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HeadlinesEstablished assemblers claim 50%–70% localisation, but vendors say local content in several new models remains below 50%; newer Korean assemblers report 35%–40%, while Chinese companies have not disclosed their levels.
HeadlinesContainer traffic dropped to 11,592 in FY2025-26, while reverse transit plunged to $7 million from $454 million a year earlier.
Suspects were caught extracting fuel from the pipeline, while two trucks, around 2,000 litres of diesel and illegal tapping equipment were seized.
HeadlinesNew strategy targets Pakistan's $450 billion gemstone reserves through formalisation, certification and value addition
FBRFour-member committee will assess whether the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue members should be retained, granted extensions or removed for inefficiency or misconduct.
World Business NewsForeign students requiring more time must seek USCIS approval, while the post-graduation grace period for F-1 visa holders will fall from 60 to 30 days.
HeadlinesThree-day visit will include meetings with USTR, US Exim Bank, DFC and IMF officials as Pakistan and the US discuss tariffs and a wider economic partnership
Qualifying transactions will be taxed on their supply value from July 1, while specified imports will be assessed at 130% of customs value
HeadlinesAbout $24 billion was used for budget support, debt repayments and reserve building, while only $3.4 billion went towards project financing.
HeadlinesBusiness loans reached Rs9.6 trillion in June, while consumer financing rose 25.4% and auto loans increased 38% year-on-year.
AviationBalochistan governor inaugurates the new service aimed at improving air connectivity within the province
Foreign investors recorded a net $30 million outflow from government securities in the first 10 days of FY2026-27, while Luxembourg invested $4 million in treasury bills.