Attock Refinery: cash-rich, policy-ready and poised for a once-in-a-generation upgrade

The fortress balance sheet gives the company a distinct advantage in pursuing the kind of capital expenditures that have eluded some of its competitors

Dewan Cement adds solar power to its energy mix

Company joins loud chorus of Pakistani industrial entities looking to set up their own solar energy generation capabilities

Pakistan’s power generation up by 2% YoY in June 2025 due to higher demand

June's power generation rise attributed to higher demand, lower tariffs, and increased grid consumption; cost of generation decreased by 9% YoY to PKR 7.87/KWh, staying below benchmark

Pakistan earns $17.88 billion from textile exports in FY2025

Knitwear, garments, and bedwear drive textile exports growth by 7.39%, but cotton products decline amid challenges in innovation and market diversification

Cotton arrivals plunge 32.64% in 2025-26 season, signaling challenges ahead

Sindh’s cotton production drops by 53%, while Punjab sees modest growth despite fewer arrivals

SSGC removes 1,506 illegal gas connections in Karachi as part of ongoing crackdown on theft

Out of the total, 1,109 illegal connections were removed in Karachi alone, with raids conducted across the city

Power Division opposes Rs170bn net hydel profit arrears burden on consumers, calls for delinking from electricity tariff

Along with the Sindh govt, Power Division also rejects proposal to transfer hydropower assets, including dam-based and run-of-the-river plants, to provincial control

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

Pakistan’s cotton and yarn imports hit $4.24 billion, exceed domestic production

Textile industry cites tax-free imports, high domestic ginning taxes, and adverse weather as key factors behind rise in cotton and yarn imports

Power sector circular debt has reached its Rubicon

A nervous hush has fallen over policy circles as Pakistan's circular debt resolution approaches its defining moment

Pakistan’s textile exports fall 7.36% from FY22, despite 7.22% increase in FY25

Textile exports in FY25 reached $17.88 billion, showing a positive growth compared to FY24 but still lagging behind $19.3 billion recorded in FY22

FBR Launches AI-Powered Customs Clearance System to Boost Efficiency

New RMS aims to reduce human intervention and accelerate trade operations

Gul Ahmed profits dragged down by energy costs, declining US and UK sales

Company intends to spend the bulk of its free cash flow investing in increasing its own electricity generation

Mari profits rise on the back of increased production

New fields, and stable prices, have allowed the company to generate higher revenue and cash flow

Govt mulls lifting gas connection ban as LNG surplus strains supply chain

Over 3.5 million applications for new gas connections are pending with Sui companies, while LNG underutilization and the shift of industry to petroleum have also contributed to a gas surplus