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E-Paper | June 10, 2026

Budget 2026-27: Centre, Punjab and Sindh agree on spending cuts

National Economic Council finally set to meet today; extra FBR revenue to stay with Centre.

Published 10 Jun, 2026 07:25am

PSX Highlights of the Day

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
FANM	7.39	0.86	13.17 ▲	1,075,940
FFLM	9.67	1	11.53 ▲	1,317,143
CHBL	10.25	1	10.81 ▲	1,439,001
TPLRF1	9.06	0.83	10.08 ▲	16,207,570
PIM	25.69	2.34	10.02 ▲	15,784

Company	Price	Change	Change %	Volume
PAKQATAR	25.72	-2.86	-10.01 ▼	11,484,804
ZUMA	79.08	-8.79	-10.00 ▼	2,647,115
IDSM	69.56	-7.71	-9.98 ▼	68,905
DSIL	11.32	-0.99	-8.04 ▼	16,047,600
RUBYNC	17.06	-1.43	-7.73 ▼	67,226

Source: PSX | Updated Jun 09, 2026

Govt fuel levy drives cost-push inflation

Policy Research and Advisory Council says State Bank policy rate hikes are increasing economic pressure.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 07:29am

82pc Pakistanis use AI shopping, finds Visa study

Only 42pc trust AI agents to complete purchases.

Updated 10 Jun, 2026 07:33am

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Budget likely to be announced on June 12, says minister

Tariq Fazal Chaudhry says summaries sent to presidency to convene budget sessions in the National Assembly and Senate on June 10.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 02:34pm

PM Shehbaz directs acceleration of Discos' privatisation

The first phase is set to include the privatisation of Islamabad, Gujranwala and Faisalabad Discos.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 10:57pm

Govt mulls easing curbs to facilitate asset transfer

Overseas Pakistanis struggle as remittance cap hinders repatriation of funds.

Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:30am

Financial experts urge policymakers to broaden tax net, cut tariff distortions

Sustainable Development Policy Institute seeks relief for salaried class; stresses social spending should boost productivity, not just expenditure.

Published 09 Jun, 2026 10:28am

Stocks extend losses on cautious trading

Rising geo political tensions and uncertainty surrounding budget dampen investor sentiment.

Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:30am

Business leaders seek restoration of Final Tax Regime

Express serious concern over the removal of the Export Facilitation Scheme benefits on yarn and fabric.

Updated 09 Jun, 2026 07:51am

Pak-Iran border trade halt to trigger LPG shortages

“This crisis comes at a time when Pakistan’s border trade infrastructure is already under severe strain,” Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry president says.

Published 09 Jun, 2026 06:30am