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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 makes major changes in IRIS system-BR

2.         FBR’s masterclass in policy uncertainty-BR

3.         FBR notifies functions and procedures for faceless sales tax assessment-PK

4.         FBR introduces new sales tax rules for advance payments against supplies-PK

5.         RTO Hyderabad intercepts over 30 vehicles over missing digital invoices-PK

6.         FBR explains tax valuation rules for employee salary benefits in Tax Year 2027-PK

7.         TMA team, FBR chief discuss issues facing exporters-BR

8.         ICT, Abbottabad rural properties: FBR revises valuation mechanism-BR

9.         Corporate tax reforms, no cosmetic concessions-BR

10.     Tax breaks, more lendings to SMEs: Kayani says tax reform roadmap being planned-BR

11.     PRA decides to speed up registration of new businesses-BR

12.     IMF urges Pakistan to widen tax base, accelerate reforms-BR

13.     IMF urges Pakistan to accelerate structural reforms beyond economic stabilisation-PK

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

1.         Economic development, investment, education: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to enhance cooperation-BR

2.         ECC approves Rs275bn for water projects, Rs84bn for armed forces-DD

3.         PM Shehbaz orders removal of 80% export condition for SMEs seeking long-term financing-BR

4.         Pakistan ready to boost trade, investment ties with Sudan: PM-BR

5.         Small and Medium Enterprises: Aurangzeb directs lenders to expand timely access to credit-BR

6.         Long-term financing: PM orders removal of 80pc export requirement for SMEs-BR

7.         Govt plans 3-5 year tax reform to end boom-and-bust cycle: Kayani- BR

8.         Higher production: Govt may allow additional 600,000 tons of sugar exports: Tanveer-BR

9.         Islamabad and Rawalpindi businessmen: Minister announces formation of a joint working group-BR

10.     PM expected to announce Pakistan’s new Auto Policy today-PK

11.     Pakistan plans 8.2% increase in oilseed production target for 2026-27-PK

12.     Pakistan receives another 59,132 tonnes of imported wheat at Karachi Port-PPT

13.     Pakistan, Russia seek IT partnerships in AI, cybersecurity and cloud computing-PK

14.     PM Shehbaz abolishes 80% export condition for SME financing-PK

15.     PM orders removal of 80pc export condition for SME long-term financing-TN

16.     Canada launches CAD $35m initiatives to strengthen Pak climate resilience, healthcare-TN

17.     Pak-German Strategic Dialogue on Development Cooperation concludes-TN

18.     Punjab develops sugarcane variety with 2,000 maunds per acre yield potential-TN

19.     BMG, BMP form alliance to contest FPCCI polls-BR

20.     Rabi sowing season: DAP shortage threatens crop yields-BR

21.     Russia agrees to advance bilateral technology cooperation-BR

22.     New customs values on import of titanium dioxide fixed-BR

460+ Company Laws

SECP enrols 5,003 new companies in Oct-TN

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

1.         SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rise $39mn to $21.56bn-BR

2.         SBP foreign exchange reserves rise by $40 million to $21.56 billion-PK

