AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Diplomacy: Qatar, Oman and Pakistan-linked mediation efforts are nearing a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with US officials saying an agreement could come “today or tomorrow,” while Iran says talks with Oman are progressing and focuses on safe inbound/outbound lanes. Energy & Markets: Oil slid about 5% on reopening optimism, dragging crude below $80, while US stocks rallied on the same hopes. Pakistan-Iran Trade Push: Pakistan and Iran agreed to target $10bn bilateral trade and fast-track an FTA, with Karachi and Gwadar ports and border logistics flagged as key. Power Transition Plan: Pakistan’s power minister unveiled a roadmap to reach 90% clean electricity by 2035, but said IMF limits restrict market-based tariff reforms needed for storage and flexibility. Anti-Corruption: NAB reported Rs2.45tr recoveries in Q2 2026 and Rs5.41tr in the first half, including reclaiming over 1.07m acres of state land, with an AI-based accountability system expanding. Transport & Public Spending: ECC approved Rs34.6bn sovereign guarantees for the Sialkot-Kharian motorway and Rs13bn supplementary support for PTV. Fuel Relief: Petrol and high-speed diesel prices were cut for Aug 5, with petrol down Rs3.39/litre and HSD down Rs4.07/litre. Food Policy: Punjab set wheat release price at Rs3,800 per 40kg, effective immediately.
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