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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’s 5.2pc direct-tax illusion-BR

2.             FBR expands AML rules to cover high-value jewellers' cash deals -PK

3.             FBR suspends three Islamabad customs officials after FIA arrests -PK

4.             FTO faults FBR over delayed women enterprise tax relief in IRIS -PK

5.             Faceless Refunds, Corruption & FBR Accountability | Waheed Shahzad Butt’s Bold Call for Reform

6.             Income Tax Return 2026 - Questions & Answers - Part I

7.             FBR Small Shopkeepers Scheme 2026 Explained Part 2 MTBA Seminar 2026

8.             Income Tax Return 2026 Nadeem Butt FCA Part 3 MTBA Seminar

9.             Income Tax Return 2026 Q&A Nadeem Butt FCA Part 4 MTBA Seminar

10.          PDL & Other Taxes issues: 12th Sit-In / Dharna - Grand Youth Convention

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

1.             Economic engagement with Eastern Europe remains far below expectations: FPCCI-BR

2.             'Pakistan’s natural wealth could unlock trillion-dollar carbon, biodiversity market'-BR

3.             The Moody’s upgrade-BR

4.             Pak-China healthcare cooperation offers major opportunities-BR

5.             Pakistan’s infrastructure needs a new risk-financing architecture-BR

6.             Pakistan, Malaysia sign MoU to establish ‘Minerals Hub’-BR

7.             Punjab delegation visits China’s national big data pilot zone-BR

8.             Indonesia, KATI push for stronger trade links-BR

9.             Nepal calls for boosting trade, tourism ties-BR

10.          Pakistan sits on $7tr mineral trove, claims planning minister -DD

11.          Direct flights top trade agenda with Nepal -ET

12.          Finance minister welcomes continued interest of Saudi investors in Pakistan -TN

13.          PM praises Saudi Arabia's steadfast support to Pakistan -TN

14.          Saudi investor Asyad Group reaffirms confidence in Pakistan, eyes further investment -APP

15.          Pakistan anticipates US response on proposed $10bn stabilisation facility -PK

16.          Pakistan seeks strategic economic partnership with Saudi Arabia -PK

17.          Pakistan targets 100+ new medicine markets by 2027 -PK

18.          Cement exports surge 9.58% as Pakistan opens FY2026-27 on strong note -PK

19.          Saudi business delegation explores investment opportunities across key sectors at SIFC -PPT

20.          UAE business magnate for expanding trade, investment cooperation-BR

21.          Govt urged to accelerate reform process-BR

22.          Punjab intensifies crackdown on profiteers, hoarders-BR

36+ Customs Duty (including PSW)

Transporters’ strike: PPDA concerned over demurrage charges being imposed on goods-BR

460+ Company Laws

1.             CCP conducts open hearing on real estate sector-BR

2.             SC upholds CCP finding that PVMA violates Sect 4 of Competition Act-BR

3.             SECP Chairman welcomes MOBIZ expansion in Pakistan -APP

4.             Supreme Court upholds PVMA price-fixing violation, cuts penalty to Rs30m -PK

5.             CCP holds open hearing on competition issues in real estate sector -TN

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

1.             SBP reports 20pc decline in FY26 profit-BR

2.             SBP-held forex reserves rise $17mn to $17.10bn-BR

3.             SBP mulls ending Rs10 note on rising costs -DD

4.             SBP considers phasing out Rs10 note, prepares new Rs5,000 design to curb counterfeiting -PPT

5.             SBP makes public its annual financial statements for FY2025-26 -TN

6.             SBP profit drops 21% to Rs2tr in FY26 as tax bill rises -PK

7.             Rs120 billion Pakistan Remittance Initiative subsidy curtailed due to fiscal constraints, SBP tells Senate panel -PPT