3.         Pakistan’s external debt doubles over a decade: World Bank-BR

4.         Unified institutional framework for PC, P3A proposed-BR

5.         Riyadh rolls over $3bn as prospects of $10bn US facility wane-DD

6.         Saudi Arabia extends $3 billion loan rollover-ET

7.         Saudi Arabia rolls over Pakistan’s $3 billion loan as govt awaits $10 billion US facility-PPT

8.         Govt raises Rs194.96 billion through Sukuk auction, targets Rs250 billion in next sale-PPT

9.         Federal cabinet approves new currency notes, Rs10 coin to replace banknote-PPT

10.     Developing states debt hit record USD9.4trn in 2025: World Bank-BR

11.     Pakistan’s external debt doubles over a decade: World Bank-BR=

12.     ADB suggests ways to break boom-and-bust cycle- BR

13.     SoftBank credit risk jumps to 4-year high as AI fears roil market-BR

14.     Greek parliament approves 10% tax on cryptocurrency gains-BR

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

1.      PSX: buying continues, KSE-100 gains nearly 2%-BR

2.      Asia stocks crumble after AI rout rocks US markets-BR

3.      Govt urged to publish data on wheat stock-BR

4.      PSX extends rally for second session, reclaims 175,000 mark-ET

5.      PSX surges nearly 4,000 points, crosses 172,000 as investors weigh US election results, Iran war-PPT

6.      PSX investor base surges 47.3% to nearly 682,000 in 10 months-PPT

7.      PSX extends trading suspension of three companies for another 60 days-PPT

8.      Global stocks, US dollar fall as Democratic midterm sweep raises concerns over AI regulation-PPT

9.      Stocks slide on Wall Street as investors worry about data centre backlash following US midterms-DD

10.   Dollar holds, yen gains as equity rout saps risk appetite ahead of payrolls-BR

11.   Gold price in Pakistan for today, November 05, 2026-PPT

12.   Gold prices surge 2.4% to $4,021 per ounce as US dollar weakens after Democratic midterm victory-PPT

13.   Uninterrupted supply of gas, water to textile industry demanded-BR

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

1.           Oil set for sharp weekly drop but Middle East supply concerns provide floor-BR

2.           Govt drops petrol price by Rs9.41, diesel by Rs5.56 per litre-BR

3.           Oil set for sharp weekly drop but Middle East supply concerns provide floor-BR

4.           Negotiations with govt over petroleum levy reach final stage: JI Liaqat- BR

5.           Petrol price slashed by Rs9.41, HSD’s by Rs5.56-BR

6.           Denying fuel relief to registered beneficiaries: PM threatens to cancel licences of petrol pumps-BR

7.           Petrol price slashed by Rs9.41 per litre, high-speed diesel by Rs5.56-DD

8.           Pakistan cuts petrol price by Rs9.41 to Rs352.59 per litre for November 6, 2026-PK

9.           Petrol price cut by Rs7.06, diesel by Rs3.71 for November 5-PPT

10.       PM directs cancellation of petrol pump licences over failure to facilitate fuel subsidy beneficiaries-DD

11.       PM Shehbaz orders cancellation of petrol pump licences over denial of fuel subsidies-ET

12.       Editorial: If the newly announced LPG policy is enforced effectively, it may help end shortages and cut prices-DD

