Pakistan delivered resilient 3.7% GDP growth and macro stability despite missing the 4% target, with record GDP size, higher incomes, and positive indicators outweighing external shocks. #PakistanEconomy #GDPGrowth #EconomicSurvey2026 #PakistanBudget #MacroStability #FinanceMinisterAurangzeb #Remittances #IMFReforms

Pakistan’s fiscal deficit has improved under IMF-led reforms, but sustainable growth now depends on tax relief, lower rates, and policies that attract investment and support economic expansion, says Investment Advisor Abdul Rehman Najam. @bangashfaheem @Eesh96527Rehan @SanaPtv13 @ARNOfficiall #PakistanEconomy #IMFReforms #FiscalDeficit #InvestmentGrowth #PakistanTV

Dear Colleagues, Please find my #FridayBlog "𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐆𝟕 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝!" published in #FocusGlobalReporter. Please feel free to share your comments and suggestions for improvement. Against the backdrop of escalating global conflicts and deepening geopolitical fault lines, India will participate in the G7 Summit at Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15–17, 2026. France's own diplomatic briefings have called the current situation a moment where "there have never been so many armed conflicts since World War II." The Russia-Ukraine war grinds into its fifth year with no durable peace architecture in sight. The US-Israel military campaign against Iran and the ensuing Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz through which 20% of the world's energy trade flows has produced the most severe energy price shock since the 1970s oil crisis..........Click on the link ahead to read the complete blog focusglobalreporter.org/rewe… #G7Summit2026 #India #IndiaEUFTA #StrategicDiplomacy #Geoeconomics #EnergySecurity #CriticalMinerals #Counterterrorism #IMFReforms #GlobalGovernance #EconomicSecurity #StrategicPartnership @narendramodi @NITIAayog @mnreindia @PetroleumMin @MinesMinIndia , @NSDCIndia @RIS_NewDelhi @orfonline @moefcc @IndiaWaterFoun1 @focusglobalrep1

Fertiliser CPPs Hit as Govt Extends Gas Levy for FY2025-26 The government has extended its gas levy to captive power plants (CPPs) operated by the fertiliser industry, a move that is expected to impact several industries, including textiles and fertiliser. As part of its IMF-backed reform program, the government has now imposed the levy on fertiliser plants using both domestic gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet their electricity requirements. Previously, the levy was applied to gas supplied by third parties to CPPs, and now it also targets plants using domestic gas. This extension of the levy is part of the government's strategy to generate Rs105 billion from off-grid captive power plants for the fiscal year 2025-26. This development is likely to put pressure on the fertiliser sector, with potential impacts on the stock prices of fertiliser companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The imposition of the gas levy could increase operational costs for these companies, affecting their profitability and investor sentiment. For mutual fund investors holding shares in the fertiliser industry, this could lead to reduced returns unless companies adapt by finding alternative energy sources or passing on costs to consumers. حکومت نے فرٹیالئزر انڈسٹری کے کیپٹیو پاور پالنٹس پر گیس لیوی عائد کر دی ہے، جس سے انڈسٹریز جیسے کہ ٹیکسٹائل اور فرٹیالئزر متاثر ہوں گے۔ اس اقدام کے تحت فرٹیالئزر پالنٹس جو مقامی گیس یا ایل این جی استعمال کر رہے ہیں، انہیں اضافی مالی بوجھ کا سامنا کرنا پڑے گا۔ #PSX #GasLevy #FertiliserIndustry #CaptivePowerPlants #IMFReforms #StockMarket #InvestorImpact #PakistanEconomy #EnergyCosts #FiscalPolicy

Pakistan has scrapped plans to procure 8,000 MW of expensive electricity, a move expected to save $17 billion, Power Minister Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari announced. The decision, made “purely on merit,” is part of broader reforms under the $7 billion IMF program aimed at reducing fiscal stress, circular debt, and losses in the power sector. The government has already lowered sector losses from $2.1 billion to $1.4 billion and reduced circular debt by $2.8 billion. Electricity tariffs fell 20% nationally, while recoveries improved by $660 million. The reforms seek to stabilize finances, ease consumer pressure, and attract investment. Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. Image is AI Generated and is just for reference. #PakistanPower #IMFReforms #EnergySavings #CircularDebt #ElectricityTariffs #PowerSector #PakistanEconomy

