Cement’s long shadow Published 05 Jun, 2026 05:48am Pakistan’s cement industry is enjoying a return to growth. After three years of subdued activity, total cement...
Editorial: Industry in retreat Updated 13 Nov, 2025 08:19am EDITORIAL: It turns out that private investment in manufacturing has fallen to its lowest level in over a decade —...
FY25 annual report: FBR admits excessive tax burden on salary earners Updated 09 Nov, 2025 08:26pm The tax authorities endorse the harsh measure against the salaried individuals was taken to generate additional revenue from the salaried class during 2024-25 onwards.
RLNG import glut: Pakistan oil, gas production hit over two-decade low in FY25 Published 15 Aug, 2025 08:01pm KARACHI: Pakistan’s oil and gas production hit over two-decade low in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), with oil...
As Luck would have it Published 12 Aug, 2025 03:12am The largest cement manufacturer in the country, Lucky Cement (PSX: LUCK) might be coming across a little stingy. The...
A softer FY25 for APL Published 12 Aug, 2025 03:12am Attock Petroleum Limited (PSX: APL) had a slower year in FY25 after a very strong FY24.Earnings fell 25 percent...
FY25 IT, ITeS exports soar to $3.8bn: minister Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced that Pakistan’s IT,...
Oil sales ignite in FY25 Published 03 Jul, 2025 02:51am Pakistan’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) posted a notable recovery in petroleum sales in FY25, signalling gradual...
FY25 – Signs of stability amid structural strains Updated 10 Jun, 2025 08:07am In FY25, Pakistan’s economy demonstrated notable resilience, stabilizing amidst challenging global conditions and...
‘Lowest in 9 years’: Pakistan agriculture sector projected to grow only 0.56% in FY25 Published 09 Jun, 2025 09:09pm Pakistan’s agriculture sector will grow marginally by 0.56% in the financial year 2024-25, as per the provisional...
April’s fuel surge Published 06 May, 2025 03:19am Petroleum sales experienced a notable surge in April 2025, marking a 13-month high for the oil marketing sector....
A digital future at risk Published 05 May, 2025 06:14am EDITORIAL: Speaking at the Digital Foreign Direct Investment Conference 2025 in Islamabad on April 29, Prime ...
Pakistan economy faces slowdown in early FY25, poised to recover in second half Updated 28 Apr, 2025 10:39pm SBP half-yearly report revises average inflation for FY25 to 5.5–7.5%
Macroeconomics of empty promises Published 17 Feb, 2025 03:09am The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP’s) foreign exchange reserves have dropped by nearly a billion dollars in just...
Navigating the LNG conundrum Updated 09 Dec, 2024 08:09am EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s decision to defer an LNG purchase agreement with Qatar by a year - whether tied to the 2016...
Delicate balance Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am EDITORIAL: It seems there’s plenty to celebrate on the economic front. FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) jumped a...
Q1 profits, dividends’ repatriation surges 85pc Updated 29 Oct, 2024 12:15pm KARACHI: The repatriation of profits and dividends from foreign investments in Pakistan experienced a remarkable...
Leverage liquidity to re-profile debt Published 04 Oct, 2024 06:46am EDITORIAL: The dividend of tight monetary and fiscal policies is materialising in the form of falling inflation....
Outlook for FY25 Updated 09 Jul, 2024 07:39am The fiscal year, 2024-25, promises to be an eventful year. It will see early negotiations between the Government of...
‘Only some bold steps can help govt fix the economy’ Published 09 Jul, 2024 05:31am This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “Only some bold steps can help govt fix the economy” carried by the...
Rs539bn financing to be provided to export sector thru SBP Published 13 Jun, 2024 06:22am KARACHI: The federal government has announced to provide a financing of Rs 539 billion to the exporters through ...
Political parties reject KP budget for FY25 Published 26 May, 2024 02:56am PESHAWAR: Political parties including PML-N, ANP and Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) have rejected the provincial budget for...