HeadlinesGovt moves to modernise National Tariff Commission with key reforms
Cabinet Committee approves amendments to strengthen NTC’s capacity to handle trade remedies beyond anti-dumping measures
Jan 14, 2026
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HeadlinesPPP questions legality of using federal funds for Rs465 billion motorway project in Punjab
PPP raises concerns over potential diversion of federal funds from priority projects, including Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway; Naveed Qamar submits notice in NA, arguing project violates National Fiscal Pact; issue referred to Standing Committee on Planning for further review
Jan 14, 2026
HeadlinesSECP proposes 183 amendments to Companies Act, 2017 to streamline regulatory process and boost ease of business
Reforms aim to reduce regulatory burden, enhance digitalisation, and promote transparency in corporate governance.
Jan 14, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan allows re-export of stranded Afghan transit cargo following border closures
Federal Ministry of Commerce exempts Afghan transit cargo from Import Policy Order 2022, permits re-export from ports and border crossings.
Jan 14, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan in talks with multiple countries for JF-17 Thunder jet sales, confirms minister for defence production
Raza Hayat Hiraj confirms China's involvement in deals, highlights affordable price point of JF-17 Thunder jets, and asserts careful selection of buyers
Jan 14, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan’s $5 billion oil and gas investment at risk after off-grid levy imposed on third-party gas suppliers
Industry warns that the new levy on private distributors undermines competitiveness and threatens future investment in Pakistan’s gas sector
Jan 14, 2026
HeadlinesIndia’s basmati rice exports to Iran stall amid protests and U.S. tariff threat
Trade slows as exporters worry about non-payment, currency collapse, and potential 25% U.S. tariff on commerce with Iran
Jan 13, 2026
HeadlinesMost Gulf markets close higher as oil climbs and U.S. political pressure on Fed stokes uncertainty
Regional equities strengthen alongside rising crude prices amid heightened geopolitical risk around Iran and concerns over interest rate trajectory linked to U.S. political actions
Jan 13, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan touts mineral sector reforms ahead of PMIF26 to attract global investment
Islamabad forum to showcase investment-ready projects, policy changes and critical mineral potential as exports remain limited
Jan 13, 2026
HeadlinesECC approves over Rs15bn in supplementary grants for defence, IT and public services
Funds cleared for defence capacity, digital projects, special education transport and film financing; phased releases and oversight ordered
Jan 13, 2026
PIA to shift to private management from April under Rs135 billion privatisation deal
Arif Habib-led consortium set to overhaul operations with focus on Hajj, Umrah services
Jan 13, 2026
HeadlinesSindh’s cotton arrivals outpace Punjab, reaching 2.893 million bales
Sindh’s ginning factories rise by 51% to 82, while Punjab sees a 34% drop to 140; cotton prices surge amid high demand for quality cotton
Jan 13, 2026