Growing our own dependence Updated 05 Nov, 2026 07:22am EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s cotton crop is facing another projected decline, with potentially serious consequences for an...
NAC releases Q3 FY 2025-26 GDP estimates, showing 4pc YoY growth Updated 14 May, 2026 09:13am ISLAMABAD: The National Accounts Committee (NAC) has released GDP estimates for the third quarter of fiscal year...
Pakistan’s economy expands to $452bn as GDP grows 3.99% in Q3 FY26 Updated 13 May, 2026 05:35pm Pakistan's economy is on an upward trajectory in Q3, largely propelled by significant industrial sector gains
PM seeks roadmap for SMEs, export industry support Updated 12 May, 2026 09:22am ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the formulation of a comprehensive roadmap to provide...
Power wheeling policy for export industry: MoC seeks update from PD ahead of NEDB meeting Updated 17 Jul, 2025 09:31am ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has sought an update from the Power Division on the long-awaited electricity...
Pakistan set to partner with Alibaba to boost exports Updated 03 Jul, 2025 07:07pm Pakistan will formalise a strategic partnership with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba next week in a bid to boost...
‘ST imposition under EFS will sabotage export industry’ Published 05 Jun, 2025 06:08am FAISALABAD: Addressing at a press conference, Senior Vice Chairman of the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers &...
Stranded gas, strangled industry Published 16 Apr, 2025 06:29am While the current decline in global energy prices would benefit most manufacturing economies, it poses a serious...
Export industry: challenges and solutions Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:22am It is heartening to note that a multinational company operating in Pakistan has successfully showcased and set an...
Govt to alter gas supply priority order Updated 12 Aug, 2024 03:04pm Captive industry to be treated at par with CNG sector
Karachi-based textile unit announces closure Updated 04 Jul, 2024 03:38pm KARACHI: In the throes of Pakistan’s worst economic crisis, a Karachi-based textile unit has announced to lock its...
Gohar Ejaz advocates cut in interest, industrial power tariffs Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am ISLAMABAD: The only solution to the current economic problem is through growth and export-based industrial ...
Industries: Tariff cut plan requires an IMF nod Updated 04 Jan, 2024 09:02am ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government has reportedly prepared a plan to reduce industrial tariff by up to 25 percent...
Govt working towards reducing electricity cost: minister Updated 16 Dec, 2023 09:06am ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Power and Petroleum Muhammad Ali has said that the government is working on...
PHMA calls emergency EGM today Published 11 Nov, 2023 06:30am KARACHI: Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) on Friday called an emergency extraordinary...
Export industry: PHMA advocates a level playing field Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am LAHORE: The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) on Wednesday called for promoting...
Stable political environment needs for economic reforms: UBG Published 14 Jun, 2023 06:21am KARACHI: President United Business Group (UBG) Zubair Tufail has said that it is a fact that the country's economy ...
Export industry: APTMA demands uniform gas tariff Updated 21 Feb, 2023 08:54am KARACHI: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has urged the federal government for a level playing field...
Export industry: PHMA seeks continuation of existing concessionary energy tariffs Published 09 Feb, 2023 06:02am LAHORE: The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers Association (PHMA) has demanded a level-playing field with regional...
The circular debt tap Published 09 Oct, 2022 05:51am EDITORIAL: Some things never change; no matter which government comes to power or which goes out of it, legally or...
PM highlights criticality of inward FDI flows Updated 30 Jul, 2022 09:52am Says government was committed to ensure favourable conditions for foreign investors with an aim to strengthen national economy
Export-oriented industry: Energy subsidy to be reviewed quarterly Updated 29 Jul, 2022 09:19am ISLAMABAD: The government has decided for a quarterly review of subsidy available to export industry for both gas...
FPCCI advocates ‘growth-oriented’ monetary policy Published 15 Jul, 2022 06:20am LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) calling for...
Economy: PTI govt versus PML-N govt Updated 02 May, 2022 06:14am The latest data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on the balance of payments showcases the significant...
Pharma sector problems Published 14 Apr, 2022 04:55am EDITORIAL: It seems that the pharmaceutical sector is ready to fall head first into a completely unnecessary crisis...
Dawood wants continued support for exports Updated 11 Jan, 2022 09:28am ISLAMABAD: Top commerce official is pushing the government to bet big on the export industry by maintaining tens of...
Export-oriented industry in Sindh: Everyone will have fair, equal chance of succeeding: Bilawal Published 30 Dec, 2021 04:40am ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said that the Sindh government would...
Gas supply to non-export industries suspended Published 11 Dec, 2021 04:12am KARACHI: In adherence to Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), Government of Pakistan’s gas load management...
PM says higher growth govt’s key objective Updated 24 Nov, 2021 09:03am Prime Minister Imran Khan chairs a review meeting of PM’s Priority Sectors
‘Anti-export bias’ stifling growth Published 17 Nov, 2021 04:22am Pakistan’s trade imbalance is largely attributed to declining export competitiveness, a point which has been...