Fashion giants accused of benefiting from unpaid, silenced garment workers across South Asia, says Amnesty International
Two Amnesty International reports detail anti-union repression in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, exposing widespread unpaid labour by mostly female garment workers
What happened to Hascol at the Sindh High Court?
A recent mistake by the execution branch of the Sindh High Court has brought the case of a debt owed by Hascol to MENA Energy back into the limelight. The details raise more questions than answers
Gul Ahmed Textile approves acquisition of industrial property in SITE Karachi
Board authorises company executives to complete legal, regulatory and corporate formalities for the transaction
Industrial activity shows signs of recovery with 4.08% LSM growth in first quarter
September growth reaches 2.69% on strength from autos and cement; food, textile and petroleum segments post mixed results
Pakistan’s textile exports rise 3.99% to $6.39 billion in four months of FY 2025-26
Cotton yarn exports rise 7.74% to $238.92 million, knitwear up 8.23% to $1.90 billion, while cotton cloth exports fall 12.75% to $592.80 million
As utilities and the government resume capex, Fast Cables rebounds
The company expects an uptick in economic activity and investment from both the government and private sector to boost sales
Govt finalises draft Textile and Apparel Policy 2025–30 to boost exports
Export targets set at $19.37bn for FY26, $21.42bn for FY27, $23.74bn for FY28, $26.71bn for FY29 and $29.38bn for FY30 under Uraan Pakistan projections
Two major Hubco-backed Thar coal power projects now online
The power plants will likely yield significant cash flows for the company, but may put additional pressure on the already oversupplied electricity grid
Cynergico swings to losses, presses ahead with refinery investment
The vertically integrated oil and gas company is breaking up into constituent components
Shell’s exit helps boost reported profits at Wafi Energy
The former Shell subsidiary is now Saudi owned, continues to invest in growth, despite secular headwinds facing oil as a fuel for vehicular energy needs
Slowly, PSO’s cash flow position is improving
The company has been able to pay down its dollar-denominated debt, and expects a decline in receivables following government efforts to resolve circular debt
NEPRA trims K-Electric’s tariffs on lower cost assessments
The publicly listed utility is expected to take a hit to even historical earnings as the regulator assess its cost structure to have been lower than previously expected
Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing continues to stagnate despite signs of macroeconomic stability
Industrial output declines 0.74% in FY25 as energy costs, policy inconsistency and weak productivity weigh on growth
Is it time to retire Pakistan’s idle coal giants?
A bold financial blueprint could transform Pakistan's coal power plans into renewable energy assets, while protecting Chinese investors
Tariq Glass able to eke out growth despite softening market
The company's production facilities are not operating at full capacity but it was able to increase pricing due to its commanding market share