COAS reaffirms resolve against smugglers and hoarders with IMF review around corner

The strongly worded statement comes in the wake of a crackdown against currency exchanges all over the country

PIA dismisses different restructuring plan rumours

Future plan to be unveiled following the company finding suitable advisor for restructuring 

How the auto sector is fumbling a 5-year plan again 

Auto sector has failed to meet export, and localisation targets set out under the auto policy (2021-26) 

Navigating the Indolj “Security Breach”: Separating fact from fiction

Why the supposed data breach is not as serious as one might think

Proposals for economic revival plan delayed for second time

Cabinet committee yet to firm up proposals two weeks after the stipulated deadline

Selection process of officers for trade missions abroad challenged in court

IHC asks commerce ministry why some qualified candidates weren’t even interviewed

Pakistan is set to supply fuel to ships. How did we get here? 

Production set to ramp up from initial 2,000 mt to 10,000-12,000 mt in next six months 

Gul Ahmed Textile Mills sees profits fall by nearly 50% in 2023

The board, over the years, has discussed the company’s expansion and diversification efforts, along with substantial investments

SECP puts a leash on nano-lending apps

No digital nano-lender will now be allowed to earn more than the principal amount from a loan.

High energy prices burn steel industry

Energy tariff increases to trigger significant steel price hike

Coal power plants allegedly exploiting imported coal prices

These coal-based power plants had committed to use coal containing 6000 calorific values (CVs) but they had been importing coal with 4500 to 5500 CVs

Govt raises Rs2.4tr against target of Rs2.3tr as yields for all tenures decline

Participation in the auction was huge as bids totaling Rs4.6 trillion were received. 

Tax department registers FIR against money laundering solar panels import

Senate Standing Committee on Finance directs FBR to take strict action against the offenders under the Anti Money Laundering Act

SBP grants In-Principle Approvals (IPA) to five digital banks. Who are they?

All digital retail banks DRBs now have 12 months to get operationally ready.

Employees of WAPDA, DISCOs and others to continue getting free electricity 

Across six DISCOs, the benefits in terms of just electricity units given to retired employees stand at an average of Rs 664mn per year from 2017 to 2025.