AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChipless ID Upgrade: NADRA is replacing the old chip-based Smart ID with a QR-based card that can be scanned via smartphone camera and verified through PakID, aiming to make checks easier at banks, telecoms, hospitals, police and railways while updating visible and covert security features. Solar Power Shift: Pakistan’s solar boom is cutting grid electricity demand and sales, with demand down 8.66% and sales down about 10% in Apr–Jun, squeezing fixed generation costs and capacity payments. Trade Push: Pakistan is seeking stronger trade and investment ties with Tanzania, including PTAs/FTAs and deals in IT and AI, after bilateral trade rose to $369m. Hockey World Cup: Pakistan and Wales played out a 3-3 thriller, with Pakistan’s late comeback forcing the draw. Digital Inclusion: PTCL and PPAF are rolling out Ba-Ikhtiar’s digital literacy training to 2,100 women across 22 districts, with smartphones and safety-focused skills. Security & Economy: Pakistan detained 258 foreigners in an Islamabad “scam call centre” raid; gold rose to Rs461,936 per tola amid global gains. Oil Diversification: Cnergyico is increasing US crude imports as Hormuz disruption exposes Gulf-route dependence. Sports: Babar Azam’s hand injury scare appears to have eased ahead of England Tests.
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