Industries & Sectors - Pakistan

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Haleon Pakistan plans to manufacture Centrum multivitamins

KARACHI: Haleon Pakistan plans to start manufacturing multivitamin brand Centrum in the country for domestic sales...

Updated 12 Dec, 2024 11:01pm

Industries & Sectors

Extreme heat puts garment factory workers in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam at risk: study

LONDON: Workers in some of the world’s biggest garment manufacturing hubs in Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Pakistan are...

Updated 09 Dec, 2024 10:12pm

Industries & Sectors

‘Creeping coup’: In Pakistan, lack of internet access is costing livelihoods

KARACHI: A protest by thousands in Pakistan’s capital last month demanding the release of jailed former Prime...

Updated 07 Dec, 2024 04:45pm

Industries & Sectors

AI integration in pharma: PPMA hosts workshop to highlight path to enhanced drug discovery and personalised medicine

KARACHI: The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) organised a day-long workshop titled ‘The...

Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am

Energy

‘Refineries upgrade at risk due to newly-introduced sales tax exemption’

The government has introduced a sales tax exemption in the Finance Act 2024 on petroleum products, which will...

Updated 23 Jul, 2024 08:04pm

Energy

May power bills: NEPRA approves Rs2.83 per unit hike in FCA

Increase applies to all consumer categories of ex-Wapda distribution companies except EV charging stations and lifeline consumers

Updated 08 May, 2024 11:06pm

Industries & Sectors

MARI granted license to explore minerals in Chagai, Balochistan

Grant 'in line with its strategy to diversify into near core areas and its commitment to contributing to the growth of the mineral mining sector'

Updated 25 Aug, 2023 04:13pm

Industries & Sectors

IATA says blocked airline funds by countries including Pakistan threaten connectivity

Pakistan is among the top five nations in the world that have blocked airline funds

Updated 05 Jun, 2023 04:37pm

Industries & Sectors

First bulk cargo ship of Afghan Transit reaches Gwadar port

 In a tweet post on Saturday, Bajwa said that development is a dream come true for the local economy as it will stim

Published 30 May, 2020 08:22am

Industries & Sectors

Punjab anticipates over Rs300bn investment in cement sector

 Iqbal said that the Punjab government will soon take decisions on investment applications in the cement sector whic

Published 30 May, 2020 07:49am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan to lift ban on PPEs exports this week

 'This trade will help Pakistan immensely," said Chaudhry.

Pakistan will lift the ban on the exports of person

Published 29 May, 2020 10:44am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan initiates transit trade with Afghanistan via Gwadar sea route

 The SAPM added that for the first time, fertilizer bagging will be done locally instead of foreign ports.

For

Updated 29 May, 2020 11:36am

Industries & Sectors

POL prices expected to fall further in June

 OGRA has sent a summary to change POL prices to the Petroleum Division from June 1, under which the regulator has r

Published 29 May, 2020 09:03am

Industries & Sectors

Pharma firm Searle to supply Remedesvir drug in Pakistan to combat coronavirus

 Beximco is the first company in the world who developed and introduced generic Remdesivir for the treatment of COVI

Published 29 May, 2020 07:12am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan to export face masks to US, European markets

 The development is part of the government’s strategy to diversify into new segments.

Pakistan has receiv

Published 28 May, 2020 10:33am

Business & Economy

Despite COVID-19 work on Suki Kinari Power Project remains unaffected, says Bajwa

 Bajwa added that the project is being built at an investment of $1.963bn and would create 4250 job opportunities.

Published 28 May, 2020 06:43am

Industries & Sectors

Shanghai Electric provides food supplies to needy Thar villagers

In Pakistan, too, this is one of the major causes of concern for the authorities especially in remote areas like th

Published 21 May, 2020 03:18pm

Industries & Sectors

Punjab allows opening of shopping malls, plazas, issues SOPs

Shopping malls and plazas in the province will remain open 7 days a week from 9 am to 5 pm. The Punjab g

Published 20 May, 2020 05:34am

Industries & Sectors

Unchecked tobacco trade hazardous for health, state revenue

“The economic impact is grave as the smoking luxury creates a smoke screen before the government,” says Malik Imran

Updated 19 May, 2020 02:55pm

Industries & Sectors

Easypaisa to facilitate SMEs through ‘Easy Business”

The newly introduced SME facilitation program also offers a sophisticated cash management portal in collaboration w

Published 19 May, 2020 10:20am

Industries & Sectors

GSK to no more manufacture and supply Zantac, after NDMA detected

GSK was contacted by regulatory authorities regarding the detection of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in Zantac (Ran

Published 19 May, 2020 08:45am

Industries & Sectors

Rashid to meet PM today for resumption of train operations

The minister had said that if the Prime Minister decided against a resumption of the train operation then the railw

Published 18 May, 2020 09:22am

Industries & Sectors

Flour crisis looming as millers announced to go on strike

Sheikh Zeeshan, member Punjab flour mills association, speaking on this occasion said “We have taken the decision a

Published 16 May, 2020 10:20pm

Industries & Sectors

Rashid urges PM to resume railway operations

A meeting on railways was held under the chairmanship of Sheikh Rashid Ahmed in which steps were discussed in case

Published 16 May, 2020 10:57am

Industries & Sectors

Local manufacture of Remdesivir to boost Pakistan’s pharma sector, Dawood

Dawood said that the export of the drug to the developing world at this time of need will also position Pakistan to

Published 15 May, 2020 07:27am

Industries & Sectors

Zero auto sales witnessed in Pakistan last month

As per the latest data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), zero auto sales were w

Updated 14 May, 2020 11:53am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan approves its first Mobile Device Manufacturing Policy

Ministry of Industries and Production initiated Mobile Device Manufacturing Policy in January 2019 by designating E

Updated 14 May, 2020 01:27pm

Industries & Sectors

Pakistani pharma reaches agreement with Gilead to manufacture Remdesivir

Gilead has signed nonexclusive voluntary licenses agreements with five South Asian manufacturers - Hetero, Jubilant

Updated 15 May, 2020 07:25am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistani pharma in negotiation with Gilead to manufacture COVID-19 drug

BFBL was negotiating for a non-exclusive license agreement with Gilead Sciences Inc to manufacture and sell Remdesi

Published 12 May, 2020 09:53am

Industries & Sectors

PTA directs PTCL to improve broadband services in FATA

PTCL has already been providing fixed line voice and data services in the erstwhile tribal agencies. This will

Published 11 May, 2020 12:58pm

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan’s steel manufacturer resumes operations for export purposes

The development comes after Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in his meeting with small traders associations

Updated 11 May, 2020 10:08am

Industries & Sectors

MOST to support IT Ministry for providing high speed Internet

He said it was the government's topmost priority to promote the use of information technology in education, health,

Published 09 May, 2020 01:05pm

Industries & Sectors

Markets reopen in KP after lockdown ease

The markets will be open four days a week while it will be closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The shops w

Published 09 May, 2020 06:10am

Industries & Sectors

Tax on digital, IT related services reduced to 5pc

The tax rate on ride-hailing services reduced from 15% to 2% and on online marketplace services from 15 percent to

Published 08 May, 2020 01:55pm

Industries & Sectors

Novartis donates RS41.25mn to PRCS for the fight against COVID-19 pandemic

Novartis Pakistan will be working with PRCS to distribute the Testing Kits and PPEs to Health Care staff in areas m

Updated 07 May, 2020 12:00pm

Industries & Sectors

Shazad G Dada appointed as UBL President, CEO

On Wednesday, Standard Chartered Bank (SCBPL) has informed that Shazad Dada has decided to step down from the post

Updated 07 May, 2020 08:50am

Industries & Sectors

42 passenger trains to be operational from May 10 following SoPs

He said people were stuck at their workplaces or natives areas due to lockdown to avert spread of COVID 19. Ma

Published 05 May, 2020 03:52pm

Industries & Sectors

Civil society demands establishing parliamentary commission on power sector audit report

The group called for continuation of the power sector audit process and making it democratic, broad-based, citizens

Published 30 Apr, 2020 03:38pm

Industries & Sectors

All telecom operators providing uninterrupted telecom services to their consumers

The operators have been directed to advise their support staff for adopting necessary preventative measures against

Published 30 Apr, 2020 12:35pm

Industries & Sectors

Philip Morris resumes operations at Sahiwal with SOPs implemented

The company added that it has in place, established SOPs in line with the provincial directives and has taken all r

Published 30 Apr, 2020 07:40am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan eyes to buy ventilators from Russia amid corona crisis

The ambassador said that the country just like the rest of the countries is facing ventilators shortages and is try

Published 28 Apr, 2020 10:12am

Industries & Sectors

PTCL donates Rs100mn to PM's Corona Releif Fund

The prime minister lauded the contribution of PTCL for the fund set up to financially support those affected by the

Published 27 Apr, 2020 12:48pm

Industries & Sectors

Sale, production of cars decline in first three quarters

Sale of Honda cars went down by 62.77 percent from 32,209 units in last year to 11,989 units during current year wh

Published 27 Apr, 2020 12:39pm

Industries & Sectors

USF board approves award contracts worth Rs729mn to Telenor, Ufone

Telenor is being awarded the contract of Muzaffargarh Lot and Small Lot I-1 (district: Islamabad) while PTML (Ufone

Published 24 Apr, 2020 03:08pm

Industries & Sectors

PIA reduces fares for repatriation flights

The decrease in prices would provide further relief to the nationals stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due

Published 24 Apr, 2020 10:47am

Industries & Sectors

Utility Stores workers announce strike ahead of Ramadan

The development comes just a day before the start of the holy month of Ramadan. President All Pakistan W

Published 24 Apr, 2020 06:52am

Industries & Sectors

National Refinery Limited resumes operations after demand improvement

The refinery informed that it will implement strict precautionary measures for the health and safety of its staff a

Published 23 Apr, 2020 09:28am

Industries & Sectors

PR upgrades 620 coaches from its own resources

Regarding the availability of coaches, he said that at present around 472 coaches were out of service or non-functi

Published 21 Apr, 2020 11:50am

Industries & Sectors

Gwadar Port resumes operation for Afghan transit trade

Dawood informed that the shipments of sugar, fertilizer, and wheat will be transported in sealed trucks to Afghanis

Published 21 Apr, 2020 07:18am

Industries & Sectors

PM chairs meeting on telecom industries issues

Issues relating to enhancement of telecom coverage and further sale of spectrum came under discussion. IS

Published 20 Apr, 2020 04:21pm

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan very close to manufacture N95 masks, says Chaudhry

Final trials of testing kits and ventilators are being conducted, until a few weeks ago we were importing all these

Published 20 Apr, 2020 08:37am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan partially resumes flight operations for UK

According to spokesman PIA, flights will be operated daily from 19 April to Lahore and Islamabad to London, Manches

Published 18 Apr, 2020 06:14am

Industries & Sectors

Prominent businessman Ali Habib passes away in Karachi

Apart from being chairman of the Indus Motor Company, He also headed operations for the House of Habib.

KARACHI:

Published 17 Apr, 2020 04:05pm

Industries & Sectors

SBP allows Pakistan steel manufacturer to operate in North America

This subsidiary will represent IIL in North America to promote, market and sell the company's products in the regio

Published 17 Apr, 2020 07:50am

Industries & Sectors

PIA refutes it operated chartered flights to United Kingdom

“It is strongly clarified that at no point, were these flights operated for the benefit of VIPs or for the relative

Published 16 Apr, 2020 08:02pm

Industries & Sectors

Govt’s committee holds meeting with IPPs for tariff rationalisation

The IPPs will nominate their members while the Government side will be represented by SAPM Shahzad Qasim. The

Published 16 Apr, 2020 07:28pm

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan to export sanitizers but no N95 masks in wake of COVID-19

The approval is only for normal textile masks and does not include N95 masks and surgical masks. The Nat

Updated 20 Apr, 2020 08:25am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan to no longer import poor quality electronics

The federal minister said that the ministry will also upgrade the standard of cars and tractors made in Pakistan, i

Published 16 Apr, 2020 08:49am

Industries & Sectors

Engro Energy donates Rs50mn to Sindh’s corona fund

Engro Energy Limited has contributed Rs50 million into the Government of Sindh Corona Emergency Fund, said Murtaza

Published 14 Apr, 2020 10:02am

Industries & Sectors

Millat Tractors to resume operations after provincial govt lockdown exemption

Millat Tractors has shut down its operations after lockdowns were imposed by the provincial government in wake of r

Published 14 Apr, 2020 06:30am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan seeks AI help to combat coronavirus pandemic

While the world figures out how to tackle COVID-19, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a key role in this figh

Updated 13 Apr, 2020 01:59pm

Industries & Sectors

Bykea committed to its CSR activities during lockdown

30,000 monthly active drivers working were forced to stay home at onset due administrative ban. BYKEA - Pakis

Updated 13 Apr, 2020 08:39am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan releases over Rs21bn DLTL refunds for industries amid COVID-19

DLTL refunds of Rs20.5 billion for textiles and Rs0.828 billion for the non-textile sector have been released by th

Published 10 Apr, 2020 10:20am

Industries & Sectors

Nishat resumes textile production in Pakistan, after government relaxation

Nishat Mills Limited has resumed partially its production activities. Kohat Textile Mills Limited, Masood Text

Updated 10 Apr, 2020 10:51am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan permits cholorquine production, plasma therapy for coronavirus

