Legal battle casts shadow on cement recovery

The industry has kept itself afloat despite consistently falling domestic demand. Could an unfavourable verdict change the shape of the industry forever?

Punjab continues to struggle against plastic

From banning plastic bags to introducing plastic recycling machines, the government is finding out it is harder to get rid of plastic than they might have accounted for

Power sector circular debt has reached its Rubicon

A nervous hush has fallen over policy circles as Pakistan's circular debt resolution approaches its defining moment

Dolmen REIT shines through

The performance of Dolmen REIT is going from strength to strength and the recent year might be its best one yet

Kohat Cement to enter the real estate development market

Manufacturer seeks to follow the footsteps of industry leader Lucky Cement, though it is unclear if it will tap the residential or commercial market first

United Distributors hit with anti‑trust action by CCP

Distribution company admits fault in failing to file requisite paperwork by the deadline; may be fined by CCP unless it is able to rectify

Airlink’s earnings outlook slashed as mobile demand softens

Mobile phone assembler, recently a favourite of investors, has come under pressure after changes to its tax regime

Ideal Spinning Mills shuts its looms on cost crunch

Companies further up the value chain have begun preferring cheaper Chinese cotton yarn imports, making life difficult for Pakistani yarn manufacturers

Brace for impact: The grid is in a nose dive

Short-term tariff relief masks the long-term challenge

Always the pitch deck, never the unicorn

Pakistan may have carved out some space for itself in the global tech landscape, but what is stopping it from realising its full potential?

Coffee nation

The rise of cafe culture across upper middle class neighborhoods throughout urban Pakistan

Mari profits rise on the back of increased production

New fields, and stable prices, have allowed the company to generate higher revenue and cash flow

Mughal profit outlook dims on lower copper sales

Company remains a leading producer of metals, but has struggled in recent months with production numbers

How the courts hold back financial justice

A conviction handed down by the Sindh High Court in favour of the SECP can be considered a win as it will improve the perception of fairness in the capital markets. But the problem runs much deeper

Eye on the sky: The race to connect Pakistan’s forgotten corners

As satellite internet ventures rise, a new alliance aims to bring Pakistan’s most disconnected regions online before the global competition arrives