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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 announces major withholding tax relief for property builders, developers-PK

2.           FBR misses March 2026 target, faces Rs180 billion shortfall-PK

3.           FBR imposes tax on social media content in Pakistan-PK

4.           FBR implements landmark property tax relief package-PK

5.           FBR outlines taxation regime for Pakistani social media influencers-PK

6.           FBR–jewelers talks collapse over Section 175C, protests loom-PK

7.           Dispute resolution: FBR chief takes step aimed at facilitating importers-BR

8.           PRA chief briefs World Bank team about digital upgradation-BR

9.           IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to ME war’s impact-BR

10.       Pakistan quells IMF concerns over fuel subsidy-ET

11.       Govt assures IMF oil price hikes will be passed on to consumers-TNS

12.       Pakistan commits to IMF to raise fuel prices if subsidies end-DTS

13.       PM Shehbaz Sharif has directs talks with IMF on petroleum levy-DTS

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

1.           ECC orders ministries to surrender Rs100bn PSDP cut for PM’s fund-BR

2.           Digital economy could reach 7pc of GDP by 2030, OICCI says-TNS

3.           Digital economy can contribute 5–7pc to GDP by 2030: Report-TN

4.           Pakistan’s economic outlook cautiously optimistic despite rising geopolitical risks -PPT

5.           Pakistan, Indonesia advancing towards deeper economic integration through CEPA-DTS

6.           China praises Pakistan’s role in peace efforts-DTS

7.           Chinese FM conveys praise, support for Pakistan’s efforts for West Asia peace-TN

8.           Pakistan, China issue 5-point initiative for restoring peace in Middle East-DD

9.           Govt to facilitate investors, PM assures VEON chief-DTS

10.       Cost of Gulf conflict may exceed $50B following disruption in Strait of Hormuz-TN

11.       Industry-academia linkages: FPCCI announces initiative with UNIDO-ITPO-BR

12.       Pakistan plans maritime energy hub, ports as Hormuz crisis disrupts trade-DTS

13.       Pakistan pitches FTA to UK amid expanding trade dialogue-BR

14.       SCCI extends membership renewal deadline till 20th-APP

15.       Govt shifts Thar mining to grid, eyes $30m savings-TNS

16.       LCCI chief highlights challenges, opportunities amid ME conflict-BR

17.       Gul Plaza fire tragedy: Sindh CM reviews compensation disbursement-BR

18.       Govt plans diesel subsidy for small farmers-TN

19.       Iran’s rial rebounds against Pakistani rupee on de-escalation hopes, traders say-TNS

20.       Pakistan’s inflation rises to 7.3% in March amid Middle East tensions-TN

21.       Energy costs push March inflation to 7.3pc-DD

22.       Energy-led inflation will test policy path-BR

23.       Inflation soars to 7.3pc in March amid high oil prices-TN

24.       Pakistan’s inflation rises to 7.3% in March amid Middle East tensions-TN

25.       Headline inflation recorded at 7.3% in MarchA-PP

26.       Pakistan inflation surges to 7.3% in March 2026, PBS reports-PK

27.       Pakistan inflation rises 7.3% in March as wheat, fuel, electricity drive prices-PPT

28.       Headline inflation recorded at 7.3% in March-DTS

29.       The true price of waste-BR

30.       Sugar policy ends price controls-ET

31.       Cement dispatches rise 0.91pc in March-TNS

36+ Customs Duty (including PSW) 

