As military tensions rise between Pakistan, Iran, both official and unofficial trade remains unaffected

Trading has continued across the border and so has smuggling. But could that change in the days to come? 

Petroleum Division rescues Sui Southern MD from dismissal 

Questions abound about Shamshad Akhtar’s role as Chairperson SSGC after Petroleum Division clips SSGC Boards’ wings to stop removal of MD 

Financial crisis looms over KP as federal dues reach Rs515bn

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) is facing a severe financial crisis, with the federal government's outstanding dues, including electricity net benefits and other...

SECP proposes amendments to NBFC Rules 2003 for public input

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released a draft proposing amendments to the Non-Banking Finance Companies (Establishment &...

Govt fails to find an investor for Kot Addu plant for the fifth time  

The 600 MW has previously fail to receive a bid in April, May, October, and December 

HBL PSL broadcasting rights sell for over Rs 7bn to ARY 

The board’s interim chairman Zaka Ashraf without disclosing a figure said the rights had sold for Rs 3bn more than the last deal. 

Reko Diq’s logistical challenges cast shadows on promised wealth

RMDC reluctant to use Gwadar port for shipping ores; alternate routes prove to be no better

Planning Ministry’s ambitious five-year plan seeks Rs 150bn to revamp governance

ISLAMABAD: The Planning Commission of Pakistan has unveiled the need for a substantial investment of Rs 150 billion in the forthcoming five-year...

CDWP meeting recommends development projects worth Rs 358.8bn to ECNEC 

ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) meeting, under the leadership of Deputy Chairman Planning Commission Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan, witnessed the approval...

Are the National Highway Authority’s losses really as bad as they’re being made out to be?

The NHA has accumulated Rs 1.2 trillion in losses in four years but the magic word is depreciation 

SECP organizes workshop for journalists on capital markets 

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held a capacity building workshop for journalists at its head office, focusing on...

CCP approves Singaporean Company’s shipping merger with its holding company 

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has given its approval for a merger in the deep-sea container liner shipping services market....

Fake discounts and sales no more; CCP takes notice

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has advised clothing and shoe brands offering discounts to provide comprehensive and clearly visible disclosures...

Gilgit-Baltistan Council cuts costs, enhances efficiency

ISLAMABAD: The Gilgit-Baltistan Council has embarked on an extensive overhaul within its organisational structure, focusing on cost reduction and operational efficiency. The...

No further import of wheat needed following due to bumper crop; Food Minister

ISLAMABAD: The Caretaker Minister for National Food Security and Research, Dr. Kausar Abdullah Malik, affirmed Pakistan's substantial wheat supply, indicating the country's...