*🇵🇰 Pakistan Headlines – 20th June 2025* *🛢️ Economy & Budget:* • Govt explores ways to raise an additional Rs30bn before budget approval • Senate panel opposes Rs2.5/litre carbon levy on fuel • Ministry asked to seek IMF approval for new oil taxation measures • Gas price revision outsourced to external consultant *🏭 Industrial & Trade Developments:* • PM emphasizes industrial growth as key to export-led economy • National Electric Vehicle Policy launched to modernize transport • Govt to import sugar after recent exports • Pakistan pursues Russian investment in mining sector *📉 Privatization & Reforms:* • Five bidders join race to acquire PIA in renewed privatization effort • Privatization board approves steps to offload power distribution firms • KHCL seeks extension for $2.5bn Kohala hydropower project • CPPA-G and KE payment dispute remains unresolved *💱 Financial Markets:* • SBP’s forex reserves rise by $46mn to $11.72bn *🌍 Regional & Global:* • Israel-Iran air war enters second week as Europe pushes for diplomacy