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Automobile

Daimler Truck is coming to Pakistan. Kind of.

As a result of a global merger, Daimler Truck – the largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world – will become a joint venture partner with Toyota in Hinopak Motors

News Analysis (Premium Content)

TRG loses buyback case in SHC as share price drops by over 8%

Automobile

MG Pakistan claims that hybrid vehicles are more expensive than the fuel savings they offer, do they?

Cover story

The declining returns to emigration

June 30, 2025

For decades, Pakistanis have defined success as getting out. But the cost have been going up, and the returns have been declining. At what point does it stop making sense?

BREAKING NEWS

Pakistan spends Rs905 billion on development projects, falling short of target for FY2024-25

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IMF rejects Pakistan’s proposal to subsidise electricity for crypto mining

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Pakistan’s forex reserves rise by $5 billion to $14.51 billion by end of FY25, surpassing IMF target

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KSE-100 closes above record 130,000 for the as rally continues

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Classified: Govt looking for Digital Czars to rule your life

Unfortunately the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill has not been forgotten. Far from it, the government is deciding how much to pay the three people committee that will rule the Pakistani internet

How the courts hold back financial justice

A conviction handed down by the Sindh High Court in favour of the SECP can be considered a win as it will improve the perception of fairness in the capital markets. But the problem runs much deeper

Eye on the sky: The race to connect Pakistan’s forgotten corners

As satellite internet ventures rise, a new alliance aims to bring Pakistan’s most disconnected regions online before the global competition arrives

Rising costs squeeze margins at International Packaging Films

Higher input costs, but commoditized end-products have forced manufacturer to struggle with lower gross margins

News Updates

Nepra approves revised uniform tariff for FY 2025-26 amid industry concerns

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New tariff set at Rs 31.59/kWh, a reduction from Rs 32.73/kWh; concerns raised over impact of tariff changes on industries and continued reliance on government relief

Aurangzeb urges overhaul of global development finance at FfD4 in Spain

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Finance minister proposes reforms to boost climate funding, align global lending with national priorities, and track progress on Sevilla Commitments

Lucky Motor announces price hike of up to Rs700,000 for KIA cars starting July 1

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Company cites price adjustment due to NEV Levy, currency depreciation, and rising freight costs

Pakistan’s export decline continues for third month, trade deficit rises to $26.27 billion in FY25

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Exports increase by 4.67% to $32.106 billion, while imports grow by 6.57% to $58.38 billion in FY25

SBP buys $6.8 billion from interbank market to boost reserves, meet debt obligations

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Central bank purchases $860 million in March; China, multilateral loans bolster reserves

Govt reduces regulatory duties on imported food, vehicles, and personal care goods

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Duties cut by 44% on SUVs, 15% on cars, 10% on cheese, 5% on poultry; pet food, cosmetics, and other goods also see reductions

Pakistan looking to sell excess LNG amid supply glut curbing local gas output: report

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Country has three LNG cargoes in excess, faces $378 million losses, seeks offshore storage; Shift to solar reduces gas demand, leading to supply cuts

Finance ministry highlights growth, rising migration in FY25 Economic Report

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Remittances surge, inflation eases, but questions linger over GDP figures and job opportunities

Editorial

Painfully Deja Vu

The tradition of the annual budget speech is rapidly becoming meaningless. Every year, the finance minister delivers a barely...

Growth on paper, stagnation on ground

Pakistan’s economic survey reveals more spin than spark

Opinion

Unlocking Pakistan’s digital potential: why a smarter approach to 5G is needed

Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment in its digital journey. With mobile broadband usage growing and digital services increasingly woven into...

Pakistan’s tech sector: From outsourcing hub to global innovation partner

The global technology landscape is undergoing a massive shift. As businesses across the world rapidly digitize operations, demand for agile, cost-effective,...

Bitter squeeze on the juice industry

A 20% excise duty meant to boost revenue is crushing the formal juice industry, hurting farmers, empowering unsafe informal players, and shrinking the tax base.

Reminder: Maryam Nawaz’s crusade to turn Punjab into a dictatorship continues

The appearance of billboards stuck in the middle of Liberty Chowk in Lahore proudly advertising the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority...

E-magazine

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Videos

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The Water War Between India and Pakistan: How It All Started

In this explainer, we uncover the real story behind the Indus Waters Treaty, and how India’s growing water control projects are creating a silent...

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Youth Meets Policy: Ameenah’s Insightful Talk with Dr. Ishrat Hussain

Join us for an inspiring and eye-opening podcast as Amina, a bright student from Trinity School, sits down with Dr. Ishrat Hussain, former Governor...

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