FTO reveals FBR’s IT system compromised, exposes major security flaws
Ombudsman claims that the entire system is under the control of cybercriminals; identifies repeated hacking, data manipulation, and potential insider involvement at FBR
Govt defers decision on tighter vehicle import rules under personal baggage amid stakeholders’ concernsÂ
Due to differing opinions among stakeholders, ECC calls for further consultations on proposed amendments to prevent misuse of vehicle import schemes
Saudi, Kuwaiti investors in K-Electric serve $2bn dispute notice to Pakistan government: report
Saudi Arabia’s Al Jomaih Group and Kuwait’s Denham Investments Limited allege investment rights violations, warn of possible arbitration under OIC Investment Agreement
Unverified digital bank accounts face service suspension from October 25
State Bank’s new biometric verification rules take effect, potentially affecting millions of account and wallet holders
Dasu hydropower project audit reveals 11bn rupees corruption
Report reveals irregular payments, fake land classifications, and missing project funds
SBP likely to hold rate at 11% on cautious inflation outlook: Reuters poll
All 10 analysts expect SBP to stand pat on rate on Monday; Flood, border disruptions likely to fuel food inflation; Base-effect pressures offset easing flood risks, low oil prices
Pakistan, Qatar agree on $3bn investment plan, expand cooperation in trade, transport and health
Protocol signed to boost collaboration in economy, labour and digital sectors
Pakistan’s public debt rises to 71% of GDP as servicing absorbs 89% of federal revenue
NA panel told total debt exceeds Rs80 trillion, reflecting a decade-long increase of over 10 percentage points in the debt-to-GDP ratio; experts warn of fiscal dominance cycle
Pakistan receives $1.82 billion foreign assistance in first quarter of FY26
Country receives $40.9 million in bilateral and multilateral grants, $1.27 billion in total loan disbursements, and $541.57 million from Naya Pakistan Certificates
Pakistan-Afghanistan border closures push up prices of essentials such as tomatoes
With each passing day, both sides are losing around $1 million, says head of the Pak-Afghan Chamber of Commerce in Kabul
K-Electric likely to seek international arbitration over Nepra tariff cut: report
Utility warns tariff reduction could affect financial stability, power supply, and future investments
Sindh releases PSO oil cargo after SIFC steps in to resolve cess dispute: report
Oil firms allowed to import cargoes till October-end; SIFC mediates between Sindh government and industry to avert fuel shortage
FBR restricts utilities from changing NTNs, STRNs without tax commissioner’s approval
New SOP requires verification of National Tax Numbers or Sales Tax Registration Numbers before altering industrial gas and power records
Oil rises 2.5% after US sanctions on major Russian crude suppliers
US says it is prepared to take further action as it called on Moscow to agree immediately to a ceasefire in the Ukraine war; Britain sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil last week
Qatar, Pakistan to hold talks on LNG supply cuts amid declining energy demand
Islamabad seeks to delay or resell two dozen cargoes; meeting with QatarEnergy officials set for next week as Pakistan’s gas consumption falls due to IMF-linked reforms and solar expansion