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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 IRIS system: PCDMA chief expresses his concern over persistent glitches-BR

2.             FBR notifies amended income tax return form-BR

3.             FBR identifies 16 tax officials with dual nationality, foreign residency -PPT

4.             Pakistan steps up tax reforms to broaden base, improve taxpayer compliance: Bilal -APP

5.             FBR proposes amendments to income tax rules -ET

6.             NA body takes notice of taxing local EV infrastructure-BR

7.             IMF cites Pakistan as model for debt, growth and reform drive-BR

8.             Hafiz Naeem Sb Speach on 3.9.26 evening, after successful Shutter down peaceful strike with public & traders support

9.             Alhmadolillah, Public Support to JI taken up issues, the PDL, etc issues - Govt Team finally on Table on 3.9.26 with Jamaat e Islami team to come up to reduce PDL / POL Prices - Watch Govt Committee Leader Ahsan Iqbal Sb

10.          Hafiz Naeem Sb summarized solution to Eliminate PDL to Govt Committee in Press Conference with Govt Committee. Hafiz Sb also announced Jamaat e Islami Technical Committee to meet with Govt too in the Press Conference-as JI was well prepared with facts & figures

11.          Rally of Lawyers duly supported Sindh High Court Bar Association Levy against Petroleum Devlopment and Carrying JI & Hafiz Naeem Sb Banners

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

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

2.             Aurangzeb says govt will ‘stay the course’ on fiscal reforms-BR

3.             Business community donates over Rs30m to Shahid Afridi Foundation- BR

4.             Work on Rs12bn Gadani shipbreaking yard begins: minister-BR

5.             Dutch envoy says ‘human rights’ necessary for GSP+ continuation-BR

6.             Pakistan raises $3bn through dual-tranche Eurobond sale-DD

7.             Pakistan raises record $3bn via Eurobond dual-tranche issuance-TNS

8.             Pakistan raises record $3 billion through dual-tranche Eurobond-PPT

9.             Pakistan raises $3bn in record Eurobond deal-DTS

10.          $3bn Eurobond reflects renewed confidence in Pakistan’s economy: Aurangzeb-APP

11.          PM Shehbaz approves establishment of Trade Facilitation Board, will head the body himself-DD

12.          PM Shehbaz approves establishment of Trade Facilitation Board to streamline cross-border trade-ET

13.          Pakistan pushes ADB for more funding-DD

14.          ADB links ML-1 financing to railway sector reforms-TNS

15.          Yang reaffirms ADB’s commitment to supporting Pak development priorities-TN

16.          Exports only way out of existential crisis: Ahsan seeks ADB expertise-APP

17.          Pakistan’s trade deficit grows 18.1% to $7.12bn in Jul-Aug-PPT

18.          $2.5bn losses suffered due to closure of Pak-Afghan borders-PPT

19.          Istanbul Business Conference opens new avenues for Pakistan-Turkiye trade: ICCI-APP

20.          Pakistan and Uzbekistan eye $2 billion bilateral trade-DTS

21.          Pakistan eyes deeper Saudi tech ties as firms expand Kingdom footprint-DTS

22.          Agriculture, research, biosecurity: Pakistan, Australia agree to boost cooperation-BR

23.          NA panel grills MoC over export failure-BR

24.          Experts call for disco reforms before full roll out of competitive power market, as SDPI unveils wheeling auction sandbox -APP

25.          NA panel grills MoC over export failure-BR

26.          LEAP 2026: Pakistan’s IT exporters eye expansion in GCC region-BR

27.          Cement despatches fell marginally in Aug -TN

36+ Customs Duty (including PSW)

