BusinessOGRA licence holders have again challenged the Spinwam gas bidding structure, saying it conflicts with the CCI decision. Mari Energies has defended allowing unlicensed firms to bid and obtain licences later.
NATIONALPolice in Khyber district said they rescued a 54-year-old French woman from a house in Bara after allegations of domestic violence. She and four of her children were shifted to Peshawar for protection and legal proceedings.
NATIONALRawalpindi police say they have foiled an alleged contract killing plan and arrested four suspects. Officers also recovered weapons, two vehicles and Rs4 million believed to be part of the payment.
NATIONALThe Islamabad High Court has issued notices on a petition challenging the offloading of three passengers, including a husband and wife allegedly travelling for Umrah. The court has sought a response from the director general immigration.
BusinessThe SECP has approved Pakistan’s first digital financing product exclusively for women-led MSMEs. The Shariah-compliant facility will offer Rs100,000 to Rs1.5 million through a mobile-based process operated by Walee Financial Services.
BusinessOil prices fell nearly 4% on Monday after progress in US-Iran talks eased supply concerns. The US also authorised Iranian oil sales through August 21.
BusinessThe petroleum minister has called an emergency meeting after the oil industry said a unilateral pricing formula change caused Rs104 billion in losses. OCAC also warned of mounting pressure on margins, liquidity and investor confidence.
BusinessThe Chainstore Association of Pakistan has warned that expanding Third Schedule sales tax to items like footwear and bags could raise consumer prices. It says tax should be charged on actual sale values, not assumed retail prices.
NATIONALGovernor Faisal Karim Kundi says Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will soon host an international tourism summit to promote the province’s investment and tourism potential. He also called for stronger trade access to Central Asia and greater market support for women artisans.
WorldThe Five Eyes intelligence alliance has warned that advanced AI could overtake current cybersecurity assumptions within months. The agencies urged governments and businesses to upgrade defences and prepare for faster, more complex attacks.
NATIONALDeputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar says Israeli attacks in Lebanon nearly disrupted US-Iran talks in Switzerland. He said Pakistan remained active in mediation and outlined a 60-day roadmap for a broader deal.
WorldThe Trump administration has begun mass firings at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, according to CNN. Democratic lawmakers warned the cuts could undermine counterterrorism and national security functions.
