET

6.           Dar, Bahrain FM discuss regional developments-TN

7.           Pakistan calls for abolition or severe restrictions on UNSC veto power-ET

8.           Pakistan calls for UNSC veto reforms, opposes more permanent members-TNS

9.           Pakistan calls for curbs on veto power in UN Security Council reforms-TN

10.       Israel to give verdict on Netanyahu in pivotal election-DD

11.       Fastest turnout for half a century as Israelis pass wartime judgment on Netanyahu-ET

12.       Netanyahu’s future at stake as Israel votes in closely fought election-TNS

13.       Netanyahu touts unprecedented Trump ties, signals renewed war on Iran-TNS

14.       UN inquiry says Israel kept committing genocide in Gaza after Oct 2025 truce-DD

15.       Thousands displaced as Israeli army continues offensive in West Bank’s Hebron-ET

16.       450 Palestinian families displaced in Hebron as Israeli military siege hits day 4-TN

17.       Brazil’s Lula turns 81, vows to work ‘24 hours a day’-DD

18.       Lula wins historic fourth term as Brazilian president-ET

19.       Indian court orders takedown of documentary on billionaire Gautam Adani, PM Modi-DD

20.       No pressure from US to cut Russian oil imports, says Indian oil minister-DD

21.       Two charged with security offences over plot at UK airbase used by US-DD

22.       Australia warns of ‘unprecedented’ AI threat-ET

23.       More than 60 Christians killed in Ethiopia ‘massacre’, church official says-TN

24.       Jordan arrests three men suspected of deadly church attack after shootout-TN

25.       Nurse killed in attack while responding to Ebola alert in DR Congo-TN

The below news items are extracted after sending yesterday email:

(A) Six Newspapers Websites [Business Recorder (BR), Daily Dawn (DD), Express Tribune (ET), The News (TNS), The Nation (TN) & Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)] and

(B) Three other Business Websites [Pakistan Revenue (PK), Profit Pakistan Today (PPT) & Daily Times (DTS)]

(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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