KP launches five-year plan to boost hydropower revenue and tackle energy challenges

Plan also outlines strategies for selling power from the province’s own resources and ongoing projects

Pakistan’s long-steel sector poised for gradual recovery due to govt support, post-flood reconstruction demand

Recovery expected to be driven by domestic demand, not exports or efficiency, potentially adding pressure to the external account

Pakistan’s oil and gas sector posts significant growth in first half of 2025

Hydrocarbon stocks increase to 239.6mn barrels of oil and 19 tcf of gas by June 2025, driven by discoveries in Waziristan, Bettani, and Pindori; listed E&P firms added 2.4 million barrels of oil and 833.1 tcf of gas

Govt finalising five-year textiles, apparel policy to boost exports

National Industrial Policy also in the works to enhance competitiveness and support long-term industrial growth

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