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Rupee shatters all previous records, falls to new low of 221.99 against dollar

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  • Pakistani rupee falls by Rs6.79, closes at 221.99 against dollar.
  • This is the highest day-on-day depreciation after June 26, 2019.
  • Import pressure, political uncertainty behind rupee’s downfall.

The Pakistani rupee shattered all previous records on Tuesday, falling to a new low of 224 against the dollar in afternoon interbank trade, before closing at 221.99.

According to State Bank of Pakistan, the local currency fell by Rs6.79 in the interbank market, depreciating by 3.06% against yesterday’s close of Rs215.20.

It was the highest day-on-day depreciation after June 26, 2019 when the currency fell by Rs6.80.

The ruling PML-N’s thumping in the Punjab by-elections has triggered political uncertainty along with import pressure taking the Pakistani rupee on a downward trajectory.

Analysts believe, however, that the domestic political and economic situation are not the only factors at play.

“The dollar is getting stronger in the global market almost against all the world currencies and the Pakistani rupee is not the exception,” said Alpha Beta Core CEO Khurram Schezad.

Speaking of Pakistan’s financial situation, Schezad said that the country’s external account issues “are not settled as yet, the IMF (International Monetary Fund) is yet to be on board, and the flows are yet to materialise”.

“Global rating agencies have put a negative outlook on the economy, so that is an additional burden that is weighing on the financial markets in general and foreign exchange market in particular,” he added.

Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) Chairperson Malik Bostan Malik Bostan told Geo.tv that there were three reasons behind the constant devaluation of the local unit.

The forex expert said that investors are jittery at the moment as the Opposition PTI has bagged more seats than the PML-N in the Punjab by-polls — creating uncertainty over the future of the current set-up.

Bostan said that the speculations that the IMF’s Executive Board approval would take time and the money lender’s statement of being ready to negotiate with a caretaker government have exacerbated the devaluation.

He also pointed out that since the Taliban took over Afghanistan, Pakistan has provided them trade relief, resulting in additional pressure on the rupee.

The currency trader said that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) cannot intervene in the rising rupee-dollar parity as the country has agreed that the central bank will not intervene in the matter.

“…but even if it wishes to intervene, the SBP does not have enough dollars to inject into the market,” he said, adding that if the government wants to save the rupee, it will have to curtail the imports.

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A bid of ten billion rupees has been submitted by Blue World Consortium for the privatization of the Pan-India Airport (PIA).

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A bid of 10 billion rupees has been made by the Consortium to privatize Pakistan International Airlines.

There is only one bid from the Blue World Consortium.

The Blue World City Consortium has been the only group to submit documentation.

Through circulation, the Federal Cabinet will approve the reserve price of PIA.

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Business Leaders Are Encouraged To Keep Up With New Regulations Regarding Pakistan’s Textile Exports To Germany

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Despite the fact that Pakistan is a significant exporter of textiles to Germany, business leaders in Pakistan need to remain updated about developing laws. A conference on textiles was organized in Karachi, and German Consul General Dr. Rudiger Lotz underlined this point at the event.

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During his meeting with the Qatar Businessmen Association, the Prime Minister of Pakistan extended an invitation to invest in key sectors.

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Meeting with the Qatar Businessmen Association (QBA) delegation, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif talked about strengthening economic ties and looking into new cooperation opportunities.

His Excellency Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al-Thani led the QBA delegation, which was made up of prominent businesspeople from Qatar who each represented important economic sectors. During the discussion, prominent members of Qatar’s business sector and important leaders from Pakistan discussed how to improve trade, investment, and economic ties.QBA members in attendance included Sheikh Mansoor bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of the Mansoor Jassim Al Thani Group; Mr. Nabil Abu Issa, CEO of Blue Salon; Mr. Khalid Ahmed Al Mannai, Executive Director of Mannai Corporation; Mr. Salah Mohammed Jaidah, Chairman MENA & Chief Country Officer of Deutsche Bank; Mr. Yousuf Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud, Director of Sendian Group; and Mr. Salah Mohammed Jaidah, Chairman MENA & Chief Country Officer of Deutsche Bank.

By highlighting the many prospects in industries like energy, infrastructure, and finance, the prime minister made Pakistan an alluring place for foreign investment.

All of these delegates showed interest in Pakistan’s economic situation, namely in the future energy, technological, and infrastructure development initiatives under consideration.
Throughout the discussion, both parties looked at possible partnerships that may promote innovation, job creation, and sustainable development in both nations. The QBA members expressed interest in increasing their investments in Pakistan’s infrastructure and energy sectors in a positive response to the Prime Minister’s request. The significance of bilateral cooperation was emphasized in order to support regional economic growth and stability.

The meeting was also attended by Federal Ministers for Commerce Kam Kamal Khan, Finance and Revenue Mohammad Aurangzeb, and Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, as well as Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar and Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif.

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