Women check rice prices at a main wholesale market in Karachi. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: Weekly inflation jumped up again, reaching 15.02 per cent...
Nepra criticized NTDC for inadequate responses regarding synchronisation of generating units with National Grid following blackouts
For FY 2023-24, Pakistan’s total textile exports were of $16.65b, with modest year-on-year increase of 0.9%
“The Albanian leadership welcomed opportunities to work with Pakistan, particularly in tourism and the labor market” Tahseen Sayed said
He made these remarks during launch of two reports by China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan
While October prices are lower than those of previous month, they remain slightly higher compared to same period last year
A shopkeeper uses a calculator while selling spices and grocery items along a shop in Karachi on June 11, 2021. — ReutersISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s...
Nuclear power plants can achieve 80 to 90% efficiency, while cost per megawatt is $4.5 million
“We will reduce power tariff after mutual consultation with generation companies,” says power minister
System would enable electricity consumers to purchase electricity from suppliers other than distribution companies
A farmer sprinkles fertiliser in a field. —APP/FileISLAMABAD: In a move to tackle counterfeit seeds, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee...
The board met to review sugar industry’s status and consider requests from millers
Concerns over fleet age, financial liabilities, and operational hurdles have put the future of the sale—and the airline itself—in doubt
PEDO has applied to Nepra and licence if granted, would allow PEDO to supply power
Representational image of people buying vegetables at a local market. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: Weekly inflation inched up again after hitting a...
Karachi chapter of Jamaat-e-Islami called for the cancellation of K-Electric’s distribution license
“We are legally bound and cannot take unilateral action for relief, but significant progress has been made,” official says
Shortage will impact major crops including wheat, tobacco, barley, mustard, gram, lentils, potatoes, onions and tomatoes
Analysts view the continuous rise in overseas sales as a potential buffer against external financing pressures
Members argued that move threatened thousands of jobs and could harm financial health of corporation
In August 2024, inflation measured by CPI stood at 9.6pc, and it was 31.4 pc in September 2023
Quetta is on the brink of becoming a “ghost city,” with the water table plunging 300 feet over the past decade
Decision was made during meeting chaired by Minister for Privatization and Chairman of the Privatization Commission, Abdul Aleem Khan
Since last year, number of tax filers has doubled to 3.2 million, with 723,000 new filers added this year
Pakistan received over $1.027 billion as the first tranche of the bailout package
The committee chairman pointed out discrepancies in government communications regarding the USC’s future
Large-scale manufacturing is rebounding after a period of decline, with key export sectors preparing to ramp up production
Petroleum Secretary Momin Agha emphasized that country still required national refining capacity strategically
Contained current account and calm foreign exchange market conditions have allowed rebuilding of reserve buffers
Approval finally came following confirmation of $12 billion in bilateral loans from Saudi Arabia, China and UAE and external financing of $2 billion
FBR chairman criticized concept of non-filers, asserting that such classifications do not exist globally and should be abolished
Project will focus on upgrading transformers, power lines, and other infrastructure
Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs demanded a detailed report within two weeks
He said slow pace of decision-making in power sector has led to project delays and heightened uncertainty
“We will soon share good news with the public about the IPPs," Leghari said
A shopkeeper uses a calculator while selling spices and grocery items along a shop in Karachi on June 11, 2021. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: The weekly...
Country’s current account deficit, which had been a major concern, showed signs of narrowing
XWDiscos have informed Nepra of their willingness to refund Rs0.5755 per unit to consumers in Oct 2024 bills
Overchuk said that Russian PM Mikhail would be attending SCO heads of government meeting in Islamabad next month
Within the textile sector, ready-made garments were the standout category, witnessing growth of 28%
Inside view of a textile mill in Pakistan. — AFP File ISLAMABAD: The large-scale manufacturing sector grew by 2.38 per cent in July 2024 compared...
Panel met here with MNA Syed Hussain Tariq presiding, who repeatedly stated that the bill is time-barred
Russia will provide technical assistance to modernize Pakistan’s fertilizer manufacturing plants
A liquefied natural gas container arrives at a storage station in east of Tokyo, Japan. — AFP/FileISLAMABAD: The government reduced the average...
This action comes 20 months after a widespread power blackout on Jan 23, 2023, which plunged country into darkness
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority logo seen on a wall. — APP/FileISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority on...
As per recommendations of sub-committee, it was agreed to attach gemstones to Ministry of Industry by giving it proper status
Charge adjustment reflects reduced capacity availability from 747MW to 483MW due to unavailability of ST-16 turbine
K-2 and K-3 projects began generating electricity in May 2021 and April 2022, respectively, with a combined capacity of 2,200MW of clean,...
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority headquarters can be seen. — Facebook/NEPRA/fileISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory...