News Highlights Thursday, October 2, 2025

‘Mini-budget’ possibility ruled out- Neutral
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40385544/mini-budget-possibility-ruled-out

Auction for MTBs: Cut-off yields surge by up to 41bps- Neutral
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40385549/auction-for-mtbs-cut-off-yields-surge-by-up-to-41bps

Investor conference in Washington being planned: Aurangzeb-Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40385414/imf-seeks-progress-on-nfc-reforms

Pakistan seeks to lure US investment after Trump’s pivot -Positive
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=436015

Pakistan repays $500 million Eurobond, reinforcing financial discipline, boosting investor confidence- Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/10/01/pakistan-repays-500-million-eurobond-reinforcing-financial-discipline-boosting-investor-confidence/

SBP buys $7.7bn from currency market in FY25- Neutral
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=436016

Govt aims to raise Rs6.5tr via T-bills and bonds in October-December-Neutral
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=436018

Afghan traders in Pakistan hit as Taliban internet blackout cripples cross-border business-Negative
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=436017

FPCCI warns logistics failures threaten trade competitiveness- Negative
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=436024

PAAPAM warns IMF trade push could trigger deindustrialization- Negative
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=436023

Petroleum sales rise 6pc in first quarter- Positive
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=436014

OGDCL announces major gas discovery in Sindh- Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40385551/ogdcl-announces-major-gas-discovery-in-sindh

Nepra chides PD reps for ‘unruly’ behaviour- Neutral
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40385550/nepra-chides-pd-reps-for-unruly-behaviour

Oil, gas exploration activities: Malik, US firm discuss revival plan for dormant block- Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40385535/oil-gas-exploration-activities-malik-us-firm-discuss-revival-plan-for-dormant-block