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Pak-EPA said on 15 October 2026 that PET bottles are not banned in Islamabad. The 2023 rules ban bags, cutlery and more, and ask 50% recycled bottles from 2028.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Islamabad H-9 and G-6 weekly bazaars are closed from 16 October 2026 over fire safety, as reported. They reopen only after CDA fire clearance. See the facts.
Fajr Riaz · · 5 min read
Textile exports were $1.65 billion in September 2026, up 4.68%, says PBS. See garments up 20%, cotton cloth down and the reported warning for Oct to Dec.
Fajr Riaz · · 5 min read
The Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench reportedly ruled on 16 October 2026 that PMDC cannot collect MDCAT question papers back and must publish them on its app.
Fajr Riaz · · 5 min read
PMDC reportedly fined Fatima Jinnah Medical University Rs 20 million over a student death in February 2026. The university asked for a review. What is known.
Ali Akhtar · · 4 min read
A 20 kg flour bag averaged Rs 2,946.72 in Pakistan in the week ended 15 October 2026, up 3.36% in a week and 35.13% in a year, the Bureau of Statistics says.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
The KSE-100 rose 233.55 points to 166,419.71 on 16 October 2026. See which shares lifted the index, how banks fared and where it stands against last week.
Fajr Riaz · · 5 min read
Pakistan's weekly SPI fell 0.04% to 372.43 in the week ended 15 October 2026, PBS says. Tomatoes fell 23.05%, flour rose 3.36%, and yearly inflation is 11.38%.
Ali Akhtar · · 6 min read
Ahad Cheema is named incoming chair of the IMF and World Bank boards of governors for 2027. See what the EAD said, his four priorities and what a chair does.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
A private school roof fell in Peshawar on 15 October 2026. Reports differ on the toll, over 30 dead. Rs 1 million aid, a 7 day inquiry and audits were ordered.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
Petrol is Rs 386.30, down Rs 3.93, and diesel Rs 396.96, unchanged, in Pakistan from 17 October 2026 on OGRA's sheet. See the taxes and what a fill costs.
Shahid Anwar · · 5 min read
FBR has moved the tax year 2026 income tax return deadline to 31 October 2026 by Circular No. 04 of 2026-27. See who it covers, the late penalty and the steps.
Shahid Anwar · · 6 min read
Pakistan state companies carry Rs 1,982.4 billion in unfunded pension promises, 74% in power. MEPCO, LESCO and PESCO lead. We read the Finance Division report.
Muhammad Hatim · · 4 min read
23 Pakistani state companies lost Rs 342.8 billion in July to December 2025, while profit-makers earned Rs 423.3 billion. We read the Finance Division list.
Muhammad Hatim · · 4 min read
The National Highway Authority lost Rs 124.7 billion in July to December 2025, with Rs 71.3 billion in interest. Toll revenue rose 58%. We read the report.
Muhammad Hatim · · 4 min read
The FCC held a KP doctor may dispense to his own patients but needs a drug sale licence to run a store, and should reply to a show-cause notice first.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
FBR's S.R.O. 1666(I)/2026 lets one electronic invoice carry sales tax, federal excise duty and Islamabad services tax, with no second integration or licence.
Muhammad Hatim · · 4 min read
The FCC set aside the 2024 Margalla Hills restaurants ruling and sent lease and rent disputes to civil court. See what it decided and who regulates building.
Fajr Riaz · · 5 min read
FBR's S.R.O. 1632(I)/2026 sets a minimum sales tax value for ghee and cooking oil: the PBS average price less Rs 25, with 93% and 85% shares for other brands.
Muhammad Hatim · · 4 min read
FBR notified faceless audit and assessment rules in S.R.O. 1665(I)/2026. Replies go through IRIS, officers stay hidden, and start dates are still to come.
Muhammad Hatim · · 5 min read
The Foreign Office says the Islamabad MoU is in place and the US and Iran have shared seven points. See what it said on 1 and 9 October and what is not public.
Muhammad Hatim · · 5 min read
A Federal Committee on Agriculture document proposes 33 million tonnes of wheat for Rabi 2026-27 and puts seed at 51% of need. The target awaits the price.
Ali Akhtar · · 5 min read
Pakistan says its Board of Peace position is unchanged. We set its demands beside what UN Resolution 2803 says on Gaza, the Board, aid and on statehood.
Muhammad Hatim · · 5 min read
SBP took Rs 685.53 billion in T-bills on 14 October 2026, at cut-off yields from 11.50% for 1 month to 12.50% for 12 months. See the price of Rs 1 million.
Muhammad Hatim · · 5 min read
