AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoConstruction Reform Push: The federal government is drafting a sweeping package to revive Pakistan’s construction sector, including a Construction Industry Development Board, a dedicated Construction Development Bank, policy rationalisation on imports/exports and targeted tax changes, with regulators and industry brought under tighter oversight. Trade & Markets: A Jordan-Pakistan Business Council is set up after an MoU between the Jordan Chamber of Commerce and FPCCI to boost joint ventures and delegation exchanges, while Sialkot exporters are scouting South Africa for new buyers in sports goods, leather and surgical instruments. Iran-US Tensions via Pakistan Mediation: Iran says no decision has been made to resume US negotiations, stressing the Islamabad MoU’s focus is on ending the war, as US leaders weigh further sanctions that could shape nuclear-policy talks. Regional Security Deal: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Pact, with analysts debating whether it’s a NATO-style alliance or mainly political insurance. Business & Finance Signals: World Bank officials visited WASA Lahore to discuss wastewater treatment investment prospects, and gold prices slipped Rs500 per tola to Rs459,936. Public Pressure: Jamaat-e-Islami launched sit-ins/protests against petrol price and petroleum levy hikes, with traffic disruptions reported in Karachi.
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