Bank of Khyber

BoK profits fall by more than 50% after attempted expansion 

Bank’s expansion plan coupled with troubled economy hindered its profitability for the year

Maple expands in midst of big year for cement 

MLCF now has more than 15% shareholding in Pioneer Cement

PIA reduces routine flights to GB by half

Announcement made after PIA announced a 35% cut in salaries of pilots

KSA extends $1.2b deferred oil payment facility till Feb 2024

Pakistan imports oil on deferred payment basis worth $50m every month

Prospective car buyers stare into the abyss, Toyota and Lucky Motors announce fifth price increase for 2023

The average Toyota vehicle is now Rs3.9 mn more expensive than in March 2022, whilst the average Lucky Motor vehicle is now Rs2.23 mn more expensive

FIA clears six names in Hascol scam. But on what grounds?

Re-investigation has given a clean chit to six persons including a close companion of Ishaq Dar. 

Power consumers to pay additional Rs 14.24/unit

New surcharge will be added to consumer bills on account of deferred FCA

Australia rejects India’s request seeking GI tag for basmati rice

Unlike the case in EU, Pakistan did not contest India's application in Australia

For nth time, Dar claims staff-level agreement right around the corner 

The finance minister’s promises seem to have stopped giving confidence to the markets which continued to show negative trends. 

Mari Petroleum successfully completes commissioning of facility in Daharki, Sindh

Plant beats pre-production gas estimation by producing 95 MSCFD gas to SNGPL

Sethi eyes HBL PSL expansion with two new teams. But where does that leave existing franchises?  

Existing franchises worried about new teams cutting into profits. Sethi claims it will be win-win for all. Says the tournament's future depends on the sale of digital rights. 
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Abraaj founder loses challenge to U.S. extradition on fraud charges

Naqvi's lawyer argues he suffers from severe depression with “real risk” of suicide if he is extradited

Real estate entity Al Rehman Developers buys Public News

Acquisition of channel announced on social media

Honda announces longest plant shutdown since Covid-19

Company will not produce cars for remainder of March 

Chinese embassy writes to govt for resolving Port Qasim payments issue

Recent developments in the energy sector show industry’s struggle to both mine coal from Thar and import it, signalling trouble in coming months