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Interest rates at State Bank of Pakistan are lowered to 19.5%.

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As disclosed by State Bank governor Jameel Ahmed, this decision was taken at a Monday Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. Based on the most recent evaluation of the SBP, the reduction is a reaction to the consistently declining inflation rate.

In September, according to Governor Ahmed, there will be another assessment of the interest rates and economic statistics. According to him, despite external payments, the country’s foreign exchange reserves were stable and growing.

By making borrowing more accessible to individuals and businesses, the action seeks to boost economic activity. In order to sustain economic stability and foster growth, the State Bank Governor underlined that the institution is alert and dedicated to implementing the required actions.

Analysts had indicated that there might be a cut in interest rates, with a range of one to 1.5%, which raised huge expectations. With the economy in a difficult place, this proposed cut was intended to boost economic growth and lessen the financial strain on people and businesses.

When making a decision, the MPC meeting evaluates the state of the economy, inflation rates, and other important economic factors. The committee’s recommendations and the ensuing changes to monetary policy were detailed in Governor Jameel Ahmed’s press conference after the meeting.

Effective June 11th, the policy rate was lowered by 150 basis points to 20.5% by the State Bank Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on June 10. While the notable drop in inflation since February was mostly expected, the MPC pointed out that the May outturn was stronger than projected.

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Irfan Siddiqui meets with the PM and informs him about the Senate performance of the parliamentary party.

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The head of the Senate’s Foreign Affairs Standing Committee and the PML-N’s parliamentary leader paid Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif a visit in Islamabad.

Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Parliamentary Party’s Senate performance.

Additionally, Senator Irfan Siddiqui gave the Prime Minister an update on the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs’ performance.

He complimented the Prime Minister on his outstanding efforts to bring Pakistan’s economy back on track and meet its economic objectives.

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SIFC Increases Direct Foreign Investment: Investment in the Energy Sector Rises by 120%

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The Special Investment Facilitation Council is intended to help Pakistan’s energy sector attract $585.6 million in direct foreign investment in 2024–2025. The amount invested at the same time previous year was $266.3 million.

This is a notable 120% rise, mostly due to investments in gas exploration, oil, and power. Such expansion indicates heightened investor confidence and emphasizes the development potential in important areas.

The State Bank reports that foreign investment in other vital industries has increased by 48% to $771 million.

This advancement is a blatant testament to SIFC’s efficient investment procedure and quick project execution.

The purpose of the Special Investment Facilitation Council is to establish Pakistan as an investment hub by aggressively promoting regional trade and investment in the energy sector and other critical industries.

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Discos report losses of Rs239 billion.

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When compared to the same period last year, the data indicates that discos have decreased their losses in the first quarter of the current fiscal year.

The distribution businesses recorded losses of Rs239 billion in the first three months of the current fiscal year, a substantial decrease from the Rs308 billion losses sustained during the same period the previous year.

Additionally, the distribution businesses’ rate of recovery has improved. It has increased to 91% in the first quarter of this year from 84% in the same period last year, indicating success in revenue collection.

Regarding circular debt, the Power division observed a notable change. Last year, between July and October, the circular debt grew by Rs301 billion. Nonetheless, this year’s first four months saw a relatively modest increase in circular debt, totaling about Rs11 billion.

These enhancements show promising developments in the electricity sector’s financial health in Pakistan, where initiatives are being made to accelerate recovery rates and slow the expansion of circular debt.

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