AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGulf Diplomacy: Pakistan again urged the US and Iran to stop hostilities and return to talks under the Islamabad MoU, warning escalation could hit regional peace, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and energy and food security. Fuel Worries: With petrol reserves down to about two weeks, oil firms warned of a possible supply crunch as imports face delays and policy bottlenecks. Politics & Protests: PTI announced a nationwide protest drive from August 5 for Imran Khan’s release. Legal/Justice: Lahore courts rejected podcaster Rehan Tariq’s post-arrest bail in a blasphemy case, while a Karachi court remanded suspects in the Dr Akash robbery-murder case. Digital Economy: PM directed fully digital remittances to speed Pakistan’s cashless push. Markets: PSX extended gains, with KSE-100 jumping over 2,600 points early on. Business & Trade: South Air started scheduled domestic flights from Karachi; PSMA pressed for approval to export surplus sugar. Security: A suicide attack in Bannu injured five policemen; NW attacks also left multiple officers hurt.
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