June 20, 2024 (MLN): Morning Breeze aims to lessen the load for its readers by curating noteworthy updates from the preceding day.
Pakistan’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year reflects the necessity to shrink the fiscal deficit with somewhat harsh taxes spanning across various segments. Read more
The world's best-performing stock market may extend its rally further, technical indicators suggest. Read more
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has hiked the basic electricity tariff by Rs 5.72 per unit applicable from July 1, 2024. Read more
Fitch Ratings expect inflation and interest costs to decline in tandem, with economic growth and primary surpluses driving government debt/GDP gradually lower. Read more
The government has once again reduced the price of petrol by Rs10.20 to Rs258.16 per litre, passing on the relief of declining international prices. Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced a significant reduction of Rs10.69 per unit in electricity tariff for the industrial sector. Read more
Pakistan’s ambitious FY25 budget strengthens prospects for an IMF deal, Fitch Ratings says. Read more
Pakistan’s budget FY25 outlines a quickening of fiscal consolidation to be achieved through increases in taxes and stronger projected nominal growth. Read more
The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has voiced severe concerns regarding the FY25 budget proposed by the government. Read more
Chela Ram Kewlani, Chairman Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has strongly opposed the announcement in National Budget of converting. Read more
The recent tax policy changes for the ethanol industry, which include eliminating the previously beneficial 1% full and final tax and imposing a burdensome. Read more
Foreign investors parked a significant $148.6 million into T-Bills in the first 25 days of May, the highest since 2020. Read more
Pakistan’s benchmark stock index surged by most in two months to a record after the central bank initiated an easing cycle, followed by a tax-heavy budget. Read more
Pakistan’s revised trade deficit in May 2024 clocked in at $2.108 billion compared to a deficit of $2.107bn in the same month last year. Read more
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) appreciated by 8.22 paisa against the US dollar in Friday’s interbank session as the currency settled the trade at PKR 278.51. Read more
Pakistan’s Large-scale Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) production increased by 5.76% YoY in April 2024. Read more
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on Friday approved $150 million for a project to increase the participation rates of girls and boys. Read more
The federal government has set a target to disburse Rs1.014 trillion as pensions in the fiscal year 2024-25, a significant jump of 23.51%. Read more
The country’s overall nutrient offtake fell 21.6% YoY to 244,000 tons during May 2024 as compared to an offtake of 312,000 tons in the same month last year. Read more
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted exemption till December 2025 on specific clauses of Non-Compete Deeds of Covenant. Read more
To improve the energy mix of Pakistan and eliminate other deficiencies of the power sector, a reform plan has been made. Read more
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Posted on: 2024-06-20T06:00:00+05:00
