Struggle for steel continues Steel is the basic building block of development. It was due to the influential import lobbies that Pakistan lagged... Published 05 Sep, 2024 06:19am
Print GST relief on scrap: Steel industry urges FBR to implement policy decision ISLAMABAD: The documented steel industry has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to implement policy decision... Updated 03 Sep, 2024 08:58am
Business & Finance Steel industry: govt urged to revisit agreements with IPPs ISLAMABAD: Exorbitant power tariffs and imposition of unjustified high-capacity charges have badly affected the ... Published 01 Aug, 2024 07:27am
Business & Finance PALSP greets govt steps to revive steel industry ISLAMABAD: The measures taken by the government in budget 2024-25 especially gradual reduction in tax exemptions... Published 16 Jun, 2024 02:40am
Print Aurangzeb vows support to steel industry ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government is committed to supporting the local... Updated 31 May, 2024 09:17am
Business & Finance Levying turnover tax: steel industry demands a non-discriminatory approach ISLAMABAD: Tax experts and representatives of steel industry have stressed for an end to discrimination in the levy... Published 22 May, 2024 05:54am
Business & Finance PALSP urges govt to stop steel smuggling during Eid holidays ISLAMABAD: The Steel industry appeals the govt to take pre-emptive measures to block smuggling of steel from Iran... Updated 01 Apr, 2024 08:46am
Business & Finance PALSP spells out reasons behind steel industry’s woes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers has raised alarms over the resumption of large-scale... Published 22 Mar, 2024 04:57am
Print Large steel sector’s value chain: EDB to furnish report on energy costs in coordination with ministries ISLAMABAD: The country’s steel industry has backed out from its demand of creation of “distinct category” regarding... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 08:56am
Print Steel industry: PM orders FBR to resolve issues on priority basis ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has directed concerned authorities and the Federal Board of... Updated 16 Feb, 2024 09:20am
Print Rescheduling loans: PALSP told to talk with SBP, Finance Division ISLAMABAD: An Inter-Ministerial Meeting has asked Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) to take up... Updated 15 Feb, 2024 08:43am
Print Idea of establishment of ‘industrial’ park on PSM land under CPEC hailed KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor here Sunday said that the best option is to revive the... Updated 01 Jan, 2024 09:08am
Business & Finance FF Steel gets Public Limited Company status PESHAWAR: FF Steel (Frontier Foundry Steel (Pvt) Ltd), the largest unlisted steel manufacturing company in Pakistan,... Published 21 Oct, 2023 06:05am
Print Planned PSMC sell-off: PC asked to scrap bidding process Secretary Industries and Production and Secretary Privatisation have been directed that further alienation of PSMC land be stopped forthwith Updated 18 Oct, 2023 09:55am
Business & Finance Karachi-based steel industry says stuck in legal struggle ISLAMABAD: The inordinate delay in decision-making is fatal for Karachi-based industry which is suffering a lot due... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:20am
Markets Energy tariff hike triggers significant steel price surge: PALSP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) issues a grave warning to the nation as the... Published 26 Sep, 2023 06:33am
Business & Finance FY23: Amreli Steels posts loss of Rs678.4mn amid drop in sales, higher finance cost Amreli Steels Limited sustained losses to the tune of Rs678.44 million amid drop in sales and high cost of finance... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 06:38pm
Business & Finance Exporters of copper ingots facing problems ISLAMABAD: The exporters of copper ingots to China are facing problems due to indecision on the part of FBR in... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Print B4 industrial consumers: PALSP urges Nepra to facilitate renewable energy integration into grid ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers has asked NEPRA to facilitate renewable energy integration... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 08:42am
Business & Finance Iran, Afghanistan: PM urged to help stop steel smuggling into Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The documented steel industry has approached Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to immediately intervene to... Published 18 Apr, 2023 06:21am
Business & Finance Documented steel sector: PM urged to ‘rationalise’ turnover tax rate ISLAMABAD: The documented steel sector has strongly recommended Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to rationalise ... Published 05 Apr, 2023 06:16am
Business & Finance Steel industry: FBR asked to introduce interim tax relief measures ISLAMABAD: The steel industry has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to urgently introduce interim tax relief... Published 21 Mar, 2023 07:29am
Print LCs: govt likely to give steel sector big relief ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to give top priority to the steel sector products by allowing opening of the... Updated 13 Mar, 2023 09:11am
Business & Finance Scrap shortage crisis compounding: PALSP ISLAMABAD: Due to lack of letters of credits (LCs) being opened, the domestic scrap shortage crisis is compounding... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Print Steel industry concerned at interest rate hike ISLAMABAD: The steel industry, on Thursday, urged the government to take immediate action to ensure the availability... Updated 03 Mar, 2023 09:01am
Business & Finance Severe shortage of rebars: PALSP again urges SBP to allow opening of LCs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) has again requested the State Bank of Pakistan ... Published 21 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Print Rising panic over blocked imports in crisis-hit Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan business chiefs are clamouring for the cash-strapped government to allow manufacturing materials... Updated 14 Feb, 2023 09:06am
Print Steel industry: SBP urged to help resolve issue of LCs ISLAMABAD: The steel industry of Pakistan, facing a severe crisis, has made an urgent appeal to the State Bank of... Updated 06 Feb, 2023 09:09am
Business & Finance LCs: steel sector says facing dire situation ISLAMABAD: The steel industry is facing a critical situation as the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is still not... Updated 31 Jan, 2023 08:58am
Print LC issue: PALSP threatens to shut down steel units ISLAMABAD: The documented steel sector will be forced to close down its units for an indefinite period in case the... Updated 23 Jan, 2023 09:18am
