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Showing 54 stories from the week of 22 Jun
Show allThe recently passed FY27 budget reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to trade liberalisation, continuing tariff reforms that reduce import duties. This policy aims to lower input costs for industries reliant on imported raw materials, potentially benefiting several sectors.
The All Pakistan Glass Manufacturers Association (APGMA) has asked the National Tariff Commission (NTC) to reconsider its methodology for calculating the Non-Injurious Price (NIP) in an anti-dumping investigation on soda ash imports, potentially affecting local producers.
The All Pakistan Glass Manufacturers Association (APGMA) is urging the National Tariff Commission (NTC) to revert to a 5% profit margin benchmark in its anti-dumping investigation on soda ash imports, arguing the current 10% preliminary determination is unjustified and less protective for local producers.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a modest gain last week, primarily driven by easing geopolitical tensions and a resulting drop in international oil prices, which impacts energy and chemical sector stocks.
The Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, reaffirmed the government's commitment to adjusting local fuel prices in line with international oil price fluctuations, rejecting any notion of preferential treatment in pricing decisions.
Escalating tensions between the US and Iran, following reciprocal strikes, are raising concerns about Middle East stability and global oil supply, impacting Pakistan's energy sector stocks.
International crude oil prices plunged by 3% on Friday, heading for significant weekly losses, as more oil tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, alleviating supply worries.
Israel's recent action of dropping leaflets over a southern Lebanese town, ordering residents to evacuate, signals a potential escalation of tensions in the Middle East, which could impact global crude oil prices and subsequently affect various Pakistani sectors.
Traffic slowdown in the Strait of Hormuz after a ship attack by Iran raises geopolitical risk, potentially impacting crude oil prices and affecting Pakistan's energy and chemical sectors.
Global crude oil prices saw significant weekly losses as supply concerns eased following the exit of stranded tankers from the Strait of Hormuz, despite a recent cargo vessel incident. This development has varied implications for Pakistan's energy, chemical, and power sectors.
International crude oil prices fell by about two percent, heading for weekly losses, as concerns over supply eased with more tankers exiting the Strait of Hormuz, despite a minor incident near Oman.
Pakistan can now potentially import crude oil from Iran due to a temporary easing of US sanctions, offering a new source of supply for the country's energy sector.
International crude oil prices experienced a significant weekly decline of around 8%, with Brent and WTI falling nearly 2% on Friday, as supply fears eased in the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Aramco resumed crude loading.
International Brent crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in four months, a development that will affect the earnings of Pakistan's oil and gas exploration, marketing, refining, chemical, and power generation companies.
International crude oil prices dropped by 2% due to easing supply concerns from the Strait of Hormuz, despite a separate incident involving a cargo vessel near Oman. This decline in global oil benchmarks will affect Pakistani oil and gas exploration, marketing, refining, and chemical companies.
Pakistan may now access Iranian crude oil following a temporary easing of US sanctions, potentially offering a cheaper input source for local industries.
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