The govt claims PIA will be privatised by June. Here is how it could play out.
Against all belief, the past six months have seen incredible progress in the privatisation of Pakistan’s national carrier. So what can we expect in the days to come?
Cement manufacturers asked to print manufacturing and expiry dates on packaging
- PSQCA asked to ensure expiry date printing on packaging by CCP
- Industry challenges issue of unpaid marking fees in court
Malik Riaz’s son allegedly transferred 245 kanals to Farhat Shahzadi for Rs 53.28 crores. What link does this have with the Al-Qadir case?
Former prime minister Imran Khan was first arrested in reference to the Al Qadir Trust Case, which has now unraveled and overrun a number of the former PM’s close associates.
Saudi investors exit Pakistan’s largest pharmacy chain. What happened and why?
From its origins as part of the Servis Group to multiple changes in ownership since its inception in 2005, Servaid has undergone an eventful two decades in existence
The CEO of Alfalah’s brokerage house has resigned after a billion rupee loss on his watch. Was it simple mismanagement or something more?
With Bank Alfalah stepping in to rescue the brokerage house, the question remains as to why?
Layoffs, board resignations as OPay-Finja clash prolongs. What is the dispute and what else is happening behind the scenes?
Finja is pursuing a strategy of going public with their concerns and exploring legal remedies. Meanwhile OPay’s Chinese investors are fast losing faith in Pakistan’s potential.
PRL is set to double its refining capacity and produce EURO V Standard Fuel. Will it mean anything for smog?
Oil refinery is all set to sign a supplemental agreement with OGRA
The World Bank recommends a “bold economic reform plan” for recovery. What is new?
Economy expected to grow by only 1.8% in the current Fiscal year; WB
Greedy land developers want Pakistan’s agricultural land. Could the Supreme Court hold the answer?
For decades, real estate developers have had a free for all when it comes to acquiring land. Could a recent case in the Supreme Court set a precedent for tighter regulations?
Aurangzeb snubbed again in favour of Dar. But what will the foreign minister do in the Council of Common Interests?
In what is becoming a very clear pattern, the role of the finance minister is being diminished as Mr Dar tries to once again insert himself in economic affairs.
PIA’s liabilities and assets to be transferred to holding company as privatisation process enters next stage. What will the timeline look like?
Former governor of the State Bank, Tariq Bajwa, has been appointed chairman of the 11 member board as plans for privatisation enter the vital phase-II stage.
PM hurries the petroleum division into kickstarting 14-year old gas pipeline project to avoid penalties
Immediate directives to energy and related divisions issued for making quick amends as the new chairman of CCOE
Multiple directors resign from Pakistan Mercantile Exchange. What’s going on?
With reports of mass resignations, what exactly happened at the commodity exchange?
New cabinet committee under Aleem Khan to work on ease of doing business. What measures will it take?
Committee aims to bring Pakistan up by a hundred places in the EODB ranking within three years
Three months later, PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor continues through sluggish approval process
The CCP’s Phase 1 review likely to end by March end; Phase 2 review very much on the cards