AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWeather & Safety: Sindh braces for partly widespread light to moderate rain with thunderstorms and strong winds in several districts today and tomorrow; Karachi stays partly cloudy, hot and humid. Economy & Inflation: Consumer inflation hit 11.7% in May, with transport, food and energy-related costs driving the rise, keeping household budgets under pressure. IMF-Linked Budget: Analysts say FY27 relief will be limited as IMF targets push fiscal consolidation, with room for broad support constrained. Business Climate: OICCI’s survey shows business confidence sliding sharply in Q2 amid Middle East escalation, fuel costs and inflation. Tech & Telecom: PTA says 5G has started in 22 cities and 4G speeds may reach around 40 Mbps; lawmakers also raised concerns over PTCL privatization secrecy. Digital Health: Cabinet approved a track-and-trace system for medicines, including 2D barcodes and digital verification to curb fake drugs. Security & Foreign Policy: Pakistan warned at the UN that Lebanon’s situation is deteriorating fast and urged an immediate ceasefire; it also demanded a concrete, public Taliban stance on TTP. Sports: Mike Hesson defended spin-friendly pitches for Pakistan’s Australia ODI, saying World Cup 2027 venues will vary. Infrastructure: National Assembly panel flagged delays in the Karachi IT Park bidding process.
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