Business bodies say budget lacks required incentives to revive struggling industries LAHORE: Major business bodies have expressed significant reservations about the Federal Budget 2025-26, warning it... Published 12 Jun, 2025 06:18am
Print Tax relief costs kitty Rs5.84trn ISLAMABAD: Total tax exemptions, concessions/reduced rates, zero-rating and special tax treatments to various... Updated 10 Jun, 2025 09:27am
Budget 2025-26 More snakes than ladders If you're a skeptic tempted to file the National Tariff Policy under “never gonna happen,” you’re in sober... Published 26 May, 2025 05:56am
Business & Finance FBATI lauds govt’s decision to give power relief for industries KARACHI: Industrialists in Karachi termed the government’s decision to fix the electricity tariff at Rs 38 per ... Published 21 May, 2025 06:52am
Business & Finance Minister visits FCCI: ‘Serious efforts are being made to resolve issues facing industries’ FAISALABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production Haroon Akhtar Khan, while visiting... Published 19 May, 2025 06:15am
BR Research LSM ticks up – but scars remain The State Bank’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) surged to a 30-month high in April 2025, signaling a noticeable... Updated 19 May, 2025 08:08am
Business & Finance Ahsan articulates govt’s long-term economic vision ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal, on Thursday,... Published 17 May, 2025 07:01am
Business & Finance Tax laws termed ‘death warrants for industries’ KARACHI: Industrialists categorically rejected the recently introduced Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025,... Published 14 May, 2025 05:56am
Business & Finance Haroon highlights economic roadmap, reiterates PM’s ‘inclusive progress’ vision LAHORE: Haroon Akhtar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industry and Production, outlined the... Updated 04 May, 2025 07:11am
Print ‘Nepra is delaying MLR on cold storage tariff decision’ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is reportedly sitting on a Motion for Leave for... Updated 04 May, 2025 12:48pm
Opinion Crumbling foundations: the failure of Pakistan’s engineering institutions Engineers stand as the master architects of economic growth, fueling innovation, crafting infrastructure, and... Updated 02 May, 2025 10:16pm
Business & Finance KPTMA seeks action to address critical issues of industries PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textile Mills Association (KPTMA) has urgently appealed to Chief Minister Sardar ... Published 23 Apr, 2025 05:50am
Business & Finance Concern over precarious water supply in SITE area KARACHI: Patron-in-Chief Zubair Motiwala, Chief Coordinator Saleem Parekh, President Ahmed Azeem Alvi of SITE... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 07:38am
Business & Finance Industrial Policy 2025-30: Stakeholders call for establishing one-stop facilitation centre PESHAWAR: Stakeholders have called for establishing One Stop Facilitation Centre, to integrate all regulatory ... Published 14 Apr, 2025 05:20am
Opinion CBAM — a green squeeze for developing countries like Pakistan The European Union’s (EU’s) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is as divisive as it is novel. Where you... Published 11 Apr, 2025 06:48am
Pakistan KP govt decides to repossess allotted industrial land PESHAWAR: The KP government has decided that all lands allotted for industrial purposes, where industries have not... Published 24 Mar, 2025 07:08am
Print APTMA for passing on full negative Jan 2025 FCA relief to KE consumers without deduction ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has requested the power sector regulator to pass on the... Updated 20 Mar, 2025 09:38am
Business & Finance Country’s economic house is not exactly in order: BMP LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) on Monday observed... Published 18 Mar, 2025 06:55am
Opinion The future of work The work of the world will be very different by 2030 from what we know today. Several key trends—everything from... Updated 13 Mar, 2025 07:26am
Business & Finance Pakistan Tanners Association concerned at DISCOs’ demand to increase security deposit KARACHI: Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA), Hamid Arshad Zahur has expressed deep concern at the proposed... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:36am
Opinion Shifting industries to grid: solving tariff puzzle In the wake of the recent IMF agreement, Pakistan has introduced a new policy aimed at transitioning industries from... Published 10 Feb, 2025 05:35am
Print Power tariffs will go down further: PM Shehbaz Premier says ongoing reforms in power sector yielding positive results Updated 08 Feb, 2025 11:02pm
Print Gwadar Port operationalisation: PM orders setting up of panel to engage with stakeholders ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday ordered formation of a committee to collaborate with all... Updated 05 Feb, 2025 09:18am
Print Warehousing as industry: MoI&P directed to submit plan to operationalise, implement ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) to submit a plan... Updated 03 Feb, 2025 08:47am
Print PM urged to impose ban on export of raw marble, granite LAHORE: Chaudhry Khadim Hussain, a former executive committee member of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 09:40am
Print APTMA urges govt to resolve RCET claims of LIEDA ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) has expressed concern at non resolution of pending... Updated 20 Jan, 2025 09:10am
Pakistan Punjab shuts down hundreds of brick kilns in 2024 LAHORE: Hundreds of pollution-causing brick kilns were shut down from March 1 to December 31, 2024. Strict legal... Updated 02 Jan, 2025 08:07am
Print Industry suffers as ADAT remains non-functional ISLAMABAD: The domestic industry is facing severe challenges due to the non- appointment of members at the... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 09:22am
Print China’s fast-growing industry worthy of being imitated: CM LAHORE: Terming her visit to China as a true reflection of strong bilateral relations and shared commitment to... Updated 17 Dec, 2024 02:53pm
Print APTMA urges FBR to revisit new customs system ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to review new... Updated 12 Dec, 2024 09:07am