DRAP has also permitted clinical trials of plasma therapy for coronavirus treatment. The Drug Regulatory

Published 09 Apr, 2020 09:22am

Industries & Sectors

Textile mills partially resume operations in Pakistan

We would like to inform that the Provincial Government has allowed the textile companies to resume their operations

Updated 07 Apr, 2020 11:55am

Industries & Sectors

VIS assigns Initial Ratings to Nishat Chunian Power Limited

The short-term rating of ‘A-2’ denotes good certainty of timely payments coupled with sound liquidity and fundament

Published 06 Apr, 2020 08:28pm

Industries & Sectors

Companies begin resumption of operations in Pakistan

DG Khan Cement Company Limited has resumed operations at its plant site of Khofli Sattai located in District Dera G

Published 06 Apr, 2020 07:19am

Industries & Sectors

29 textile factories allowed to continue work

The industry has been allowed to continue work to complete products for export orders. MULTAN: Commissioner M

Published 04 Apr, 2020 12:25pm

Industries & Sectors

PIBC welcome relief for construction sector by PM

In the wake of corona virus pandemic situation, Prime Minister's relief package will help provide relief to constru

Published 03 Apr, 2020 08:15pm

Industries & Sectors

Nasir Ali Syed appointed CEO for Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited

“I’m thrilled to be appointed CEO, having played an integral part in Pak-Qatar Family Takaful’s growth since we lau

Updated 02 Apr, 2020 03:11pm

Industries & Sectors

Bata shuts factories, retail stores across Pakistan as pandemic looms

The company will close its head office, factories, regional offices, and retail stores throughout Pakistan until fu

Published 02 Apr, 2020 09:30am

Industries & Sectors

Unverified coronavirus testing kits putting lives in jeopardy, warns Chaudhry

If the test will make an unhealthy patient appear healthy, it will put many lives at risk, says Fawad. F

Updated 31 Mar, 2020 08:08am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistani manufactured coronavirus testing kits, ventilators to hit markets soon

Chaudhry said that the coronavirus testing kits developed by NUST have been handed to the DRAP for final approval.

Published 30 Mar, 2020 08:15am

Industries & Sectors

Millat Tractors joins auto assemblers shuts plant over government lockdown

The Company) has decided to suspend the plant and all office operations until the withdrawal of the lockdown ordere

Published 30 Mar, 2020 06:20am

Industries & Sectors

Attock Cement, Akzo Nobel curtail operations amid provincial govt lockdown

Attock Cement Pakistan Limited has decided to temporarily/partially suspend the plant with immediate effect. A

Updated 25 Mar, 2020 09:34am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan’s three-wheeler manufacturer shuts plant to curtail COVID-19

In compliance with the directive of the provincial government to curtail the spread of COVID-19 across provinces, t

Published 25 Mar, 2020 05:52am

Industries & Sectors

K-Electrics’ demand of extra Rs5bn from industries opposed

K-Electric has started asking the industrial sector for an additional sum of Rs. 5 billion under the Industrial Sup

Published 20 Mar, 2020 09:25pm

Industries & Sectors

Tea imports decrease 17.6 percent in 8 months

The tea imports into the country were recorded at $324,372 million during July-February (2019-20) against the impor

Published 20 Mar, 2020 11:42am

Industries & Sectors

Lt Gen (Retd) Gilani resigns from FCCL chairmanship

Lt Gen (Retd) Gilani has resigned from his position as Director and Chairman of FCCL board with effect from 20 th

Published 20 Mar, 2020 07:23am

Industries & Sectors

Colgate-Palmolive Pakistan reelects Iqbal Lakhani as Chairman

The company has also re-appointed Zulfiqar Ali Lakhani as CEO. Colgate-Palmolive (Pakistan) Limited has

Published 18 Mar, 2020 08:02am

Industries & Sectors

CAA bars visitors entry into airports after coronavirus cases escalate in Pakistan

Passengers for domestic and international flights would only be allowed entry into the airport after confirmation o

Published 16 Mar, 2020 10:32am

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Airfares to Pakistan from UAE drops amid coronavirus scare

In order to stabilize the falling demand, a number of major UAE airlines are offering concessions to the passengers

Updated 10 Mar, 2020 07:03am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan 11th biggest weapons importer in the world, arch-rival India at 2nd

China, Russia, and Italy were the key weapon suppliers to Pakistan in 2015-19, says the report. China accounte

Updated 10 Mar, 2020 06:05am

Industries & Sectors

POL rates expected to drop in Pakistan amid global crude oil plunge

The government is in a position to announce a big relief to the public next month, says Shah. Oil fell by almo

Updated 10 Mar, 2020 10:27am

Industries & Sectors

Power hike of Rs1.48 per unit in the offing

The CPPA has sought tariff hike for January's monthly fuel adjustment. NEPRA has approved the CPPA's request f

Published 07 Mar, 2020 08:03am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan Oilfields Limited discovers oil and gas reserves in upper Punjab

Pakistan Oil Limited tested hydrocarbons from its Development Well Pindori-10 in Rawalpindi, Punjab. The well

Published 05 Mar, 2020 06:28am

Industries & Sectors

ECC may hike electricity rates for K-Electric consumers

Under the agenda of the meeting, Nepra consideration to raise K-Electric consumers’ tariff by Rs4.88 per unit will

Published 04 Mar, 2020 08:02am

Industries & Sectors

Turkish Pegasus Airlines to commence operations in Pakistan

The Turkish carrier Pegasus will begin flights to Pakistan starting March 28, 2020 from Karachi to Istanbul. T

Published 22 Feb, 2020 10:00am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan to introduce much needed standards for its auto industry

After food and electronics, vehicles made in Pakistan will now be included in the standard system, says Fawad.

Published 21 Feb, 2020 07:03am

Industries & Sectors

Govt spends Rs21 billion to provide telecom services in remote areas under USF

USF was established by the Ministry of Information Technology to spread the benefits of the telecom revolution to a

Published 18 Feb, 2020 12:27pm

Industries & Sectors

Dasu hydropower project to start electricity generation in 2024

All six units of the Stage-I with cumulative generation capacity of 2160-MW would be completed by early 2025.

Published 17 Feb, 2020 07:45pm

Industries & Sectors

NPPMCL discusses privatization of two power plants

Soomro emphasized that we were leaving no stone unturned towards the completion of privatization of these power pla

Published 17 Feb, 2020 07:05pm

Industries & Sectors

HBL to complete ‘voluntary closure’ of its New York branch by March end

With the closure of its New York branch, HBL would no longer operate any branch in the United States. Back in

Published 17 Feb, 2020 06:40am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan's large-scale manufacturing bounces back in December

LSMI output increased by 9.66pc for December, 2019 compared to December, 2018 and recorded a double digit growth of

Published 15 Feb, 2020 07:51am

Industries & Sectors

Rs 300bn projects launched for agri sector development

A national programme worth Rs 2.72 billion is being implemented in the Punjab province for increasing per acre suga

Published 14 Feb, 2020 03:32pm

Industries & Sectors

Suzuki Alto loses shimmer as auto sales fell by 48pc

Toyota Corolla was the volume leader in 1300cc and above category with 3,445 units sold in the month of January.

Published 12 Feb, 2020 06:12am

Industries & Sectors

Power hike delayed, after CPPA withdraws request

The CPPA requested a hike in electricity prices by 98 paisas per unit in the garb of monthly fuel adjustment for th

Updated 11 Feb, 2020 10:58am

Industries & Sectors

Electricity rates to hike by almost Rs1 per unit

The electricity prices will be raised under the garb of monthly fuel adjustments for the month of November.

Published 11 Feb, 2020 07:41am

Industries & Sectors

Thailand energy co keen to invest in Pakistan

A delegation of Global Power Synergy met with Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub in Islamabad. Omar says th

Published 10 Feb, 2020 01:36pm

Industries & Sectors

World’s largest wind turbine maker keen to establish factory in Pakistan

As per reports, the factory would be established near the country’s economic hub Karachi. The world’s la

Published 08 Feb, 2020 08:35am

Industries & Sectors

Wind power plant of 200 MW to be installed in Sindh: Omar Ayub

Omar Ayub said that the Sindh government did not give right of way for gas pipeline which resulted in gas shortage.

Published 07 Feb, 2020 07:40pm

Industries & Sectors

Steps being taken to introduce affordable electricity rates for consumers: Umer Ayub

Expressing satisfaction over the performance of the energy department, he said that we had recovered 112 billion ru

Published 07 Feb, 2020 07:30pm

Industries & Sectors

EVs can help PM2.5 effects in Pakistan: Study

“The reduction in PM2.5 is generating UFPs as heavy air pollutants like PM2.5 used to absorb these extremely minute

Published 06 Feb, 2020 08:46pm

Industries & Sectors

Chinese transport service provider to invest over $600mn in Pakistan

The company intends to restore and restructure Pakistan’s public transportation system by replicating the Chinese m

Published 06 Feb, 2020 10:06am

Industries & Sectors

Demand for face masks rise in Peshawar amid coronavirus fears

Face mask vendors say mask is exported from China and the price of mask has risen due to export closure. The f

Updated 04 Mar, 2020 10:38am

Industries & Sectors

Pharmaceutical goods' export increase 5pc in 1st half of FY 2019-20

In term of quantity, the export of pharmaceutical products also increased by 11.68 percent by going up from 6,243 m

Published 01 Feb, 2020 11:40am

Industries & Sectors

SNGPL conducts successful raids for UFC control

First raid at a Nimco factory the teams caught gas-pilferers involved gas theft by installing a bypass line. T

Published 30 Jan, 2020 07:13pm

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan's largest bus manufacturer records over billion rupees loss

Sale of Hinopak's trucks and buses decreased, to 1277 units from 2435 units in the corresponding period of the last

Published 29 Jan, 2020 09:27am

Industries & Sectors

Kohat Cement's latest expansion increases capacity by 80pc

Total installed cement production capacity of the company has enhanced from 2,953,500 tons per annum to 5,293,500 t

Published 27 Jan, 2020 09:14am

Industries & Sectors

Electrifying transport: Pakistan unveils first electric rickshaw

There were four main benefits of Electric Vehicle policy as EVs would run on 70pc less costs compared to its fuel-b

Published 27 Jan, 2020 07:39am

Industries & Sectors

Datsun Car project put on-hold, as company weighs in viability

The company says that Indonesia, which is the mother plant for Datsun CKD kits, may not be a sustainable KD source.

Published 24 Jan, 2020 07:11am

Industries & Sectors

METRO inaugurates ‘Star Farm Academy’ for skilled youth

Star Farm Academy aims to enhance skills of youth who are seeking support in filling the gap between their existing

Updated 23 Jan, 2020 12:08pm

Industries & Sectors

Two cellular companies get contract for hi-speed broadband in ‘Kurram, Sanghar Lots’

The contracts for high-speed broadband were given to Telenor and PMCL (Jazz) companies in ‘Sanghar and Kurram Lots’

Published 22 Jan, 2020 08:11pm

Industries & Sectors

Sino-Pak textile cooperation to focus on readymade garments

The textile diagnostic report provided the Chinese viewpoints on the potentials and barriers of large-scale Textile

Published 22 Jan, 2020 11:59am

Industries & Sectors

PM Imran Khan invites SAP to open software labs in Pakistan

SAP's CEO expressed commitment to train young software engineers in Germany and using them for software development

Updated 22 Jan, 2020 10:27am

Industries & Sectors

OGDCL appoints Shahid Khan as MD/CEO

OGDCL Board of Directors in its meeting approved the appointment of Shahid Salim Khan in place of Dr. Naseem Ahmad.

Published 22 Jan, 2020 06:23am

Industries & Sectors

Hyundai-Nishat begins mass production of first ‘Make in Pakistan’ truck

The plant has an annual production capacity of up to 15,000 units per annum in its initial phase. The HNMPL pl

Published 16 Jan, 2020 09:56am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan keen to fill void after India’s restrictions on Malaysian palm oil

The palm oil prices has dropped significantly after reports of India banning palm oil import made rounds. Mala

Published 16 Jan, 2020 07:15am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan’s only wet-process cement plant on the brink of shutdown

Established in 1956-57 in Sindh, Zeal Pak Cement Factory Ltd operates on wet-process technology. The wet-proce

Published 15 Jan, 2020 09:55am

Industries & Sectors

Suzuki Alto shines amid Pakistan auto sector’s ongoing woeful run

Sales of passenger cars stood at 9,987 units in the last month of 2019, as compared to 16,141 units sold in same pe

Published 14 Jan, 2020 07:11am

Industries & Sectors

After India's restrictions, Malaysia aims to expand palm oil trade with Pakistan

In 2018, Pakistan imported 1.16 million metric tons of palm oil from Malaysia. India, the world largest import

Published 13 Jan, 2020 07:01am

Industries & Sectors

CMPak invested over US$5bn in telecom sector

CMPak had made some massive contributions for the economic development of Pakistan with Rs 134 billion taxes paid i

Published 10 Jan, 2020 03:25pm

Industries & Sectors

Honda jacks up car prices in Pakistan

The prices of various models have been increased from Rs 20,000 to 100,000. Honda BR-V MT witnessed the highes

Published 08 Jan, 2020 07:34am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan willing to facilitate Tesla with free land, tax breaks if company interested: Fawad

Fawad Chaudhry said the government is looking forward to hear a positive response from Tesla. Pakistan auto se

Published 07 Jan, 2020 05:54am

Industries & Sectors

SNGPL to restore gas supply to CNG stations across Punjab

SNGPL says gas will be supplied to CNG stations on Tuesday and Friday from 8 am to 8 pm. The spokesperson adde

Published 06 Jan, 2020 10:23am

Industries & Sectors

Fawad Chaudhry invites Elon Musk to build next Gigafactory in Pakistan

The minister invited the tech mogul to setup a factory in Pakistan, highlighting several incentives the country has

Published 06 Jan, 2020 05:46am

Industries & Sectors

Roti gets more expensive, after flour price jacked up

The prices of wheat have increased from Rs. 1900 to Rs. 2,000 per maund in the open market. The increasing rat

Updated 04 Jan, 2020 10:10am

Industries & Sectors

SNGPL to refund millions of rupees to gas consumers

The SNGPL action comes after Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed disapproval for putting burden on gas consumers.

