Policy-level talks to begin from tomorrow for new IMF loan – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2467274/policy-level-talks-to-begin-from-tomorrow-for-new-imf-loan
Still too early to talk about new loan: IMF – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1834229/still-too-early-to-talk-about-new-loan-imf
PM gets first-hand knowledge of IMF-dictated budget – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2467265/pm-gets-first-hand-knowledge-of-imf-dictated-budget
Govt eyeing new steps to achieve Rs1trn plus taxation – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/20/1-page/993380-news.html
UN projects Pak economy to grow by 2pc in 2024 – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/8-page/993314-news.html
Mineral, mining sector; Chinese firm MCC keen to increase investment – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/1-page/993255-news.html
ADB stresses reforms for a sustainable pension system – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1834413/adb-stresses-reforms-for-a-sustainable-pension-system
Apr FDI inflow up 172pc to $358.84m YoY – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/1-page/993259-news.html
Apr C/A surplus up 13pc to $491m MoM – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/1-page/993260-news.html
PM-led economic advisory council constituted – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/19/1-page/993325-news.html
Govt to borrow record Rs5.33tr in May-July to plug budget gap – Negative
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1190593-govt-to-borrow-record-rs5-33tr-in-may-july-to-plug-budget-gap
Rupee tops Asian currency chart with 2.5pc surge against dollar in last 12 months – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1190589-rupee-tops-asian-currency-chart-with-2-5pc-surge-against-dollar-in-last-12-months
Highest since Sept 2018: Pakistan’s REER index increases further to 104.51 in April 2024 – Neutral
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40303974/highest-since-sept-2018-pakistans-reer-index-increases-further-to-10451-in-april-2024
Market sees long-term exchange rate stability doubtful – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1834409/market-sees-long-term-exchange-rate-stability-doubtful
OGDCL declares big output boost at Nashpa Well-10 – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/8-page/993313-news.html
HSD imports almost double in April as smuggled fuel supply dries up – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1190292-hsd-imports-almost-double-in-april-as-smuggled-fuel-supply-dries-up
Govt’s bid to enforce WACOG formula for gas tariff hits snags – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1190718-govt-s-bid-to-enforce-wacog-formula-for-gas-tariff-hits-snags
IMF grills Pakistan on power rates – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2467112/imf-grills-pakistan-on-power-rates
Foreign investors pressurize govt for remitting dividends – Negative
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/20/1-page/993382-news.html
Two key HPPs; Sinosure agrees to implement – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/20/1-page/993381-news.html
$72bn investment needed to increase power demand by 50pc – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1834175/72bn-investment-needed-to-increase-power-demand-by-50pc
Q3: Nepra gives its nod to Rs52bn QTA for Discos, KE – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/1-page/993265-news.html
K-Electric eyes 30pc renewable share by 2023 – Positive
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1190291-k-electric-eyes-30pc-renewable-share-by-2023
Wind projects EPA; KE seeks guidance from PPIB – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/19/1-page/993322-news.html
Rooftop net meter policy to end – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2467242/rooftop-net-meter-policy-to-end
PPIB seeks to dodge swinging sell-off sword – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/1-page/993261-news.html
Non-resident shareholders; AGL urges SBP to remit its dividends – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/1-page/993253-news.html
Auto industry seeks protection from car imports – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2467243/auto-industry-seeks-protection-from-car-imports
EV rickshaws to be localized – Positive
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2467250/ev-rickshaws-to-be-localised
PIACL sell-off; PC receives SOQs from 8 parties – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/1-page/993264-news.html
Jul-Apr ITeS export remittances rise 21pc YoY – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/3-page/993281-news.html
Blocking SIM cards of non-filers; JWG constituted to streamline process – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/8-page/993311-news.html
Due diligence of BD operations; SBP allows BAFL to facilitate Bank Asia – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/8-page/993312-news.html
Fast Cables’ IPO gets oversubscribed by 57pc – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/5-page/993294-news.html
Meat shipments fetch record $431m – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1834179/meat-shipments-fetch-record-431m
Food exports see 23pc growth in April – Positive
https://www.dawn.com/news/1834178/food-exports-see-23pc-growth-in-april
Track-and-Trace programme; Bureaucratic hurdles put huge FDI at stake – Negative
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/1-page/993263-news.html
PBC calls for removal of 1pc CVT on foreign assets – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/18/2-page/993271-news.html
PMEX MD for digitising commodity market across country – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/05/19/1-page/993327-news.html
Trade with India suspended due to heavy duties, says Dar – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1834342/trade-with-india-suspended-due-to-heavy-duties-says-dar
Nawaz begins move to reclaim PML-N leadership
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2467136/nawaz-begins-move-to-reclaim-pml-n-leadership
Fazl hints at joining hands with PTI
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2467151/fazl-hints-at-joining-hands-with-pti
Ishratul Ebad hints at rejoining politics
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1190708-ishratul-ebad-hints-at-rejoining-politics
Asian Stocks Rise Fueled by Chinese Policy Support
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-19/asian-stocks-to-rise-after-us-gains-china-support-markets-wrap?srnd=markets-vp
Oil Steadies After Weekly Advance as Geopolitical Risks Flare
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-19/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-may-20