8.             Pakistan's foreign reserves rise to $22.59 billion -PK

9.             Modernisation of border management systems: ADB approves USD400m regional financing facility-BR

10.          Saudi Group eyes airport privatisation process, investment expansion-BR

11.          Saudi business delegation visits SIFC to explore investment opportunities-BR

12.          Foreign exchange rates in Pakistan for today, August 27, 2026 -PPT

13.          Pakistan's foreign reserves rise to $22.59 billion -PK

14.          Record investment made in public welfare projects: Sharjeel-BR

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

1.             PSX: KSE-100 ends flat amid late selling-BR

2.             Synthetic Products Enterprises Limited: performance and outlook- BR

3.             Shares turn cautious ahead of Warsh speech; FX, bonds hold breath-BR

4.             PSX sheds 47.93 points -TN

5.             PSX gains over 1,200 points as falling oil prices, Hormuz reopening hopes boost sentiment -PPT

6.             Dollar flat near one-week high as investors await Warsh's Jackson Hole debut-BR

7.             Indian rupee to hold near 95.50; RBI blunts flow-driven pressure before Warsh speech-BR

8.             Gold slips as Fed chief Warsh's Jackson Hole speech looms- BR

9.             Gold price per tola drops Rs3,500 in Pakistan-BR

10.          Gold drifts higher, eyes on Fed Chair Warsh's comments-BR

11.          Silver price in Pakistan for today, August 27, 2026 -PPT

12.          Gold rises to $4,618 as dollar-debasement fears persist ahead of Fed Chair Warsh's remarks -PPT

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

1.             Petrol price cut by Re0.50, diesel by Re0.19 per litre-BR

2.             Oil settles up 2pc-BR

3.             Pakistan should deregulate petrol, diesel — but get the sequence right-BR

4.             Oil on track for weekly loss even as Iran tensions simmer-BR

5.             Petrol price cut by 50 paise, HSD’s by 19 paise-BR

6.             Govt reduces petrol price by Rs0.50, diesel by Rs0.19 -DD

7.             Govt hints at uniform gas pricing, says existing system needs to be 'revisited' -DD

8.             Performance standards for distribution companies notified -DD

9.             Govt decreases petrol price by 50 paisas, high-speed diesel by 19 paisas for August 28 -ET

10.          Telcos seek grid upgrades for 5G rollout -ET

11.          WB-backed gas sector reforms in focus -ET

12.          Govt raises petrol and HSD prices from August 25 -PK

13.          JI announces nationwide strike on Sept 3 against petroleum levy -DD

14.          JI announces Sept 3 nationwide strike against petroleum levy -ET

15.          IMF opposes gas price reduction -ET

16.          Gas tariff likely to go up for some categories of consumers -TN

17.          Nepra makes industry consultation a must for ICP approval-BR

18.          Peak power is getting pricier-BR

19.          Rs60bn Lesco compensation suit: LHC suspends civil court order-BR

20.          MPs warn against long-term energy contracts -ET

21.          July FCA: Nepra urged to reject petition for Rs2.52/unit tariff hike -TN

22.          ISGS takes central role in multibillion-dollar refinery upgrade programme, replacing OGRA in key policy functions -PPT