Jul-Aug trade deficit swells 18.11pc YoY-BR

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

1.             The banking sector’s next test-BR

2.             SBP’s forex reserves rise $19mn to $17.12bn-BR

3.             SBP reserves rise $19m; gold jumps Rs11,200 -ET

4.             ADB for urgent reforms to broaden narrow tax base-BR

5.             World Bank plans package to support transition to investment-led growth- BR

6.             Imran Sarwar appointed President, CEO of NBP-BR

7.             Pakistan’s total foreign exchange reserves reach $22.53bn-PPT

8.             Punjab’s budgetary borrowing more than doubles to Rs753 billion in seven weeks-PPT

9.             Bourse ends flat despite Eurobond success -ET

10.          USD3bn raised thru dual-tranche Eurobond sale-BR

11.          NBP Exchange Rates -APP

12.          More frustration for silver as lows beckon -TNS

13.          Loopholes fuel crime wave as illegal SIMs drive banking fraud, NA panel told -DD

14.          NA panel seeks crackdown on SIM fraud, cyber scams -APP

15.          Hawala networks increasingly use virtual assets, fintech to conceal illicit wealth: FATF, OECD -DD

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

1.             PSX partners with UK’s MOBILIST to boost sustainable finance-BR

2.             Finance, climate investment promotion: PSX partners with UK’s MOBILIST-BR

3.             Asian shares climb ahead of US jobs data, Fed's Waller soothes bonds-BR

4.             PSX gains over 153 points -APP

5.             PSX sheds 1,690pts -TN

6.             PSX rebounds as KSE-100 recovers from previous session's sell-off -PPT

7.             PSX, UK programme partner to channel capital into sustainable projects -PPT

8.             Pakistan rupee records gain against US dollar-BR

9.             Yen headed for strongest week in a month, dollar flat ahead of payroll data-BR

10.          Rupee strengthens against dollar -DTS

11.          Gold price plummets -TN

12.          Gold prices decline by Rs 11,300 per tola -DTS

13.          Gold holds ground with US payrolls data on radar-BR

14.          Gold price per tola gains Rs11,200 in Pakistan-BR

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

1.             Petrol price hiked by Rs2.84, HSD’s by Rs2.28-BR

2.             Petrol price up Rs2.84, diesel raised by Rs2.28 per litre-BR

3.             Pakistan targets deregulating petrol prices by June next year-BR

4.             Oil set for steepest weekly gain since mid-July over intensifying US-Iran tensions-BR

5.             OMC sales: High prices stall momentum-BR

6.             Oil prices hit fresh 6-week highs on renewed Middle East tensions-BR

7.             Proposal to upgrade oil refineries hailed-BR

8.             Tentative deadline set to fully deregulate petrol pricing framework-BR

9.             PDP slams increase in petrol, diesel prices-BR

10.          Oil prices mixed as investors weigh ME escalation-BR

11.          Govt, JI agree to form committees to recommend reduction in petroleum levy -DD

12.          Govt, JI agree to form technical committees to review petroleum levy -ET

13.          Long march, expansion of sit-ins under consideration after strike:
JI announces Sept 3 nationwide strike over petroleum levy -TN

14.          Oil falls from recent highs as investors weigh uncertainty over US-Iran strikes -PPT

15.          Pakistan's petroleum sales fall 3% YoY in August as higher prices weigh on demand -PPT

16.          Pakistan targets June 2027 for shift to deregulated petrol pricing -PPT

17.          Govt sets Jun '27 target for petrol deregulation-ET

18.          Govt raises petrol price by Rs2.84, HSD by Rs2.28 per litre -DD

19.          Govt increases petrol price by Rs2.84, HSD by Rs2.28 per litre for Sept 4 -ET

20.          Petrol price jumps Rs2.84, diesel Rs2.28 per litre as Pakistan announces fresh fuel hike -PPT

21.          Petrol price hits Rs346 per litre -TN

22.          RLNG supplies: PLL issues warning to KE-BR

23.          Action to curb UfG: SSGC posts sharp losses despite meter change initiative-BR

24.          Jamaat e Islami - Govt meeting 3.9.26 Rana Sanaullah acknowledged earlier Electrify issue lead to relief and further relief possible on POL, Electricity & Inflation decrease

25.          WAPDA chief visits Mohmand Dam project, reviews progress-BR

26.          Resolution of consumer complaints: DISCOs told to stick to Nepra timelines-BR

Weather Updates

1.             The Weather-BR

2.             NDMA forecasts severe rain, potential flooding in K-P, G-B, AJK over next 72 hours -ET

3.             NDMA forecasts severe rain, potential flooding in KP, GB, AJK over next 72 hours -APP

4.             Thunderstorms, rain forecast in upper parts over weekend -TN

5.             PDMA issues alert about more monsoon rains across Punjab -TN

6.             Rain, thunderstorms forecast in upper regions, twin cities -TNS

7.             PMD predicts more rain in upper regions over the weekend, including Islamabad -DD

8.             CDA's failure to implement master plan contributing to flash flooding in Islamabad -DD

9.             'World in danger zone': UN says El Nino likely to intensify, may become strongest ever recorded -DD

