News Highlights Monday, July 14, 2025

IMF reaffirms support to reform agenda – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/07/14/1-page/1057483-news.html

FBR begins regulating input tax adjustment limits from July 1 – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/07/14/1-page/1057485-news.html

APC rejects imposition of taxes on erstwhile Fata/Pata – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/07/14/3-page/1057496-news.html

Structural reforms key to Pakistan’s economic sustainability, says IMF’s Binici – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1328187-structural-reforms-key-to-pakistans-economic-sustainability-says-imfs-binici

$5bn Pakistan-Turkiye bilateral trade goal: PM urges MoC to set specific targets – Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40372539/5bn-pakistan-turkiye-bilateral-trade-goal-pm-urges-moc-to-set-specific-targets

Pakistan, Vietnam to begin preferential trade agreement talks this year – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/11/pakistan-vietnam-to-begin-preferential-trade-agreement-talks-this-year/

July 19 strike call; Govt invites trade leaders for talks – Negative
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/07/14/12-page/1057559-news.html

CDNS cuts savings rates on Defence and Special Saving Certificates – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/11/cdns-cuts-savings-rates-on-defence-and-special-saving-certificates/

Weekly SPI increases by 0.95% – Neutral
https://mettisglobal.news/Weekly-SPI-increases-by-095-53735

Pakistan’s role in SCO grows as it takes lead in security, connectivity and poverty reduction – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/12/pakistans-role-in-sco-grows-as-it-takes-lead-in-security-connectivity-and-poverty-reduction/

Government provides Rs616 billion to support loss-making state-owned enterprises – Negative
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/13/government-provides-rs616-billion-to-support-loss-making-state-owned-enterprises/

Pakistan and Vietnam agree to renew banking cooperation agreement – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/13/pakistan-and-vietnam-agree-to-renew-banking-cooperation-agreement/

Power Division denies extending electricity peak hours – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/13/power-division-denies-extending-electricity-peak-hours/

Engro Powergen seeks govt support to use indigenous low-BTU gas from Badar-1 field – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/12/engro-powergen-seeks-govt-support-to-use-indigenous-low-btu-gas-from-badar-1-field/

Mari Energies expands upstream portfolio with acquisition of key hydrocarbon exploration blocks – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/11/mari-energies-expands-upstream-portfolio-with-acquisition-of-key-hydrocarbon-exploration-blocks/

K-Electric connects 23 industrial units to national grid – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/13/k-electric-connects-23-industrial-units-to-national-grid/

Call for affordability as NEV Policy unveiled – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1923871/call-for-affordability-as-nev-policy-unveiled

Honda unveils HR-V e:HEV pricing ahead of launch, cuts rates on petrol variants – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/12/honda-unveils-hr-v-ehev-pricing-ahead-of-launch-cuts-rates-on-petrol-variants/

Toyota raises car prices by up to Rs. 600,000 following NEV Levy in budget 2025–26 – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/11/toyota-raises-car-prices-by-up-to-rs-600000-following-nev-levy-in-budget-2025-26/

Bolan Castings to resume production on July 14 after positive developments in tractor market – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/11/bolan-castings-to-resume-production-on-july-14-after-positive-developments-in-tractor-market/

Pakistan delays satellite internet launch amid push for stricter regulation and security oversight – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/12/govt-moves-to-boost-gwadar-port-transshipment-operations-promote-global-outreach/

Finance Act 2025; Auto industry grapples with enforcement challenges – Negative
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/07/13/1-page/1057420-news.html

EPQL seeks PD’s support for early gas supply from Badar field – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/07/12/1-page/1057305-news.html

Property deals: FBR seeks ‘fair market value’ disclosure from July 1 – Neutral
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40372537/property-deals-fbr-seeks-fair-market-value-disclosure-from-july-1

New authority established to oversee agri-trade infrastructure – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1923874/new-authority-established-to-oversee-agri-trade-infrastructure

AsiaPak-Led consortium launches formal offer to acquire 12.49% Stake in Lotte Chemical Pakistan – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/11/asiapak-led-consortium-launches-formal-offer-to-acquire-12-49-stake-in-lotte-chemical-pakistan/

Ideal Spinning Mills announces resumption of operations amid positive market outlook – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/11/ideal-spinning-mills-announces-resumption-of-operations-amid-positive-market-outlook/

Commerce ministry moves to roll out E-Commerce Policy 2025–30 – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/13/commerce-ministry-moves-to-roll-out-e-commerce-policy-2025-30/

Stock Futures Fall, Dollar Gains on Tariff Jitters: Markets Wrap
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-10/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates?srnd=phx-markets

Oil Steadies as Traders Focus on Trump Tariffs and OPEC+ Policy
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-10/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-july-11?srnd=phx-markets