PM assigns economic plan to Dar – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2488656/pm-assigns-economic-plan-to-dar
Govt secures Rs119b in Sukuk sale at PSX – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2488659/govt-secures-rs119b-in-sukuk-sale-at-psx
FY24 LSM sector grows 0.92pc YoY – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/08/17/1-page/1003537-news.html
Experts advocate making IPP payments in rupee to ease stress on dollar reserves – Neutral
https://www.nation.com.pk/17-Aug-2024/experts-advocate-making-ipp-payments-in-rupee-to-ease-stress-on-dollar-reserves
28 departments, 150,000 govt jobs on the chopping block – Neutral
https://www.dawn.com/news/1852804/28-departments-150000-govt-jobs-on-the-chopping-block
TAL JV discovers gas condensate in Kohat – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2488660/tal-jv-discovers-gas-condensate-in-kohat
Ogra Ordinance 2002; Dar directs PD to suggest ‘appropriate amendments’ – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/08/19/3-page/1003762-news.html
Gas price hike for industries suspended – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2488669/gas-price-hike-for-industries-suspended
Committee agrees on solvent use in petrol – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2488866/committee-agrees-on-solvent-use-in-petrol
Excess from 200 units limit; KE proposes CSM amendments for protected consumers – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/08/18/1-page/1003721-news.html
Apr-Jul QTA: CPPA-G seeks Rs1.5/unit tariff hike – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/08/18/1-page/1003720-news.html
Slight cut in power tariff likely – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2488713/slight-cut-in-power-tariff-likely
Govt all set to redefine load-shedding – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/08/19/1-page/1003750-news.html
Rs2.6tr circular debt may hit consumers – Negative
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2488714/rs26tr-circular-debt-may-hit-consumers
No rate cut for power consumers in Punjab using up to 200 units monthly – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2488977/no-rate-cut-for-power-consumers-in-punjab-using-up-to-200-units-monthly
China’s BYD plans car plant in Karachi as part of Pakistan entry – Positive
https://www.dawn.com/news/1852926/chinas-byd-plans-car-plant-in-karachi-as-part-of-pakistan-entry
Fertilizer plants will continue to get uninterrupted gas supply – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/08/18/3-page/1003653-news.html
SBP increases clean lending limit for SMEs by 100pc – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/08/17/1-page/1003538-news.html
International clients lose trust in IT companies – Negative
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2488868/international-clients-lose-trust-in-it-companies
High energy, financial costs cited; Cotton output likely to decline, NA panel told – Negative
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/08/17/8-page/1003630-news.html
Over 100 factories shut down in Faisalabad amid rising costs – Negative
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1221217-over-100-factories-shut-down-in-faisalabad-amid-rising-costs
Plan to set up Pharma Economic Zone – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2488657/plan-to-set-up-pharma-economic-zone
KCCI calls for Tajir Dost scheme suspension – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1221082-kcci-calls-for-tajir-dost-scheme-suspension
US responds to arrest of military officers
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2024/08/17/1-page/1003540-news.html
TTP is Pakistan’s internal problem: Afghan govt spokesman
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1221222-ttp-is-pakistan-s-internal-problem-afghan-govt-spokesman
Oil prices ease on China demand fears, focus on Mideast talks
https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/oil-prices-ease-china-demand-fears-focus-mideast-talks-2024-08-19/
Asia Shares Edge Higher with Jackson Hole in Focus: Markets Wrap
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-18/asia-set-for-steady-start-into-jackson-hole-week-markets-wrap