Updated 04 Jan, 2020 09:09am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan, China JF-17 fighter jet gets major upgrade

Experts are of the view that the latest adoption of technologies will lead to cost-efficiency. Just days ago,

Published 03 Jan, 2020 10:47am

Industries & Sectors

UAE’s $200mn to be used for Pakistan SMEs

Hafeez Sheikh says that the announced amount will be spent on small business promotion and jobs. Advisor

Published 03 Jan, 2020 07:53am

Industries & Sectors

Qatar seeks operational workforce from Pakistan for World Cup 2022

The FIFA World Cup 2022, which is scheduled to be held in Qatar has shifted from construction and development stage

Published 03 Jan, 2020 06:20am

Industries & Sectors

PM Khan to lay foundation stone of Allama Iqbal Industrial Estate

The project will cost a total of Rs 400 billion rupees, and will generate employment opportunities for 300,000 pers

Published 03 Jan, 2020 05:18am

Industries & Sectors

Karachiites not to bear NEPRA latest electricity hike: KE

The electric supply company said that power utility refuted the claim that this increase would be borne by consumer

Published 02 Jan, 2020 09:15am

Industries & Sectors

Govt increase in fines pushes transporters to countrywide strike

Back in November, the federal government announced to revise upward the fine by up to 250-300 percent. T

Published 02 Jan, 2020 06:23am

Industries & Sectors

Customs drafts risk management rules for cargo clearance

As per FBR, the rules will help in identifying high risk imports/exports while facilitating international trade.

Published 01 Jan, 2020 09:32am

Industries & Sectors

Sindh gas crisis to end in coming days: SSGC

The gas problem in Sindh would end in January, after the induction of 40MMCFD gas into the system from Rehman gas f

Published 01 Jan, 2020 07:27am

Industries & Sectors

LPG price increase by over Rs23 per kg as New Year begins

Under the new prices, the LPG price has been increased by 23.54/kg to Rs151.82/kg. The government increased t

Published 01 Jan, 2020 06:39am

Industries & Sectors

Govt blames rising domestic demand, prolonged winter as gas crisis intensifies

The gas shortage in South is approximately 100 to 150mmcf, informed the SAPM. The shortage could only be met w

Published 31 Dec, 2019 09:50am

Industries & Sectors

Gas crisis in Sindh: CNG stations shut yet again for another 24 hours

SSGC gas supply from different gas fields has been reduced. The gas shortfall has affected not only the supply

Published 31 Dec, 2019 08:22am

Industries & Sectors

With latest expansion, Lucky Cement becomes Pakistan largest cement maker

Lucky Cement informed that the new line was made operational with the commencement of Clinker production on Decembe

Published 31 Dec, 2019 07:26am

Industries & Sectors

‘Otherworldly’ Pakistan place among top adventure travel destination for 2020

The society advise the Government of Pakistan to invest heavily in promoting the country's tourism assets overseas.

Published 30 Dec, 2019 07:50am

Industries & Sectors

Gas crisis intensifies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The petitioner appealed to the court to provide immediate gas to the public and has also pleaded not to send gas bi

Published 30 Dec, 2019 07:26am

Industries & Sectors

Increased fares, long delays keep Pakistan Railways sluggish throughout 2019

Passenger train fares were increased from 7 to 8 percent in 2019, fares of freight train were also increased by 20

Published 30 Dec, 2019 05:36am

Industries & Sectors

Textile industrialist willing to invest $5bn, says APTMA

The only industry working in Pakistan at the moment is the textile industry, says Group Leader APTMA. Gohar ur

Published 27 Dec, 2019 10:31am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan mulls over opening sea routes for Gulf region passengers

The government would facilitate private investors and the service would not only be limited to PNSC ships. Fed

Published 27 Dec, 2019 06:29am

Industries & Sectors

Turkish aerospace manufacturer opens office in Pakistan

TAI is the first Turkish defense firm to open an office in Pakistan's first technopark. The Turkish defense gi

Published 26 Dec, 2019 07:27am

Industries & Sectors

Local refineries approach govt as furnace oil crisis looms

SAPM on Petroleum Nadeem Babar has decided to make a Working Group comprising government officials and representati

Published 24 Dec, 2019 10:10am

Industries & Sectors

Govt to offer tax breaks for industries with export potential, says PM advisor

PM advisor Abdul Razak Dawood said that an export policy will be announced next year in January. Dawood was of

Published 24 Dec, 2019 05:58am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistanis to get jobs in Japan as both the countries sign MoU on manpower

Japan needs 340,000 workers who need to know the technical skills and Japanese language. Japan has high expect

Updated 23 Dec, 2019 10:07am

Industries & Sectors

CNG stations to remain shut as pressure drops across Sindh

Due to drop in pressure in Gas System, domestic and commercial consumers will face inconvenience in fulfilling thei

Published 23 Dec, 2019 08:00am

Industries & Sectors

SNGPL halts gas supply to industries as demand rises

SNGPL says that the decision was taken in order to meet demand of domestic consumers. Decision to halt gas sup

Published 21 Dec, 2019 11:15am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan to sign MoU with Japan for export of manpower

Back in October, both countries agreed to further negotiate on signing of MoU for exporting thousands of skilled la

Published 21 Dec, 2019 07:35am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan aims to boost tourism industry through CPEC

Pakistan is eyeing on tapping potential of its tourism sector by attracting Chinese tourists to visit Pakistan.

Published 20 Dec, 2019 10:34am

Industries & Sectors

Drop in pressure worsens gas crisis in Sindh

Gas crisis in Sindh has turned pretty severe, with CNG stations closed from Tuesday afternoon due to reduced gas pr

Published 20 Dec, 2019 07:26am

Industries & Sectors

Despite sales decline, Pak Suzuki raises prices

The price of Suzuki’s Alto VXR raised by a whooping Rs90,000 witnessing a surge of 6.88 percent, the vehicle is now

Published 19 Dec, 2019 06:59am

Industries & Sectors

Textile exports grew by 4.68pc in 5 months of FY 2019-20, reached to $5.763bn

On month on month basis, textile exports from the country grew by 7.03pc in November, 2019 as it was recoded at $1.

Published 18 Dec, 2019 12:05pm

Industries & Sectors

DLL selling ‘Lawrencepur’ brand as textile sector deteriorates

The brand is being sold at a price of Rs81.5 million as against the independent valuation of Rs78.1 million conduct

Published 18 Dec, 2019 09:30am

Industries & Sectors

PICT becomes Pakistan first container terminal to obtain international safety standard

PICT successfully migrated from the old OHSAS 18001 standard to the new ISO 45001:2018. In October 2012, ICTSI

Published 18 Dec, 2019 07:00am

Industries & Sectors

Jehangir Ali Shah assigned PSO’s acting CEO

Jehangir has been appointed for another period of 30 days or till the appointment of a regular incumbent, whichever

Updated 18 Dec, 2019 07:01am

Industries & Sectors

South Korean power company to invest over $1bn in Pakistan power sector

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt and the Korean company have partnered to invest in 496 MW power project in Kohistan. T

Published 17 Dec, 2019 09:07am

Industries & Sectors

OGRA approves 214 percent hike in gas prices for domestic consumers

The gas regulator has sent its decision to increase gas prices to the federal government. The gas prices for R

Updated 17 Dec, 2019 08:10am

Industries & Sectors

Govt releases Rs81.132 million for Textile Industry sector development projects

The authorities concerned had also given the authorization of release Rs78.304 million for 1000 Industrial Stitchin

Published 16 Dec, 2019 02:06pm

Industries & Sectors

Tractor production decrease by over 34pc in 5 months of FY 2019-20

Manufacturing of motorcycles and three wheelers in the country plunged to 672,032 units during the period under rev

Published 16 Dec, 2019 12:15pm

Industries & Sectors

Chinese expert believes ‘Green Corridor’ to boost Pakistan’s agriculture

Rising demand in China will boost agricultural sector in Pakistan, says Chinese expert. Pakistani and Chinese

Published 16 Dec, 2019 06:25am

Industries & Sectors

Turkey’s multibillion dollar defense giant ASELSAN to open offices in Pakistan

ASELSAN is aiming to expand its defense transactions with Pakistan by opening its office in January 2020. Last

Published 12 Dec, 2019 07:28am

Industries & Sectors

PIA in talks with Russia to acquire Sukhoi Superjet 100 planes

Talks between Russian authorities and PIA will continue next year, said Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis M

Published 12 Dec, 2019 06:42am

Industries & Sectors

NEPRA holds K-Electric responsible for electrocutions in Karachi, imposes Rs50mn penalty

The regulator has also ordered K-Electric to carry out third party verification of its distribution system. KE

Updated 11 Dec, 2019 06:54am

Industries & Sectors

Fraud of millions of rupees hit Pakistan’s local microfinance bank

The suspected scam has been going on from February 2017 until now, as per a police report. Police believe that

Updated 10 Dec, 2019 11:04am

Industries & Sectors

Consultations held for improving livestock, dairy and horticulture value chains in Sindh and Balochistan

Livestock, dairy and horticulture – which account for 70% of value-added agriculture – have particularly strong potentia

Published 06 Dec, 2019 01:09pm

Industries & Sectors

Pakistani firm clinches global award for inventing iron supplement

Iron-deficiency anemia among women and children is around 50 percent and is the leading cause of stunted growth, ma

Published 06 Dec, 2019 01:04pm

Industries & Sectors

Govt considering tax cuts to boost construction industry

SAPM said that the govt is planning to implement a fixed tax on purchase of a constructed house and is contemplatin

Published 06 Dec, 2019 06:35am

Industries & Sectors

Engro Polymer, WaterAid sign MoU to improve Water Sanitation and Hygiene in Pakistan

The agreement also entails the promotion and execution of Rain Water Harvesting and groundwater recharge programs.

Published 04 Dec, 2019 01:15pm

Industries & Sectors

Car sale, production fell by 44.06pc, 43.34pc respectively during four months of FY 2019-20

Among cars, the sale of Honda cars went down by 71.19 percent from 16,643 units in last year to 4,961 units during

Published 30 Nov, 2019 01:50pm

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan to become first South Asian country to manufacture battery buses: Fawad Chaudhry

Science and tech minister said Pakistan would also develop solar panels and lithium batteries, which would change t

Published 30 Nov, 2019 06:17am

Industries & Sectors

Govt likely to decrease petroleum price in December

Ogra has proposed to reduce the price of petrol by 25 paisas. If approved, new rates will be applicable starti

Published 29 Nov, 2019 09:43am

Industries & Sectors

World’s largest electric vehicles manufacturer BYD all set to enter Pakistan

Toyota, BYD to develop electric vehicles with 44 plants around the world, said Pakistan Electric Vehicles & Par

Published 29 Nov, 2019 06:53am

Industries & Sectors

Car sale, production fell by 44.06pc, 43.34pc respectively during four months of FY 2019-20

The sale of Toyota Corolla went down from 18,814 units to 7,485 units, showing decreased of 60.21 percent. The

Published 28 Nov, 2019 02:03pm

Industries & Sectors

Sui Northern plans to add RLNG in system in case of gas shortage in winters

In case of shortage, normal delivery will be continued for domestic customers by incorporating RLNG into the system

Published 28 Nov, 2019 05:59am

Industries & Sectors

PayPal not ready yet to bring its services into Pakistan

PayPal says Pakistan is not part of their programme for at least three years. The entry of PayPal would help f

Published 23 Nov, 2019 06:07am

Industries & Sectors

Italian energy giant Eni inaugurates first solar plant in Pakistan

Bhit Photovoltaic Plant has a 10MW peak capacity and is expected to produce approximately 20GWh annually. The

Published 22 Nov, 2019 10:44am

Industries & Sectors

Nepra hikes electricity tariff by Rs1.82 per unit

The latest price hike of electricity was done due to September's fuel price adjustment. The price hike will be

Published 21 Nov, 2019 11:09am

Industries & Sectors

Record shattering startup Airlift to bring electric buses to Pakistan

MoU was signed by Science and Technology minister Fawad Chaudhary and Airlift Technologies Co-founder/CEO. Sta

Published 21 Nov, 2019 08:01am

Industries & Sectors

Ride hailing app Grab to begin services in Pakistan

Singapore-based Grab says rides in Pakistan would be facilitated through Careem app. The service would be avai

Published 20 Nov, 2019 11:13am

Industries & Sectors

SC bars government from selling Pakistan Steel Mills land

Apex court dismissed the govt's application against the order to freeze accounts of Ministry of Industry and Produc

Published 18 Nov, 2019 11:05am

Industries & Sectors

PIA to resume direct flights to USA from next year

The national carrier is in the final phase of preparations and will start direct flights to USA from April 2020.