Pakistan fully deregulates the sugar sector in line with IMF reforms: No more government price controls on sugarcane, free trade, and lifted bans on new mills and imports/exports. Market forces take over!🍚📈 #sugarderegulation #imfreforms #PakistanEconomy #AgriculturalReforms

IMF Reforms Paying Off? Fitch Keeps Sri Lanka at ‘CCC ’ Amid Recovery Signs Details: english.newsfirst.lk/2025/10… #NewsFirst #News1st #NewsFirstEnglish #LKA #SriLanka #LatestNews #FitchRating #IMFReforms #LocalDebts #Finance #Economy

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Ethiopia has unveiled its first Treasury bill issuance calendar, a landmark step in overhauling the country’s domestic debt strategy and improving market transparency. - Michael Masrie Read more here: hubs.ly/Q03yxYpS0 #Ethiopia #IMFReforms #DebtStrategy

🎯 Taxing Big Tech isn’t wrong in principle ne?? it’s about timing, capacity, and substitution. Thoughts ? But without a local ecosystem … no Stripe, no Slack, no AWS, no Adobe, no global equivalents imo.. this becomes a cost-pass-through, not a development strategy. ⚠️ Who pays? • Freelancers • Startups • SMBs scaling on thin margins • End users with stagnant LKR wages 💡 Sri Lanka doesn’t need a digital tax first. It needs: • 💻 A funded domestic tech stack • 📡 Reliable payment rails • 🏦 Sandboxed fintech regulation • 🌐 Regional integration with platforms like UPI, SGX, MAS innovation nodes Otherwise this isn’t digital sovereignty, it’s regressive taxation in a dollarized digital world. 🧠 Policy sequencing matters: Build the moat before you torch the bridge. #SriLanka #DigitalEconomy #TechTax #StartupEcosystem #MacroPolicy #DigitalServicesVAT #ColomboBourse #TechSovereignty #FreelancerTax #LKAfinance #DigitalDivide #MacroIntelligence #IMFReforms #RegulationMatters

By @Asad_Ashah 🚨 Luxury Cars Just Got Cheaper a 28.6% reduction ❗Who benefits — and who pays the price? ♦️This isn’t just a tax tweak — it’s yet another consequence of IMF-led reforms, nudging Pakistan toward tariff rationalization. ✅ Yes, it’s good to see duties reduced on raw materials and industrial inputs — vital for local production and exports. ❌ But why extend that to luxury imports we can ill afford? In a country battling: 🪓Chronic foreign exchange shortages 🪓Rising external debt repayments 🪓Stagnant export growth ………..slashing duties on high-end vehicles sends the wrong signal. ♦️Cheaper 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 mean 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬, not more productivity. Pakistan needs policy driven by economic strategy, not external compliance. 🎯 Reform, yes — but with priorities. #Budget2025 #SRO1152 #IMFReforms #SUVPrices #ForexCrisis #EconomicSustainability

🚨 Luxury Cars Just Got Cheaper — But At What Cost to Pakistan’s Economy? Under SRO 1152(I)/2025, effective July 1, the Regulatory Duty (RD) on imported SUVs & 4x4s has been slashed to 50%. That’s down from 70–100% — a 28.6% reduction Result? Imported luxury vehicles are now 10–15% cheaper But here’s the bigger question: ❗Who benefits — and who pays the price? This isn’t just a tax tweak — it’s yet another consequence of IMF-led reforms, nudging Pakistan toward tariff rationalization. ✅ Yes, it’s good to see duties reduced on raw materials and industrial inputs — vital for local production and exports. ❌ But why extend that to luxury imports we can ill afford? In a country battling: Chronic foreign exchange shortages Rising external debt repayments Stagnant export growth …slashing duties on high-end vehicles sends the wrong signal. Cheaper imports mean more outflows, not more productivity. Pakistan needs policy driven by economic strategy, not external compliance. 🎯 Reform, yes — but with priorities. #Budget2025 #SRO1152 #IMFReforms #SUVPrices #ForexCrisis #EconomicSustainability