10.          Nepal flood losses estimated at $2.56 billion, official says-BR

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

1.             Ensuring safe, high-quality nutritious products termed challenge-BR

2.             Pakistan pharma industry opposes proposal to alter the drug pricing formula-BR

3.             Russian co reveals macOS users face more cyber threats than Windows users- BR

Politics 

1.             Dr Uzma files second contempt plea over denial of Imran’s family meetings, calls with sons

2.             Imran's sister files another contempt plea over non-compliance with Aug 18 SC order-TNS

3.             NCCIA issues fresh notices to Momina Iqbal, PML-N MPA Chadhar after new evidence emerges in harassment case-DD

4.             Proposal for new provinces will be presented in NA: Rana San-TN

5.             Ahsan Iqbal proposes 15 new provinces-ET

6.             Imposed decisions about new provinces will not yield positive results: Murtaza-TN

7.             New provinces can be created with two-thirds majority, says Tarar-DTS

8.             Members’ absence limits Question Hour to only one question-TN

9.             29th National Assembly session: Only one minister attends all sittings, says Fafen-TNS

Karachi

1.             Karachi mayor inaugurates road rehabilitation project-BR

2.             Karachi observes JI’s shutter-down strike-BR

3.             Karachi mayor slams JI strike, says market closures cause billions in losses -ET

4.             Karachi traders rally to JI strike call -ET

5.             6 JI workers arrested for allegedly burning motorcyles, tyres to obstruct traffic at Karachi's Korangi Crossing -DD

6.             SHC rejects family plea seeking formation of JIT in Mir Raza murder case-ET

7.             Judicial commission questions Mir Raza Ali's business partner over irregularities-ET

8.             'Sindh is one, shall remain one': Assembly passes resolution against division of province -ET

9.             Opposition in Sindh Assembly presses for new administrative units, rejects province's division -DD

10.          Woman injured in acid attack in Karachi's Upper Gizri, police say -DD

11.          Woman suffers severe burns after alleged acid attack in Karachi's Gizri -ET

12.          SHC orders Evacuee Trust Property Board to unseal Cotton Exchange building -DD

13.          Two 'TTP terrorists' arrested in CTD raid in Karachi -DD

14.          Karachi police officers booked over alleged fraud -TN

15.          Sindh IGP orders province wide survey, centralised database of police properties -TN

16.          SHCC probes alleged unlawful healthcare services at Nazimabad hospital -TN

17.          KWSC chief briefs Sindh governor on water and sewerage system -DTS

18.          Karachi admin launches beautification drive in Red Zone -DTS

19.          One killed, another injured in firing incident in Karachi -DTS

20.          Sindh farmers lash out at IRSA for 1991 Accord 'violations' -DTS

Other Pakistan

1.             PM approves establishment of trade facilitation board-BR

2.             PM directs to make Daanish University a model-BR

3.             PM’s directives for Jinnah Medical Complex & Research Centre-BR

4.             PM meets PIMS’ saviour nurse Razia Noreen-BR

5.             Dispatch of emergency relief aid to Nepal later this week: PM-BR

6.             CM orders DGPR restructuring-BR

7.             Govt offers talks; JI to continue sit-ins-BR

8.             Sindh PA rejects division of Sindh, creation of new provinces-BR

9.             Dar holds conversation with OIC SG on phone-BR

10.          A court can’t grant relief not explicitly claimed in plaint: SC-BR

11.          KU pharmacy club fair highlights students’ ingenuity-BR

12.          Sindh plans subsidy on DAP for Rabi season-BR

13.          NAO 1999: IHC issues notices in response to plea challenging legality of Sec 32A-BR

14.          Army eliminates 15 terrorists trying to cross Afghan border-BR

15.          NA panel passes bill: Replacement of ICT LG system with 3-town corporation sought-BR

16.          ‘Confidential cell’ established: CM launches zero-tolerance drive against corruption, malpractices-BR

17.          LCCI calls for sustainable urban transport planning-BR

18.          NOCs mandatory for kite manufacturers ahead of Basant-BR

19.          Makkah Pact must expand to trade, technology, education: Ahsan-BR

20.          Governor urges photojournalists to promote positive journalism-BR

21.          From Thar to UNCCD COP17: Pakistan’s dryland restoration experience takes global stage-BR

22.          3P Pakistan 2026 exhibition opens in Lahore-BR

23.          Minister, Irish envoy discuss minority welfare, inclusive development-BR

24.          Asif Zardari Sb, etc why in London (rather than Dubai)

25.          Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh resigns as Lahore High Court judge-ET

