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Pakistan is expanding automated scrutiny of high-value financial activity through a central banking-data framework linked with tax records. Transactions crossing the prescribed Rs100 million threshold will undergo algorithmic cross-matching, with significant discrepancies potentially referred for further compliance proceedings.
Pakistan were bowled out for 133 on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston before England reached 156 for four and secured a 23-run lead. Saud Shakeel top-scored with 43, while Josh Tongue took four wickets as Pakistan were left facing another difficult match in a series England already lead 2-0.
Pakistan has raised petrol by Rs3.40 per litre to Rs367.75 and high-speed diesel by Rs6.72 to Rs392.67, marking the third consecutive day of fuel-price increases. The new rates take effect on September 10 after cumulative three-day increases of Rs21.88 for petrol and Rs14.62 for diesel.
Pakistan’s automotive industry has warned that lower duties on completely built-up vehicle imports could weaken local assembly, parts manufacturing and employment. Industry representatives are seeking a wider tariff gap between imported finished vehicles and locally produced units while also calling for lower domestic taxes and stronger support for localisation.
PML-N Senator Abid Sher Ali and ANP chief Aimal Wali Khan exchanged sharp words during a Senate human rights committee hearing into the death of a Gujranwala sanitary worker. The committee questioned officials over salary allegations, contractual employment, compensation and grievance mechanisms while seeking further legal and administrative records.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad’s appointment as Pakistan’s next foreign secretary as Amna Baloch prepares to retire from government service on September 17. Baloch will subsequently take charge as Pakistan’s ambassador to Türkiye, while Iftikhar is expected to move from his current United Nations posting to Islamabad.
Pakistan has welcomed UK-led trade sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying continued settlement expansion violates international law and undermines prospects for a two-state solution. Islamabad also backed broader international efforts against settlement activity and reaffirmed support for Palestinian self-determination.
The Federal Board has announced HSSC Part-I and Part-II results for 2026, with second-year candidates recording an 85.95 per cent pass rate and girls securing most top positions across five groups. Students can check their scores through the official results portal or by sending their roll number through the board's SMS service.
Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Wednesday, with the per-tola rate increasing by Rs800 to Rs462,936 and 10 grams climbing Rs686 to Rs396,893. International gold gained $8 to $4,404 an ounce, while silver in Pakistan rose Rs72 to Rs7,141 per tola.
An Islamabad anti-terrorism court has maintained arrest warrants against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, Junaid Akbar and other accused in the November 26 protest case after rejecting exemption requests. Police have been directed to submit the challan promptly, while proclamation proceedings continue and the next hearing is scheduled for September 30.
Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has warned of a long march towards Islamabad if the government does not abolish the petroleum levy, with another round of negotiations scheduled for September 10. The party says its sit-ins will continue while talks proceed and is seeking support from other political groups to increase pressure for fuel-price relief.
Security forces killed 11 terrorists in intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Kharan and Washuk districts and recovered approximately 2.9 tonnes of explosives. Authorities said clearance operations were continuing, while senior state officials praised the security personnel and reaffirmed Pakistan’s counterterrorism commitment.