13.       Oil falls for a fourth day on expectations for lower risk of Iran war escalation-ET

14.       Global oil prices plunge over 8% to two-month lows after Democrats win US Congress-PPT

15.       Discos seek Nepra’s nod to transfer Rs23.326b burden to consumers-TN

16.       NA body recommends 132kV grid station at Padhana in public interest-APP

17.       PMIF26: Pakistan invites global investors to explore its mineral potential-TN

18.       Pakistan’s first Marble City to be set up in Karachi, says Sharjeel-TN

19.       SSGC announces winter gas supply schedule for domestic consumers-PPT

20.       Discos seek positive QTA adjustment of Rs1.34/kWh-BR

21.       Excessive loadshedding at trade centres: KCCI urges PM to come to its rescue-BR

22.       Sepco directed to provide power connections to streetlights-BR

23.       LESCO detects 1,428 power theft cases worth Rs116m-BR

Weather Updates

1.         The Weather-BR

2.         Lahore’s air pollution a year-round problem, worsened by winter and agricultural burning: report-DD

3.         Swat basin faces over 5°C warming by century’s end-DD

4.         Balochistan sees first winter showers-DD

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

1.         Pakistan govt announces public holiday on Nov 9 for Iqbal Day-BR

2.         Offshore Father value. Take care of family islamic education while going outside for family

3.         Fresh polio case from KP’s Khyber district takes nationwide tally for 2026 to 9-DD

4.         Pakistan reports ninth polio case of 2026 as virus spreads in K-P-ET

5.         Seven-month-old tests positive for polio in KP’s Khyber district-TNS

6.         PM seeks national strategy as country reports 9th polio case-TN

7.         City vaccinates 1.34m children in three days of polio drive-TN

8.         Over 6 million children vaccinated as Punjab concludes polio campaign in 12 districts-TN

9.         Four cases registered over resistance to polio teams in Rawalpindi-DD

10.     Editorial: Polio’s other victims-DD

11.     Citizens in Islamabad left hanging amid unavailability of influenza vaccines-DD

12.     12-year-old boy from Balochistan dies of rabies in Karachi hospital-DD

13.     Three children die in Peshawar cylinder explosion-ET

14.     Heart patient’s son finds expired injection during emergency treatment at DHQ-TN

15.     Minister Azma visits PIC, reviews healthcare facilities-TN

16.     SZH takes patient-centred initiatives, administrative reforms-TN

17.     Pakistan pledges to expand primary eye-care access to 60m people by 2030-TN

18.     Safe drinking water essential to prevent waterborne diseases-APP

19.     HSA holds forum to explore sustainable financing for tobacco control-APP

20.     EPI urges parents to ensure timely vaccination of children-APP

21.     DC pushes STEM education in public schools-TN

22.     Pakistan aims to develop 1m AI professionals by 2030: Ahsan-TN

23.     British Council, P@SHA join hands to advance digital employment opportunities in GB-TN

24.     WEPs awards honour champions of gender equality-ET

Politics 

1.         As per Mr Baig Raj, Jamaat e Islami is powerful against PDL, without in National Assembly

2.         Hafiz Naeem Sb speaking to all Pakistan Youth - Male & Female Online (and those those Others who feel them Young for Here & Hereafter and not become Aged)

3.         ECP sets Feb 7 as polling date for first phase of Punjab local govt elections; KP polls delayed-DD

4.         ECP announces February 7 for Punjab LG polls, suspends K-P election process-ET

5.         Feb 7 polling day for first phase of Punjab LG elections: ECP-TN

6.         Why did the ECP postpone local govt polls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?-DD

7.         LHC moved for early LG polls in Punjab-DD

8.         Schedule for LG polls challenged in IHC-TN

9.         Federal Constitutional Court bars Peshawar High Court from hearing MPO detention cases-ET

10.     FCC bars PHC from hearing cases of PTI workers detained under MPO-TN

11.     FCC rejects JUI-F appeal against election of its own lawmaker-ET

12.     FCC dismisses JUI-F appeal over KP reserved seat-TN

13.     Noose tightens for Fazl, inner circle-ET

14.     JUI-F chief calls PM helpless, questions constitutional amendments-TN

15.     PPP’s history full of anti-democracy steps, TTAP reacts to proposed electoral reforms-TN

16.     PTI workers detained in UAE: LHC terms foreign ministry’s report unsatisfactory-DD

17.     Interim bail of PTI leaders extended in Radio Pakistan attack case-DD

18.     Governor Kundi vows to prioritise KP’s security, uplift-DD

19.     Countering terrorism top priority, says Kundi-ET

20.     Emergency to emergency, the capture of the Lawyers’ Movement-DD

21.     Salik Hussain says he is awaiting legal notice amid Punjab corruption row-TN

22.     Ahsan Bhoon calls on Faryal Talpur at Zardari House-TN

23.     Ali Dar given additional charge of international coop portfolio-TN

Karachi

1.         Pakistan’s first ‘Marble City’ being established at Karachi: Sharjeel-BR

2.         Plans to Practical & Reality in Karachi 9 Towns under Jamaat e Islami control (could be more town if no massive rigging by PPP - while PTI could not support, secure & control their winners

