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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.             PM asks FBR to ensure third-party audits-BR

2.             FBR revises property valuation rates across Quetta-PK

3.             PM orders timely FBR reforms, crackdown on tax evasion and smuggling-PK

4.             PM for timely implementation of tax reforms, swift action against tax evaders, smugglers-APP

5.             Third-party FBR audit ordered-DD

6.             Sialkot Chamber’s delegation discuss tax issues with PRA chairman-APP

7.             Exporters assured of no harassment-ET

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

1.             Iran condemns new US economic sanctions-BR

2.             Learning from China’s economic philosophy and policy — V-BR

3.             PM Shehbaz urges stronger economic ties with Saudi Arabia-DTS

4.             CPEC Secretariat endorses $3.5 billion Falcon Oils refinery in Sindh, project moves toward Joint Working Group-PPT

5.             Ahsan eyes USD1trn economy by 2035-BR

6.             Govt mulls over revision of DRAP pricing formula-DTS

7.             Agriculture, food security, water management: Pakistan, KSA agree to expand cooperation-BR

8.             Pakistan refineries set to ink $6bn upgrade deals-BR

9.             Pakistan refineries set to ink $6 billion upgrade deals-DTS

10.          Pakistan explores private financing for Rohri-Multan ML-1 section after China declines to fund full project -PPT

11.          An olive branch to the import bill-BR

12.          Pakistan, UK agree to deepen cooperation on regional and bilateral issues-TN

13.          Pakistan explores private financing for Rohri-Multan ML-1 section after China declines to fund full project -PPT

14.          Various financing options for ML-1 project examined-BR

15.          KATI delegation to attend trade expo in Indonesia-BR

16.          FY26 ICT export remittances surge 19.7pc YoY-BR

17.          SCCI Eyes New Markets Through Malaysia Trade Visit-APP

18.          US, UK & China top three destinations of Pakistani exports during July 2026-DTS

19.          Indonesia, KATI explore stronger trade links-TNS

20.          Exports to 5 Central Asian states fall 4.1pc in FY26-DD

21.          Imports of polyester filament yarn-DTY: NTC imposes anti-dumping duties-BR

22.          SPI-based weekly inflation rises 0.05pc-BR

23.          Weekly inflation up 0.05pc-TNS

24.          Comment: Is Pakistan ready for upcoming food wars?-TNS

25.          Weekly inflation slightly up by 0.05pc: PBS-TN

26.          Short-term inflation sticky at 9.04%-ET

27.          Short-term inflation rises over 9pc-DD

36+ Customs Duty (including PSW)

Port Qasim records five vessel sailings and three berthings-PK

460+ Company Laws

1.             SECP starts unified digital investor onboarding framework-BR

2.             SECP unveils unified framework to ease investor account opening-TNS

3.             SECP removes barriers to opening stock market accounts-TN

4.             SECP introduces unified framework for 'faster and easier' entry into Pakistan's capital market-DD

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

1.             SBP injects over Rs12.24 trillion in market- BR

2.             SBP injects over Rs 12.24 trillion in market-APP

3.             Pakistan banks earn Rs341bn profit as rate shift reshapes 1HCY26-PK

4.             Pakistan’s five refineries ready to sign upgradation agreements, $6bn investment expected-PK

5.             Domestic bonds attract $171m in 50 days-DD

6.             Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves climb to $22.59bn-PPT