23.          Aramco offers more oil outside Hormuz for September, some cargoes bound for China -PPT

Weather Updates

The Weather-BR

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

1.             Federal government raises minimum wage for civil employees to Rs40,700 -PK

2.             Islamabad PIMS Fire incident Hospital MQM & PML N Fault; while Karachi HIV/AIDS issue PPP Fault

3.             From Faceless Administration to Field Execution | Umair Shafqat DCIR HQ's | MTBA Seminar 2026

4.             Newborn left unclaimed at Pims for two months dies in blaze -DD

5.             After deadly blaze at Pims, hospitals in Punjab told to ensure fire safety -DD

6.             NA health panel visits Pims, says fire in nursery may have been caused by 'technical fault' -DD

7.             Panel to probe into handwritten medico-legal certificates at five Punjab hospitals -DD

8.             Autopsy report reveals 5-year-old girl in Haripur was raped -DD

9.             KP Assembly expresses concern over child abuse incidents -DD

10.          Nationwide outrage as PIMS blaze snuffs out 14 tiny lives -ET

11.          Govt announces Rs5m compensation for each family of PIMS fire victims -ET

12.          Judicial commission may be formed if PIMS probe fails to satisfy: Mustafa Kamal -ET

13.          Major fire safety lapses found at two Islamabad hospitals after Pims tragedy -ET

14.          Fire safety lapses exposed at capital hospitals -ET

15.          Probe sought into deaths of newborns -ET

16.          From newborn joy to painful heartbreak -ET

17.          Meher Bokhari urges parents to talk to sons about puberty, consent and boundaries -ET

18.          Pakistani celebrities demand accountability after PIMS fire kills 14 newborn babies -ET

19.          Minister Kamal offers himself for accountability over Pims tragedy -TNS

20.          Families seek DNA identification, allege NICU door was locked during Pims fire -TNS

21.          Independent probe demanded into deaths of 14 infants in Pims fire -TNS

22.          Fire at Pims gynae ward leaves 14 infants dead; PM forms four-member inquiry committee -TNS

23.          Prices of 52 new life-saving drugs await cabinet approval, Senate told -TNS

24.          PIMS fire shocks nation, probe begins as anger mounts over negligence -TN

25.          Educating deserving children is an investment in future: Governor -TN

26.          Pakistan makes effective representation at global child protection moot -TN

Politics 

1.             Imran's hospital transfer: SC to take up Dr Uzma's contempt plea on Sept 16 -DD

2.             Imran's hospital visit: Ex-PM's sister again moves SC for early hearing of contempt plea against govt -DD

3.             PTI to hold rally in Karachi on Sept 6, KP CM Sohail Afridi to tour Sindh -DD

4.             PCB protests Sky interview on Imran Khan -ET

5.             PTI announces Sept 6 Karachi rally to be led by K-P CM Sohail Afridi -ET

6.             Barrister Iftikhar Gilani set to be elected as prime minister of AJK -ET

7.             Continued relief for Imran tied to terms of no presser, no political statement -TNS

8.             Imran Khan's sister seeks early hearing of contempt petition -TN

9.             PTI steps up mobilisation for Aug 29 street movement -TN

10.          Gilani's surprise nomination exposes fault lines in PML-N's AJK chapter -TN

11.          NA speaker assumes office of acting president of Pakistan -TN

Karachi

1.             Hike in flour, onion prices adds to consumers' woes in Karachi -DD

2.             SHC orders federal govt to appoint regular NIRC chairman -DD

3.             Food and Agriculture Organisation team offers more cooperation to farming community in Sindh -DD

4.             Mir Raza Ali murder case: Judicial commission issues notices to parties for Friday -DD

5.             Karachi police book around 100 protesters seeking justice for Mir Raza -ET

6.             Hina Javed murder: Domestic worker confesses to crime, police say -ET

7.             CM Murad opposes division of Sindh, calls for stronger LG system -TN

8.             Sindh takes practical steps for sustainable development: Sharjeel -TN

9.             SSUET, Umar Foundation sign MoU to enhance scholarship opportunities for students -TN

10.          Speakers term Makkah Joint Defence Agreement as a symbol of muslim unity -TN

Other Pakistan

1.             PM reaffirms appreciation for KSA support-BR

2.             Trilateral defence accord reshaping regional security landscape: experts-BR

3.             Pakistan, Kuwait reaffirm commitment to expanding defence cooperation- BR

4.             Forum warns against costly long-term energy contracts-BR

5.             Pakistan, Kuwait sign Protocol Agreement-2026 to strengthen defence cooperation-BR

6.             Military cooperation: Pakistan, Kuwait sign ‘Protocol Agreement-2026’-BR

7.             Too broke to obey the Constitution-BR

8.             Dar, Miliband discuss Indus Waters Treaty-BR

9.             CM Murad assures SCBAP of support on lawyers’ hostel-BR

10.          Pakistan, UK agree to structured mechanism for bilateral talks-BR

11.          MoC has no plan to deal with expected new restrictions on Iran-BR

12.          PTA orders 180-day validity on every prepaid recharge-BR

13.          FO rejects claims that CDF visited Iran as US ‘envoy’-BR

14.          ECP’s deadline approaches: Three political parties remain ‘headless’-BR

