Can Belarusian Tractors Dent A Bruised Market?
The government’s desire to bring in CKD tractor kits from Belarus might be good for farm mechanization, but the details are far from fleshed out
Google’s AI now available in rupee‑priced subscriptions in Pakistan
The Mountain View-based giant is the only one of the major LLM model players to offer its services directly to Pakistanis in their own currency for premium tiers of service
Indus Dyeing accuses two former employees of embezzling Rs439 million
Both employees are under arrest and have had their assets frozen while the investigation is ongoing
Sapphire to merge two of its listed textile companies
The textile giant is making the move at a time of considerable stress within its industry
Cement sector profits up 38% in fiscal 2025
A decline in interest costs and the ability to maintain pricing has been critical to boosting a sector that will likely be needed for the reconstruction after this year’s devastating floods
K-Electric to shut down major portion of power generation capacity
The utility believes it cannot rely on natural gas supply from SSGC and has decided to stop waiting around for it
Could the Saudi-Pak Defence Pact force Modi and Islamabad to play nice?
India’s economy relies heavily on the Gulf for remittances, trade, and oil. As the US pressures Modi to abandon Russian crude, Pakistan’s new relationship with Saudi Arabia could force the Indians to rethink their strategy on Pakistan
What’s all the fuss about Green Financing?
ACCA and PBC outline strategies for investors, companies, and regulators to build a green economy from the ground up
Bookme takes big leap with $20 million revenue target and $100 million price tag
The Pakistani ticketing startup was launched in 2014. More than a decade later it is looking to expand beyond Pakistan and has found potential markets
Will Bunny’s rise?
The bread maker has seen consistent profits. They are now left with the business of managing their financing as they embark on expansion
Murree Brewery crosses $100 million in revenue for the first time
Pakistan’s monopoly alcoholic beverages company grows its non-alcoholic product line despite a slowdown in consumer spending
Millat Tractors’ revenues tank over 43% in annus horribilis for Pakistani farmers
Even before the floods hit the country, Millat’s revenues and profits were drowning
Bank of Punjab has been stable for a while. It took interim dividends for the market to notice
The bank is a long way from the major hole in its balance sheet that came from the 2008 financial crisis; it now believes it can predictably generate shareholder returns
Despite stiffer competition, Toyota Pakistan closes best ever year in 2025
Net income rose to record levels even as Kia and Chinese automakers gained a significant foothold in the market
Declining production hits PPL’s bottom line
Net income fell 19% due to a combination of falling production and falling prices