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Bitcoin (BTC) rose above $63,000 on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Iran is willing to negotiate a new deal, boosting investor sentiment across global financial markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency gained nearly 1.5% during the day, tracking a broader rally in U.S. stocks as investors responded positively to easing geopolitical concerns.

Chinese and Indian state-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement agencies as part of a wider cyber espionage campaign, according to a new cybersecurity report. The report claims that the threat actors launched sophisticated cyberattacks aimed at compromising sensitive information and gaining unauthorized access to networks used by Pakistan’s law enforcement institutions.

A customer has claimed that Meezan Bank has challenged a presidential order directing the bank to refund Rs. 216,000 by filing a petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC). According to the customer, the bank informed him over the phone that it had approached the IHC instead of implementing the final decision issued by the President’s Secretariat on March 18, 2026. The customer said the dispute has continued for more than two years.

Pakistan’s prominent Islamic scholar, Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani has declared cryptocurrency trading impermissible (haram) under Islamic law in a new religious ruling (fatwa) issued in June 2026. The fatwa, shared online by scholars affiliated with Darul Uloom Karachi, applies to cryptocurrencies, crypto tokens, and stablecoins. According to the ruling, cryptocurrencies do not fulfill the Islamic definition of wealth or property, making their purchase and sale impermissible.

Pakistan’s capital market recorded its highest-ever annual growth in investor accounts during Financial Year 2025-26, with the number of stock market investors increasing by 48%, reflecting rising public confidence and stronger participation in the country’s financial markets. According to official figures, investor accounts increased from 392,775 on July 1, 2025, to 583,052 by June 30, 2026, adding 190,277 new investors over the fiscal year.

The Lahore Traffic Police has prepared a list of the top 100 vehicles with unpaid e-challans as part of a renewed crackdown on traffic fine defaulters across the city. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Rahim Sherazi has directed e-challan recovery squads to launch strict enforcement against the identified vehicles.

The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) has announced new service charges for land administration services, effective immediately for the fiscal year 2026-27. The revised fee structure covers property transfers, registration, mutations, e-registration and related services, with separate rates set for domestic and overseas transactions.

Karachi Traffic Police have decided to ban all types of rickshaws from city roads, allowing only meter fitted rickshaws to operate under a new policy, DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah announced on Thursday. Speaking to reporters, Shah said the e ticketing system, introduced under the Safe City project, has improved traffic flow across Karachi alongside newly implemented lane marking measures.

The federal government’s ownership in Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has risen to 77.53%following the transfer of more than 432 million shares previously held by the company’s Employees Empowerment Trust.

Saudi Arabia has launched a new Package Visa initiative that combines tourist visa applications with travel bookings, making it easier for international visitors, including Pakistanis, to plan their trips. The initiative, announced by the Saudi Tourism Authority, allows eligible travelers to apply for a tourist visa while booking an all-in-one travel package through approved travel providers.