Published 18 Nov, 2019 08:45am

Industries & Sectors

Another electricity price hike on the cards

Nepra has been requested by Central Power Purchasing Agency to collect Rs 17 billion 280 million from electricity c

Published 14 Nov, 2019 09:19am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan sets ambitious target to achieve 75pc of green energy by 2030

Pakistan's target of achieving green energy of 64pc by 2025 are very 'real', said special assistant to PM on Petrol

Published 13 Nov, 2019 08:32am

Industries & Sectors

Auto industry’s rough patch continues as car sales plunge by 44pc

Only 40,586 units of passenger cars were sold in July-Oct 2019, as compared to 72,563 units in same period last yea

Published 13 Nov, 2019 07:16am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan Petroleum Limited to diversify into other minerals

Country's key supplier of natural gas is looking to export zinc and lead from next year. The company also aims

Updated 16 Nov, 2019 07:37am

Industries & Sectors

Construction of 900MW RLNG based power project to start next month

The project was conceived in 2016 and after the completion of feasibility studies it was approved and publicly anno

Published 11 Nov, 2019 01:17pm

Industries & Sectors

PM Khan forms committee to address construction industry woes

The committee has been directed to submit taxes, loans from banks and submit recommendations within 24 hours.

Published 11 Nov, 2019 11:22am

Industries & Sectors

Indian cotton exporters’ eager to trade with Pakistan

Indian exporters and traders feel that they could export 1.5-2 million bales of cotton to Pakistan this year.

Published 11 Nov, 2019 08:25am

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan's arms exports witness exponential growth

The arms exports exceeded $210 million in the fiscal year through June. Pakistan's next door ally China playin

Updated 14 Dec, 2019 11:18am

Industries & Sectors

VIS reaffirms ER of Sheikhoo Sugar Mills Ltd

The medium to long-term rating of "A-" denotes good credit quality with adequate protection factors. The compa

Published 08 Nov, 2019 12:39pm

Industries & Sectors

Billions of dollars lost annually by Pakistan in post-harvest loss, says ADB

ADB states that a reduction of around 75 pc of the current post-harvest loss would be equivalent to an annual savin

Published 08 Nov, 2019 07:19am

Industries & Sectors

K-Electric to invest $3bn in various projects in coming four years

The investment would be used to improve K-Electric’s distribution, transmission and generation capabilities. T

Published 08 Nov, 2019 05:43am

Industries & Sectors

Shan Foods considering selling majority stake: report

Shan Foods has declined to comment as the talks are private, Bloomberg reported. The company previously reje

Published 06 Nov, 2019 07:01am

Industries & Sectors

Nepra increases electricity tariff by Rs1.82 per unit

The decision will put an additional burden of Rs24 billion on electricity consumers. The price will not be app

Published 05 Nov, 2019 07:40am

Industries & Sectors

APTMA demands textile policy, says capable of doubling exports in five years

All Pakistan Textile Mills Association chairman says Pakistani exporters are facing stiff competition from Banglade

Published 04 Nov, 2019 06:22am

Industries & Sectors

FCCI demands settlement of tax refunds

"Textile industry is convinced to double the export from US$13 billion to US$25 billion in line with the Prime Mini

Published 02 Nov, 2019 11:30pm

Industries & Sectors

KSA agrees to increase Pakistan's labour quota for multi-billion dollar project

Pakistan will witness a steady demand for labour from the Kingdom once Musaned is connected to Pakistan’s online jo

Published 01 Nov, 2019 10:09am

Industries & Sectors

Telenor receives ISO 45001 certification for occupational health and safety

Responsible businesses worldwide are adopting policies that are friendly towards their employees as well as the environm

Updated 24 Oct, 2019 01:31pm

Business & Economy

FPCCI lauds efforts for preparation of China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement-II

Achakzai said that the team led by Prime Minister Imran Khan is making efforts to make CPFTA-II operational with e

Published 19 Oct, 2019 11:16am

Industries & Sectors

Over Rs116 million released for petroleum sector projects

An amount of Rs2.110 million has been provided to explore and evaluate coal in Nosham and Bahlol areas of Balochist

Published 18 Oct, 2019 12:54pm

Industries & Sectors

New policy on card to supply electricity to consumers on flat rate

"The government is likely to unveil new winter power policy next month for supplying electricity to the consumers a

Published 18 Oct, 2019 11:28am

Industries & Sectors

Govt to announce fish policy soon: Minister

Sahibzada Mehmood says government will soon announce a fish policy to promote aquaculture and fish farming in the c

Published 16 Oct, 2019 08:02pm

Industries & Sectors

Railways upgrades 620 coaches in three year

168 coaches were upgraded in 2016-17, 192 in 2017-18 and 260 coaches in 2018-19. 39 coaches of Pakistan Railwa

Published 14 Oct, 2019 01:43pm

Industries & Sectors

Tractor production falls over 31pc in 3 months

The auto experts are attributing this decline of production to low demand caused by rapid increase in prices of the

Published 14 Oct, 2019 12:07pm

Industries & Sectors

Potatoes to be cultivated over 465.4 thousand hectares, onions 216.8, tomatoes at 65.6 thousand hectares

During the current Rabi season, the production targets for potatoes were fixed at 4,869 thousand metric tons O

Published 14 Oct, 2019 11:50am

Industries & Sectors

Draft Mobile Device Manufacturing Policy to develop mobile industry in Pakistan: Razak Dawood

Razak Dawood says Draft Mobile Device Manufacturing Policy aims to develop and promote mobile devices manufacturing

Published 08 Oct, 2019 10:03pm

Industries & Sectors

Omer Ayub chairs meeting at SNGPL

UFG specific benchmark would be given on region-wise basis while an efficient monitoring mechanism would be set to

Updated 04 Oct, 2019 07:40pm

Business & Economy

Metal exports increase over 35pc to $155 million: SBP

The commodities that contributed in positive growth included copper and its articles, export of which grew from $28

Published 04 Oct, 2019 10:56am

Industries & Sectors

Fertilizers imports decreases by 70.88pc in two months

About 203,691 metric tons of fertilizers imported in two months of financial year 2019-20 as against the import of

Published 02 Oct, 2019 01:09pm

Industries & Sectors

ICCI for focusing on hydro, renewable energy to produce cheep electricity for industry

The ICCI President said that Pakistan’s heavy reliance on fossil fuels for energy generation was the main cause of

Published 28 Sep, 2019 01:38pm

Industries & Sectors

PTCL upgrades six exchanges under NTP

Under NTP, PTCL offered faster connections from 8Mbps to 50Mbps PTCL endeavours to provide best quality intern

Published 25 Sep, 2019 12:54pm

Industries & Sectors

Tea imports dip by 35.36 percent to $65.26mn in two months

The tea imports decreased by 26.79 percent during July-August (2019-20) The trade deficit during July-August (

Published 25 Sep, 2019 12:35pm

Industries & Sectors

Footwear exports rise over 15pc to $25.793mn

Pakistan exported footwear worth $25.793 million during July-August (2019-20) The footwear exports increased b

Published 25 Sep, 2019 12:26pm

Industries & Sectors

Textile exports post 2.30pc growth, reach $2.215 billion in two month

About 86,828 metric tons bed wear worth of $399.994 million exported during the period under review as against the

Published 21 Sep, 2019 01:29pm

Industries & Sectors

Marble units use wet process to avoid dust pollution: EPA

ISLAMABAD: The marble factories established in the federal capital are using wet process to avoid dust pollution. Ta

Published 06 Sep, 2019 12:28pm

Industries & Sectors

Ministry to introduce electronic motorcycles, rickshaws

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Science and Technology Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Saturday said the ministry was planning to

Published 31 Aug, 2019 03:04pm

Industries & Sectors

FBR issues income tax return form for companies

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued draft income tax return form for companies for Tax Year 20

Published 30 Aug, 2019 03:51pm

Industries & Sectors

NA body asks PTA to take action against illegal SIMs sellers

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication Monday directed th

Published 26 Aug, 2019 07:38pm

Industries & Sectors

Commission identifies ten public sector entities for privatisation

ISLAMABAD:Privatisation Commission’s (PC) Board identified ten public sector entities (PSEs) for the privatization

Updated 27 Aug, 2019 09:10am

Industries & Sectors

Exporters want Hafeez Sheikh to play part in revision of export-oriented sales tax refund policy

ISLAMABAD: The exporters have requested Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue to

Published 26 Aug, 2019 01:00pm

Industries & Sectors

Export of IT services earns over $1bn

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan earned $1008.490 million by providing different information technology (IT) services in various

Published 10 Aug, 2019 04:14pm

Industries & Sectors

Car production dips 5.32 pc in 11 months

ISLAMABAD: The production of cars and jeeps witnessed 5.32 percent decrease during the first eleven months of the fiscal

Published 04 Aug, 2019 03:10pm

Industries & Sectors

Karachi Commissioner asks KE to modernize its system

KARACHI: Commissioner of Karachi, Iftikhar Shallwani has urged Karachi Electric (KE) to ensure immediate upgradation

Published 02 Aug, 2019 09:40pm

Industries & Sectors

Pharmaceutical exports up by 8pc to 211.674mn

ISLAMABAD: The exports of pharmaceutical product from the country during the financial year (2018-19) grew by 8.6 percen

Published 28 Jul, 2019 02:05pm

Industries & Sectors

OGDCL injects eight new oil, gas wells in production gathering system

ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) has injected eight new wells, producing 226,862 Barrels crude oil and

Published 26 Jul, 2019 12:56pm

Industries & Sectors

OGDCL invites applications for internship programme by August 9

ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has invited applications from fresh graduates of different di

Published 24 Jul, 2019 11:25am

Industries & Sectors

LSMI output decreases 3.5pc in 11 months of FY 2018-19

ISLAMABAD: The overall output of Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) in the country during last 11 months of pre

Published 24 Jul, 2019 11:24am

Industries & Sectors

Textile exports drop 1.42pc in FY 2017-18: PBS

ISLAMABAD: Textile group exports from the country during financial year ended on June 30, 2019 was in dollar term reduce

Updated 22 Jul, 2019 09:57am

Industries & Sectors

VIS reaffirms ratings of Shakarganj Food Products Limited

KARACHI: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Shakarganj Food Products Limited (SF

Published 19 Jul, 2019 02:20pm

Industries & Sectors

VIS reaffirms entity ratings of Sadaqat Limited

KARACHI: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Sadaqat Limited (SL) at single A /A-

Updated 19 Jul, 2019 02:26pm

Industries & Sectors

PTCL Group posts double digital growth in operating, net profits

ISLAMABAD: President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Group, Rashid

Published 17 Jul, 2019 09:06pm

Industries & Sectors

Huawei to set up regional headquarters in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Vice President of Huawei Group Mark Xueman Wednesday said his company would set up a regional headquarters in

Updated 22 Jul, 2019 10:05am

Industries & Sectors

Shipping Activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Four ships CPO Bremen, Maersk Selator, Ru Yi and Al-Ejnan carrying containers, General Cargo and LNG were

Published 17 Jul, 2019 12:50pm

Industries & Sectors

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Brisk shipping was recorded at the Port Qasim on Monday, where seven ships Conti Lyon, CPO Hamburh, Lorentz

Published 16 Jul, 2019 02:53pm

Industries & Sectors

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Four ships Maersk Kinloss, Le Havre, IVS Pine Hurst and Chemroad Aqua carrying containers, Coal and Chemi

Published 10 Jul, 2019 01:00pm

Industries & Sectors

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Shipping activity remained active at the Port Qasim where five ships MSC Busan, MSC Clea, SBI Taurus, GS Av

Published 09 Jul, 2019 04:22pm

Industries & Sectors

Cutlery exports up by 1.68pc in 11 months: PBS

ISLAMABAD: The cutlery exports from the country increased by 1.68 percent during the first eleven months of fiscal y

Published 08 Jul, 2019 02:57pm

Industries & Sectors

Car production dips 2.93pc in 01 months

ISLAMABAD: The production of cars and jeeps witnessed 2.93 percent decrease during the first ten months of the fisca

Published 08 Jul, 2019 02:56pm

Industries & Sectors

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Two ships IVS Glen Eagle and UACC Masafi carrying Coal and Palm oil were took berths at Port Qasim Electric

Published 08 Jul, 2019 02:41pm

Industries & Sectors

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Seven ships MSC Pine, Maersk Kensington,Ummbad, Stena Important, Bunga Akasa, SBI Tethys and TBC Progress c

Published 03 Jul, 2019 11:41am

Industries & Sectors

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Shipping activity remained active at the Port Qasim, where three Ships Conti Cortesia, Chiarad Damato and A

Published 02 Jul, 2019 01:19pm

Industries & Sectors

Local LPG price decreased by Rs 68 per 11.8-kg cylinder

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Monday issued a price-revision notification of Liquefied Petroleu

Published 01 Jul, 2019 07:20pm

Industries & Sectors

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Four ships Zoes, Seacon-7, Maritime Riyal and Al-Jassasiya scheduled to load/offload Rice, Steel Coil, Pal

Published 01 Jul, 2019 01:37pm

Industries & Sectors

VIS maintains IFS rating of AICL

KARACHI: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has maintained the Insurer Financial Strength rating of Alpha Insurance C

