HeadlinesChinese firm plans $15 million dry battery manufacturing facility in Faisalabad
Dongjin Group’s factory in Allama Iqbal Industrial City expected to support EV and solar battery demand under Pakistan’s Battery Manufacturing Policy 2026-31; company given 10-year income tax holiday, one-time exemption from customs duties
May 12, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan’s mango output expected to fall by 20% due to climate-related damages
Exporters warn Gulf tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruptions and border closures could raise mango export costs and affect overseas mango shipments
May 12, 2026
HeadlinesKP challenges exclusion of two hydropower projects from IGCEP 2025-35 in IHC
Petition seeks inclusion of 157MW Madyan and 88MW Gabral Kalam projects as “Committed Projects” under CCI-approved power planning framework
May 12, 2026
HeadlinesPakistan, China sign over $13 billion worth of MoUs, joint ventures in two years
Ambassador Khalil Hashmi says more than 300 MoUs and over 36 joint venture agreements signed as Pakistan discusses battery sector cooperation with CATL
May 12, 2026
HeadlinesSupreme Court dismisses appeals against SHC ruling in TRG shares case
Verdict clears way for Zia Chishti to regain influence in TRG Pakistan after court upholds ruling on Greentree Holdings shares
May 12, 2026
HeadlinesSIFC clears pending approvals for $30 million Jet Green airline project
New private airline moves toward operational launch after Special Investment Facilitation Council fast-tracks aviation licensing and regulatory clearances
May 12, 2026
HeadlinesSecond Qatari LNG tanker heads to Pakistan through Strait of Hormuz
Mihzem carrying 174,000 cubic metres of LNG expected to arrive at Port Qasim on May 12 as cargo movements continue under Iran-Pakistan coordination
May 12, 2026
HeadlinesGovt diverts gas supplies to fertiliser plants amid fuel import disruptions
Senate committee orders audit of oil marketing companies and questions ₨117-per-litre petroleum levy as US-Iran conflict strains energy supplies
May 12, 2026
HeadlinesSenate panel orders audit of oil marketing companies after fuel price hike
Committee reviews LNG supply situation, rising LPG prices and petroleum pricing mechanism as Qatari LNG cargoes head to Pakistan
May 12, 2026
HeadlinesSupervisory committee formed to monitor action against officials accused of failing to detect over-invoicing, trade-based money laundering
Govt assures IMF to strengthen interagency data-sharing and monitoring mechanisms to curb trade-based money laundering after ₨70 billion solar import scam
May 12, 2026
HeadlinesGovt unlikely to impose new taxes in 2026-27 budget, weighs relief for salaried, corporate sectors: report
FBR expected to raise up to ₨780 billion through strict enforcement and administrative measures against under-reporting, concealment of income and assets, instead of imposing new taxes
May 12, 2026
HeadlinesIMF asks Pakistan to tighten checks on real estate money laundering risks
Lender flags low suspicious transaction reporting in the property sector, seeks stronger monitoring of trade-based money laundering and beneficial ownership data
May 12, 2026