News Highlight Thursday, February 15, 2024

Moody’s speaks of elevated political uncertainty – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/02/15/1-page/985145-news.html

Upcoming Govt Likely to Sign a New $10 Billion Loan Program With IMF – Neutral
https://propakistani.pk/2024/02/14/upcoming-govt-likely-to-sign-a-new-10-billion-loan-program-with-imf/

Govt policies cause price hike in agro-sector: World Bank – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1814339/govt-policies-cause-price-hike-in-agro-sector-world-bank

Govt securities: federal govt borrows less than target – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/02/15/1-page/985147-news.html

Hike in gas prices approved by ECC – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/02/15/1-page/985151-news.html

Petrol, diesel prices likely to rise by up to Rs11/litre – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1814312/petrol-diesel-prices-likely-to-rise-by-up-to-rs11litre

Nepra irked by Discos’ dismal performance – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/02/15/12-page/985236-news.html

High profits expected for banking sector on back of interest rate – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2024/02/14/high-profits-expected-for-banking-sector-on-back-of-interest-rate/

Rising energy costs; APTMA says 50pc industry at high risk of closure – Negative
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/02/15/1-page/985146-news.html

Symmetry Group secures three new clients, eyes Rs20m revenue boost – Positive
https://mettisglobal.news/symmetry-group-secures-three-new-clients-eyes-rs20m-revenue-boost/

Govt shares in FWBL likely to be sold to UAE – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/02/15/1-page/985144-news.html

Fixed broadband services – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/02/15/12-page/985237-news.html

Fazlur Rehman rejects ‘rigged’ poll results, invites PML-N to join JUI-F on opposition benches
https://www.dawn.com/news/1814197/fazlur-rehman-rejects-rigged-poll-results-invites-pml-n-to-join-jui-f-on-opposition-benches

CJP wants govt to assure army won’t have any role in business
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1157613-cjp-wants-govt-to-assure-that-army-wont-have-any-role-in-business

Asian Stocks Rally as Tech Earnings Power Gains: Markets Wrap
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-14/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates

Oil Extends Drop as Surge in US Crude Inventories Clouds Outlook
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-14/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-feb-15?srnd=premium-asia

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