3.         How many Karachi domicile people in Sindh Secretariat in Karachi

4.         Official says 273 arrested in NCCIA raid on ‘illegal’ call centre on Karachi’s Sharea Faisal-DD

5.         One dead, two injured after shop roof collapses on Karachi’s Manghopir Road: rescue services-DD

6.         At least one killed, two injured as portion of building collapses in Karachi-ET

7.         Sindh scraps municipal caretaker system-DD

8.         Notices issued on plea against construction on Nehr-i-Khayyam in Karachi-DD

9.         JIT summons Mir Raza Ali’s family for November 7 meeting-TN

10.     KDA reclaims valuable amenity land after 22 years of illegal occupation-TN

11.     IDF President visits ICCBS, University of Karachi-TN

Other Pakistan

1.         PM inaugurates Rs1.45bn Kashmir Chowk underpass-BR

2.         Details of Oct gifts deposited by PM in Toshakhana revealed-BR

3.         A broader definition of harassment- BR

4.         Petition filed in IHC challenging ECP’s October 21 order-BR

5.         Dar, Araghchi discuss regional situation amid Iran war-BR

6.         Sessions from Oct 13-30th: NA clears 17 govt and 7 private members’ bills-BR

7.         NA body has directed ministry, management to help protect PSM’s assets from theft-BR

8.         PNWC delegation visits foreign ministry-BR

9.         Attack on Federal Judicial Complex: ATC judge defers framing charges against accused-BR

10.     Denying fuel relief to registered beneficiaries: PM threatens to cancel licences of petrol pumps-BR

11.     CM orders crackdown on crop residue burning, warns DCs over poor performance- BR

12.     Collision between passenger bus, truck near Pakpattan claims 11 lives-DD

13.     11 dead, 33 injured in bus-truck collision near Pakpattan-TN

14.     CM grieved over loss of lives in Pakpattan bus accident-TN

15.     CDF visits SSG headquarters, stresses operational readiness for tackling security threats: ISPR-DD

16.     Field Marshal Asim Munir visits SSG Headquarters-TN

17.     Govt announces public holiday on Nov 9 for Iqbal Day-DD

18.     Govt announces public holiday on November 9 to mark Iqbal Day-TN

19.     PTA rejects ‘misleading’ notification claiming TikTok ban in Pakistan-ET

20.     PTA dismisses ‘fake and misleading’ notification claiming TikTok banned in Pakistan-DD

21.     Is TikTok really banned in Pakistan: PTA responds-PK

22.     Govt to convert One Constitution Avenue into five-star hotel after JIT uncovers alleged fraud-PPT

23.     Punjab to support Balochistan’s Safe City projects-ET

24.     Chief Ministers Bugti, Maryam agree on joint efforts for safe cities in Balochistan-DD

25.     Balochistan governor cautions against brain drain-DD

26.     Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad closes G-10 weekly, ladies bazaars permanently-DD

