The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it approved a $500 million disbursement to Pakistan for budget support after the IMF Executive Board completed delayed reviews of Pakistan’s $6 billion loan program.
The ban on trade with India may be lifted soon as the recent get well messages from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Prime Minister Imran Khan are said to have melted ice.
The Management and the Board of Directors of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gone through the proposed tax amendments with concern and strongly recommended a review of the same by the Ministry of Finance, the FBR and relevant authorities.
KASB Market View
We believe market would remain choppy to positive over next few days as talks surround Refinery Policy, IMF’s approval & Power sector payments. While further rise in cases or stringent lockdown measures could dampen the sentiment bearish.
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IMF approves $500 million disbursement to Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday it approved a $500 million disbursement to Pakistan for budget support after the IMF Executive Board completed delayed reviews of Pakistan’s $6 billion loan program.
Resumption of Indo-Pak trade now in sight
The ban on trade with India may be lifted soon as the recent get well messages from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Prime Minister Imran Khan are said to have melted ice.
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2021/03/25/1-page/875135-news.html
Tax amendments; PSX board recommends review by MoF, FBR
The Management and the Board of Directors of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gone through the proposed tax amendments with concern and strongly recommended a review of the same by the Ministry of Finance, the FBR and relevant authorities.
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2021/03/25/5-page/875171-news.html
Govt to Make a Global Announcement on the Launching of EuroBonds
The government has decided to make a global announcement on the launching of the Eurobonds in the international capital market and also address the concerns of the international investors, highly placed officials in the Ministry of Finance told Propakistani.
https://propakistani.pk/2021/03/25/govt-to-make-a-global-announcement-on-the-launching-of-eurobonds/
SNGPL, SSGC reduce 9,938 MMCF gas losses in FY 2019-20
The two state-owned companies, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), have collectively prevented a volumetric loss of around 9,938 Million Cubic Feet (MMCF) gas against the UFG reduction target of 14,806 MMCF set for the Financial year 2019-20.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40077122/sngpl-ssgc-reduce-9938-mmcf-gas-losses-in-fy-2019-20
Pakistan reports 30pc growth in Islamic banking assets during FY2019-2020
Pakistan has recorded a 30 per cent growth in Islamic banking assets during the 2020 fiscal year. According to a report released by the State Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday, the overall deposits of the Islamic banking industry have also shown a growth of 27.8pc in 2020.
Duty drawback allowed
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed customs duty drawback on the export of revised specification of PVC gloves (knit wrist style). The FBR has issued S.R.O.320 to amend the standard duty drawback notification S.R.O. 212(1)/2009, dated the 5th March, 2009.
https://epaper.brecorder.com/2021/03/25/11-page/875220-news.html
Pakistan loses spot as top trade partner of Afghanistan
Pakistan is no longer the leading country in terms of trade with Afghanistan as bilateral trade has declined drastically over the last several years because of restrictions and hurdles on border crossing points on both sides.
Interest Coverage Ratio
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The interest coverage ratio is a debt and profitability ratio used to determine how easily a company can pay interest on its outstanding debt. The interest coverage ratio may be calculated by dividing a company’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) by its interest expense during a given period.
