FBR warns of higher tax penalties after October 31 deadline
Individuals, businesses and traders could face increased penalties from November 1, according to FBR sources
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Pakistan have room to experiment as Sri Lanka chase tri-series final spot
Both sides arrive after remarkable performances against England, but Pakistan can afford to prioritise preparation while Sri Lanka must focus on securing their place in the final
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Pakistan develops private equity framework to mobilize domestic capital
Finance Minister Aurangzeb chaired the third meeting on Pakistan’s private equity framework, reviewing tax proposals and plans to mobilize domestic capital
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South Africa’s gang wars and the Pakistan connection
Nukta’s investigation uncovers alleged links between Karachi’s underworld and South Africa’s gang wars, exposing cross-border networks of drugs, illegal weapons, and organised crime
Oct 26, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
Shorts
UAE capital markets stay resilient as licensed firms rise 43%
UAE capital markets stayed resilient as CMA-licensed firms rose 43% in nine months of 2026. See the figures on trading, funds, penalties and new rules.
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Number plate CC44 sells for Dh6.72 million at Dubai auction
Number plate CC44 fetched Dh6.72 million at Dubai’s 121st RTA auction, which raised Dh65.721 million. See which other plates sold and how much they made.
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FBR orders steel manufacturers to install digital monitoring by December 30
New system will track steel production, measure output and verify dispatches, with data sent directly to the tax authority
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Pakistan's core inflation at 8.4% in September, above historical average
Services inflation remains elevated at 8.9% as SBP raises its policy rate to 12% and warns that Middle East tensions could prolong price pressures
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Tiger Shroff shooting: Three suspects held after Mumbai attack, police say
Three suspects detained in Rajasthan after gunmen opened fire as he left a Mumbai event. Police say the Bollywood actor is safe.
Oct 19, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
Mourinho sends LaLiga title warning as Real Madrid expose Barcelona’s fatigue
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to hand Madrid their first league victory over Barcelona this season, ending the Catalans’ unbeaten start after 10 matches
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McCullum believes England can learn from Shadab's knock
Shadab Khan’s unbeaten 113, supported by Haris Rauf in a decisive last-wicket partnership, turned the contest around and condemned England to another disappointing loss
Oct 26, 2026
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Sahibzada Farhan replaces Saim Ayub in Pakistan’s squad for remainder of ODI tri-series
Saim had struggled to make an impact in the series, managing just 21 runs across his first three matches
Oct 26, 2026
Oct 26, 2026
Israelis vote in tight race that could end Netanyahu’s Rule
The 2026 Israel election tests public trust in Benjamin Netanyahu after the Oct. 7 attacks, while coalition talks could determine who governs next.
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