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

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

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?

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

Industry warns of billions in losses and mass unemployment despite strong 2025–26 citrus crop

Airline held liable in 2010 Margalla Hills tragedy as court rejects appeal, fines Airblue for delaying case

The board of Lucky Cement Limited has approved the company’s participation, as part of a consortium, in the ongoing privatisation process of Pakistan International...

Rs5.87 trillion paid under NFC Award, Rs482.78 billion for oil and gas royalties, Rs704 billion for merged regions, and Rs117.17 billion for IDPs

Public Resources for Inclusive Development program will support both federal and provincial reforms, with a focus on mobilizing domestic revenue and improving spending efficiency

600 vehicles remain stranded at various locations; Stakeholders warn of millions in daily losses from detained containers and stranded vehicles, with Rs1.8bn in port charges and Rs3bn in security deposits locked.

Review reveals inadequacy of current economic structure in attracting foreign investment and supporting long-term growth; Finance minister initiates discussions with ministries for reform roadmap

Finance minister reviews the preparations for the Panda bond issuance progress, with the launch pending final regulatory approvals from Chinese authorities

For decades, Syed Babar Ali’s name has stood for clean business, strong governance, and long-term thinking. But today, that reputation is facing an uncomfortable question: Should...

Everyone expected the State Bank of Pakistan to hold interest rates steady.Instead, SBP surprised the market with a 50 basis points rate cut, bringing...

Discover the real story behind Pakistan’s sugar industry — from its origins to political control, economic impact, and the scandals that shaped it. Learn...

Ever wondered why countries spend billions to host the Olympics or the FIFA World Cup? 🤔 In this Profit For Kids episode, we break...

The population alarmists are wrong and the country’s demographic problems are behind it. What is required now is a balanced approach to population that does not see family size as a concern of the state

The potato chips industry doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. The key players remain mainly the same, but the projected growth in the near future has implications for the future of local potato production

Over the past few years, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has encouraged banks to expand agri-financing. The banks have responded, surprisingly, with enthusiasm. What does it mean for the most important sector of Pakistan’s economy?

A new World Bank study suggests that Pakistan may have been majority urban for decades now. How accurate is that assessment, and what does it say about the country?

IMF urges "tight, data-dependent" stance amid inflation risks; Rupee, external pressures limit room to ease

More deaths are anticipated as the economics of making EMIs work look difficult

An imminent merger could catapult PTCL into the ranks of multi-billion-dollar enterprises

By buying Canola from Canada, Pakistan is trying to strike a delicate balance in the emerging global trade landscape