The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised the calculation method for the “off-the-grid” levy imposed on gas used by captive power plants in Pakistan, marking a key adjustment under the country’s ongoing energy reform programme. Read More: IMF sets new reform targets for Pakistan According to officials, the revised framework changes the reference point for levy […]
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Big industry grows by 5.89% during Jul-Feb 2026
The output of the Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) witnessed an increase of 5.89 per cent during the first eight months of the current fiscal year (2025-26) as compared to the corresponding months of last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported Thursday. The Quantum Index Numbers of Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (QIM) for […]
Subsidised users offset relief from power tariff cut
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s power sector is facing a fresh set of challenges as the number of subsidised electricity consumers has more than doubled in three years, effectively neutralising the impact of a 62-paisa per unit reduction in average tariff that was due from January 1. Read More: Electricity prices may drop by up to 72 paisa […]
Abdullah Khan Niazi opens up about his early struggles in industry
Abdullah Khan Niazi – who is currently winning praise for his role as Usman in the hit ARY Digital drama Kafeel – has opened up about his difficult journey in acting career. During his recent appearance on Good Morning Pakistan, the young actor opened up about stories of rejection, financial hardship and perseverance during his […]
CPEC-linked cooperation reshapes citrus industry, study finds
The University of Sargodha inaugurated the weeklong 2nd Annual Research Arena 2025, an academic and research event featuring multiple exhibitions and scholarly activities. As part of the opening, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qaisar Abbas inaugurated a Citrus Exhibition, along with a Research Expo and an Industrial Expo, jointly organized by the Office of Research, Innovation […]
Memon stresses need to develop newspaper industry
Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon said that earlier the day used to start with the newspaper, but now trends are changing. He emphasized the need to develop the newspaper industry, noting that most news on social media is false or misleading, while newspapers remain authentic […]
PM announces discounted power package for industries and farmers
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced a discounted electricity package for the industrial and agricultural sectors, aimed at boosting productivity, exports, and employment. The prime minister unveiled the initiative during a meeting with experts and business community representatives from both sectors. Under the package, additional electricity will be provided to industries and […]
PM Shehbaz unveils Roshan Economy Electricity Package at Rs 22.98 per unit
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced the Roshan Economy Electricity Package to provide additional electricity to the industrial and agricultural sectors at a subsidized rate of Rs 22.98 per unit for the next three years. The package, set to be implemented from November 2025 to October 2028, will reduce the existing power […]
China vows to strengthen ties as Dar meets Wang and Xi
China has expressed strong interest in boosting cooperation with Pakistan. The focus will be on agriculture, industry, and mining. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shared this commitment during a meeting with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Tianjin on Wednesday. The two countries already share close ties. However, both sides now aim to deepen those […]
SECP proposes framework to strengthen industry associations
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released a Consultation Paper on Standard Principles for Recognition and Conduct of Industry Associations, introducing a strategic framework aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s financial sector through enhanced self-regulation. In today’s dynamic regulatory landscape, industry associations are increasingly moving beyond their conventional role as advocacy bodies. Globally, they […]