AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoEnergy Cash Crunch: Mounting overdue receivables are squeezing Pakistan State Oil’s liquidity, with SNGPL liabilities at Rs 536bn (principal Rs 274bn, LPS Rs 253bn) and power-sector receivables rising to Rs 168bn, forcing PSO to lean on short-term bank borrowing. Monetary Policy Watch: SBP’s MPC is set to announce the next policy decision today, with markets largely expecting the rate to stay at 11.5% amid Middle East-driven oil and macro risks. Telecom Governance Row: The government has reportedly put the Ufone-Telenor merged entity’s proposed “e&” re-branding on hold over legal authority and board accountability concerns. Disaster & Water: Monsoon deaths have crossed 100 nationwide (NDMA), while Ahsan Iqbal orders an audit of flood mitigation projects; hydropower project costs are also escalating sharply due to inflation, FX swings and delays. Trade & Diplomacy: Pakistan seeks a $10bn US exchange stabilization support facility to ease FX pressure; Kuwait ratifies a defence cooperation pact with Pakistan. Local Business Angle: Lahore Chamber pushes trade with Libya to exceed $1bn, citing big room for textiles, food, engineering and IT exports. Public Health: SESSI forms an inquiry committee into reported HIV cases at Landhi Social Security Hospital.
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