15.          Justice sector: CJP acknowledges highest budgetary allocation in KP-BR

16.          Swiss Foundation invites CM Punjab to HK Sustainability Summit-BR

17.          Punjab CM visits Xinjiang Tyren Wisdom Dairy Co-BR

18.          Abbasi, Murad agree to expand modernization of railway services in Sindh-BR

19.          Protest over situation in AJ&K: ATC dismisses prosecution plea-BR

20.          PA session: Punjab govt faces yet another setback-BR

21.          MPs demand resignations of health minister, PIMS’ ED-BR

22.          JI announces its next phase of protest movement against PL-BR

23.          Ayaz assumes office of Acting President-BR

24.          A test of Indian democracy- BR

25.          Contempt petition against govt: IK’s sister submits second application to SC for early hearing-BR

26.          Medical, talk to families: IHC reserves verdict on petitions filed by 3 Adiala Jail prisoners-BR

27.          Mandviwalla assures PCDMA to take up key issues at parliamentary level-BR

28.          Malik calls for uniform gas pricing model-BR

29.          SUPARCO symposium highlights space technology for climate resilience-B

30.          Alleged 9/11 mastermind to go on trial in June 2028-BR

31.          Death of 15 kids at PIMS tragic: PPPP SG-BR

32.          Deaths of 14 newborn babies: PTI demands accountability at highest levels-BR

33.          Islamabad’s Zones IV and V: CDA approves solid waste management plan for 65 UCs-BR

34.          Shanghai textile expo: 8 Pakistani exhibitors showcase country’s capabilities-BR

35.          Punjab Assembly speaker stalls anti-terrorism amendment bill after opposition objections -DD

36.          Punjab Home Department extends deadline for online registration of arms dealers' data -DD

37.          CM Maryam orders Punjab IG to purge police force of corrupt officials -DD

38.          11 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operations in KP, Balochistan -DD

39.          Vendors stop medicine supply to KP's Hayatabad Medical Complex over payment issue -DD

40.          Agreement inked to expand, modernise KP's railway network -DD

41.          CM Bugti reiterates merit-based recruitment in Balochistan public sector -DD

42.          Two Afghan nationals shot dead in Quetta -DD

43.          Tickets refunded to Jaffar Express passengers -DD

44.          Islamabad ranks 83rd globally in public safety, police say -DD

45.          Naqvi catches passport office closed early -ET

46.          11 terrorists killed in K-P, Balochistan operations -ET

47.          Shehbaz warns ministries over lax governance -ET

48.          Attack in AJK leaves Rangers personnel martyred, another wounded -TNS

49.          Rescue team reaches suspected site of Pakistani climber Asma Mushtaq's body -TNS

50.          Holiday notice -TNS

51.          UET Peshawar completes first phase of HEC mentoring programme -TN

52.          Japan approves $53,419 grant for women's vocational institute in Chakwal -TN

53.          CJP seeks nationwide e-filing system to streamline court procedures -TN

54.          JUI-F decries alleged 'unofficial ban' on leaders' TV appearances -TN

55.          Rs133.66m girls' hostel planned at Khyber College of Dentistry -TN

56.          Falak Javed's judicial remand extended -TN

57.          LHC restrains implementation of compensation order -TN

58.          Punjab police, prosecution vow closer coord to ensure swift justice -TN

59.          Punjab expands rescue services to 39 tehsils: Azma -TN

60.          Balochistan offers Rs10-15m rewards for 9 wanted women terrorists -TN

61.          Punjab suspends Green Certificate for six months amid land record concerns -TN

62.          Concrete roadmap established to resolve issue of religious seminaries' bank accounts -TN

63.          Railway Minister reviews matters of Pakistan Railways -TN

64.          Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi visits Cargo Express Train Loading Station -TN

65.          Federal Minister, Sindh CM agree to accelerate railway expansion and modernisation -TN

66.          21 candidates file nominations for 20 HCSTSI executive seats -APP

67.          SC orders PB-9 Kohlu re-count case to be placed before three-member bench -APP

68.          Mohsin Naqvi announces passport facility at Gujranwala's 24/7 NADRA Mega Centre -APP

69.          New Security leadership takes shape as SSP Qazi meets Shehryar Khan -APP

70.          Baluchistan: strengthening basic health units to stop rural maternity wards from becoming death traps -APP

United States

1.             Trump orders Lake Ontario to be renamed 'Lake America' -DD

2.             Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America -ET

3.             Trump says millions of barrels of oil flowing through Strait of Hormuz -ET

4.             'US is not talking with Iran' as economic war in focus -ET

5.             US federal agency confirms data breach in wake of claims by ransomware group -ET

6.             US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate and more -ET

7.             US Army plans $2.2bn nuclear microreactors for remote military bases -TNS

8.             US pauses immigrant visa applications worldwide -TNS

9.             US begins restoring diplomatic staff to Middle East missions -TNS

10.          What are H-1B visas and why is the US raising their fees? -TNS

11.          Judge suspends charges against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump's golf course with ammunition -TN