Published 28 Jun, 2019 02:32pm

Industries & Sectors

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Shipping activity remained active at the Port Qasim where four ships CMA CGM Tittus, MSC Pamela, MOL Gener

Published 27 Jun, 2019 02:15pm

Industries & Sectors

LSM production falls 3.51pc in 10 months

ISLAMABAD: The Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) production has witnessed a decline of 3.51 percent during

Published 26 Jun, 2019 01:25pm

Industries & Sectors

NEPRA approves 10 paisa hike in power tariff

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Wednesday approved 10 paisa hike in power tar

Published 26 Jun, 2019 01:21pm

Industries & Sectors

Atlas Group & DID Group Japan decides to establish JVA in Pakistan

KARACHI: Atlas Autos (Private) Limited and DAIDO Kogyo Co. Limited (DID-Japan), assembling motorcycle chains in Paki

Published 21 Jun, 2019 02:47pm

Industries & Sectors

British Airways to resume its flight for Pakistan from June 2

ISLAMABAD: British Airways will operate three flights in a week between London and Islamabad from June 2. The thr

Published 23 May, 2019 09:06pm

Industries & Sectors

Gas production declining by 7pc annually

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Petroleum Nadeem Babar Friday said gas production in the co

Published 17 May, 2019 02:52pm

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan outdone India, Canada in newly installed hydro power capacity

Pakistan beat the likes of India and Canada to rank third in the world for newly installed hydropower capacity, as

Published 16 May, 2019 08:08am

Industries & Sectors

KP's energy resources if exploited could generate upto 30000MW electricity

PESHAWAR: Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on energy and power Himayat Ullah Khan has said that KP has h

Published 03 May, 2019 03:33pm

Industries & Sectors

PMA urges KE not to resort to any load shedding during intense summers

KARACHI: Pakistan Medical Association has urged the Karachi Electric (KE) not to resort to any announced/unannounced

Published 01 May, 2019 02:43pm

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan Post embraces digitization to improve efficiency

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Post, in a bid to ensure speedy communication among society for their domestic and business need

Published 01 May, 2019 02:37pm

Industries & Sectors

Burkina Faso Ambassador visits Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan office in Karachi

KARACHI: His Excellency, Souleymane Kone, Ambassador of Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta, a landlocked country in

Published 30 Apr, 2019 01:53pm

Industries & Sectors

Engro posts Rs6.837bn profit after tax

KARACHI: Engro Corporation has posted consolidated profit-after-tax (PAT) of Rs 6.565 billion compared to Rs 6.837 b

Published 26 Apr, 2019 02:26pm

Industries & Sectors

PTCL upgrades 13 more exchanges in 7 cities

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has transformed 13 more exchanges in 7 cities as part of

Published 25 Apr, 2019 12:39pm

Industries & Sectors

ICCI shows concerns over 26 percent fall in development spending

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) has shown concerns over the 26 percent decline in d

Published 23 Apr, 2019 02:37pm

Industries & Sectors

Textile exhibition unveils unique textile craft industry for fashion lovers

ISLAMABAD: The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa) launched a unique exhibition of textiles

Published 19 Apr, 2019 10:38am

Industries & Sectors

PIA owes Rs96bn to CAA, PAC body told

ISLAMABAD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) secretary on Thursday informed the sub-committee of Public Accounts Co

Updated 19 Apr, 2019 06:53am

Industries & Sectors

Textile Secretary launches stitching program

KARACHI: Federal Secretary for Textile, Syed Iftikhar Hussain Babaron Thursday launched 3rd phase of Stitching Machi

Published 18 Apr, 2019 08:34pm

Industries & Sectors

VIS assigns initial ratings to Master Textile Mills Limited

KARACHI: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has assigned initial entity ratings of single A/A-One to Master Textile M

Published 18 Apr, 2019 08:26pm

Industries & Sectors

VIS assigns Initial ratings to Mannan Shahid Forgings Limited

KARACHI: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has assigned initial entity ratings of single A-Minus/A-Two to Mannan Sha

Updated 18 Apr, 2019 08:27pm

Industries & Sectors

PTCL group revenue growth 11 per cent in Q1 2019; emphasis on DSL growth

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL)’s revenue group growth has grown year-on-year (YoY) by

Published 17 Apr, 2019 08:32pm

Industries & Sectors

LCCI for declaring emergency in agri sector

LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Wednesday demanded the government to declare emergency in

Published 17 Apr, 2019 08:21pm

Industries & Sectors

MEPCO recovers Rs1.34bn from defaulters in March

MULTAN: Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) has recovered over Rs 1.34 billion from defaulters during the month of

Published 17 Apr, 2019 08:09pm

Industries & Sectors

PMA demands pharma companies to reverse medicine prices

LAHORE: Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) demanded the pharmaceutical companies to reverse medicines recent price h

Published 17 Apr, 2019 07:49pm

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AGP served notice in mobile phone services suspension case

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Wednesday issued notice to the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) in a case regarding susp

Updated 17 Apr, 2019 08:39pm

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Zong 4G, FINCA to digitally empower corporate organizations

ISLAMABAD: Zong 4G and FINCA Microfinance Bank Pakistan have entered into a strategic alliance aimed to uplift the digit

Updated 17 Apr, 2019 12:49pm

Industries & Sectors

UK-Pak chamber to provide aircraft to PIA for UK flight

KARACHI: UK-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UKPCCI) has offered the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)

Published 12 Apr, 2019 08:35pm

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Railways issues new train time table for summer

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has announced revised time table for summer to be implemented from April 15. According

Published 12 Apr, 2019 08:31pm

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PTA denies extension for blocking non compliant mobile devices

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Friday contradicted the false media reports carrying that PTA

Published 12 Apr, 2019 07:50pm

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DRAP seizes overpriced medicines in various cities

ISLAMABAD: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) Thursday seized stocks of overpriced medicines in Islamabad,

Published 11 Apr, 2019 10:20pm

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KEDA voluntarily destroy DTH, C-line equipments

ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electronic Dealers Association (KEDA) voluntarily destroyed illegal direct to home (DTH) and C-Li

Published 11 Apr, 2019 10:18pm

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Block-II of Thar Coal Power project starts generating 660 MW

ISLAMABAD: The Block-II of the Thar Coal Power Plant had started generating power of around 660 Mega Watt (MW) and t

Published 10 Apr, 2019 07:04pm

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Govt for investment in industrial sector: BoI chairman

ISLAMABAD: Board of Investment (BoI) Chairman Haroon Sharif Wednesday said the government is focusing to improve governa

Published 10 Apr, 2019 03:46pm

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Karachi Cotton Association Prices

KARACHI: The Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday fixed the official spot rate, or base price, for Grade 3 cotton at

Published 10 Apr, 2019 01:13pm

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Up-gradation of textile sector to help Pakistan maintain its inherent edge

FAISALABAD: Ambassador of People's Republic of China to Islamabad, Yao Jing on Tuesday said the up-gradation of text

Published 09 Apr, 2019 07:45pm

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PTCL partners with Netflix for monthly broadband bills

MULTAN: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has partnered with Netflix, to enable PTCL customers to ea

Updated 08 Apr, 2019 09:12pm

Industries & Sectors

Rs127mn spent on five feeders rehabilitation, bifurcation

MULTAN: Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) has spent over Rs 127.4 million for rehabilitation, bifurcation and up

Updated 09 Apr, 2019 03:10pm

Industries & Sectors

Govt focusing on export led growth, increasing FDI: Commerce adviser

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industries and Production and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood

Published 02 Apr, 2019 04:59pm

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Chinese investment being invited in industrial sectors

LAHORE: Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has planned to bring investment from China in the

Published 01 Apr, 2019 03:57pm

Industries & Sectors

Shanghai Electric to further expand its investment in power sector of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Khusro Bakhtyar has said that there is a huge potential for private

Published 28 Mar, 2019 09:04pm

Industries & Sectors

VIS assigns IER to J.K Spinning Mills Limited

KARACHI: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has assigned initial entity ratings of single A Minus/A-One to J.K Spinni

Published 28 Mar, 2019 07:40pm

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Govt pays Rs42bn to textile sector under PM exports enhance package

ISLAMABAD: The government has provided Rs 42 billion to local textile industry under Prime Minister Exports Enhancement

Published 27 Mar, 2019 04:17pm

Industries & Sectors

Special railways saloons to be available on rent: Sh Rashid

LAHORE: Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad has said that all special railways saloons including prime minister and mi

Published 27 Mar, 2019 02:51pm

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PCJCCI focuses on promotion of textile business with China

LAHORE: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PCJCCI) was focusing on promotion of textile business w

Published 27 Mar, 2019 02:31pm

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Private sector playing active role in social sector: LCCI

LAHORE: Private sector was sharing the economic burden of the government by playing an active role in social sector and

Published 27 Mar, 2019 02:30pm

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Circular debt to be brought down to Rs225bn by Dec

ISLAMABAD: Reiterating government firm commitment to bring reforms in power sector including indiscriminate action a

Published 26 Mar, 2019 08:03pm

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Previous govt’s weak policies in gas sector burdening people

ISLAMABAD: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on Tuesday said people were facing extra burden in gas sector du

Published 26 Mar, 2019 07:34pm

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China committed to improve trade relations with Pakistan: Yao Jing

RAWALPINDI: China is committed to improve trade relations with Pakistan as both countries are enjoying great friendly re

Published 26 Mar, 2019 03:52pm

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Opening of 21st Textile Asia International Fair

KARACHI: A three-day Textile Asia International Trade Fair-2019 began here on Monday at Expo Centre Karachi (ECK). Al

Published 26 Mar, 2019 01:55pm

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PIA ensures 1.5 tons air cargo from Faisalabad to Karachi

FAISALABAD: National Flag Carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has ensured 1.5 ton air cargo from Faisalab

Published 25 Mar, 2019 08:39pm

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Mobile internet service restores in Bajaur

BAJAUR: With the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, mobile internet service was formally resumed in Bajaur dis

Published 25 Mar, 2019 08:36pm

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MEPCO recovers over Rs92mn from 7472 defaulters in February

MULTAN: Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) launched a crack down against chronic defaulters and recovered over Rs

Published 25 Mar, 2019 08:05pm

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Over billing in gas sector to be adjusted in next two months

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Monday said the matter of over billing in gas sector

Published 25 Mar, 2019 07:30pm

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Pakistan ranks number one for provision of most affordable telecom services

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been ranked number “1” for the provision of most affordable telecom services amongst 139 cou

Published 22 Mar, 2019 08:21pm

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Karachi Cotton Association Prices

KARACHI: The Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday fixed the official spot rate, or base price, for Grade 3 cotton at

Published 20 Mar, 2019 01:34pm

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E&P department recovers Rs50.2mn in four months

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Secretary Energy and Power Sarfaraz Durrani on Tuesday informed that a record recovery

Published 19 Mar, 2019 04:56pm

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Thar coal based 330 MW plant starts power supply to national grid

HYDERABAD: The electricity from the first unit utilizing indigenous Thar Coal reserves was successfully pumped into

Published 19 Mar, 2019 03:11pm

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History Redefined: Engro successfully synchronizes the 330MW power plant on Thar Coal

KARACHI: It was a watershed moment in Tharparkar when electricity from the first unit was successfully pumped into the s

Published 19 Mar, 2019 06:49am

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PTCL upgrades nine exchanges in seven cities

MULTAN: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has transformed its nine exchanges in 7 cities as part of

Published 18 Mar, 2019 04:32pm

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Distt Administration announces restoration of mobile internet service in Bajaur

BAJAUR: The Deputy Commissioner Usman Khan said the district administration has ordered restoration of mobile 2G, 3G

Published 18 Mar, 2019 04:21pm

Industries & Sectors

CPPA-G seeks Rs1.23 increase in power tariff for Feb

ISLAMABAD: Central Power Purchase Agency Guarantee Limited (CPPA-G) has sought Rs.1.23 per unit increase in power ta

Published 18 Mar, 2019 04:12pm

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Railways to replace its entire track

LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways has issued tenders for replacing the entire railway track with new one across the coun

Published 18 Mar, 2019 02:17pm

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Gas supply to industries to improve by March end: SSGC

KARACHI: Acting Managing Director of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC), Mohammad Wasim has expressed hope that gas sup

Published 15 Mar, 2019 03:17pm

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Specific model of Boeing 737 MAX 8 does not operate in Pakistan

KARACHI: A spokesman of Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) Thursday said the specific model of Boeing 737 MAX

Published 14 Mar, 2019 02:32pm

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PIA for direct flights to United States

KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Air Marshal Arshad Malik on Wednes

Published 13 Mar, 2019 04:40pm

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Pakistan Railways all set to launch Jinnah Express on March 30

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is all set to launch a non-stop and the most luxurious train namely Jinnah Express from

Published 13 Mar, 2019 03:48pm

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PTA enriching mobile ecosystem; curbing counterfeit devices

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), contrary to certain media reports, has not imposed any restri

Published 13 Mar, 2019 03:45pm

Industries & Sectors

Samsung launches Galaxy S10

KARACHI: For celebrating its successful decade since the launch of the first Galaxy-S, Samsung Electronics Pakistan

Published 13 Mar, 2019 03:30pm

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Sheikh Rasheed seeks ECO's cooperation for restoring regional rail network

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad Wednesday said the government was giving priority to

Published 13 Mar, 2019 02:03pm

Industries & Sectors

KP Govt to get Rs120bn annually under hydel power net profit

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Standing Committee on Engery and Power was told on Tuesday the provincial

