Shanghai Electric finally pulled the plug on K-Electric. What comes next?
The withdrawal of Shanghai Electric has been a foregone conclusion for at least two years now, but it still marks a dark moment in Pakistan’s business history
New industrial policy to be unveiled in coming weeks, aims to boost growth and exports, says SAPM
Policy includes power tariff reduction, green energy promotion, industrial revival, and SEZ one-window services
Govt plans industrial policy reforms to remove power cross-subsidy, protect investors
Policy includes unified insolvency law, tax refund measures, and safeguards against arbitrary regulatory interference
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
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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