News Highlight Monday, March 25, 2024

SLA: IMF waiting for release of March data? – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/03/23/1-page/988546-news.html

IMF, govt to hold talks on EFF next month: minister – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/03/23/1-page/988541-news.html

IMF asks FBR to review tax incentive regimes – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/03/24/1-page/988606-news.html

DEEP, SBIP projects; WB approves $149.7m financing – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/03/24/1-page/988608-news.html

Pakistan, IDB finalise $200m loan agreement – Positive
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2460270/pakistan-idb-finalise-200m-loan-agreement

Pakistan eyes $300m panda bond debut – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1823275/pakistan-eyes-300m-panda-bond-debut

Saudi prince holds extensive talks with civil, military leadership – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1171689-saudi-prince-holds-extensive-talks-with-civil-military-leadership

Pakistan to mull restoring trade ties with India: FM – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1171681-pakistan-to-mull-restoring-trade-ties-with-india-fm

Pakistan, China agree to expedite CPEC Phase-2 – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/03/23/1-page/988543-news.html

Spring BoG meetings of WB, IMF; Finance minister to lead delegation – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/03/25/1-page/988660-news.html

Reko Diq project to change Balochistan’s fate, says Barrick Gold’s chief – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1171860-reko-diq-project-to-change-balochistans-fate-says-barrick-golds-chief

Govt to offer OGDCL shares to Gulf investors – Positive
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2460292/govt-to-offer-ogdcl-shares-to-gulf-investors

IMF proposes reviving 18% GST on petrol – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2460238/imf-proposes-reviving-18-gst-on-petrol

Oil sector seeks urgent LC limit hike to avert industry collapse – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1171572-oil-sector-seeks-urgent-lc-limit-hike-to-avert-industry-collapse

Oil industry seeks increase in margins – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1823276/oil-industry-seeks-increase-in-margins

‘Draft policy to be made on production of Liquid Gas from Thar coal’ – Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40295058/draft-policy-to-be-made-on-production-of-liquid-gas-from-thar-coal

PD revises price forecast for spot LNG – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/03/25/1-page/988655-news.html

Refineries mull import delays as diesel demand dips – Negative
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1171203-refineries-mull-import-delays-as-diesel-demand-dips

Pakistan to get $107m SFD loan for two hydro projects – Positive
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2460299/pakistan-to-get-107m-sfd-loan-for-two-hydro-projects

Qatar Fund eyes Pakistan’s power, housing sector – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2460296/qatar-fund-eyes-pakistans-power-housing-sector

Private sector’s participation in Discos; IFC in talks with Power Division – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/03/24/1-page/988607-news.html

45 wind, solar energy projects awaiting approval under competitive bidding, CM told – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1171303-45-wind-solar-energy-projects-awaiting-approval-under-competitive-bidding-cm-told

After launching hybrid, Indus Motor introduces cheaper, petrol variants of Corolla Cross – Neutral
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40295016/after-launching-hybrid-indus-motor-introduces-cheaper-petrol-variants-of-corolla-cross

EASA clearance to sweeten PIA sell-off – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2460234/easa-clearance-to-sweeten-pia-sell-off

Telenor-Ufone merger nears completion – Positive
https://www.dawn.com/news/1823271/telenor-ufone-merger-nears-completion

Saudi deals prompt Pakistani IT firms to eye $3.5bn in exports – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1171205-saudi-deals-prompt-pakistani-it-firms-to-eye-3-5bn-in-exports

Private sector borrowings decline by 70pc – Negative
https://www.dawn.com/news/1823274/private-sector-borrowings-decline-by-70pc

Retailer tax registration launched – Positive
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2460223/retailer-tax-registration-launched

Forex dealers, ECs, others; e-integration with FBR made mandatory – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/03/23/1-page/988538-news.html

Exports to EU states fall despite GSP+ status – Negative
https://www.dawn.com/news/1823401/exports-to-eu-states-fall-despite-gsp-status

Curbing illicit tobacco trade: a key IMF condition – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2460295/curbing-illicit-tobacco-trade-a-key-imf-condition

SECP allows brokers to offer complete Shariah-compliant brokerage services – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/03/23/5-page/988578-news.html

US House panel seeks Pak electoral integrity
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2460184/us-house-panel-seeks-pak-electoral-integrity

Oil prices rise as heightened geopolitical risk exacerbates supply concern
https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/oil-prices-rise-heightened-geopolitical-risk-exacerbates-supply-concern-2024-03-25/

Stocks in Asia Trade Mixed, China Supports Yuan: Markets Wrap
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-24/asian-shares-look-mixed-ahead-of-busy-data-week-markets-wrap