Updated 12 Mar, 2019 02:53pm

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SCO, Zong join hands to provide telecom services in remote parts

ISLAMABAD: China Mobile Pakistan (Zong) and Special Communications Organization (SCO) have entered into an agreement

Published 11 Mar, 2019 03:34pm

Industries & Sectors

FCCI welcomes quota for expatriates as trade officers

FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) Acting President Mian Tanveer Ahmed welcomed 20 per cen

Published 08 Mar, 2019 07:32pm

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Marble factories spreading ailments, causing environmental issues

ISLAMABAD: Citizens residing near industry areas or marble factories are concerned over the hazardous and high-risk

Published 07 Mar, 2019 12:25pm

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Meeting reviews progress work on 46 energy projects in KP

PESHAWAR: A meeting of the Energy and Power Department here Thursday reviewed annual development plan of the departm

Published 07 Mar, 2019 12:14pm

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FPCCI will host next meeting of ICCIA's BoD in Karachi

KARACHI: President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerces and Industries (FPCCI), Engr. Daroo Khan Achakzai has

Published 06 Mar, 2019 08:52pm

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Karachi Cotton Association Prices

KARACHI: The Karachi Cotton Association on Tuesday fixed the official spot rate, or base price, for Grade 3 cotton at 9,

Published 05 Mar, 2019 09:10pm

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Access to modern knowledge, sciences imperative to face future challenges

FAISALABAD: Access to modern knowledge and sciences was imperative to face the future challenges and in this connection

Published 05 Mar, 2019 07:07pm

Industries & Sectors

Federal Govt determined to eradicate electricity theft, end load shedding

HARIPUR: Federal Minister for Water and Power Omer Ayub Khan on Tuesday said that the government was determined to e

Published 05 Mar, 2019 04:56pm

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Agha Steel launches 1st Company Retail Outlet

KARACHI: Agha Steel Industries Ltd. (ASIL) Tuesday launched its 1st Company Operated Point of Sale, in Hyderabad.

Published 05 Mar, 2019 02:32pm

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OGRA decreases RLNG price by $ 0.65 per mmbtu

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Monday notified revised prices of Regasified Liquefied Natural Ga

Published 04 Mar, 2019 07:15pm

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Phillip Morris Ltd closes its Industrial unit in Kotri SITE area

HYDERABAD: The industrial unit of Phillip Morris (Pakistan) Limited in Kotri SITE area, Jamshoro district, has been

Updated 04 Mar, 2019 04:25pm

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Broadband users including 3G, 4G cross 65mn mark

ISLAMABAD: The number of broadband users including 3G and 4G in Pakistan has reached 65.13 million by end January 20

Published 04 Mar, 2019 01:39pm

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Telecom services in remote parts to help realize digital Pakistan vision

ISLAMABAD: A cellular mobile service provider on Monday announced a long haul project for network expansion, enablin

Published 04 Mar, 2019 01:18pm

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Minister terms Thar coal projects as future of Sindh

HYDERABAD: Terming the Thar coal mining and power projects as future of Sindh, the provincial Minister for Environment a

Published 03 Mar, 2019 09:41pm

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Three industrial clusters to be declared as regular industrial areas

FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) and departments concerned have agreed in principle to declare three,

Published 02 Mar, 2019 06:49pm

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Kyrgyzstan plans direct flights for Pakistan

LAHORE: Kyrgyzstan is planning to start direct flight operations for Pakistan to promote trade, investment and touri

Published 02 Mar, 2019 03:53pm

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PIA restores Karachi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta flights

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has started with restoration of its normal flight schedule from Karac

Published 02 Mar, 2019 02:20pm

Industries & Sectors

Sarwar terms India’s participation in OIC meeting ‘regrettable'

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum Ghulam Sarwar Khan Friday said it was regrettable that India had been invited to a

Published 01 Mar, 2019 04:10pm

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VIS upgrades short-term rating of Associated Technologies

KARACHI: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has upgraded short-term entity rating of Associated Technologies (Pvt.) L

Published 28 Feb, 2019 03:28pm

Industries & Sectors

VIS reaffirms ratings of Shahmurad Sugar Mills at A-/A-2

KARACHI: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Shahmurad Sugar Mills Limited (SSML)

Published 28 Feb, 2019 02:32pm

Industries & Sectors

VIS reaffirms ratings of Al-Noor Sugar Mills

KARACHI: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed entity ratings of Al-Noor Sugar Mills Limited (ASML) at A

Published 28 Feb, 2019 12:46pm

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NLC, WAPDA discuss strategic cooperation to implement mega projects

MIRPUR (AJK): A 5-member team of National Logistics Cell (NLC), headed by the Director General Major General Muhamma

Published 26 Feb, 2019 03:58pm

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DC for taking immediate action against illegal petrol pumps

RAJANPUR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rajanpur Muhammad Altaf Baloch has directed for taking immediate action against i

Published 26 Feb, 2019 01:47pm

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Petroleum minister launches campaign against gas pilferers

LAHORE: Federal Petroleum Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan launched anti-gas theft campaign here at the Sui Northern Gas

Updated 25 Feb, 2019 03:51pm

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Telecom, computer services exports grow 3.78pc to $520mn in 6 months

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan earned $539.710 million from the exports of telecommunication, computer and information services

Published 25 Feb, 2019 12:08pm

Industries & Sectors

Federal government directs AJK government to resolve Kohala Project disputes

MUZAFFARABAD: Federal government directed the Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to resolve promptly the dis

Published 23 Feb, 2019 05:10pm

Industries & Sectors

Minister inaugurates Franchise Post Offices at NADRA E-Sahulat outlets

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed Friday inaugurated Franchise Post Off

Published 22 Feb, 2019 03:26pm

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Minister directed better facilities to train passengers

LAHORE: Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad Friday directed the authorities for making provision of facilities to

Published 22 Feb, 2019 03:18pm

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PIA starts Peshawar-Sharjah, Al-Ain flights

PESHAWAR: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) started direct flights between Peshawar and UAE city Sharjah from Ba

Published 21 Feb, 2019 03:20pm

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Steady offshore drilling in progress, specimen evaluation next month

ISLAMABAD: All eyes are on the offshore drilling activity being carried out by a group of four leading exploration c

Published 21 Feb, 2019 03:14pm

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan Post to launch Franchise Post Offices at NADRA E-Sahulat Outlets

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Post would launch Franchise Post Offices at National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)

Published 21 Feb, 2019 02:59pm

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Mandviwala urges direct flights between Pakistan, Morocco

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwalla Thursday called for launching flight operations between Pakista

Published 21 Feb, 2019 02:33pm

Industries & Sectors

JCR-VIS reaffirms entity ratings of OGDC at AAA/A-1+

KARACHI: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the medium to long-term entity rating of Oil and Gas D

Published 18 Feb, 2019 11:33pm

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Textile exports rise 1.19pc in seven months, 8.16pc in January

ISLAMABAD: The textile group exports from the country increased by 1.19 percent during the first seven months of the cur

Published 16 Feb, 2019 03:00pm

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Pakistan Railways delegation visits KPT

ISLAMABAD: A high level delegation of Pakistan Railways led by Minister for Pakistan Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed vi

Published 15 Feb, 2019 11:14pm

Industries & Sectors

FMCG Giants Seek to Tackle Crippling Water Situation in Pakistan

Water wastage is a rapidly spreading issue in dire need of a solution; Nestlé Pakistan has taken an initiative to c

Updated 16 Feb, 2019 06:03am

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World Bank, IPOE appreciate completion of Tarbela 4 Extension Hydropower Project

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank and the International Panel of Experts (IPOE) Thursday appreciated the successful completi

Published 14 Feb, 2019 07:34pm

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PEMRA Multan seizes Indian DTH, C-Line equipments

ISLAMABAD: Multan regional office of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Wednesday seized illegal

Published 13 Feb, 2019 08:59pm

Industries & Sectors

Govt striving to upgrade train traveling system to next level with China's help: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday said with maximum facilitation for common man as its top priority in “N

Published 12 Feb, 2019 11:25pm

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FPCCI shows concern over gas shortage

KARACHI: President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Engnineer Daroo Khan Achakzai

Published 12 Feb, 2019 08:06pm

Industries & Sectors

Balochistan govt to promote tourism through comprehensive policy measures

ISLAMABAD: The Balochistan government was taking comprehensive, balanced and sustainable measures to promote tourism

Updated 12 Feb, 2019 08:04pm

Industries & Sectors

Textile sector gets Rs14 billion in last seven months under PM export package

ISLAMABAD: The Textile industry has received Rs. 14 billion during the first seven months of the current fiscal year und

Published 12 Feb, 2019 05:05pm

Industries & Sectors

Non berthing of PSO cargo reduced RLNG supply to 220 MMCFD: SNGPL

ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Monday said in view of non berthing of Pakistan State Oil (PSO

Published 11 Feb, 2019 10:05pm

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PTEA demands supplementary grant for payment of textile policy incentives

FAISALABAD: Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) Monday demanded supplementary grant for payment of incenti

Published 11 Feb, 2019 09:59pm

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Govt to turn Shangla into tourism destination: Shaukat Yusufzai

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Information, Shaukat Yusufzai Friday said that three places of district Sh

Published 08 Feb, 2019 10:10pm

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Murad Saeed to inaugurate E-commerce initiative at Pakistan Post

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed would inaugurate E-Commerce initiativ

Published 08 Feb, 2019 10:03pm

Industries & Sectors

Government working for development of agriculture sector

QUETTA: Provincial Minister for Agriculture Balochistan Engineer Zmarak Khan Achakzai on Thursday said that governme

Published 07 Feb, 2019 08:50pm

Industries & Sectors

Senate body for more industrial units in less developed areas of country

ISLAMABAD: Senate Functional Committee on Problems of Less Developed Areas Thursday recommended that the government

Updated 07 Feb, 2019 09:36pm

Industries & Sectors

Zong 4G, Huawei announces partnership for digital transformation

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Data network, Zong 4G and Huawei have announced a partnership for digital transformation on Thursd

Published 07 Feb, 2019 02:27pm

Industries & Sectors

Ghandhara Nissan Limited procuring plant for Brownfield Project

The Ghandhara Nissan Limited (GNL), a manufacturer of a range of vehicles within the automotive industry of Pakista

Published 06 Feb, 2019 10:25am

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Incentives demanded for textile sector

KARACHI: Pakistan Weaving Mills Association (PWMA) Chairman Yousuf Prince has said that the Pakistani economy is in

Published 02 Feb, 2019 09:05pm

Industries & Sectors

Neelum Jhelum Powerhouse resumes generation on schedule after contractual inspection

ISLAMABAD: Neelum Jhelum Hydropower which remained shut down from January 5 for the contractual inspection of the pl

Published 02 Feb, 2019 08:25pm

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Speaker NA assures government’s support for revival of PIA

ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Friday assured the government’s support for revival of Pakistan Int

Published 01 Feb, 2019 08:31pm

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Gas transmission network being reinforced by laying 25-km additional pipeline in Rawalpindi

ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Company Limited (SNGPL) has started work to lay 25-kilometer gas pipeline to r

Published 31 Jan, 2019 11:39am

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Essential documentation underway for timely implementation of TAPI gas pipeline project

ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division and TAPI Pipeline Corporation are in the process of completing the essential documenta

Published 31 Jan, 2019 11:18am

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Shiekh Rasheed to inspect different railways stations

MULTAN: Railways Minister Shiekh Rasheed Ahmad will visit different Railway stations during the first week of Februa

Published 30 Jan, 2019 08:11pm

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Vawda directs expediting Dasu Hydropower project land acquisition

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda Wednesday directed expediting Dasu Hydropower Project land acqu

Published 30 Jan, 2019 08:04pm

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PIA directs for cabin crew work-friendly roster

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) management has instructed for work-friendly and productive roster to

Published 29 Jan, 2019 09:35pm

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Telecom sector contributed a lot in unlimited connectivity

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Tuesday s

Published 29 Jan, 2019 09:27pm

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Zaidi vows to transform PIA into profitable organization

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi Tuesday vowed to transform the Pakistan Internatio

Published 29 Jan, 2019 07:43pm

Industries & Sectors

AJK government approves power transmission agreement of 30.4 MW from Jaghran-1 power station

MUZAFFARABAD: The Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir here on Monday has formally approved the power transmission a

Published 28 Jan, 2019 08:51pm

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Criteria being revised for establishing new OMCs: OGRA

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Monday said a new criteria was being finalized for establishment

Published 28 Jan, 2019 03:08pm

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20 new freight trains to be operated: Rashid

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed Saturday said 20 new freight trains would be operated dur

Published 26 Jan, 2019 07:19pm

Industries & Sectors

Off-season cotton management strategy released

FAISALABAD: The Agriculture Department has released off-season cotton management strategy to save the next crop from att

Published 26 Jan, 2019 01:57pm

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AJK High Court bares cellular companies from receiving taxes

MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) High Court Friday, issuing contempt of court notices to all cellular comp

Published 25 Jan, 2019 09:49pm

Industries & Sectors

Agreement between Pakistan, France not to affect cost of BRT: PDA

PESHAWAR: Peshawar Development Authority has clarified that the agreement reached between Government of Khyber Pakht

Published 23 Jan, 2019 09:10pm

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Govt striving to gradually manage circular debt Rs807,887mn of IPPs; Senate told

