ADB discusses growth opportunities for Pakistan’s textile sector, seeks compliance with global standards

Country Director Emma Fan highlights ADB’s strategy and explores ways to boost textile exports and industry sustainability

Pakistan’s tobacco exports surge by 158% to $166.5 million in FY25

Tobacco exports surged by 140.18%, rising from 43,520 metric tons to 18,282 metric tons during the same period

Pakistan’s textile exports rise by 33.7% to $1.69 billion in July FY25-26

Significant increase in textile exports marks a notable year-on-year growth compared to last year’s figures

Power companies report Rs11 billion decline in transmission and distribution losses in FY25

Power sector shows slight improvement in loss reduction, but recovery figures remain disputed by NEPRA

Saudi Aramco reports lower Q2 revenues, forecasts higher oil demand in second half of 2025

Despite a dip in crude prices, Aramco anticipates stronger demand in the second half, supported by higher output and refining performance

Electricity price in Pakistan to rise by 25% over next 8 years, says power division forecast

Average tariff expected to hit Rs29.70/unit by 2034 due to currency devaluation, impacting industrial competitiveness and consumer costs; shift towards cleaner energy sources may help reduce price pressures

Cabinet Committee on Energy directs power division to cut open access notice, review 800MW wheeling cap annually

Government shortens open access switch timeline, orders yearly review of 800MW wheeling cap to boost power market liberalization

FBR grants powers to IRS and provincial officers for cigarette seizures

New regulations enable officers to seize cigarettes without valid or fake stamps nationwide

Sindh sets new minimum wage at Rs40,000, boosts rates for skilled workers

New wage structure effective July 1 applies to all establishments; Rs192 per hour fixed for daily wagers

From textile seth to freelancer: the evolution of Bilal Fibres

The mill shut down a long time ago, but the sponsors of Bilal Fibres now want to move into the kind of services business that has recently taken off in Pakistan

Electricity generation finally stabilizing after two years of declines

Government policy may finally be encouraging more use of grid electricity by industrial users

Govt set to launch direct electricity sale system for commercial, industrial consumers

800 MW of electricity to be sold through competitive bidding in first phase; commercial and industrial consumers to be eligible to purchase at least 1 MW

Petroleum Division concerned over reduced RLNG off-take by power plants, warns of system risks

SNGPL reports power plants used only 327 MMFCD of RLNG on July 16, 2025, with monthly average consumption at 501 MMFCD, below the required 600 MMFCD

Denmark to launch three-year energy cooperation program with Pakistan

New initiative, backed by Danish Energy Agency, to focus on energy efficiency, renewable integration, and sector planning

JS to consolidate energy investment vehicles

Move could signal a commitment to consolidate disparate energy initiatives under one roof