News Highlights Thursday, July 31, 2025

Pakistan, US conclude trade deal; Washington to help Islamabad develop ‘massive’ oil reserves – Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40375448/pakistan-us-conclude-trade-deal-washington-to-help-islamabad-develop-massive-oil-reserves

PM Shehbaz, WEF reaffirm commitment to deepen economic cooperation – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/30/pm-shehbaz-wef-reaffirm-commitment-to-deepen-economic-cooperation/

Duty relief on 479 items’ import scrapped – Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40375488/duty-relief-on-479-items-import-scrapped

SBP keeps policy rate unchanged at 11%, defying market expectations of a cut – Neutral
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/30/sbp-keeps-policy-rate-unchanged-at-11-defying-market-expectations-of-a-cut/

Economic outlook remains bright: SBP governor – Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40375489/economic-outlook-remains-bright-sbp-governor

Pakistan’s Eurobonds trade above par as investor confidence rebounds – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/30/pakistans-eurobonds-trade-above-par-as-investor-confidence-rebounds/

Pakistan’s Business Confidence Index declines by 1.2 points in July 2025 – Negative
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/30/pakistans-business-confidence-index-declines-by-1-2-points-in-july-2025/

Pakistan’s Consumer Confidence Index drops in July amid rising inflation concerns – Negative
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/30/pakistans-consumer-confidence-index-drops-in-july-amid-rising-inflation-concerns/

Chinese team shows keen interest in energy-related industries – Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40375487/chinese-team-shows-keen-interest-in-energy-related-industries

Power sector’s circular debt hits Rs1.6trn mark: CPPA-G – Negative
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40375486/power-sectors-circular-debt-hits-rs16trn-mark-cppa-g

Govt to launch new electric vehicle policy with Rs100 billion subsidy to boost e-bikes and rickshaws – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/30/govt-to-launch-new-electric-vehicle-policy-with-rs100-billion-subsidy-to-boost-e-bikes-and-rickshaws/

Pakistan approves landmark AI Policy 2025 to drive digital transformation and empower youth – Positive
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/30/pakistan-approves-landmark-ai-policy-2025-to-drive-digital-transformation-and-empower-youth/

PM warns of strict action over sugar price violations, caps retail rate at Rs173/kg
https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/07/30/pm-warns-of-strict-action-over-sugar-price-violations-caps-retail-rate-at-rs173-kg/

Stock Futures Rise on Tech Earnings, Dollar Steady: Markets Wrap
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-30/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates?srnd=phx-markets

Oil Holds Near Six-Week High as US Targets Russia, Iran Trade
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-30/latest-oil-market-news-and-analysis-for-july-31?srnd=phx-markets