BUSINESS
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CPEC 2 brings Chinese textile units, and a new rival for local mills
It seems like Pakistan’s so-called ‘vibrant’ textile sector is on its way towards a modest improvement in terms of earning…
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Islamic debt market deepens as Pakistan posts biggest-ever Sukuk issuance
Pakistan’s government raised a record amount of over Rs2 trillion through domestic Sukuk issuances in 2025, marking the highest annual…
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Structural issues delay cashless future despite Raast growth
Pakistan’s drive towards a cashless economy is gaining momentum, but deep-seated structural challenges continue to slow the adoption of digital…
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Short-term inflation jumps 2.8%
The year-on-year (YoY) increase in Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) eased to 2.83% for the week ended December 24, 2025,…
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Exports plummet 36% amid high costs, complex taxation system
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is worried over declining exports and has directed the government to engage the business community for…
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Governance reforms the only way to stop harming economy
Pakistan needs urgent, coordinated and practical governance reforms to restore public trust, improve economic performance and strengthen state institutions, according…
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US seeks Pakistani partnership in locomotive sales, mineral exploration
The United States President Donald Trump’s administration has approached Pakistan for the sale of American locomotives and offered collaboration on…
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China hits EU dairy with tariffs
China will impose provisional duties of up to 42.7% on dairy products imported from the European Union, the latest in…
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Range-bound session keeps bourse in red
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) wrapped up Monday’s session on a subdued note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index ending slightly…
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Leveraging US tariffs can lift Pakistan’s exports
A delegation of the Pakistan American Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and…
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