12.          CIA chief was in Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO -TN

13.          Meta to pay up to $18 billion, limit teen usage in landmark settlement with US states over child safety -PPT

China

1.             Chinese firms ready to transfer production, tech expertise to Punjab-BR

2.             China's robots go up for rent -ET

3.             CM Maryam visits Xinjiang's renowned Tyren Wisdom Dairy Works -TN

Other International

1.             Trump says the US is not talking with Iran as economic war in focus-BR

2.             South Korea backs Trump's efforts to resume North Korea talks-BR

3.             Death toll in Nepal flood reaches 469, police say-BR

4.             Indonesian protesters demand harsher punishment for graft-BR

5.             Bangladesh to 'positively' consider joining Makkah pact if invited: foreign minister -DD

6.             CDF Munir, Kuwaiti delegation vow to strengthen 'mutually beneficial defence partnership' -DD

7.             How a glacier collapse may have caused the Nepal-Tibet disaster -DD

8.             Nepal flood death toll climbs to 359 as around 1,000 remain missing -DD

9.             Ratko Mladic: Serb leader dubbed 'epitome of evil' -DD

10.          Pakistan questions Gaza ceasefire as killings of Palestinians continue -DD

11.          DPM Dar, British foreign secretary discuss Indus Waters Treaty, regional security: FO -DD

12.          Claims that CDF Munir visited Iran as envoy for US 'incorrect, misleading': FO -DD

13.          Top tech companies urge global response against AI cyber threats -DD

14.          Nearly 700 AI agents coordinated attack on Hugging Face platform, says report -DD

15.          Bill Gates warns world dangerously unprepared for AI upheaval -DD

16.          Bangladesh to positively consider joining Makkah pact if invited: FM -ET

17.          Butcher of Bosnia Ratko Mladic, former general convicted of genocide, dies at The Hague -ET

18.          Flash floods cut communications along Nepal-China border, death toll rises to 362, over 1,300 missing -ET

19.          Factbox: Nations with tourists missing in Nepal flood -ET

20.          Indus Waters Treaty, regional security situation discussed in FM Dar's meeting with British foreign secretary -ET

21.          Pakistan, Kuwait move to ramp up defence ties, sign 'Protocol Agreement-2026' -ET

22.          Algeria wildfires kill two, force evacuations -ET

23.          N Korea vows response to US arms sales -ET

24.          'Misleading and factually incorrect': FO rejects reports claiming CDF Munir visited Iran as US envoy -ET

25.          Major tech companies call for defensive surge to defeat AI-driven hacks -ET

26.          Qatar PM to visit Tehran as sanctions pressure on Iran grows -TNS

27.          Nepal-Tibet flood toll reaches 157, rescue teams search for hundreds missing -TNS

28.          Japan's Yayoi Kusama, who turned hallucinations into art, dies at 97 -TNS

29.          US panel raises concerns over RSS chief's visit, calls for targeted sanctions -TNS

30.          OpenAI reveals AI agents hacked company systems during tests -TNS

31.          Islamabad says not bound by unilateral US sanctions on Iran -TN

32.          Iran president calls on Muslim states to prevent attacks from their soil -TN

33.          Convicted Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladic dies aged 84 -TN

34.          Two airport workers in Germany die after contracting malaria -TN

35.          Phnom Penh: Senate chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani addresses inaugural session of 2nd ISC in Cambodian capital -TN

36.          Pakistan, UK agree to establish structured mechanism for regular diplomatic talks -TN

37.          Pakistan, Kuwait sign Protocol Agreement-2026 to further strengthen military cooperation -TN

38.          Pakistan, Kuwait sign new defence pact to enhance military ties -TN

39.          Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald's condition worsens -TN

40.          Catastrophic floods kill 390 in Nepal, Tibet, 393 foreign tourists still missing -TN

41.          King 'heartbroken' by deadly Nepal flash floods -TN

42.          High-level Kuwaiti defence delegation calls on Field Marshal Asim Munir -APP

43.          Oil extends losses on hopes for Middle East talks to ease supply woes -PPT

44.          Asian stocks rise for third day as Nvidia earnings beat estimates -PPT

45.          Dollar holds near 8-day high as US inflation data lifts Fed hike odds ahead of Jackson Hole -PPT

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(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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