Power Minister sets April 23 deadline for DISCOs to remove illegal connections or face strict action

No leniency will be given to power pilferers irrespective of their status and position, says Leghari

IMF emphasizes reforms over financial aid size in talks with Pakistan

Devaluation of Pakistani rupee is not anticipated in the ongoing IMF negotiations, says Aurangzeb 

SBP sees uptick of $14.4mn in foreign reserves 

Total liquid foreign reserves of the country stand at $13.373 billion as of April 12, 2024

SBP slaps over Rs775mn in fines on eight banks, one exchange company

Bank Alfalah faces highest fine of Rs187.652 million for violations in foreign exchange and general banking rules

IMF forecasts Pakistan’s fiscal deficit at 7.4% of GDP, exceeding govt targets

Fund also predicts a gradual decrease in debt-to-GDP ratios and government expenditures over the medium-term 

Auto sales drop by 38% in 9MFY24 due to rising prices, high interest rates

Sales decline by 3% MoM to 9,379 units in March 2024

Another Rs2.94/unit hike in power tariff under FCA on the cards

CPPA submits Discos’ request to NEPRA to jack up tariff under Fuel Charges Adjustment of March

Mari Petroleum successfully drills third appraisal well in Ghazij Formation

Post-acid gas flow rate from the well is 10.5 MMSCFD 

Pakistan’s large-scale industry sees modest growth in February 

Index records third consecutive monthly rise, mixed results across key sectors

SECP directs listed companies to disclose gender gap data

Initiative meant to assist listed companies in assessing and reporting gender pay differentials within their organizations

PM forms committee to address Weighted Average Cost of Gas implementation

Committee is mandated to delve into the multifaceted issues associated with WACOG and present its report within seven days

SECP files criminal complaint against two individuals on charges of frontrunning

Accused were found involved in front running vis-à-vis equity trading by a large institutional investor

Ali Rathore appointed as CEO of Engro Fertilizers 

Rathore’s new role will be effective from April 26, 2024 

Bank Alfalah grants in-principal approval to Bank Asia’s offer for Bangladesh operations acquisition

Transaction is subject to compliance with all applicable regulations and obtaining necessary regulatory approvals

Pakistan, World Bank agree on 10-year framework plan

World Bank assures its full support for reforms and digitalisation to stabilise Pakistan’s economy