Daily News Highlights Thursday, March 6, 2025

Delay in audit of state institutions worries IMF, PAC told – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1895957/delay-in-audit-of-state-institutions-worries-imf-pac-told

Investment in SEZs; BoI and UAE’s IFZA ink MoU – Positive
http://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/03/06/14-page/1040744-news.html

10 MoUs with Indonesia on cards – Positive
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2532557/10-mous-with-indonesia-on-cards

T-bill yields steady as market awaits SBP rate decision – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1289034-t-bill-yields-steady-as-market-awaits-sbp-rate-decision

Sales tax exemption halts upgrade projects, refineries warn govt – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1289196-sales-tax-exemption-halts-upgrade-projects-refineries-warn-govt

HOBC sales hit record high in February amid price discounts – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/03/05/hobc-sales-hit-record-high-in-february-amid-price-discounts/

HUBCO subsidiary adopts hybrid tariff model under new deal with govt – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/03/05/hubco-subsidiary-adopts-hybrid-tariff-model-under-new-agreement-with-govt/

Govt in talks with IMF to address solar policy concerns – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2532486/govt-in-talks-with-imf-to-address-solar-policy-concerns

Sugar prices may soar to Rs200/kg – Negative
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2532560/sugar-prices-may-soar-to-rs200kg

SBP unveils MFFs access mechanism for IBIs – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/03/06/1-page/1040670-news.html

Govt appoints chief adviser to finance minister for Pakistan Crypto Council – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1895975/govt-appoints-chief-adviser-to-finance-minister-for-pakistan-crypto-council

Pakistan reiterates resolve to strengthen US ties after Trump’s praise
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1289019-pakistan-reiterates-resolve-to-strengthen-us-ties-after-trumps-praise

Civilians cannot be tried by military courts, SC told
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/03/06/14-page/1040751-news.html

Oil steadies after multi-day plunge but traders wary of tariff, supply impacts
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-steadies-after-multi-day-plunge-traders-wary-tariff-supply-impacts-2025-03-06/

Global Bond Selloff Ramps Up as Japan Yields Rise: Markets Wrap
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-05/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates