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Pakistan has a new vaccine policy to promote local production. Will it be enough?

After the fraught times of Covid-19, there is an understanding that Pakistan needs to be more reliant when it comes to basic vaccinations

News Analysis (Premium Content)

PTCL closes Telenor deal, rises to second-largest telecom

News Analysis (Premium Content)

How much was the PIA really sold for?

News Analysis (Premium Content)

Here is how net-metering will change if NEPRA’s Draft Prosumer Regulations, 2025 get approved

Cover story

Can Pakistan’s textiles be revived?

05/01/2026

This story is the second in a two-part feature focusing on the problems that plague Pakistan’s textile industry, and the solutions voices from within...

Govt plans Advanced Metering Infrastructure rollout in five Discos to cut $1bn annual power losses

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Think tank flags Q1 growth as import- and subsidy-driven, questions sustainability

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Pakistan launches first-ever Fiscal Risk Monitoring Framework to track contingent liabilities and financial guarantees in PPP projects

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PSX set for further growth, KSE-100 expected to reach 263,800 by end of 2026: report

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Telcos have their valentines month sorted, 5G auction set for February

As the country prepares for its most ambitious spectrum release ever, the stakes couldn't be higher

Meet Pakistan Reinsurance: The profitable backbone of Pakistan’s insurance industry

Other than providing a much needed certainty to the sector, Pakistan Reinsurance is able to carve out a profit for itself

Sluggish growth at ABL, as bank continues to lose market share

In a record-breaking year for the banking sector, ABL’s revenue growth has barely beaten inflation

After strong 2025, grown stalls at Symmetry Group

Company looks to AI and acquisitions to fuel additional productivity and revenue growth respectively

Pakistan to auction 600 MHz spectrum in coming weeks, 5G services to launch within six months, says minister

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Shaza Fatima Khawaja highlights internet speed issues due to limited spectrum, with Pakistan operating on just 274 MHz for 240 million people

VEON Group plans $20 million investment in Mobilink Bank to expand digital Islamic banking

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Investment to scale MSME financing, boost Islamic banking offerings, and enhance financial inclusion for underserved communities.

Pakistan’s exports decline 20.41% in December, marking fifth consecutive month of negative growth

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December exports at $2.317 billion; first-half export earnings drop 8.7% to $15.184 billion

Pakistan allows Norse Atlantic to operate flights to Islamabad

3 days ago

Norse Atlantic to operate direct flights from London, Manchester, and Birmingham to Islamabad, increasing competition in the airline sector as PIA resumes flights to London after six years

CCP imposes Rs150 million fine on Mezan Beverages for deceptive marketing of energy drink

3 days ago

Commission says Mezan’s “Storm” drink imitated PepsiCo’s Sting brand, leading to consumer confusion; imposes penalty after prolonged litigation and legal challenges

FBR sets strategy to achieve revised tax target amid Rs336 billion shortfall

3 days ago

Tax authority aims to meet Rs13.979 trillion target in second half of 2025-26 with recovery from court cases and enforcement measures; govt rules out mini budget

Pakistan plans high-rise redevelopment of iconic Roosevelt Hotel in $3-4 billion JV project, rules out sale

3 days ago

Privatisation advisor says 16-storey hotel in midtown Manhattan will be redeveloped into a 50-60 storey structure, increasing its stake value by 250%; Hotel Scribe in Paris will not be privatised at present

Foreign inflows return to Pakistan’s local bonds with $20 million in December

3 days ago

After a turbulent 2025, foreign investment in short-term local government bonds stabilises as risk premium decreases and policy continuity strengthens

Editorial

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

Opinion

Agriculture at crossroads: Are we ready?

Pakistan’s agriculture stands at a crossroads. It feeds a rapidly growing population, anchors rural livelihoods with around 38% of the Total...

Myth-busting the narrative on the 11th NFC Award

The upcoming National Finance Commission (NFC) award, with its first meeting set for December 4 seems to be structured around a...

Promoting Made in Pakistan

The latest July-Oct 2025-26 trade numbers show that our current account deficit has surged by 255% YoY. Imports have multiplied. Exports...

The decline of centralized grids

For over a century, centralized electricity grids have been the backbone of global energy infrastructure, enabling large-scale power generation and distribution...

E-magazine

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Videos

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NFC Award & Pakistan’s Financial Reality

Description: For the past few weeks, Pakistan has been debating one question over and over — is the money given to provinces really the reason...

00:05:49

PIA Privatisation Finally Done — Can the New Owner Really Fix the Airline?

Pakistan International Airlines — PIA — after more than a decade of delays, political resistance, and failed attempts, has finally been privatised. In a rare...

00:17:18

A Broken Industry & a Clean Name: Why Syed Babar Ali Should Not Buy AkzoNobel

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...

00:07:23

SBP’s Surprise Rate Cut: What the Market Completely Missed

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...