Gas Bills Going Up from Today! #OGRA has approved a major gas tariff hike, part of reforms under Pakistan’s #IMF deal to fix circular debt and energy losses. Here’s what it means: For Households • Protected: PKR 600/month (up from 400) • Non-protected: PKR 1,500 (was 1,000) • High usage: PKR 3,000 (was 2,000) Even if usage stays the same, bills will rise due to higher fixed charges For Industries • Exporters: No change • Non-exporters: Tariff up 7% (now PKR 2,300/mmbtu) ➡️ Higher costs for steel, glass, chemicals, etc. Winners? Gas utilities like #SNGP & #SSGC • More upfront cash from fixed charges • Better cash flow = less debt timely payments to PPL & OGDC • Could boost dividends new investments Tough for users, but aimed at long-term fixes to Pakistan’s energy mess. #gasprices #pakistaneconomy #Pakistan #PSX #EnergyReform #StockMarketUpdate #energy #PPL #OGDC #GasTariff #IMFReforms #Utilities #CostOfLiving

Pak Rupee Weakens Gradually — A More Sustainable Path Over the past 6 months, the Euro has risen 12%, the Pound 9%, and the US Dollar 2% against the Pakistani Rupee. But unlike the sharp and disruptive devaluations seen before mid-2023, this recent weakening has been gradual and market-drivenp, supported by IMF-led reforms. Such a pace is far healthier — reducing uncertainty, supporting investor confidence, and aligning with economic fundamentals. #PakRupee #CurrencyStability #PakistanEconomy #IMFReforms #ExchangeRate #EconomicConfidence

بجٹ وار! یوٹیوبرز، فری لانسرز نشانے پر، نان فائلرز کی شامت dailykhabrain.com.pk/2025/06… Tap on the link to read full story 👆 #khabraindigital #PakistanBudget2025 #FederalBudget #TaxReforms #YouTubersTax #FreelancersTax #IMFReforms #PetroleumLevy #CarbonTax #EconomicPolicy

آج 18 ہزار ارب روپے کا بجٹ قومی اسمبلی میں پیش ہو گا dailykhabrain.com.pk/2025/06… Tap on the link to read full story 👆 #khabraindigital #PakistanBudget2025 #FederalBudget #TaxReforms #GDP #InflationControl #FiscalDeficit #PublicSpending #EconomicPolicy #BudgetHighlights #IMFReforms

Pakistan's federal budget for 2025–26 is projected to exceed PKR 17.6 trillion, shaped by ongoing IMF reforms aimed at economic stabilization. #PakistanBudget2025 #IMFReforms

Pakistan & IMF to discuss energy tariff subsidy via BISP, quarterly gas price adjustments, & carbon levy on liquid fuels. Key reforms aim at targeted subsidies, reducing circular debt & promoting EVs. #PakistanEconomy #IMFReforms

خبر کی مزید تفصیل جانئیے urdupoint.com/n/4323946 #PakistanEconomy #FitchRatings #EconomicStability #IMFReforms

UAE is interested in investing in a desalination plant, transport and construction projects in Karachi, according to a meeting between Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah and UAE Consul General Bakhit Atiq Al Rimithiki. UAE has been a major trade partner for Pakistan, with trade rising to $7.9 billion in 2023. UAE has committed $10 billion in investments for Pakistan and agreements have been signed for projects at Karachi’s port. Pakistan is seeking foreign investment to strengthen its economy during IMF reforms. #EconomicGrowth #ForeignInvestment #IMFReforms #PakistanUAEPartnership