7.             Pakistan is borrowing tomorrow’s dollars today. How does that work?-PPT

8.             Listed banks post Rs168bn profit for 2Q2026-BR

9.             Listed banks post Rs168 billion profit in 2Q2026, flat YoY but down 4% QoQ on higher expenses -PPT

10.          Pakistan forms $10mn fund for startups-BR

11.          NBP announces Rs32.4bn net profit for 1HCY2026-BR

12.          NBP profit rises to Rs32.4bn in H1’26-TNS

13.          WB, KP govt review ongoing collaboration, future partnership-APP

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

1.             KSE-100 Index rises 0.21% as oil prices decline-PK

2.             PSX turns bullish, gains over 373 points-APP

3.             KSE-100 edges up 373 points in mixed trade-TNS

4.             PSX turns bullish, gains over 373 points-TN

5.             PSX sheds 47.93 points-TN

6.             PSX edges up, stalls below 178,000-ET

7.             Stocks recover 373 points as buying returns-DD

8.             Equities recover 404 points despite volatility-DD

9.             Rupee strengthens against dollar-DTS

10.          RMB-to-Pakistani rupee conversion begins-DTS

11.          Rupee gains 01 paisa against Dollar-APP

12.          Rupee remains stable-TNS

13.          Gold price per tola remains unchanged in Pakistan-BR

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

15.          Gold price remains unchanged-DTS

16.          Gold prices fall 0.5% to $4,576.30 ahead of Fed Chair Warsh’s speech-PPT

17.          Silver price in Pakistan for today, August 29, 2026-PPT

18.          Gold price in Pakistan for today, August 29, 2026-PPT

19.          Gold rates remain unchanged-TNS

20.          Gold prices hold steady in Pakistan as silver records Rs180 increase-TN

21.          Gold prices remain unchanged at Rs483,036 per tola-TN

22.          Gold steady as Fed hints at rate hike-ET

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

1.             Upgradation policy: Oil refiners say committed to signing accords-BR

2.             Govt reduces petrol price by Re0.58, diesel by Re0.17 per litre-BR

3.             Upgradation policy: Oil refiners say committed to signing accords-BR

4.             Petrol rate cut by 58 paise, HSD’s by 17 paise-BR

5.             Uninterrupted nationwide fuel supply chain: Malik commends PSO for its exceptional resilience-BR

6.             Govt reduces petrol price by Re0.58, diesel by Re0.17 per litre-BR

7.             Jamaat-e-Islami announces nationwide strike over petroleum levy-DTS

8.             Govt, PSO discuss measures to strengthen fuel security and strategic reserves-PPT

9.             Petrol price cut by Rs0.50/litre, HSD by Rs0.19 for August 28-PPT

10.          Oil settles lower on clues about Fed policy, rumors of Hormuz deal-PPT

11.          OPEC+ loses grip on oil market as Iran war shifts influence to China -PPT

12.          Oil settles up 2% after Trump rejects return to Iran ceasefire deal terms-PPT

13.          Govt cuts petrol by 58 paisa, diesel by 17 paisa for 3 days-TNS

14.          Refineries ready to sign $6bn upgrade deals next month-TNS

15.          $3.5bn Falcon Oils refinery clears CPEC hurdle-TNS

16.          Govt cuts petrol price by Rs0.58, HSD by Rs0.17-DD

17.          Oil jumps over $2-DD

18.          Balochistan: PM body to examine causes behind SSGCL’s high UFG losses-BR

19.          Ogra announces cut in RLNG prices-BR

20.          Gas subsidy slabs need overhaul, shift to single price for all consumers, says petroleum minister-PPT

21.          Ogra slashes RLNG prices by up to 27.7% for August, citing single PSO cargo import -PPT

22.          RLNG prices slashed up to 27.7pc for August as Pakistan imports one LNG cargo-TN

23.          Privatisation of FESCO: PC approves 10 out of 12 parties-BR

24.          Fesco privatisation: 10 bidders pre-qualified, cleared for due diligence-TNS

25.          Rooftop solar isn’t energy transition-BR

26.          Govt pledges energy sector modernisation-ET

27.          10 firms prequalify for Fesco bidding-ET

28.          Solar financing faces hurdles as net billing reshapes rooftop demand-TNS

29.          Tarbela’s runaway cost-BR

30.          PC Board prequalifies 10 interested parties for FESCO privatization-APP

31.          Keti Bunder: a port of opportunity-BR

32.          10 parties qualify for FESCO privatisation next stage-PPT

33.          KCCI president says PIMS fire a national tragedy-BR

Weather Updates

1.             The Weather-BR

2.             Eighth monsoon spell to lash Punjab from 29th: PDMA-BR

3.             Rain, wind, thunderstorms expected in upper Pakistan from August 29 to September 06-TN

4.             Karachi likely to receive showers over next 48 hours-PK

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

1.             Revision of regulatory framework governing drug pricing ordered- BR

2.             Lahore administration ramps up hospital safety audit efforts-BR

3.             Shifa International Hospitals gets highest number of JCI accreditations-BR

4.             Pakistan tightens axle load rules, heavy fines for violators-PK

5.             Ministry, Drap asked to revise drug pricing framework-TNS

6.             ‘China’s AI expertise can help boost Punjab’s capabilities’-TNS

7.             PC Hospitality invests in leadership growth at two-day Leadership Convention-TN

8.             SC restores seniority of K-P employees-ET

Karachi

Karachi: a two-shift city of teeming millions-BR

Other Pakistan

1.             CDF reaffirms Pakistan’s commitment to boosting strategic partnership with KSA-BR

2.             Barrister Gilani elected 17th AJK PM-BR

3.             27th Amendment: SC Registrar’s Office says petitions can be filed before FCC-BR

