Govt excludes two major CPEC hydropower projects from Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan  

Exclusion of Kohala (1,124 MW) and Azad Pattan (700.7 MW) projects sparks debate over KPK’s hydropower plans; Energy minister says projects failed to meet least-cost criteria

14 FBR officials suspended over illegal sugar release, millers manipulated prices, earned $440 million from exports, NA panel told

Committee to investigate Rs300 billion sugar windfall amid price manipulation allegations, seeks SECP records on mill directors holding at least 20% shares 

IMF raises concerns over uneven identification and lack of corruption detection indicators in Pakistan

Report cites challenges such as limited access to data, absence of automated screening tools in smaller institutions, and lack of specific red-flag indicators to detect corruption; it urges Pakistan to adopt global best practices to improve the identification 

Pakistan receives fresh offers in TCP sugar tender as prices climb

Lowest bid at $539 per tonne; analysts question government’s sugar trade policy amid market volatility

Audit report reveals Rs28bn irregularities in Peshawar BRT

Audit uncovers financial mismanagement and contract violations in flagship transport project

Senate committee directs NEPRA to submit five-year power plant balance sheets for ROI scrutiny

Senators probe excessive profits, push for financial transparency in power sector

KP Health Card scheme faces scrutiny over Rs28 billion in financial irregularities

17 unregistered hospitals received payments under health card scheme; procurement procedures also compromised

Pakistan aims to attract major US investment in mining sector with revised tariff agreement

Commerce minister discusses potential for copper export growth, strategic development, and market expansion following tariff changes
Machai hydel project

Senate body to review dispute on net hydel profit between centre, provinces

WAPDA owes Rs49.6 billion to KP, Rs114.6 billion to Punjab, says payments delayed due to CPPA-G receivables

FBR transfers raise questions on ongoing investigations into benami transactions, money laundering: report

Controversy erupts over transfer of senior officials involved in vehicle import investigations, with concerns over potential interference in high-profile cases

FBR to appoint 102 sector experts for field audits of key industries

Tax body will conduct field audits of 42 sectors, including automotive, textile, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunications, starting with the first phase

Tense phone call between Trump and Modi over May ceasefire marks turning point in US-India ties: report

Irked by Field Marshal Asim Munir’s lunch at White House, Modi turned down an invitation to stop by Washington on his way back from G7 summit in June; rift deepened with 50% Trump tariff on Indian exports

Pakistan Airports Authority reports Rs4.1 billion loss after airspace closure to Indian airlines

Airspace restrictions affected 100-150 Indian flights daily, causing a per-day revenue loss of $50,800 from overflight fees, which dropped by nearly 20%

PSX sees slight decline as profit-taking erases early gains

KSE-100 Index drops by 0.18% after intra-day gains are reversed amid investor profit-taking

SC dismisses petition against auction of Bahria Town properties

Supreme Court rejects request to halt NAB’s auction of properties linked to Malik Riaz’s real estate empire