27.     FIA Islamabad Zone books 12 deportees from Libya in human trafficking case-DD

28.     Safe City surveillance to be stepped up to curb crimes in Rawalpindi-DD

29.     PA standing committee passes bill to impose jail term, fines for unauthorised stage productions-DD

30.     Rs70.8m women’s bazaar razed without accountability for flawed planning-TN

31.     CJP welcomes newly-elected cabinet of SCBA, bid farewell to outgoing cabinet-TN

32.     ACE launches preliminary inquiry against former Khanewal DC-TN

33.     DIG orders swift justice for wheelchair-bound elderly citizen-TN

34.     SDPI sounds alarm over potential sheesha legalization in Islamabad-TN

35.     2 Chinese nationals held over dating app fraud-TN

36.     Women’s role in security vital to national resilience, says Janjua-TN

37.     Tarar calls for AI content labelling and stronger social media accountability-TN

38.     Police martyrs’ families honoured at Lahore ceremony-TN

39.     AI, technology reshaping future of journalism-TN

40.     ECP has suspended all ongoing preparations for LG polls across KP-BR

41.     Amendments proposed for ICT: Subcommittee to review family, inheritance laws-BR

42.     Hafeez Sheikh apartments case: Accountability Court seeks report from NAB-BR

43.     Dar holds telephonic talk with Omani FM-BR

44.     FCC restrains PHC from hearing cases related to detention of PTI workers-BR

45.     ABHI IPO price holds steady at Rs15/share on first day of book-building-BR

46.     Dar reviews key health sector initiatives-BR

47.     Sindh minister urges civil servants to focus on improving governance, service delivery-BR

48.     CDF stresses preparedness for tracking security threats-BR

49.     Manchester Airport Group pays tribute to PIA-BR

50.     Dar, UK minister review bilateral relations- BR

51.     Heads of state, foreign dignitaries: Construction of new ‘state lounge’ at Islamabad Airport initiated-BR

52.     Balaj’s murder case hearing adjourned-BR

53.     Ahsan for establishment of ‘autonomous’ PTA-BR

54.     ECP sets Feb 7 as polling date for first phase of Punjab LG polls-BR

55.     Mayor launches Rs418.6m road rehabilitation project-BR

56.     Reliable connectivity vital to business operational efficiency: PTCL CEO-BR

57.     Raja Nasir accuses govt of planning IK’s ouster at US behest-BR

58.     Punjab adopts National Population Council Declaration- BR

59.     Punjab distributes 10,000 tractors under subsidy programme-BR

60.     Gillani supports LCCI’s call for consultation in lawmaking-BR

United States

1.         Trump faces new political reality as Democrats vow investigations-DD

2.         Republicans call for Trump to change course after midterm drubbing-ET

3.         Democrats vow to rein in Trump as he shows off White House ballroom-ET

4.         Explainer: What does Democratic control of Congress mean for Trump?-ET

5.         Midterms over, Democrats plunge into wide-open 2028 presidential race-DD

6.         Pakistan’s leadership veered too close to Trump. What now as his grip on Washington loosens?-DD

7.         Editorial: US voters have spoken on Iran in midterms. Will Washington listen?-DD

8.         US midterms clip Trump’s wings at home, not abroad-DD

9.         US midterm fallout: Islamabad must immediately engage with Democrats-TN

10.     Abdul El-Sayed backs Trump’s call to cut Israel aid-TN

11.     Trump administration divided over Iran war as Vance privately criticizes Netanyahu: Reports-TN

12.     Trump says Iran war worth it despite midterm elections losses-TN

13.     Hawkish Fed expectations ease as US Democrats sweep midterms-TN

14.     OpenAI kicks off charm offensive to change voters’ view of data centers-ET

China

1.         What the US midterms mean for ties with China-DD

2.         China, Pakistan team up to protect Gandhara relics-TN

3.         Pak-China Friendship Hospital welcomes first newborn baby-APP

Other International

1.         Trump faces new reality as Democrats vow investigations-BR

2.         Trump says he met Putin envoy, sees Ukraine deal soon-BR

3.         Houthis claim King Fahd Airport in Saudi Arabia’s Dammam targeted by drone-DD

4.         Saudi strikes on Yemen kill 7 as 12-hour death toll reaches 24-ET

5.         Iranian, Omani foreign ministers discuss regional developments amid Strait of Hormuz tensions-ET

6.         Iran’s FM discusses latest progress in diplomatic efforts with Pakistani, Saudi, Qatari counterparts-TN

7.         Pakistan, UK agree to deepen cooperation in security, trade and migration-ET

8.         Cabinet ratifies defence pact with Kuwait-ET

9.         Federal cabinet ratifies Pakistan-Kuwait Defence Cooperation Agreement-PPT

10.     Saudi, Syrian defence ministries sign cooperation agreement, SPA reports-ET

11.     Japan lauds Pakistan’s diplomatic role in promoting dialogue-TN

12.     Japan celebrates 72nd anniversary of Self-Defense Forces Day-APP

13.     Gadi Eisenkot tipped to seek Israel government with backing of Arab lists-DD

14.     Largely peaceful marches take place across France as workers stage strike-DD

15.     New wave of bomb threats hits passenger flights across Europe-DD

16.     New wave of bomb threats hits at least 25 passenger flights across Europe-ET

17.     New wave of bomb threats hits at least 27 passenger flights across Europe-TN

18.     Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults-DD

19.     British govt defends Palestine Action ban in Supreme Court hearing-TN

20.     Iran sentences activist to death over posts on X, says lawyer-TN

21.     North Korea says it tested advanced air-defence missile system-ET

22.     Authorities tighten restrictions on data centres amid AI boom-ET

23.     Russia’s oil, gas revenues more than double to $11.9B in October-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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