DNVC 5.6.26=19.8.12.47
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Subject: DNVC 5.6.26=19.8.12.47
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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 clears Lahore Customs inspector in corruption case--PK
2. One-page tax return sought-BR
3. GST: gradual transition to single-digit taxation envisaged-BR
4. Cigarette sector: Crackdown could generate extra Rs40bn, PM told-BR
5. 18pc ST to be imposed on stationery items-BR
6. ICAP urges review of extra tax collection through electricity and gas bills--PK
7. PM Shehbaz directs pilot launch of AI-driven tax system in Islamabad--PK
8. Budget on 10th: Schehzad-BR
9. Federal budget on June 10--DTS
10. Budget 2026-27: FABATI urges govt to announce special package-BR
11. Budget must prioritise exports, broaden tax base: BMPP-BR
12. Govt sets Rs290/$ exchange rate--DTS
13. Expected tax regime for cryptocurrency in FY2026–27 budget--PK
14. Govt eyes centralised tax model to curb official-taxpayer contact-DD
15. Budget postponement raises multiple questions-BR
16. Overcoming fiscal deficit-BR
17. SMEDA calls for SME relief in Budget FY27-TNS
Economy & Inflation matters (including Import, Export & CPEC)
1. PurAzm Pakistan’ launched to expand economic opportunities for youth-BR\
2. Aurangzeb to present Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26 on June 9 Budget 2026-27 Pakistan Top stories--PK
3. Economic woes crush public optimism in Pakistan-DD
4. FPCCI calls for women’s economic inclusion in decisions-BR
5. Pakistan, Tajikistan agree to finalise CASA-1000 terms-DD
6. Govt encourages private agri storage financing-DD
7. Soaring trade gap emerges as black hole for dollars-DD
8. Provinces propose Rs3.138trn combined development outlay-BR
9. CPEC coal fertiliser plant gets $1.12b-ET
10. Rs7.1bn Agri Storage Programme Financing Facility launched-BR
11. China-Pakistan Security Partnership sought-BR
12. Punjab facilitates Yara fertilizer items’ supply to farmers-BR
13. PM orders implementation of tariff policy-DD
14. Govt urged to boost SME sector-BR
15. Reduction in govt sector expenditure sought- BR
16. Exports key to revival of economy: Mian Zahid-BR
17. Meat exports grow by 4.16%--DTS
18. Britain plays down concern on India trade deal-TNS
19. An upcoming food shock?-BR
20. Widening trade deficit-BR
21. Inflation: Wholesale Price Index has unfinished business-BR
36+ Customs Duty (including PSW)
1. Major amendments to Export Facilitation Scheme likely-BR
2. NTP 2025-30: Tariffs for various sectors to be gradually cut, PM told-BR
3. PTC ties stability to strong export-led strategy-BR
4. Pakistan reports $34.76 billion trade deficit in 11MFY26--PK
300+ Banking, Finance & Investments (including Monetary Policy, Foreign Exchange, FATF, AML/CFT & NBFC)
1. SBP forex reserves increase $43m to $17.19bn as of May 29-TNS
2. SBP-held foreign reserves rise by $43m to $17.9bn--DTS
3. Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves stand $ 22.64 billion--APP
4. Forex reserves down USD10.5m-BR
5. Key sectors: SIFC engages with Saudis on investments-BR
Market (Stock, Currency, Gold, Textile, Cotton & PMEX)
1. PSX extends gains, KSE-100 up over 500 points in early trade-BR
2. KSE-100 climbs 985 points as buyers active at PSX--PK
3. KSE-100 gains 985 points on broad-based buying-TNS
4. Equities rebound as peace hopes revive-DD
5. New rules to boost PSX listings-DD
6. Incomplete systems & markets-DD
7. Rupee strengthens against dollar--DTS
8. Rupee inches higher-TNS
9. Yen hits key 160 level for third session, dollar buoyed by Gulf woes-BR
10. Gold slips, set for weekly loss on Mideast tensions, rate-hike fears- BR
11. Gold prices up by Rs 1,523 per tola--DTS
12. Gold rates up Rs1,523 per tola-TNS
13. PHMA seeks partnership with ‘Dubai International Chamber’-BR
14. APTMA urges sweeping ST reforms in FY27 budget-BR
POL, Gas, other Minerals & Electricity (including Solar & Water
1. Oil falls as traders eye Iran deal following Lebanon-Israel ceasefire-BR
2. Oil little changed on uncertainty over US-Iran peace deal-BR
3. Kremlin says Europe needs Russian oil and gas to ‘survive’-BR
4. Ogra allows Cnergyico to export up to 40,000 tonnes of furnace oil in June-TNS
5. Oil prices fall 3pc-DD
6. OCAC raises concerns over proposed inventory gain recovery mechanism-TNS
7. OCAC concerned over inventory gains review, cross-subsidy plans-BR
8. Opec secretary general says oil demand to remain robust, no change to estimates-TNS
9. SOEs propose Rs451.316bn investment outlay-BR
10. Pakistan secures 5th LNG cargo since March amid tight market-TNS
11. LHC dismisses power, gas loadshedding petition-TNS
12. OGDCL’s new discovery-DD
13. Discos, KE consumers: Power regulator allows Re0.80 per unit relief-BR
14. Nepra cuts power tariffs, June bills offer net relief to consumers--PK
15. Nepra reduces electricity charges for three months-DD
16. 'New industrial power tariff optional'-ET
17. WAPDA informs Senate body: DHPP to become largest hydropower project-BR
18. PSDP 2026-27: Rs179bn earmarked for 44 water schemes, hydropower projects-BR
19. Major chunk of PSDP will go to infrastructure projects-BR
