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Market share over margins; Sazgar holds off on price hike as competitors pass on additional tax

New taxes bite, but so does the fear of going out of the game. Competitive pressure on Haval drives pricing pause despite new taxes
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The declining returns to emigration

For decades, Pakistanis have defined success as getting out. But the cost have been going up, and the returns have been declining. At what point does it stop making sense?

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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

Rising costs squeeze margins at International Packaging Films

Higher input costs, but commoditized end-products have forced manufacturer to struggle with lower gross margins

Al‑Ghazi’s product mix shifting to larger tractors

Farmers in Pakistan have more area per farm, and government subsidies help them upgrade their equipment

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Pakistan seeks backing from foreign donors to cut power tariffs in a bid to revive industry, agriculture: report 

Price reduction will only apply to additional electricity consumption; donors express concerns about sustainability of package

Govt seeks legal opinion on SIFC’s authority in hiring lobbying firm for GSP Plus renewal

SIFC backed Ministry of Commerce’s request to hire M/s Haider Global BVBA to assist in securing GSP Plus extension 

Federal govt notifies 10% pay raise for employees

Relief package, effective from July 1, 2025, covers both civilian and military personnel; includes 30% Disparity Reduction Allowance 

Govt finalizes major industrial policy reforms to revive declining sector

New industrial policy targets export growth, import substitution, and SME support amid declining sector contribution to GDP

Pakistan pushes trade, green corridors, and regional connectivity at ECO Summit

At the 17th ECO Summit in Azerbaijan, PM Shehbaz Sharif advances rail links, climate finance, and investment partnerships with regional leaders from Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Iran

PSX closes at new record high as bulls add over 1,200 points

KSE-100 Index ends at 131,949.06 on Friday amid broad-based buying and policy-driven momentum

Pakistan plans talks to resolve Indus Waters Treaty suspension, may approach Permanent Court of Arbitration if needed: report

If bilateral talks fail, Pakistan will approach the World Bank for a Permanent Court of Arbitration to address India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty

Supreme Court launches e-filing system to streamline case submissions across Pakistan

New digital system allows electronic submission of case files, memos, and judgments, aiming to reduce paper use and cut down on processing time and costs

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Painfully Deja Vu

The tradition of the annual budget speech is rapidly becoming meaningless. Every year, the finance minister delivers a barely...

Growth on paper, stagnation on ground

Pakistan’s economic survey reveals more spin than spark

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Unlocking Pakistan’s digital potential: why a smarter approach to 5G is needed

Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment in its digital journey. With mobile broadband usage growing and digital services increasingly woven into...

Pakistan’s tech sector: From outsourcing hub to global innovation partner

The global technology landscape is undergoing a massive shift. As businesses across the world rapidly digitize operations, demand for agile, cost-effective,...

Bitter squeeze on the juice industry

A 20% excise duty meant to boost revenue is crushing the formal juice industry, hurting farmers, empowering unsafe informal players, and shrinking the tax base.

Reminder: Maryam Nawaz’s crusade to turn Punjab into a dictatorship continues

The appearance of billboards stuck in the middle of Liberty Chowk in Lahore proudly advertising the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority...

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