26.          LHC's Justice Raheel Kamran resigns as judge-DD

27.          LHC Justice Raheel Kamran Sheikh resigns-TN

28.          PM Shehbaz awards Rs10m cheque to nurse who saved newborn during PIMS fire -ET

29.          No concession for officials found guilty of criminal negligence: PM -TN

30.          PM Shehbaz directs completion of first phase of Jinnah Medical Complex by March 2027 -APP

31.          Malnutrition demands integrated social protection response: speakers -DD

32.          Social protection must reach most vulnerable families, say speakers -DD

33.          Unicef estimates 20 million children suffered online sexual abuse in one year -DD

34.          CDA employees' children offered major fee concessions under MoU -APP

35.          CM approves free electric scooters for women -TNS

36.          Punjab to provide 125,000 e-bikes to students under CM scheme -TN

37.          Students to get e-bikes without down payment, says CM -TN

38.          Nvidia CEO urges G20 to avoid AI rules on 'theoretical' harms -TNS

39.          Japan seeks to enlist qualified Pakistanis, says an academic- BR

40.          Uzbekistan-Pakistan air connectivity expands as “Centrum Air’’ launches direct Tashkent-Karachi flights-APP

41.          Direct Flights Launched Between Tashkent and Karachi-TN

42.          FIR registered against unidentified assailants for killing Ahmadi community member in Mandi Bahauddin -DD

43.          Member of Ahmadi community killed in suspected targeted attack in Mandi Bahauddin: police -DD

44.          HRCP fears anti-terrorism bill passed by Punjab Assembly may undermine fair-trial guarantees -DD

45.          No political motive behind anti-terror law changes: Azma -TNS

46.          Gujranwala DPO dismisses 16 policemen, suspends two over corruption -DD

47.          Removal of illegal house ramps ordered -ET

48.          KP being denied rightful share in own resources, complains CM Afridi -DD

49.          KP denied hydel profit in violation of Constitution: CM's aide -DD

50.          Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party jirga seeks fresh elections, end to 'imposed' assemblies -DD

51.          PHC grants bail to man held for 'celebrating' Indian independence day -DD

52.          Over 800 teachers posts 'lying vacant' in Dir girls' schools -DD

53.          Call to strengthen Jirga system to resolve disputes -DD

 

