AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFuel Prices: Pakistan kept petrol at Rs327.62 and high-speed diesel at Rs380.86 for Aug 11 under the daily pricing mechanism. US-Pak Trade: Finance Minister Aurangzeb pushed for more US investment via DFC/EXIM-style financing as reciprocal trade talks move ahead. Tax & Customs: FBR proposed mandatory physical inspection for goods before customs auctions to cut disputes, while Punjab Revenue Authority launched a crackdown on informal receipts using e-IMS QR-verified invoices. SBP & Economy: SBP appointed Muhammad Ali Malik as deputy governor; export subsidy rules are set to be tightened with performance-linked, fiscally capped support. Power & Solar: Net-metering solar is gaining traction as a viable option; CCoP will approve the first batch of Disco restructuring, and Punjab govt okayed up to Rs30bn equity injection for Bank of Punjab. Governance & Courts: ECP de-notified a PML-N lawmaker after tribunal-ordered re-polls; IHC sought answers over delays in judges’ appointment advice, and SC struck down unlawful IT penalties on a repealed ordinance. Social & Cities: Aseefa inaugurated Karachi’s first dedicated autism residential facility; Lahore CM advanced piped clean-water pilots. Regional Security: PM said the Makkah Agreement is “absolutely not aggression,” while Dar’s diplomacy with Saudi, Iran and Kuwait continues.
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