1.           Pakistan emerging as competitive regional maritime hub: Analyst-BR

2.           LED bulbs, tube lights: customs’ values revised-BR

3.           War Risk Surcharge Rules Revised—Here’s What Changes-PK

4.           Escalating regional tensions: No mechanism to handle returned cargo vessels-BR

460+ Company Laws

1.           Panel agrees to strengthen enforcement powers of SECP-BR

2.           PM committee backs SECP enforcement, tribunal reforms-TNS

3.           CCP enforces ‘ice cream’ ruling, recovers Rs35m in penalties-TNS

4.           CCP enforces order against two manufacturers of frozen desserts-TN

5.           PM Shehbaz forms committee to reform SECP, tackle case backlog-TN

6.           CCP recovers Rs 35 mln in deceptive ‘ice cream’ case-APP

7.           CCP penalizes Unilever, FrieslandCampina Engro over misleading ice cream ads-PK

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

1.           SBP allows teenagers to independently open, operate bank accounts-BR

2.           SBP permits teens to run bank accounts-ET

3.           Govt borrows Rs801.7b in auctions-ET

4.           SBP launches accounts for teenagers to promote financial inclusion=-TNS

5.           Pakistan allows teen bank accounts: SBP new framework-PK

6.           Fallout of Iran war: Top World Bank official ‘extremely concerned’-BR

7.           Govt raises Rs753bn via T-bill sale; yields trade mixed-TNS

8.           International investors to be facilitated: PM-BR

9.           Finance Minister Aurangzeb, IFC explore $2bn-plus annual investments to boost Pakistan’s private sector-TN

10.       PM Shehbaz Sharif discusses digital investment with VEON CEO-DTS

11.       Aurangzeb hails IFC’s increased engagement in Pakistan-BR

12.       Aurangzeb lauds IFC’s enhanced engagement in Pakistan-TN

13.       Only 45 percent of revised Rs910 billion PSDP utilised in nine months-TN

14.       Health techs attracting foreign investment-DD

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

1.           PSX sheds over 5,300 points amid geopolitical tensions-BR

2.           PSX surges 6,768 points on heavy buying across the board-TNS

3.           PSX witnesses strong rally, gains over 6,700 points-TN

4.           PSX records worst March as KSE-100 falls 11.5%-PK

5.           KSE-100 Index jumps 6,768 points as PSX tracks global rally-PK

6.           Dollar gains as Trump sets no clear Iran ceasefire timeline in speech-BR

7.           First rupee-denominated green bond listed on PSX-BR

8.           Govt raises Rs753bn on mixed T-bill yields-DD

9.           Rupee marginally up-TNS

10.       Rupee gains 3 paisa against USD after IMF approval-PK

11.       Rupee gains three paisa against dollar-DTS

12.       Dollar gains as Trump sets no clear Iran ceasefire timeline in speech-PPT

13.       Gold falls as Trump gives no clarity on ending Iran war-BR

14.       Gold prices rise by Rs15,300 following surge in international market-ET

15.       Gold rates up Rs15,300 per tola-TNS

16.       Gold prices jump sharply in Pakistan as global rally lifts rates-TN

17.       Gold prices jump sharply in Pakistan as global rally lifts rates-TN

18.       Today’s Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan – April 1, 2026-PK

19.       Gold price in Pakistan for today, April 02, 2026-PPT

20.       Silver price in Pakistan for today, April 02, 2026-PPT

21.       Gold prices surge sharply by Rs 15,300 per tola-DTS

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

1.           Oil slides as ME uncertainty keeps markets on edge-BR

2.           Oil jumps over 4% after Trump says US to keep up attacks on Iran-BR

3.           Oil jumps over 4% after Trump says US to keep up attacks on Iran-BR

4.           PDCs: oil industry urges regulator to revisit withholding proposal-BR

5.           March OMCs’ sales volumes surge 13pc MoM-BR

6.           Disruptions in fuel supply: Govt taking steps to sustain economic activity: minister-BR

7.           Oil moved first; what moves next?-BR

8.           PM rejects new oil price proposal-ET

9.           OCAC flags liquidity risks over Ogra’s PDC withholding plan-TNS

10.       Gulf war batters India’s glass heartland, testing New Delhi’s manufacturing drive-BR

11.       Oil jumps over 4% after Trump says U.S. to keep up attacks on Iran-PPT

12.       Comment: Our dangerous energy balancing act-TNS

