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Jihad Azour says broader, fairer and more predictable taxation is central to Pakistan’s IMF-backed reform program and efforts to unlock private investment
Base-case power purchase price is estimated at PKR 27.31 per unit, with six scenarios ranging from PKR 25.88 to PKR 29.26
Federal Cabinet approved a revised petroleum pricing formula lowering the ceiling on high-speed diesel refining margins from $41.89 to $38 per barrel, extending crude-based pricing for three months
Recent actions against Bank of America and American Express show AML enforcement remains a significant credit risk for large banks despite broader regulatory easing
LPG price in Pakistan has reached a record PKR 600 per kg in mountainous areas, far above the OGRA rate, as the industry urges imports and action on black marketing.
Proposal draws on Türkiye and UK reforms and targets circular debt, cross-subsidies and system losses, ahead of presentation to the PM
