FCC Observes Royalty Should Apply to Minerals, Not Finished Cement
The Federal Constitutional Court has questioned the Punjab government’s decision to link royalty payments on raw materials to cement prices,
New Govt Tariff May Hit Industries Using Less Grid Power and Switching to Solar
The government has shared a new electricity pricing plan with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that could significantly increase fixed
Pakistan Trade Deficit Narrows 14% in May as Imports Take Sharp Hit
Pakistan’s external trade position showed short-term improvement in May 2026 as the trade deficit narrowed, driven mainly by a decline
Smugglers Try to Sneak Cigarette Tipping Paper as Design/Poster Sheets — Customs Blocks Move
Pakistan Customs has intercepted an attempt to illegally import cigarette tipping paper by misdeclaring it as “poster paper in reels”
Shocking Gas System Failures Reported Across Pakistan, Big Losses Confirmed
Pakistan’s gas transmission and distribution network recorded 2,744 third-party damage and rupture incidents during FY2024–25, highlighting persistent safety and infrastructure
Pakistan, Tajikistan Set $200M Trade Target in New Deal
Pakistan and Tajikistan have agreed to a structured roadmap aimed at increasing bilateral trade to USD 200 million over the
Defense Budget Increase in Current Situation Is Unavoidable: Rana Sanaullah
Federal Minister Rana Sanaullah has said that Pakistan will need to increase its defense expenditure in view of the prevailing
Four Major Countries Show Interest in Buying Stakes in Pakistan’s Electricity Plants
China, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Türkiye have shown interest in acquiring stakes in Pakistan’s electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) as the
Govt May Seek Political Consensus on Proposal to Exclude Customs Duty From NFC
The federal government is expected to consult major political parties on a proposal to remove customs duty from the National
This AI Fund Can Unlock Up to Rs. 10 Trillion Value for Pakistan’s Economy
Pakistan could generate as much as Rs. 9.7 trillion (about $34.9 billion) in economic value by 2030 through accelerated digital
