Monitoring Report

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Pakistan bans hazardous compressor scrap imports, but calls grow for stricter implementation

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SBP expected to reduce rate by up to 1.5% as inflation slows and economic growth gains focus

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Plan to shift from capacity-based to take-and-pay model to ease consumer burden

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Potential to transform the country’s economic landscape as exploration plans move forward

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Some bidders proposed sale proceeds be retained for reinvestment; also raised objections to key performance targets and employee liabilities

Economy

Declining treasury bill returns and IMF loan challenges raise concerns among investors

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Federal cabinet approval allows additional time for unutilized quotas

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In a bid to curb public spending, the federal government tightens its belt, targeting specific expenditures and state-funded benefits

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FBR slows down refunds as revenue shortfall mounts

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Central government's debt fell to 66% of GDP in July, down from 74% a year earlier

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Fund demands review of PSDP allocations; unimportant projects face funding cuts

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Developers and builders to collect 3% duty on property transfers, rising to 7% for non-active taxpayers