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

KSE-100 Index dips slightly by 0.08%, with investor attention on PIA’s 75% stake auction

ECC’s decision follows consultations with stakeholders; PTA to initiate telecom operator negotiations post-cabinet approval

CM Murad Ali Shah objects to inclusion of certain financial terms in National Finance Commission's terms of reference, stressing constitutional limits and provincial rights

Deal, one of Pakistan's largest-ever weapons sales, spread over 2-1/2 years, includes JF-17 jets; UN arms embargo complicates Libya's military procurement

Withholding tax from contracts up 39%, imports rise 10.9%, and telephone services increase 24.1%, reflecting better enforcement and compliance

Company to export tractors under own brand alongside MF-branded exports via AGCO

If two participating consortia join hands after the bidding is done, that is considered a collusive practice. But since Fauji has now withdrawn from the bidding process, they may or may not choose to join the winning bidder later", says privatisation advisor

FBR collections rose to 10.3% of GDP in FY25 but missed target, while provinces expected to lift tax share from 0.9% to 1.6% by FY28

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...

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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?

The Rs2.5 million rollback boosts short-term appeal but raises uncomfortable questions about resale confidence, buyer psychology, and Toyota’s long-term pricing discipline

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