News Highlights Monday, July 21, 2025

PM terms C/A surplus ‘historic milestone’ – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/07/20/1-page/1058325-news.html

Pakistan eyes constructive trade engagement with US: Aurangzeb – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/07/20/1-page/1058327-news.html

Dar to visit US next week to attend UNSC events – Positive
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=419220

Pakistan, US near breakthrough as trade talks enter final stage – Positive
https://www.dawn.com/news/1925309/pakistan-us-near-breakthrough-as-trade-talks-enter-final-stage

REER index depreciates to 96.6 in June – Neutral
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=418789

ADB assesses feasibility of financing ML-1 project – Neutral
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2556863/adb-assesses-feasibility-of-financing-ml-1-project

Economic halt as nation strikes – Negative
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2556859/economic-halt-as-nation-strikes

$2.45bn FDI fetched in FY25 – Neutral
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/07/19/1-page/1058222-news.html

RDA attracts $182m in June – Positive
https://mettisglobal.news/RDA-attracts-182m-in-June-53900

China and Pakistan strengthen financial ties to streamline global supply chain processes – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/19/china-and-pakistan-strengthen-financial-ties-to-streamline-global-supply-chain-processes/

Pakistan to develop producer price index framework by June 2026 to improve accuracy of data tracking in key sectors – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/19/pakistan-to-develop-producer-price-index-framework-by-june-2026-to-improve-accuracy-of-data-tracking-in-key-sectors/

June FCA: CPPA-G seeks 65 paisa negative adjustment – Neutral
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40373462/june-fca-cppa-g-seeks-65-paisa-negative-adjustment

Nepra issues pending notifications for KE tariffs – Neutral
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40373461/nepra-issues-pending-notifications-for-ke-tariffs

Cotton arrivals drop 32pc, alarming textile sector – Negative
https://www.dawn.com/news/1925151/cotton-arrivals-drop-32pc-alarming-textile-sector

Thar coal mining expansion project: SECMC signs Islamic Facility Agreement with Meezan Bank – Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40373428/thar-coal-mining-expansion-project-secmc-signs-islamic-facility-agreement-with-meezan-bank

SSGC Board approves LPG, NGL deal with JJVL – Positive
https://mettisglobal.news/SSGC-Board-approves-LPG-NGL-deal-with-JJVL-53869

Ogra defends diesel import planning – Neutral
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=419059

Pakistan’s power generation up by 2% YoY in June 2025 due to higher demand – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/19/pakistans-power-generation-up-by-2-yoy-in-june-2025-due-to-higher-demand/

APTMA urges Finance Minister to implement promised 18% sales tax on cotton imports – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/19/aptma-urges-finance-minister-to-implement-promised-18-sales-tax-on-cotton-imports/

Software industry urges long-term tax policy for IT sector – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/20/software-industry-urges-long-term-tax-policy-for-it-sector/

Bank deposit rate falls by 14bps in June – Negative
https://mettisglobal.news/Bank-deposit-rate-falls-by-14bps-in-June-53895

Bank credit to private sector rises in June – Positive
https://e.thenews.com.pk/detail/?id=419058

Govt eyes Rs3bn aquaculture zone to power blue economy, fish exports – Positive
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1329594-govt-eyes-rs3bn-aquaculture-zone-to-power-blue-economy-fish-exports

Yen Gains on Japan Election, Hong Kong Stocks Rise: Markets Wrap
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-20/japan-s-political-uncertainty-sends-yen-higher-markets-wrap?srnd=phx-markets

Oil Holds Decline With Trade Talks, Russia Energy Curbs in Focus
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-20/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-july-21?srnd=phx-markets