News Highlights Friday, May 16, 2025

Aurangzeb holds virtual consultations with IMF – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/05/16/3-page/1049884-news.html

Reko Diq project to generate over $75bn in free cash flows – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/05/16/3-page/1049883-news.html

IMF projects Pakistan’s revenue to near Rs20 trillion in fiscal year 2025-26 – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/05/15/imf-projects-pakistans-revenue-to-near-rs20-trillion-in-fiscal-year-2025-26/

Pakistan proposes zero-tariff trade pact with US after ceasefire with India – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/05/15/pakistan-proposes-zero-tariff-trade-pact-with-us-after-ceasefire-with-india/

RDA attracts $177m in April – Positive
https://mettisglobal.news/rda-attracts-177m-in-april/

Pakistan, Azerbaijan expand railway and agricultural ties in high-level Baku meetings – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/05/15/pakistan-azerbaijan-expand-railway-and-agricultural-ties-in-high-level-baku-meetings/

Opposition in NA blocks govt’s Income Tax bill – Neutral
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40363028/opposition-in-na-blocks-govts-income-tax-bill

SBP reserves rise by $70 million in last week; IMF tranche to boost next week’s holdings – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/05/15/sbp-reserves-rise-by-70-million-in-last-week-imf-tranche-to-boost-next-weeks-holdings/

Govt approves fuel relief package for refineries, raises petroleum levy to Rs90/litre – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/05/15/govt-approves-fuel-relief-package-raises-petroleum-levy-to-rs90-litre/

Govt to enforce binding supply contracts between refineries and OMCs – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/05/15/govt-to-enforce-binding-supply-contracts-between-refineries-and-omcs/

LPG safety bill in limbo for past two years – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2546125/lpg-safety-bill-in-limbo-for-past-two-years

Govt keeps petrol price unchanged, reduces diesel rate by Rs2 per litre – Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40363015/govt-keeps-petrol-price-unchanged-reduces-diesel-rate-by-rs2-per-litre

FBR may allow import of 5-year-old used vehicles – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/05/16/3-page/1049881-news.html

Senate body approves Off-the-Grid (CPPs) Levy Bill, 2025 – Neutral
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40363025/senate-body-approves-off-the-grid-cpps-levy-bill-2025

Fertilizer makers urge government to drop proposed tax hike in FY26 budget – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/05/15/fertilizer-makers-urge-government-to-drop-proposed-tax-hike-in-fy26-budget/

Textile sector may return to costlier CPPs: PD’s PPP projections to Nepra draw sharp criticism – Neutral
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40363024/textile-sector-may-return-to-costlier-cpps-pds-ppp-projections-to-nepra-draw-sharp-criticism

TWF Holding acquires majority stake in ZIL Limited in major share purchase deal – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/05/15/twf-holding-acquires-majority-stake-in-zil-limited-in-major-share-purchase-deal/

Nishat Hotels and Properties intends to acquire majority stake in Rafhan Maize Products – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/05/15/nishat-hotels-and-properties-intends-to-acquire-majority-stake-in-rafhan-maize-products/

Controversy over TRG buyback deepens as Greentree revises disclosure – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/05/15/controversy-over-trg-buyback-deepens-as-greentree-revises-disclosure/

Govt takes step towards agri sector reforms – Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40363026/govt-takes-step-towards-agri-sector-reforms#comments-40363026

Asian Shares, US Futures Dip as Stock Rally Stalls: Markets Wrap
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-15/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates?srnd=phx-markets

Oil Holds Decline as Potential Iran Deal Raises Supply Concerns
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-15/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-may-16?srnd=phx-markets