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Omar Ayub Khan Wednesday said the government was striving to gradually manage the outs

Published 23 Jan, 2019 09:08pm

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Three foreign petroleum companies awarded licenses in last five years: Senate told

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum Ghulam Sarwar Khan Wednesday said three licenses were issued to foreign petroleum

Published 23 Jan, 2019 08:49pm

Industries & Sectors

Air-conditioned train to run from Multan to Rawalpindi soon

MULTAN: Railways is going to operate a faster air-conditioned night coach soon from Multan to Rawalpindi that would

Updated 23 Jan, 2019 09:41pm

Industries & Sectors

Illegal LPG agencies to face action

RAWALPINDI: The district administration has issued notices to the owners of illegal LPG agencies directing them to s

Updated 23 Jan, 2019 09:43pm

Industries & Sectors

Gas companies suffered Rs154 billion loss in five years

ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Company Limited (SNGPL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) have suffered a loss of arou

Published 22 Jan, 2019 02:30pm

Industries & Sectors

Karachi Cotton Association Prices

KARACHI: The Karachi Cotton Association on Monday fixed the official spot rate, or base price, for Grade 3 cotton at 9,3

Published 21 Jan, 2019 01:14pm

Industries & Sectors

Minister reviews Industries department schemes

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Industry and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal on Saturday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretari

Published 19 Jan, 2019 04:44pm

Industries & Sectors

Landmark achievement in Robotic Surgery workshop

KARACHI: A successful robotic surgical procedure was performed for the first time in Pakistan on a female patient ha

Published 19 Jan, 2019 04:44pm

Industries & Sectors

Companies working in exploring oil & gas in KP to be provided conducive environment

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Saturday assured all out support to address to the iss

Published 19 Jan, 2019 02:18pm

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Railways to establish Complaint Centre for citizens

LAHORE: Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Saturday said that an online Railways Complaint Centre would be

Published 19 Jan, 2019 01:46pm

Industries & Sectors

CNG stations to remain closed in morning and evening times

PESHAWAR: District administration has directed the closure of CNG stations from 7:00 A.M to 10:00 A.M and 6:00 P.M t

Published 18 Jan, 2019 02:13pm

Industries & Sectors

Magic plant moringa, another source of edible oil

MULTAN: Agriculture experts said on Friday that moringa, locally called Sohanjna, is known as a magic tree due to it

Published 18 Jan, 2019 02:01pm

Industries & Sectors

Petrol, CNG Stations ridicule OGRA directions for cleanliness of lavatories

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) in November, 2018 had directed all the owners of petrol pumps

Published 17 Jan, 2019 04:52pm

Industries & Sectors

Renewable energy share to be increased to 30pc till 2030: Omar

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Omar Ayub Khan on Thursday said Power Division is working on renewable energy policy t

Published 17 Jan, 2019 03:58pm

Industries & Sectors

PIA finalizing strategic business plan to improve performance

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Aviation Division Muhammad Mian Soomro on Wednesday informed the National Assembly that Paki

Published 16 Jan, 2019 01:03pm

Industries & Sectors

Nine members committee formed to address fishing industry grievances

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) has constituted a Committee of stake-holders to address grievances be

Published 15 Jan, 2019 03:28pm

Industries & Sectors

Online portal system for mobile IMEI registration to be ready for testing by January 25

ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunications was informed on Tuesday that a

Published 15 Jan, 2019 02:45pm

Industries & Sectors

Five-year plan to be prepared in next three months to turn PIA fortunes: CEO PIA

ISLAMABAD: The management of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will develop a comprehensive five-year strategic

Updated 15 Jan, 2019 04:34pm

Industries & Sectors

SSGC completes engineering survey of 21 schemes in Quetta

ISLAMABAD: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has recently completed a detailed engineering survey of 21 schemes for Qu

Published 15 Jan, 2019 02:04pm

Industries & Sectors

Offshore exploration: a ray of hope for energy famished nation

ISLAMABAD: The energy scarced nation is anxiously waiting for a good news about confirmation of gas and oil deposits

Published 15 Jan, 2019 01:20pm

Industries & Sectors

PTA sets-up Cyber Vigilance Division to curb unlawful online content

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has established a Cyber Vigilance Division (CVD) to handle com

Published 15 Jan, 2019 01:08pm

Industries & Sectors

PIA to resume flight operation from Peshawar to Kaula Lumpur by March

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Privatisation and Aviation Muhammad Mian Soomro Tuesday told National Assembly that the Paki

Published 15 Jan, 2019 12:56pm

Industries & Sectors

Port Qasim power plant’s cumulative energy output exceeds 7.5bn kWh

BEIJING: The cumulative energy output of Port Qasim coal-fired power plant is up to 7.559 billion kWh with its aggre

Published 14 Jan, 2019 04:00pm

Industries & Sectors

Govt to welcome opposition suggestions on public friendly projects: Minister

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan Saturday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (P

Published 12 Jan, 2019 08:42pm

Industries & Sectors

Auto sale witnesses minor increase in first half of FY19

ISLAMABAD: Sale of cars in the country witnessed a minor increase of 0.58 percent during first half of current fisca

Published 10 Jan, 2019 01:37pm

Industries & Sectors

Shipping activity at Port Qasim

KARACHI: Five ships, APL Miami, Maersk Columbus, Serentas-N, Clayton-II and Kriti Amber carrying containers, Coal, B

Published 09 Jan, 2019 01:05pm

Industries & Sectors

Railways to launch 20 more trains in 2019: Sh Rashid

LAHORE: Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad Saturday said that 20 new trains would be launched during the current

Published 05 Jan, 2019 04:37pm

Industries & Sectors

WAPDA directed to depute more teams to control power tripping

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Division Omar Ayub on Saturday directed the Water & Power Development Authority (W

Published 05 Jan, 2019 04:17pm

Industries & Sectors

Affected power system being normalized gradually: NTDC

ISLAMABAD: The spokesman of National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) Thursday said badly affected p

Published 03 Jan, 2019 03:10pm

Industries & Sectors

Minister for deputing additional ground teams, enhancing monitoring in fog hit areas

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Division Omar Ayub Khan Thursday directed the National Transmission and Despat

Published 03 Jan, 2019 02:07pm

Industries & Sectors

13 energy projects under CPEC to add 8,995 MW electricity in national grid

ISLAMABAD: Work on 13 energy projects having capacity to generate 8,995MW electricity under China Pakistan Economic

Published 02 Jan, 2019 02:34pm

Industries & Sectors

PWMA hails new gas, electricity tariff for textile sector

KARACHI: Former Chairman and founder member of Pakistan Weaving Mills Association (PWMA) Asif Siddiq on Wednesday ha

Published 02 Jan, 2019 02:09pm

Industries & Sectors

PR Multan div earned over Rs354mn from freight

MULTAN: Pakistan Railways (PR) Multan division earned over Rs 354 million from freight, showing an increase of over

Published 02 Jan, 2019 01:14pm

Industries & Sectors

KP Govt takes notice of less payment to Sugar growers

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakthunkhwa government has taken notice of less payment to sugar growers in violation of rates

Published 02 Jan, 2019 12:28pm

Industries & Sectors

Mohmand dam construction contract to CGGC-DESCON made on merit: WAPDA chairman

ISLAMABAD: Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Lt Gen (R) Muzammil Hussain Wednesday dispelled th

Published 02 Jan, 2019 12:02pm

Industries & Sectors

CPEC contributes 300MW wind energy to national grid

ISLAMABAD: The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has contributed 300MW of clean wind energy to the national gr

Published 01 Jan, 2019 02:57pm

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan Post all set to initiate e-commerce, more financial services

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Post is all set to initiate e-commerce and financial services to cater to the customers requirem

Published 01 Jan, 2019 02:37pm

Industries & Sectors

Pak Railways plans to launch 20 new trains in 2019

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Tuesday said 2019 will be an important year for Pakistan Rai

Published 01 Jan, 2019 02:26pm

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan looking forward to boost cooperation in power sector with Iran: Omar

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Omar Ayub Khan has said Pakistan is looking forward to boost its existing cooperation

Published 31 Dec, 2018 03:18pm

Industries & Sectors

Petroleum Minister briefed on current oil and gas exploration projects in country

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ghulam Sarwar Khan headed an important meeting at Oil and Gas Development

Published 31 Dec, 2018 03:10pm

Industries & Sectors

Railway earned Rs9.8mn more revenue this year

MULTAN: Pakistan Railway Multan Cantonment station earned Rs77.9 million revenue during the current fiscal year of 2

Published 29 Dec, 2018 12:29pm

Industries & Sectors

Long-term strategy being devised to meet textile needs: Mehboob Sultan

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Sahibzada Muhammad Mehboob Sultan said Saturday

Published 29 Dec, 2018 12:20pm

Industries & Sectors

KP Oil and Gas Co invites companies to tap oil and gas reserves

ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Oil and Gas Company Limited has invited interested oil and gas Exploration and Product

Published 28 Dec, 2018 01:59pm

Industries & Sectors

IT industry revenues cross US$4.5bn a year

ISLAMABAD: Thanks to 150 per cent growth in Information Technology (IT) and related services during recent years, to

Published 28 Dec, 2018 01:51pm

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan Post to launch Mobile application on Saturday

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Post would launch mobile application to facilitate its customers on Saturday at ECO Postal Staff

Published 28 Dec, 2018 01:35pm

Industries & Sectors

OGRA decides to end years old controversy, allows maximum Sui Cos' UFG claims

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Wednesday said it was ending years’ old controversy and unnec

Published 26 Dec, 2018 05:35pm

Industries & Sectors

KDA DG directs for survey of land used by K-Electric

KARACHI: Director General (DG), Karachi Development Authority (KDA), Samiuddin Siddiqi on Wednesday directed the off

Published 26 Dec, 2018 03:29pm

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PIA launches new routes to Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Monday launched new flight route to Bangkok, Thailand and Kuala

Published 24 Dec, 2018 01:42pm

Industries & Sectors

SSGCL facing 115 mmcfd gas shortfall: Senate body informed

ISLAMABAD: Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) Monday informed the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum that

Published 24 Dec, 2018 01:30pm

Industries & Sectors

Safe, comfortable rail travel for masses priority of govt

FAISALABAD: Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Railways Mian Farukh Habib said the government was taking measures f

Published 24 Dec, 2018 12:56pm

Industries & Sectors

No gas loadshedding in country: Sarwar Khan

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum Ghulam Sarwar Khan Friday said there was no loadshedding of gas in the country but

Published 21 Dec, 2018 02:07pm

Industries & Sectors

Govt fully committed to adopting austerity

KARACHI: Minister for Privatization and Aviation Muhammad Mian Soomro Friday said that the present government is ful

Published 21 Dec, 2018 01:52pm

Industries & Sectors

PR to launch mobile-app for tracking, online ticketing

ISLAMABAD: An Informational Technology Expert Syed Mudassar Hussain Wednesday said Pakistan Railways would launch a

Published 19 Dec, 2018 09:39pm

Industries & Sectors

British Airways decides to resume flights to Pakistan after 10 years

ISLAMABAD: The British Airways on Tuesday announced that it would resume its operations in Pakistan from June next y

Published 18 Dec, 2018 08:04pm

Industries & Sectors

PIA to resume its night operations in Peshawar after 4 years

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will facilitate the passengers of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) by revisin

Published 18 Dec, 2018 07:39pm

Industries & Sectors

Gas companies working to add 12,898 km pipelines in transmission network

ISLAMABAD: The two state companies, SNGPL and SSGCL, are working on a plan to expand their network by laying 12,898 kilo

Published 18 Dec, 2018 01:00pm

Industries & Sectors

OGDCL injects 4 new oil, gas wells in 1st quarter of current FY

ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) has injected four new oil and gas wells, producing 32,197 barrels cru

Published 18 Dec, 2018 12:26pm

Industries & Sectors

Gas to be provided to districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Sarwar Khan

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Monday said grants were approved for the supply of

Published 17 Dec, 2018 07:30pm

Industries & Sectors

SNGPL collects Rs4.7bn on account of urgent gas connection fee

ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has so far collected an approximated amount of Rs. 4.7 billion

Published 17 Dec, 2018 12:42pm

Industries & Sectors

Sufficient LPG stock available, action against black marketers needed: LPGDA

ISLAMABAD: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Distributors Association (LPGDA) Chairman Irfan Khokhar Friday categorically said the

Published 14 Dec, 2018 01:41pm

Industries & Sectors

SNGPL organises awareness walk for gas conservation

MULTAN: Sui Northren Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) on Friday organised a walk to raise awareness for gas conservation an

Published 14 Dec, 2018 01:35pm

Industries & Sectors

Digital Transformation of Pakistan's Auto Sector on Cards

KARACHI: Pakistan's automotive industry is about to become more competitive and diversified as Hyundai Nishat Motor (Pri

Published 14 Dec, 2018 12:02pm

Industries & Sectors

PTCL named as Asia’s best operator

KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has won the award for Best Asian Operator at the Telecom Revi

Updated 13 Dec, 2018 04:47pm

Industries & Sectors

Gas closure hitting hard megacity: Parekh

KARACHI: Saleem Parekh, President, SITE Association of Industry, in a press statement, expressed serious concerns ov

Published 12 Dec, 2018 10:31pm

Industries & Sectors

CNG association asks government to review gas suspension

HYDERABAD: The Sindh CNG Association has requested the federal government to review its decision of suspending supply of

