News Highlights Wednesday, March 26, 2025

IMF reaches staff-level deal with Pakistan to unlock $1.3 billion of new cash – Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40354797/imf-reaches-staff-level-deal-with-pakistan-to-unlock-13-billion-of-new-cash

ECC okays $500m hike in Reko Diq cost, development plan – Positive
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1295396-ecc-okays-500m-hike-in-reko-diq-cost-development-plan

Govt slashes March inflation forecast – Positive
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2536430/govt-slashes-march-inflation-forecast

Govt approves Rs1.3tr mega projects – Positive
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2536435/govt-approves-rs13tr-mega-projects

YoY LSM slump shows underlying weaknesses – Negative
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/03/26/1-page/1043223-news.html

OGDCL approves $627m funding for Reko Diq project – Positive
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2536379/ogdcl-approves-627m-funding-for-reko-diq-project

POGC, PPL discover gas in Dadu’s Rafat-1 well – Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40354618/pogc-ppl-discover-gas-in-dadus-rafat-1-well

MARI begins gas & condensate production from Shewa discovery – Positive
https://mettisglobal.news/mari-begins-gas-condensate-production-from-shewa-discovery/

Industry estimates suggest oil sector may face Rs35bn loss due to sales tax exemption – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1295253-industry-estimates-suggest-oil-sector-may-face-rs35bn-loss-due-to-sales-tax-exemption

Govt to slash power tariffs soon: Leghari – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1295363-govt-to-slash-power-tariffs-soon-leghari

Altern Energy seeks early termination of agreements with CPPA – Neutral
https://mettisglobal.news/altern-energy-seeks-early-termination-of-agreements-with-cppa/

Punjab CM launches free tractor scheme – Positive
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2025/03/26/82-page/1043343-news.html

PAAPAM warns green tractor scheme is undermining tractor parts industry – Neutral
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1295256-paapam-warns-green-tractor-scheme-is-undermining-tractor-parts-industry

CCoP clears PIACL divestment with management stake – Positive
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40354789/ccop-clears-piacl-divestment-with-management-stake

Products from Gwadar free zone set to hit global market – Positive
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1295408-products-from-gwadar-free-zone-set-to-hit-global-market

Govt accepts Bilawal’s offer, asks him to engage PTI
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1295364-govt-accepts-bilawal-s-offer-asks-him-to-engage-pti

Oil edges higher on tighter supply concerns
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-edges-higher-tighter-supply-concerns-2025-03-26/

Asian Stocks Edge Up, Traders Seek New Direction: Markets Wrap
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-25/stock-market-today-dow-s-p-live-updates

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