4.             Sindh PA to debate proposed creation of new provinces-BR

5.             Punjab ready to extend help to Nepal: CM Punjab-BR

6.             PML-N’s Iftikhar Gillani takes oath as new AJK prime minister-BR

7.             Dar, Saudi and Turkish FMs discuss regional situation-BR

8.             Disputed telecom bill withdrawn from Senate- BR

9.             Private cooperative societies: LHC bars ACD from any action against members-BR

10.          PIMS tragedy: Kamal presents himself for accountability-BR

11.          485 villages being developed into 'model villages': Minister-BR

12.          ‘Punjab Data Lake’ launched: CM urges Chinese companies to invest in her province-BR

13.          Drought-resilient crops: LUMS researchers help identify compounds-BR

14.          CDF tells students from Harvard Business School: Fact-based analysis essential to countering digital propaganda- BR

15.          Afridi demands implementation of court’s orders on IK’s treatment-BR

16.          Decision to modernize PNSC ships hailed-BR

17.          PIMS tragedy: NA forms fact-finding committee-BR

18.          KP govt launches financial assistance for PWDs-BR

19.          Flash floods in Nepal: PM expresses condolences over loss of lives, destruction-BR

20.          Islamabad police chief orders early probe of pending cases-BR

21.          Philippine peso hits all-time low on energy woes-BR

22.          Punjab PA passes resolutions against unannounced loadshedding-BR

23.          PIMS tragedy inquiry report expected soon, says law minister-DTS

24.          Makkah Defence Agreement brought three nations closer, sent message of unity, peace: PM-APP

25.          DPM Dar, Turkiye FM Fidan discuss evolving regional situation-APP

26.          Saudi Minister calls on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir-APP

27.          Pakistan welcomes fusion of Syrian Democratic Forces into Syria’s army as a step towards lasting peace-APP

28.          PMLN’s Iftikhar Gilani sworn in as 17th prime minister of AJK-TNS

29.          Govt withdraws controversial telecom bill-TNS

30.          SC refuses to take up petition against 27th Amendment-TNS

31.          Pakistan again refuses UK request to take back grooming gang ringleader-TNS

32.          IHC to hear contempt case against Pims ED on Sept 2-TNS

33.          Struggle for justice for Imran will continue, says Salman Akram-TNS

34.          Sindh Assembly to hold debate on proposed creation of new provinces-TNS

35.          Progress on RDA projects, urban planning reviewed-TNS

36.          Makkah defence agreement sent message of unity, peace: PM-TN

37.          Depriving Pakistan of Indus water entail consequences for regional peace, security: DPM-TN

38.          DPM Dar extends condolences over death of Norway’s King Harald V-TN

39.          Saudi Minister calls on Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir-TN

40.          DPM Dar, Turkiye FM Fidan discuss evolving regional situation-TN

41.          SC Registrar’s Office declines petition against 27th Constitutional Amendment-TN

42.          Makkah defence agreement brings Pakistan, Saudi Arabia closer, says PM Shehbaz-TN

43.          Rs450b Rohri-Multan ML-1 section enters financing review-TNS-TN

44.          AJK's electoral road ends with new PM-ET

45.          Iran denounces new US curbs as 'state terrorism'-ET

46.          Sindh seeks Hidan Block rights-ET

47.          'Courts can't bypass law in pursuit of justice'-ET

48.          Dar warns India against weaponising Indus waters-ET

49.          Senate: Govt withdraws telecom bill-ET

50.          CDF Munir visits Pakistan Ordnance Factory, reviews production capabilities: ISPR-DD

51.          Owners to be liable if terrorists use their land: Bugti-DD

52.          Protest against policeman’s abduction enters second day in Lakki Marwat-DD

53.          National Democratic Movement vows to resist move to create new provinces-DD

54.          Sindh govt lifts ban on commercial use of residential plots-DD

55.          Islamabad High Court judge questions legal status of Afghan students-DD

56.          KP cabinet approves MDCAT through govt testing agency-DD

57.          Controversial telecom bill withdrawn as govt eyes fresh legislation-DD

58.          PM praises Saudi Arabia’s support for Pakistan-DD

United States

1.             US civil rights march targets Trump voting changes-BR

2.             US announces fresh Iran sanctions as war reaches six months-DTS

Other International

1.             Japan spent record USD96bn in yen interventions-BR

2.             Greenland to open truth commission over forced contraception scheme-BR

3.             Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves, but offers few details about agreement-DD

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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