54.          Hina Javed murder case: Husband, domestic worker sent to jail on judicial remand -DD

55.          Mustafa Amir case: Armaghan's bail plea in murder, encounter, illegal arms cases rejected -TNS

56.          Female folk singer killed in Dera Bugti -DD

57.          Healthcare among top govt priorities, says CM Bugti -DD

58.          Balochistan lawmakers seek in-camera session on law and order -DD

59.          Unesco asked to add Rani Ghat, Banbhore to heritage list -DD

60.          Pakistan seeks Unesco heritage status for Rani Ghat, Banbhore -TNS

61.          IHC overturns 2022 judgment concerning Pakistan Naval Farms, Naval Sailing Club -TN

62.          IHC sets aside 2022 verdict declaring Pakistan Naval Farms, sailing club in Islamabad illegal -DD

63.          IHC overturns 2022 ruling declaring naval farms, club illegal -DTS

64.          Punjab government withdraws posting orders of 10 officers -TN

65.          ATC reserves judgment on Falak Javed's post-arrest bail plea -TN

66.          IG approves major initiatives for welfare of police employees, their families -TN

67.          Panic in Islamabad's Gulberg Greens as Bengal tiger, two cubs spotted in residential area -ET

68.          Panic in Gulberg Greens as Bengal tiger, two cubs spotted in residential area -APP

69.          China donates veterinary vaccines to strengthen livestock disease control -TN

70.          China donates livestock vaccines for CPEC 2.0 -ET

71.          TDS testing pens gain popularity in Islamabad amid water-quality concerns -TN

72.          Commissioner Shaheed Benazirabad reviews health, revenue affairs -TN

73.          FBISE announces SSC 2nd annual date sheet -TN

74.          NAB chairman calls on finance minister -TN

75.          Yasin Malik rejects hope of justice from Indian courts -DTS

Afghanistan

1.             Security forces kill 15 terrorists trying to cross into Pakistan through Afghan border: ISPR -DD

2.             Security forces kill 15 terrorists trying to infiltrate from Afghanistan: ISPR -ET

3.             Security forces kill 15 India-backed terrorists during infiltration bid from Afghanistan: ISPR -TNS

4.             Pakistan security forces foil border infiltration, kill 15 terrorists -DTS

5.             Taliban govt defends ban on protest, citing Islamic law -DTS

United States

1.             Vance: US probing airstrike that Iran says hit a wedding party -ET

2.             Vance claims Iran is 'losing its capabilities by the day', says Washington not talking to Tehran -DD

3.             Iran terms US strike on wedding a 'war crime' -DD

4.             US extends Middle East deployments into 2027 as Iran conflict drags on -DD

5.             Majority of Americans oppose US military action against Iran: poll -DD

6.             Majority of Americans oppose US military action against Iran: poll -DTS

7.             US-Iran conflict threatens to explode after Nov as Trump aides push for temporary calm -TNS

8.             Pentagon temporarily rescinds guidance on testosterone screening for US troops -ET

9.             US House passes bill to crack down on university boycotts of Israel -ET

10.          Canada ready for US trade deal that benefits both countries, Carney says -ET

11.          Minneapolis shooting leaves two dead and several injured, including three police officers -TNS

12.          George Clooney says US run by 'least qualified people' -TNS

13.          US Treasury issues $1 coin with Trump's face on it -TNS

14.          Venezuela signs major energy deals with Chevron, Eni during US visit -TN

15.          Trump 'was not a fan': 'Happy' Prince Harry, wife left US for Britain -TN

China

1.             China's Xi urges new Middle East security framework during Egypt visit -DD

2.             China's Xi urges against Mideast interference in rare Egypt visit -TNS

3.             Erdogan says Turkiye would consider full membership of China- and Russia-led security bloc -ET

4.             Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for $13b in big bet on open AI models -ET

5.             US, China arm for space warfare: hunter satellites and orbital weapons -ET

Other International

1.             Iran attacks US targets despite Trump threats -DD

2.             Fresh strikes rock Iran after Pezeshkian offers olive branch -DD

3.             Estonian defence minister resigns after €70m Ukraine munitions scam by Indian company: report -DD

4.             Israel's Ben-Gvir plans to relocate 1.86m Palestinians from Gaza over 7 years: report -ET

5.             Israel ready to remove Gaza population if US gives approval: defence minister -DD

6.             Abhinandan, shot down by PAF in 2019, retires from IAF: report -DD

7.             Feminist activist Gloria Steinem dies at age 92 -ET

8.             American feminist activist Gloria Steinem dies at age 92 -DD

9.             Pakistan says it retains all options on IWT -ET

10.          DPM Dar says 750,000 tonnes of wheat to be imported in November -ET

11.          DPM Dar holds phone call with newly elected OIC Secretary-General -APP

12.          Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan sign agreement to boost bilateral trade -TN

13.          Makkah Pact can transform Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye cooperation into a force for unity of Muslim Ummah: Ashrafi -APP

14.          UOL conference decodes strategic shift of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement -ET

15.          Iran claims new naval mines laid in Strait of Hormuz -TN

16.          US forces escort 18M barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz: Report -TN

17.          Iran fires on its Gulf neighbours after US strikes -TN

18.          GCC, Qatar, Jordan condemn Iranian attack on Saudi tanker -TN

19.          Two sailors killed in Iranian attack in Hormuz, says Saudi Arabia -TNS

20.          US missile strike hits wedding in Iran, killing four, injuring more than 50 -TNS

21.          Egypt bus crash leaves 16 dead, 28 injured -TN

22.          Bus crash in Egypt's Sinai kills 22, including 10 Jordanians -DTS

23.          Russia destroys 37 drones flying toward Moscow -TN

24.          Zelensky warns airlines over Russian airspace -DTS

25.          Explosion near German train station injures two -DTS

26.          Netanyahu claims officials withheld October 7 warning -DTS

27.          IRGC urged Arab countries to remove US forces from their territories -DTS

28.          Spirit of Time in Folk Art: Azerbaijan's rich cultural heritage to be showcased in Almaty -TN

29.          Pakistan National Pavilion spotlights culture, literature at Southern China Book Fair -TN

30.          Kyrgyz FM underscores close ties with Pakistan, seeks expanded cooperation -ET

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