AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoIndustrial Financing: The State Bank raised its policy rate by 0.5 points to 12% as energy costs and inflation risks mount. SITE industry leaders warned higher borrowing costs could stall factory investment and recovery. Energy Supply: LPG prices have reached Rs650 per kilogram in some cities after Iran border closures disrupted supplies. Trade has partially resumed at the Gabd-Rimdan crossing, with LPG shipments among the goods clearing into Pakistan. Investment and Manufacturing: Gul Ahmed approved the acquisition of 43.75 acres and renewable energy projects, while Karachi Industrial Park received federal special economic zone status. Trade and Infrastructure: Construction on the Sukkur-Karachi Motorway is due to begin next month, improving freight links to Karachi Port. Pakistan and the US also discussed long-term energy supply contracts and investment in refinery upgrades.
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