Pakistan leather sector has urged the government to reduce taxes, simplify compliance procedures and introduce duty relief on raw materials in the upcoming FY2026–27 budget to strengthen export performance and improve global competitiveness. Industry representatives made these demands during a meeting with Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan in Islamabad. During discussions, stakeholders highlighted that Pakistan’s […]
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Thar coal fertiliser project seen boosting urea security
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said the flagship Thar Coal to Fertiliser (C2F) project will cut Pakistan’s dependence on imported fertiliser, generate employment, support exports and add value to indigenous coal resources. Read More: Sindh approves tariff, policy measures for Thar Coal mining The $1.12 billion C2F initiative, a Thar coal-based urea plant […]
LSM sector shows 2.69% growth in September
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector grew 2.69 per cent year-on-year in September, indicating a modest recovery in industrial production after the slowdown caused by recent floods, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Month-on-month, the sector rose 2.05 per cent, reflecting gradual stabilisation across key industries. During the first quarter of FY26, LSM […]