Defence & Diplomacy
- Pakistan Eyes Defense Pact with Bangladesh: A major positive development as the two nations explore closer defense cooperation.
- Saudi Arabia & Pakistan Discuss $2 Billion JF-17 Deal: Amid deepening ties, discussions are underway to convert $2 billion in loans into a landmark deal for JF-17 Thunder fighter jets.
Economic & Business Updates
- Govt Raises Rs1.09tr: The government has successfully raised over a trillion rupees via securities.
- US-Pak Business Alliance: The Board of Investment (BoI) is set to register a new US-Pak Business Alliance to foster trade.
- Export Boost: PM Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to speed up refunds to exporters to stimulate growth.
- NEPRA Relief: Good news for consumers as NEPRA reduces the national average power tariff.
Industry Watch & Global Trends
- Auto Sector Challenge: Overseas Pakistanis are now allowed to import used vehicles—a move labeled negative for the local auto manufacturing industry due to increased competition.
- Energy Sector Conflict: PSO and CPPA-G have presented conflicting claims, signaling friction in the energy supply chain.
- Global Tech Leader: BYD officially leads global New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sales for 2025, cementing its dominance over competitors like Tesla.