13.       Info ministry refutes reports of ‘complete lockdown’ on weekends as part of fuel-saving measures-DD

14.       Production from Spinwam-1 well in Waziristan commences-BR

15.       India looks to turn LPG import crisis into push for piped gas-BR

16.       Waziristan gas output hits 100mmscfd as Spinwam-1 adds supply-TNS

17.       Gas pipeline blast in Akhtarabad halts gas supply across Balochistan-TN

18.       Ali Pervaiz inaugurates gas, condensate production from Spinwam-1 in Waziristan block-TN

19.       Nepra fines grid operator, buyer Rs60m over inflated power costs-TNS

20.       Punjab formulating ‘first’ energy policy-BR

21.       Ministry likely to invite Expressions of Interest for sell-off of 3 Discos-BR

22.       Pakistan unveils plan for maritime energy city to boost oil and gas trade-PK

23.       China urges Pakistan to settle $220 million dues payable by SSGC to energy firm-PPT

Weather Updates 

1.         The Weather-BR

2.         Karachi braces for thunderstorms as PMD issues nationwide weather alert-PK

Other Pakistan

1.           PM underscores need to accelerate training programmes for youth-BR

2.           PM Shehbaz visits Awais Leghari’s residence to offer condolences on mother-in-law’s passing-TN

3.           Govt announces establishment of ‘Pakistan Maritime Energy City’-BR

4.           Mattiullah Jan case: SC seeks report on new challan filed in trial court-BR

5.           Govt managing supply, demand of essential items: PM-BR

6.           Myanmar parliament to hold vote to elect president on Friday, house speaker says-BR

7.           Pakistan, Norway seal first-ever carbon market deal-BR

8.           Gilani greets APNS office-bearers-BR

9.           Supreme Court skeptical of Trump bid to end birthright citizenship-BR

10.       2025 marks significant cut in smog, improvement in air quality: CM-BR

11.       Delay in satellite interest licences: Senator Sarmad submits a call attention notice-BR

12.       Reform plan outlined to modernise waste management system-BR

13.       SC rejects plea for immediate stay against trial in case against journalist-TNS

14.       Formation of proposed ‘release force’ for IK: FCC directs KP CM to submit reply within 10 days-BR

15.       FCC questions Imran 'Release Force'-ET

16.       FCC seeks reply from KP CM over ‘Release Force’ for Imran-TNS

17.       Pakistan, IFC discuss enhanced investment, job opportunities-TNS

18.       KP govt increases endowment fund for terrorism-hit minorities-BR

19.       £190m case: IHC adjourns hearing of Imran, Bushra’s pleas after defence seeks more time-DD

20.       Aleem says corruption in NHA not to be tolerated-BR

21.       Sohail Ashraf appointed Islamabad chief commissioner-TNS

22.       Pakistan may become ‘fourth most populated nation’ in five years-DD

23.       Mohmand’s unregulated marble industry raises environmental, safety concerns-DD

24.       Sindh CM Murad orders demolition of fire-hit Gul Plaza structure-DD

25.       NA panel discusses concerns regarding additional charges imposed by banks for use of mobile banking applications-TN

26.       CM launches Sindh Public Complaint Cell for direct citizen access-TNS

27.       Three convicts sentenced to death in 3 murder cases-TNS

28.       Federal Constitutional Court seeks reply from KP CM over Imran release force-TN

29.       DPO Murree issues emergency 10-day travel advisory amid landslide and storm alerts-TN

30.       Pakistan launches nationwide remedial therapy program-TN

31.       Bilawal, Fazl discuss political situation, national issues-TN

32.       Minister takes notice of NHA maintenance expenditures-TN

33.       Youth potential being harnessed as NAVTTC programs show positive results: PM-TN

34.       PM reaffirms commitment to support persons with Autism on World Awareness Day-APP

35.       PM Shehbaz visits Awais Leghari’s residence to offer condolences on mother-in-law’s passing-APP

36.       Punjab institutes to observe four-day week for schools, colleges, and universities-TN

37.       Government taking measures to strengthen support system for individuals with autism: President-APP

38.       Pakistan envoy meets Bangladesh Speaker-APP

39.       President, PM pay tribute to security forces for successful operations against terrorists in KP-APP

40.       Pakistan, Afghanistan, China hold trilateral talks in Urumqi-DTS

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)]

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