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Pakistan and U.S. Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Trade Relations
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb meets U.S. Trade Representative to advance reciprocal trade framework.

Apple seeks injunction against OpenAI in AI hardware trade secrets dispute
Apple seeks injunction against OpenAI in ongoing legal dispute over alleged theft of confidential information. Tech giants clash in emerging AI market.

KSE-100 Index Rises as Global Markets Rally
The KSE-100 Index gained over 1.2% in early trading, with positive momentum across key sectors and a request for China to refinance…

Minister: IMF Hurdles Impede Cheaper Electricity Tariffs
Federal Minister Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari says the International Monetary Fund is preventing Pakistan from offering cheaper electricity during speci

AMD’s Data Center Business Surges as Gaming Revenue Plummets
AMD's data center revenue more than doubled year-over-year, while gaming sales fell 31 percent. Overall company revenue increased by 50 percent.

SpaceX Reports Strong Revenue Growth but Subscriber Revenue Slumps
SpaceX reports strong revenue growth and narrowed losses, but faces challenges with subscriber revenue per user.

Pakistan and Iran reaffirm commitment to $10 billion in annual trade
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Iran’s Minister for Industry co-chair the 10th JTC in Islamabad, aiming to boost bilateral…

US FCC Drafting Ban on Chinese Datacenter Components
The Trump administration is reportedly drafting a ban on new models of Chinese datacenter devices, targeting optical transceivers for national security.

Government cuts petrol and diesel prices
Petrol reduced by Rs3.39 per litre, HSD by Rs4.07 per litre effective from August 5.

SECMC to Boost Coal Production by 47% in Thar
Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company plans a 47% increase in coal production from Thar by September 2026, reducing reliance on imported coal…

CCP Chairman Urges Enhanced Competition Laws to Boost Investment
CCP Chairman Farid Ahmad Tarar calls for enhanced competition laws to boost investment and promote a transparent business environment in Pakistan.

Gen Z and Millennials Drive Record Investor Growth on PSX
Pakistan Stock Exchange sees record-breaking growth in new investor accounts, led by Gen Z and Millennials.

Government Considers Tax-Free Wheat Imports to Rebuild Strategic Reserves
The federal government proposes tax exemptions for wheat imports to address shortages in Pakistan’s strategic reserves.

Rupee Continues Strong Performance Against Major Currencies
Pakistani rupee continues strong performance with gains of one paisa against USD, UAE Dirham and Saudi Riyal.

PSX Index Drops 0.63% After Bearish Turn
KSE-100 Index drops by 1,116.80 points on Tuesday, marking a decline of 0.63 percent.

SBP Caps Bank Charges on Digital Petroleum Sales
State Bank of Pakistan has capped bank charges for digital petroleum sales to reduce financial burden and promote digital payments in Pakistan.

US trade group warns of Trump response to tech levy expansion
The National Foreign Trade Council expresses disappointment over Australia’s expanded News Bargaining Incentive, warning of potential US retaliation.

SIFC resolves lease issues, paves way for $200m mining investment in Balochistan
$200 million mining project cleared by SIFC in Balochistan, expected to boost economy and employment.

Revenue Authority Launches Drive Against Fake Invoicing, Tax Evasion
The Punjab Revenue Authority launches surprise inspections to audit compliance with e-IMS and prevent tax evasion.

HBL Reports Strong H1’26 Profit, Reflecting Client Focus and Strategic Execution
HBL declared a consolidated profit before tax of Rs 73.1 billion, reflecting strong client focus and strategic execution.


