News Highlights Wednesday, Aug 27, 2025

Committee to reassess GST on goods – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/08/27/1-page/1063333-news.html

ECC clears mechanism to pass benefit of PL from CPPs on to consumers – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/08/27/1-page/1063336-news.html

UN releases $600,000 for flood relief in Pakistan – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2563351/1

PVARA discusses key steps for its functioning – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/08/27/1-page/1063340-news.html

Fakt, PPMA partner for 3P Pakistan exhibitions – Neutral
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=427972

BoI says number of Chinese cos for B2B event is quite low – Negative
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/08/27/1-page/1063341-news.html

SBP bought USD7.8bn from market, NA panel told – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/08/27/1-page/1063339-news.html

Pakistan’s virtual asset authority weighs withdrawing SBP’s crypto ban – Neutral
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40379729/pakistans-virtual-asset-authority-weighs-withdrawing-sbps-crypto-ban

MoF holds preparatory session – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/08/27/1-page/1063343-news.html

Businesses avoid bank loans – Negative
https://www.dawn.com/news/1937482/businesses-avoid-bank-loans

PM pushes for AI-driven customs reforms – Positive
https://www.dawn.com/news/1937484/pm-pushes-for-ai-driven-customs-reforms

ECC Approves Passing Captive Power Levy Benefit to Consumers
https://propakistani.pk/2025/08/26/ecc-approves-passing-captive-power-levy-benefit-to-consumers/

Auto loans rise to 25-month high in July
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=427956

MoC unable to revive export & import of gems, jewellery – Negative
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/08/27/1-page/1063342-news.html

Trading activity improves on cotton market – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/08/27/9-page/1063456-news.html

TCP buys more sugar – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1937485/tcp-buys-more-sugar

Declining lending rates drive surge in auto loans – Positive
https://www.dawn.com/news/1937483/declining-lending-rates-drive-surge-in-auto-loans

OGDC says it received Rs7.7bn interest instalment under debt plan – Positive
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=427962

PM launches New Energy Vehicle Policy 2025-30 – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/08/27/1-page/1063344-news.html

Yango Tech eyes AI collaboration with IT ministry – Positive
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=427971

Pakistan’s transport exports near $1 billion in FY25
https://dailytimes.com.pk/1359699/pakistans-transport-exports-near-1-billion-in-fy25/

SSGC signs deal to digitise risk management framework – Positive
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=427967

Asia stocks steady ahead of Nvidia; investors wary over Fed independence
https://www.reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-wrapup-1-2025-08-27/

Oil prices little changed as market awaits impact of US tariffs on India
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/