Govt excludes two major CPEC hydropower projects from Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan Â
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% sharesÂ
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 identificationÂ
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
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