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
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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% growthÂ
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