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PSX is on a strong uptrend, with the KSE-100 crossing 80,000 points.

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With a notable increase of 999 points, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) began trading on Friday. This allowed the KSE-100 index to cross the 80,000-point threshold, which had been reestablished following recent economic developments.

At the beginning of Friday’s trade, the index hit 80,016 points. The anticipated completion of a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has fueled market optimism, is primarily responsible for the optimistic trend.

The upward trend on the stock exchange was also attributed by analysts to a 2% decline in interest rates and a drop in the price of oil globally.

The stock market closed at 79,017 points at the end of the previous day’s trade.

September 25, the IMF’s Executive Board meeting is scheduled for this Thursday. It is possible that the meeting will approve Pakistan’s new loan package. During a press briefing, Julia Kozack, the Director of Communications at the IMF, verified this.

Focusing on a possible $7 billion loan package, Kozack claims that the IMF’s talks with Pakistan were effectively wrapped up in July. In the face of persistent fiscal constraints, the initiative seeks to support Pakistan’s efforts to promote economic reforms and stability.

Kozack emphasized the significance of the next meeting for the nation’s financial prospects when he said, “The IMF is expected to review and possibly approve the loan program for Pakistan during the board meeting on September 25.”

However, as SBP Governor Jameel Ahmed revealed during an analyst conference that followed the recent monetary policy pronouncement, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has made plans to address the nation’s external financial imbalance.

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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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Speaking to a press conference, Marriyum Aurangzeb says the PML-N government has restored the trust of investors.

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According to Marriyum Aurangzeb, senior Punjab minister, the PML-N government has won back the trust of investors by making strides in a number of areas, including agriculture.

Marriyum Aurangzeb, speaking at a press conference in Lahore, emphasized the Punjab government’s initiatives to bring about major changes in the province, particularly in Lahore.

Marriyum Aurangzeb stated that in order to guarantee sustainable growth, the master plan for Lahore has been completed, and plans of a similar nature are being worked on for other districts.

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