Published 12 Dec, 2018 03:10pm

Industries & Sectors

Closure of CNG stations till further notice

KARACHI: Due to continuous short supply of gas from different gas fields, SSGC is facing acute shortage of gas and l

Published 11 Dec, 2018 08:43pm

Industries & Sectors

Govt releases Rs 240.890 million for different projects of Ministry of Industries

ISLAMABAD: The government has so far released Rs 240.890 million for various developmental projects of Ministry of Indus

Published 11 Dec, 2018 11:41am

Industries & Sectors

Rs5.2mn fine imposed on 83 power pilferers

MULTAN: Task force of Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) imposed fine of Rs 5.2 million on 83 power pilferers dur

Published 10 Dec, 2018 07:40pm

Industries & Sectors

LCCI for meaningful public-private partnership

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Saturday called for putting in order effective measures to

Published 08 Dec, 2018 04:28pm

Industries & Sectors

Railways earned record Rs453mn in Dec's first week: Sheikh Rashid

LAHORE: Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad Saturday said the Railways earned record income of Rs 453.40 million d

Published 08 Dec, 2018 04:17pm

Industries & Sectors

SECP registers 1,060 new companies in November

ISLAMABAD: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 1,060 new companies during the month of

Published 07 Dec, 2018 03:03pm

Industries & Sectors

Telenor becomes Pakistan’s First 4.5G Network

SLAMABAD: Yet another industry-first for Telenor Pakistan as it launches cutting-edge 4.5G technology in Karachi, La

Published 06 Dec, 2018 08:23pm

Industries & Sectors

Punctuality of 20 passenger trains reaches 90pc

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed here on Thursday said that punctuality of top 20 passenger trai

Published 06 Dec, 2018 07:53pm

Industries & Sectors

FBR conducts raid on units over tax evasion

FAISALABAD: The Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation (IR) of the Federal Board of Revenue Faisalabad conduc

Published 06 Dec, 2018 07:42pm

Industries & Sectors

PEMERA issues show cause notices to two private channels

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Thursday issued show cause notices to two private

Published 06 Dec, 2018 07:39pm

Industries & Sectors

PR announces 5pc discount on 90 days advance booking

LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has announced five percent discount on advance booking of tickets before 90 days of travel

Published 05 Dec, 2018 07:59pm

Industries & Sectors

Korea Rail shows interest in technology transfer to PR

LAHORE: Korean Rail Network Authority expressed its interest in joint venture in the Pakistan Railways Network syste

Published 05 Dec, 2018 07:56pm

Industries & Sectors

Govt evolving export-oriented policies: Secretary Textile

FAISALABAD: Federal Secretary Textile Division Syed Iftikhar Hussain Babar Wednesday said that the government was evolvi

Published 05 Dec, 2018 04:35pm

Industries & Sectors

FCCI demands taskforce to revive industrial units

FAISALABAD: President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) Syed Zia Alumdar Hussain Monday demanded establ

Published 03 Dec, 2018 02:13pm

Industries & Sectors

Railways to promote tourism in country: Sheikh Rashid

LAHORE: Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad Saturday said the Pakistan Railways (PR) would promote tourism in the

Published 02 Dec, 2018 12:00am

Industries & Sectors

PEMRA awards IPTV licence to Fiberlink Ltd for Karachi, Lahore

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority ( PEMRA) Thursday awarded Internet Protocol TV Distributio

Published 29 Nov, 2018 09:30pm

Industries & Sectors

CCP directs 2 companies to stop use of PC hotel's trademark until further order

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has passed an interim order directing two companies, Omni Co

Published 28 Nov, 2018 08:15pm

Industries & Sectors

No filing requirement under Section 452 of Companies Act, in case of nil report

ISLAMABAD: In order to facilitate the corporate sector and streamline the filing of specified forms under Section 45

Published 28 Nov, 2018 08:00pm

Industries & Sectors

DIRBS becomes operational from Dec 1 to curtail counterfeit mobile phone usage

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority's (PTA) Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) w

Published 28 Nov, 2018 02:39pm

Industries & Sectors

Energy shortfall to be resolved through indigenous resources

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Tuesday said the government would resolve energy sho

Published 27 Nov, 2018 11:30pm

Industries & Sectors

LCCI for implementation of uniform gas tariff

LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Monday urged authorities concerned to ensure implementatio

Published 26 Nov, 2018 11:30pm

Industries & Sectors

SNGPL received 2.4mn applications for domestic connections

ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has received around 2.4 million applications for domestic connecti

Published 26 Nov, 2018 01:20pm

Industries & Sectors

Pakistan gateway to energy-rich Central Asia: LCCI

LAHORE: Pakistan has the most important geographic locations which made this country a principal gateway to the energy-r

Published 24 Nov, 2018 03:13pm

Industries & Sectors

Farmers advised to take special care of cotton crop

ISLAMABAD: Cotton Scientists have advised farmers to take special care of cotton crop as it has entered into an importan

Published 22 Nov, 2018 06:37am

Industries & Sectors

PIA resumes Sialkot-Sharjah flights

KARACHI: As part of its policy to reopen viable routes, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Tuesday resumed fli

Published 20 Nov, 2018 08:30pm

Industries & Sectors

Govt, trying to provide cheap electricity to consumers

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Omar Ayub Khan Tuesday said that the government was trying to provide cheap el

Published 20 Nov, 2018 08:00pm

Industries & Sectors

SCCI demands supply of electricity from Malakand, Pehur Hydro projects for KP industry

PESHAWAR: President Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Faiz Muhammad has demanded the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa go

Published 20 Nov, 2018 03:23pm

Industries & Sectors

ICCI for focusing on indigenous resources to improve economy

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Tuesday urged the government to focus on indigenous way

Published 20 Nov, 2018 03:16pm

Industries & Sectors

Railways to launch 3 new trains on Nov 23

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is all set to introduce three new passenger trains on November 23, to facilitate the travel

Published 20 Nov, 2018 02:09pm

Industries & Sectors

Excise Dept to conduct general hold-up against token tax defaulters on Thursday

RAWALPINDI: The Excise and Taxation Department Rawalpindi has finalized arrangements for a general hold-up on Thursday (

Published 20 Nov, 2018 02:00pm

Industries & Sectors

ECC approves export of 0.5 mn tons of wheat

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Asad Umar Tuesday chaired meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabine

Published 20 Nov, 2018 01:40pm

Industries & Sectors

SNGPL to replace 11-inch pipeline from Khairpur Daha to Bahawalpur

BAHAWALPUR: Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) Regional Manager Malik Bashir Ahmed Tuesday said long term steps a

Published 20 Nov, 2018 01:11pm

Industries & Sectors

Work begins on restoration of Karachi Circular Railways

KARACHI: City administration has started implementation work on the restoration of Karachi Circular Railways (KCR) a

Published 19 Nov, 2018 02:56pm

Industries & Sectors

Work starts to provide mobile phone service to GB’s remote areas upto Khunjarab district

GILGIT: Special Communication Organization (SCO) has launched work on provision of mobile phone service to various r

Published 19 Nov, 2018 01:52pm

Industries & Sectors

Railways to give 50 per cent discount to students from Dec 25 to Jan 10

LAHORE: Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad Saturday said that students will get 50 per cent discount on all t

Published 17 Nov, 2018 04:34pm

Industries & Sectors

Domestic consumers likely to receive more gas in winter

ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has decided to provide more gas for domestic consumers to fulf

Published 17 Nov, 2018 01:27pm

Industries & Sectors

JCR-VIS assigns initial ratings to Chashma Sugar Mills

KARACHI: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has assigned initial entity ratings of triple B-plus/A-two to Chashma

Published 16 Nov, 2018 01:50pm

Industries & Sectors

JCR-VIS upgrades rating of outstanding PPTFC of Sindh Nooriabad Power Company Phase-II

KARACHI: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has upgraded rating of outstanding Privately Placed Term Finance Cert

Published 16 Nov, 2018 01:17pm

Industries & Sectors

PSO receivable reaches to Rs345bn

ISLAMABAD: Receivables of Pakistan State Oil (PSO) have reached to Rs 345 billion by November 13. According to PS

Published 14 Nov, 2018 03:57pm

Industries & Sectors

New modern Railway Station to establish in Gwadar

QUETTA: Federal Minister for Railway Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Wednesday said Balochistan government has provided acre

Published 14 Nov, 2018 01:10pm

Industries & Sectors

Business community lauds uninterrupted gas supply to zero rated sector

ISLAMABAD: The business community Wednesday hailed the government's decision of uninterrupted gas supply to the zero

Published 14 Nov, 2018 12:34pm

Industries & Sectors

LPG Association appreciates Government for effectively tackling black-marketing

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Distributors Association appreciated the government for effect

Published 14 Nov, 2018 11:06am

Industries & Sectors

APTMA suggests way forward to Chinese textile industry delegation

LAHORE: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Punjab Chairman Adil Bashir on Tuesday suggested a way forwar

Published 13 Nov, 2018 04:08pm

Industries & Sectors

NEPRA takes serious notice of breakdown in Karachi

ISLAMABAD: National electric power regulatory authority (NEPRA) Tuesday took serious notice of another major breakdo

Published 13 Nov, 2018 04:05pm

Industries & Sectors

SSGCL to comply with ECC directives of no load-management for consumers

ISLAMABAD: Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) will enure uninterrupted gas supply to its domestic consumers du

Published 13 Nov, 2018 02:02pm

Industries & Sectors

GEPCO to install Rs300mn advanced online system in its offices

SIALKOT: Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) has approved a project worth Rs 300 million to install advanced o

Published 13 Nov, 2018 01:35pm

Industries & Sectors

JCR-VIS assigns initial ratings of Feroze1888 Mills

KARACHI: JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Limited assigned initial entity ratings of double A minus/A-one to Feroze1888

Published 13 Nov, 2018 01:29pm

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New petroleum policy by month end

ISLAMABAD: The government will announce the new petroleum policy in the last week of the current month after complet

Published 13 Nov, 2018 01:10pm

Industries & Sectors

Import of Pakistani mango to China to be doubled by next year

FAISALABAD: Deputy Counsel General, Chinese Consulate in Lahore, Peng Zhengwu said on Monday the import of Pakistani man

Published 12 Nov, 2018 06:55pm

Industries & Sectors

SNGPL for avoiding excessive use of gas appliances to maintain pressure

ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has advised its consumers to ensure avoiding excessive use of

Published 12 Nov, 2018 02:51pm

Industries & Sectors

WAPDA to introduce new technologies for electricity transmission line

HARIPUR: Federal Minister for Water and Power Omer Ayub Monday said Wapda is introducing new technology for electric

Published 12 Nov, 2018 02:48pm

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 23	278.69
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 23	278.43
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 23	156.63
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 23	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 23	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
India Sensex / Dec 23	78,595.51
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 23	39,161.34
Hang Seng / Dec 23	19,857.04
FTSE 100 / Dec 23	8,068.16
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 23	19,830.32

Item	Value
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 23	252.10
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 23	69.79
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 23	2,632.38
Diesel/Litre / Dec 23	255.38

Stock	Price
Dewan Sugar / Dec 23 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	6.60 ▲ 1.00 (17.86%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Dec 23 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	9.50 ▲ 0.95 (11.11%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Dec 23 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	10.55 ▲ 1.00 (10.47%)
Dawood Equities / Dec 23 Dawood Equities Limited(DEL)	10.63 ▲ 1.00 (10.38%)
Pak. P.V.C. / Dec 23 Pakistan PVC Limited(PPVC)	10.70 ▲ 1.00 (10.31%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Dec 23 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	4.70 ▲ 0.43 (10.07%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Dec 23 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	12.27 ▲ 1.12 (10.04%)
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 23 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	14.49 ▲ 1.32 (10.02%)
Treet Corp / Dec 23 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	24.38 ▲ 2.22 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
Faran Sugar (R) / Dec 23 Faran Sugar Mills Limited (R)(FRSMR)	9 ▼ -1.00 (-10.00%)
Blue-Ex Ltd / Dec 23 Blue-Ex Limited (GEM)(GEMBLUEX)	40.87 ▼ -4.54 (-10.00%)
J.A.Textile / Dec 23 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	37.72 ▼ -4.19 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 23 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.60 ▼ -3.82 (-9.94%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 23 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	42.01 ▼ -4.58 (-9.83%)
First Tri-Star Mod. / Dec 23 First Tri-Star Modaraba(FTSM)	13.87 ▼ -1.47 (-9.58%)
National Silk / Dec 23 The National Silk & Rayon Mills Limited(NSRM)	50.51 ▼ -4.93 (-8.89%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 23 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	14.90 ▼ -1.35 (-8.31%)
Supernet Ltd. / Dec 23 Supernet Limited (GEM)(GEMSPNL)	15.55 ▼ -1.37 (-8.10%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 23 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	99,942,750 ▲ 0.07
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 23 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,280,462 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 23 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	40,644,312 ▲ 0.17
Sui South Gas / Dec 23 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,619,788 ▼ -0.04
Cnergyico PK / Dec 23 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	33,034,925 ▲ 0.42
Fauji Foods Ltd / Dec 23 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	32,827,836 ▲ 1.32
B.O.Punjab / Dec 23 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	29,495,012 ▲ 0.34
Pak Elektron / Dec 23 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	28,416,592 ▲ 2.01
P.T.C.L. / Dec 23 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	21,989,570 ▲ 1.96