Weather Updates
1. The Weather-BR
2. Heavy rain inundates low-lying areas in Rawalpindi, Islamabad-DD
3. Shangla receives heavy rainfall on 2nd day-TNS
Other Pakistan
1. PM praises Trump’s role in regional diplomacy-BR
2. PM convenes NEC meeting on 8th-TNS
3. B2B ties to deepen, Saudi team assures PM-BR
4. NA austerity reforms save Rs4.5bn-TNS
5. ECP to hear Murad Saeed’s Senate seat case on 16th-BR
6. Senate body directs AGPR to conduct special audit of PBM-BR
7. Senate body asks auditor general, FIA to probe irregularities in Pakistan Baitul Mal-DD
8. KP govt agrees to reduce IDC rate from 2pc to 0.75pc- BR
9. A disturbing tally-BR
10. IHC seeks answers on action under ‘Zainab’ child protection law-DD
11. Key public appointments must meet standards of fairness, FCC rules-DD
12. GB elections: PPP leaders allege pre-poll rigging-BR
13. Four more Auqaf officials penalised for graft in Lahore-DD
14. Major cities of Sindh: Naqvi, Sharjeel discuss steps to curb drug trafficking-BR
15. 5th, 6th tranches of fuel subsidy scheme to be disbursed this month-BR
16. AJK
govt moves SC on refugees’ seats-TNS
HCs
independent courts, not subordinate to SC or FCC: FCC-BR
17. Noor Mukadam case: SC upholds death sentence of Zahir Jaffer-BR
18. SC laments rising ‘illegal organ transplants’ in Punjab-DD
19. Dar meets team of Defence College Sri Lanka-BR
20. Governor, UK HC discuss cooperation, regional stability-BR
21. PTI accuses govt of manipulating GB polls-BR
22. Rare happening in PA’s history: Lawmakers, legal fraternity agree to democratise legislative process-TNS
23. Fuuast teachers announce boycott of classes, exams-TNS
24. FCC rejects woman’s rape claim, questions her marriage to accused-TNS
25. LCCI hosts second session of ‘One Day One University’ programme- BR
26. Punjab enters era of agricultural mechanisation-BR
27. Sindh govt vows zero-tolerance policy against criminal elements-BR
28. Establishment of Punjab law commission under study: PA Speaker-BR
29. Italian consulate in Karachi celebrates 80th Republic Day-BR
30. ‘High courts not subordinate to SC or FCC’-TNS
31. BISP marred by corruption, turned people into beggars: Sana-TNS
32. SHC orders protection for freewill marriage couple from Jacobabad-TNS
33. Pakistan rejects claims of sharing intel on Iran’s N-programme with US-TNS
34. Punjab benefited most from 18th Amendment: Bilawal-TNS
35. FCC tells SC to sparingly order ‘swift disposal’-DD
36. Balochistan traders form body over security concerns-DD
37. Education board asked to make service delivery faster-TNS
38. Commissioner directs departments to remain on high alert for expected rains-TNS
39. Motorway gang-rape case: Elon Musk praises Pakistan, seeks similar justice system in the West-TNS
40. Country’s crises more internal than external: Achakzai-DD
41. KP to set up 72 Chief Minister Model Schools-DD
42. Inquiry uncovers over 500 suspicious degrees, financial irregularities at KP's Gomal University-DD
43. Despite holdouts, polio drive still reaches millions-DD
44. Bondi Beach hero charged with assaulting father-DD
45. Country’s crises more internal than external: Achakzai-DD
46. Security forces kill four terrorists in KP--DTS
47. Dar congratulates newly elected UNSC members--DTS
48. Supreme Court upholds death sentence in Noor Mukadam case--DTS
49. KP governor, Senate chairman discuss key national issues--DTS
50. Agencies Bilawal seeks heavy public mandate to protect GB’s rights--DTS
51. PM hails special ties with Washington at event marking US 250th anniversary--DTS
52. Anas Mallick FO rubbishes reports of Dar sharing Iran nuclear information with Rubio--DTS
53. News Desk Punjab enters era of agri mechanisation as CM’s initiatives yield results--DTS
54. Agencies Security forces kill four terrorists in KP IBOs--DTS
55. Riyadh asked again to set up Gwadar refinery--ET
56. Home Life & Style Asim Azhar’s ‘Aarzu’ sparks speculation over Hania Aamir’s vocal cameo--ET
57. Foreign secretary meets Wafaqi Mohtasib to discuss overseas Pakistanis’--APP
58. Security Forces kill 4 khwarij terrorists in KPK: ISPR--APP
59. RWMC continues cleanliness drive amid rain--APP
60. 3-day Mohra Sharif’s annual Urs to begin on June, 12--APP
61. PM congratulates national cricket team on outstanding victory against Australia--APP
62. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Praises Security Forces for Successful Operations Against India-Backed Militants--APP
Other International
1. Ethiopia, Pakistan agree to foster tourism-TNS
2. Starmer calls for Elon Musk to stop interfering in UK politics-BR
3. Gilani reaffirms Pakistan-US partnership on US Independence Day-TNS
4. SpaceX seeks record USD75bn in stock market debut-BR
5. Trump to be remembered as a man of peace’: Pakistan sincerely engaged in US-Iran peace efforts: Shehbaz-TNS
6. Nvidia CEO mounts charm push in South Korea with TV talk show, baseball appearances-DD
7. Hazardous waste found on shores of Rawal Lake: Pak-EPA-DD
8. North Korea says nuclear material capacity has doubled--DTS
9. Aamir Khan confirms wedding plans with Gauri Spratt for July 5--ET
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