Saturday, January 10, 2026

Pakistan Halal Authority reluctant to merge with Food Ministry due to legal complications

Functions align more with PSQCA of science ministry; PHA

Liberty’s acquisition of shares in Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company approved. Who benefits from the deal?

Approval marks a complete exit of Engro from the JV, what is next for SECMC?

Toyota Indus sold 11,000 fewer cars than it did last year. They still managed to increase profits. 

Indus Motors sold just over 20,000 cars last year. The year before that they sold more than 31,000. Despite the dip in sales, higher margins mean their profits l increased. 

Are CPEC IPPs about to shift from imported to Thar Coal? 

Power Minister forms committee to convert power producers using imported coal to local Thar Coal

Traders’ strike disrupts major cities including capital; widespread closure of businesses

Rumours of negotiations with government on Tajir dost scheme refuted by traders

PIA reports Rs75bn loss in 2023 as privatisation process advances. Why would anyone want to acquire it?

Total liabilities of the national carrier have ballooned to Rs825 billion, but as part of the privatisation process, these liabilities will be shifted 

US Soy farmers look to Pakistan as another potential market in South Asia 

Buyers from Pakistan interacted with US Soybean farmers during a recent conference organised by the USSEC. 

Pakistan’s leading fintech PostEx set for Saudi expansion with $7.3mn raise 

Omer Khan, founder and CEO of PostEx, is highly optimistic about the company's potential to expand its eCommerce financing and logistics solutions for small...

Top City 1: The suburban real estate development that brought down former ISI chief Faiz Hameed

The retired lieutenant general is not the first high-ranking military official to be court martialed over financial dealings, but perhaps the first one about a real estate development that has nothing to do with the military

How much will the disruption to Pakistani Fiverr accounts cost? 

Fiverr has announced that it will temporarily set the accounts of Pakistani freelancers to "Out-of-office" mode due to severe and ongoing internet disruptions across...

Govt gives record single month tax refunds to businessmen. But should it have?

Citizens who pay above their tax liability become eligible for tax refunds. Find out why they pay more and how they receive it back.

APTMA urges further rate cuts as Pakistan’s real interest rate reaches regional peak

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urgently called for additional interest rate reductions to alleviate borrowing costs and stimulate economic growth....

In the wake of $5 billion investment, the govt has introduced a new petroleum exploration policy. What does it do? 

ISLAMABAD: A controversial document prepared by the Petroleum Division has created a stir regarding the future of international investment into Exploration and Production (E&P)...

Govt initiates phased privatisation of 13 power sector entities

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved the privatisation of 13 power sector entities, including nine power distribution companies (DISCOs) and four power generation companies...

Auto industry suggests trade agreements for exports

ISLAMABAD: Major automotive industry players in Pakistan have announced plans to start exporting locally assembled and manufactured vehicles. Industry sources claim that trade agreements...