Tuesday, December 23, 2025

What will it take for Pakistan to cash in on exporting meat?

In its search for exportable products, the government has turned some attention towards halal meat. But are we really serious about promoting exports?

Pakistan’s refinery crisis is a six billion dollar gamble on energy security

When good intentions meet fiscal reality, everything is not guaranteed to go right

How serious is India’s water threat for Pakistan’s future?

As climate change exacerbates river flow unpredictability, Pakistan faces mounting pressure from India’s shifting water policies. The escalating tensions surrounding the Indus Water Treaty, compounded by natural disasters, signal a looming crisis. Can Pakistan’s agricultural economy survive the strain?

Lalpir and Pakgen power go for buyback of shares. The decision has been coming for a long time

The buyback could be the first domino to fall in the energy sector

What Maple Leaf’s $400 million acquisition of Pioneer means for the cement industry

Continuing the recent trend of consolidation in the cement sector, the transaction will establish a highwater mark for valuations

TPL agrees to Jazz’s bid for insurance business

Pakistan’s largest mobile network continues to deepen its foray into financial services

Systems’ acquisition of Confiz to be a share swap

Company continues rapid revenue growth and margin expansion with export sales, though risks to margins from stable rupee remain a concern

From cricket fandom to financial hustle — what Pakistan’s 2025 searches say about money, media and ambition

Google’s search trends reveal a country still obsessed with cricket and TV dramas — but also one that is leaning into investing, credit, crypto and AI at record speed

The Engro Succession: Smart continuity or a postcard to the past?

The leadership transition for one of Pakistan’s largest conglomerates carries within it many lessons

Amoxil recall hits GSK Pakistan revenue in otherwise strong year

Deregulated drug pricing allowed the company to improve gross margins, but the recall still caused revenue to decline

Why Pakistan’s banks won’t finance the solar revolution

A financial system awash with liquidity but starved of investment

SNGP to install 300,000 LNG connections this year

The gas utility struggles with declining domestic production and reduced demand from its power sector customers

Jaecoo launch expected to significantly boost Nishat Group earnings

The competitively priced Chinese SUV has seen strong interest at the pre-booking phase and is expected gain significant share after launch

How Yango is conquering Pakistan’s last mile delivery

Yango entered and dominated the ride hailing market at a time when its architects were hitting the quit button. How will they fare in the delivery business?

Liven Pharmaceuticals just made a rights issue. Will this prove to be the last throw of the dice?

The pharmaceutical company has had a torrid history. The new development could prove to be its redemption