News Highlight Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Saudi Arabia agrees to build strong partnership – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/04/17/1-page/990638-news.html

Pakistan offers over $32bn projects for KSA investment – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1179193-pak-offers-over-32bn-projects-for-ksa-investment

24.8pc inflation forecast; IMF projects 2pc growth – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/04/17/1-page/990639-news.html

US backs Pakistan’s efforts to manage ‘daunting’ debt burden – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1179241-us-backs-pakistan-s-efforts-to-manage-daunting-debt-burden

Rs6.8bn mopped up thru auction for PIBs – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/04/17/12-page/990721-news.html

Jul-Feb LSM posts negative growth YoY – Negative
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/04/17/1-page/990631-news.html

PSO allowed per litre exchange rate adjustment – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/04/17/12-page/990720-news.html

FCA mechanism; CPPA-G seeks Rs2.94/unit positive adjustment for April – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/04/17/12-page/990719-news.html

‘Delay’ by SEL in achieving COD; NTDC claims $13m LDs – Negative
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/04/17/1-page/990636-news.html

Power generation from Neelum Jhelum restricted to 530MW – Negative
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/04/17/4-page/990667-news.html

Attock Cement starts up new plant – Positive
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1179095-attock-cement-starts-up-new-plant

Urea for kharif season: Directives issued to authorities – Neutral
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40298858/urea-for-kharif-season-directives-issued-to-authorities

Govt likely to initiate inclusive insurance schemes – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/04/17/12-page/990724-news.html

Pervez Khattak likely to join PPP
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1179221-pervez-khattak-likely-to-join-ppp

Asian Stocks Slip After Hawkish Powell Comments: Markets Wrap
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates

Oil prices dip as demand concerns outweigh Middle East supply fears
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-dip-demand-concerns-outweigh-middle-east-supply-fears-2024-04-17/

Oil price spike threatens IMF global outlook
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/04/17/1-page/990632-news.html