From textile seth to freelancer: the evolution of Bilal Fibres
The mill shut down a long time ago, but the sponsors of Bilal Fibres now want to move into the kind of services business that has recently taken off in Pakistan
Electricity generation finally stabilizing after two years of declines
Government policy may finally be encouraging more use of grid electricity by industrial users
Govt set to launch direct electricity sale system for commercial, industrial consumers
800 MW of electricity to be sold through competitive bidding in first phase; commercial and industrial consumers to be eligible to purchase at least 1 MW
Petroleum Division concerned over reduced RLNG off-take by power plants, warns of system risks
SNGPL reports power plants used only 327 MMFCD of RLNG on July 16, 2025, with monthly average consumption at 501 MMFCD, below the required 600 MMFCD
Denmark to launch three-year energy cooperation program with Pakistan
New initiative, backed by Danish Energy Agency, to focus on energy efficiency, renewable integration, and sector planning
JS to consolidate energy investment vehicles
Move could signal a commitment to consolidate disparate energy initiatives under one roof
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