Monitoring Report

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Dealers sell a 15-kg bag of flour at Rs1,810, up from Rs1,550 just two months ago

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Government plans to waive Rs1,450 billion in late payment surcharges and introduce a petroleum levy of Rs3–5 per litre to reduce gas sector debt, targeting Rs1.5 trillion in total liabilities

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Audit officials reveal PIA incurs Rs22 billion loss from aircraft groundings, with one aircraft grounded for 652 days; additional Rs8.6 billion lost due to failure to dispose of spare parts and retired aircraft

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PM links margin hike to complete digitisation of the petroleum sector, with a 2026 deadline for implementation

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Major policy shift aims to eliminate government intervention in sugar and sugarcane prices, promote market-driven pricing, and boost competition in the sugar industry

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Auction will include spectrum for 5G deployment; PTA also introduces new policy framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators, enabling them to offer services under their brand through agreements with licensed operators, without the need for spectrum

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Overseas Pakistanis allowed to import used vehicles up to three years old under new framework, with tighter regulations

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30 million shares to be offered; 75% for institutions, 25% for retail investors

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Authorities told to speed up exporter reforms, ensure timely tax refunds

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Private sector borrowers cross 303,000; loan volume reaches Rs1.1tr by December 2025

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Six priority schemes worth Rs10.72bn approved as work set to begin from March

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Poorest households see incomes and savings fall while asset gains accrue at top