News Highlights Friday, July 26, 2024

Businesses say Shehbaz govt ‘worse manager’ of economy: Gallup – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/07/26/12-page/1000733-news.html

Economic team meets China’s finance minister; Pakistan explains its approach to challenges – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/07/26/1-page/1000597-news.html

Chinese team due next week; Planning ministry finalises its ‘wish list’ – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/07/26/1-page/1000598-news.html

Pakistan plans rail links with Russia – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2482959/pakistan-plans-rail-links-with-russia

Forex reserves fall by $369m – Negative
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/07/26/1-page/1000590-news.html

Int’l arbitration with SHPL; PPIB seeks forex to cover expenses – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/07/26/1-page/1000592-news.html

CAP for lowering power cost as commercial tariff hits Rs77.15/unit – Negative
https://www.nation.com.pk/26-Jul-2024/cap-for-lowering-power-cost-as-commercial-tariff-hits-rs77-15-unit

Pakistan to pay Rs2,091 billion in capacity payments to IPPs in FY2024-25 – Negative
https://www.nation.com.pk/25-Jul-2024/pakistan-to-pay-rs2-091-billion-in-capacity-payments-to-ipps-in-fy2024-25

Honda Atlas plans to enter hybrid cars market at CAPEX of Rs5bn: report – Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40314348/honda-atlas-plans-to-enter-hybrid-cars-market-at-capex-of-rs5bn-report

Maple Leaf Cement looks to increase stake, control in Agritech Limited – Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40314301/maple-leaf-cement-looks-to-increase-stake-control-in-agritech-limited

Wafi acquiring stake; AHL gives public offer notice to Shell – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/07/26/12-page/1000732-news.html

News industry; Govt has paid off Rs1.6bn dues, NA panel told – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/07/26/12-page/1000727-news.html

ECP notifies 39 MNAs as PTI lawmakers
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/07/26/1-page/1000593-news.html

Punjab govt imposes Section 144 amid security concerns
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1213336-punjab-govt-imposes-section-144-amid-security-concerns

Oil edges up on strong US GDP data but Asia economic woes limit gains
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-edges-up-strong-us-gdp-data-asia-economic-woes-limit-gains-2024-07-26/