Pakistan’s refinery crisis is a six billion dollar gamble on energy security
When good intentions meet fiscal reality, everything is not guaranteed to go right
What Maple Leaf’s $400 million acquisition of Pioneer means for the cement industry
Continuing the recent trend of consolidation in the cement sector, the transaction will establish a highwater mark for valuations
Russia ready to assist Pakistan Steel Mills expansion
Russia has offered assistance in the expansion of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). The 200 Russian companies are keen to explore opportunities in Pakistan, a top Russian leader said here on Friday.
Nepra approves revised uniform tariff for FY 2025-26 amid industry concerns
New tariff set at Rs 31.59/kWh, a reduction from Rs 32.73/kWh; concerns raised over impact of tariff changes on industries and continued reliance on government relief
Minister, industry advocate, media baron, philanthropist, or real estate tycoon — Who is Gohar Ejaz?
Gohar Ejaz wears many hats. But how did he become so important?
Govt to facilitate local construction industries for economic revival
CAP requests planning minister to establish a Construction and Infrastructure Development BoardÂ
ISLAMABAD:Â Planning, Development and Reform Minister Makhdoom Khusro Bakhtiar has underlined that the...
China to welcome Pakistan for collaboration in aerospace industry
BEIJING:Â China will welcome Pakistan for joint collaboration to find a prominent place in the global aerospace industry, officials said on Thursday.
The two sides have...
Pakistan’s mystery billionaire
“He’s the Howard Hughes of Pakistan. Nobody ever sees him. You’re the first ones (among journalists) who are going to witness him in the...
Why did the Pakistani govt increase fuel prices, despite a drop in global oil price?
Recent fuel price hikes have left many scratching their heads as global pressures settle down
CDNS unearths largest-ever ‘scam’ of Rs200 million
Internal control weaknesses, lack of reconciliation of data held in manual and computerized database led to the discovery of this fraud
Pakistan Furniture Council signs three MoUs with Chinese companies
ISLAMABAD:Â Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) on Monday inked three memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Chinese companies for consultations in the furniture sector, transfer of modern...
How do petrol pumps make money?
After all of the hullabaloo surrounding the increase in margins, how does the petrol pump business model even work?
The return of Husain Lawai’s legal troubles
One of Pakistan’s leading bankers, Lawai’s career continues to be dogged by allegations of money laundering and illegal activities
IESCO, FESCO, and GEPCO to be privatised in first phase, Senate body informed
Provinces show no interest; steps underway to clear Discos' balance sheets, transfer properties and shift shares from WAPDA to government, says Power Division Secretary
Waiving taxes, duties on cotton imports to cost Rs29 billion to national exchequer: Report
This is in addition to an Rs25 billion gas subsidy extended to five zero-rated export-focused industries of which textile titans are the biggest beneficiaries
