The arbitrage loop from hell

The landa bazaar is big business. Some new players might throw you for a loop

Textile exports surge by 32% to $1.68 billion in July 2025

Surge is attributed to higher demand from North America, coupled with the imposition of higher tariffs on competitors

Pakistan’s power generation costs down 14% YoY in July 2025

Cost of generation per kilowatt-hour (kWh) recorded Rs8.18 in July, a 14% decrease compared to the same month last year

Textile producers say govt halts RLNG arrears recovery after meeting with finance minister

Aurangzeb assures continued support to textile industry amid discussions on reforms and export growth

ECC approves uniform application of Fuel Charges Adjustment across the country

KE consumers to face DISCOs’ fuel charge adjustments as ECC approves tariff rationalization

Auto parts makers warn against used car imports, call for consistent policies

Parts makers fear job losses as used car imports threaten local industry

Flood affects 32 mini power stations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Small hydro stations hit while major plants remain safe

Pakistan’s large-scale industry posts negative growth of 0.74% in FY25, with key sectors struggling

Textile, garments, tobacco, petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, and food sectors lead the decline; Automobiles show 46.15% growth 
Tobacco manufacturing

Swabi tobacco industry protests deployment of FBR officials, Rangers at factories

Chamber members and tobacco entrepreneurs express concerns over government actions disrupting business operations

Pakistan Customs issues revised values for imported spun yarn

Polyester, viscose, acrylic yarn imports from China, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam to follow new tariff rates

Pakistan to introduce Digital Product Passport for textile exports, says commerce coordinator

Prime minister's coordinator discusses environmental sustainability, waste management, and enhancing supply chain transparency initiatives with Octans Digital

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