Capturing the full value of next-gen connectivity in Pakistan
Pakistan is pursuing a bold vision for a prosperous future, both digital and otherwise, in line with the URAAN Pakistan initiative, which aims to position the nation as a global…
Teaching reproductive health to children: Imran Shafique
The bill approved by the Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training aims to introduce reproductive health education in schools, marking a significant societal intervention. It should never…
Sensitization to climate-resilient blue economy
Pakistan’s blue economy offers significant potential to drive sustainable growth, improve climate resilience, and socio-economic development. However, much of this potential remains untapped, primarily because policymakers and the public have…
Positive outlook for Maple Leaf Cement: BMA Research
BMA Research has reviewed the performance of Pakistan-based Maple Leaf Cement Factory (MLCF) and projected an optimistic outlook, driven by an anticipated rebound in local demand. Domestic sales are expected to…
Fauji Fertilizer charts resilience amid agronomic headwinds
By AHL Research | May 6, 2025 Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC), Pakistan’s leading fertilizer manufacturer, remains cautiously optimistic about its operational trajectory for the remainder of the year, despite…
Clean energy shift meets resistance in Pakistan
Once seen as a beacon of hope for a sustainable future, Pakistan’s renewable energy journey now stands at a perilous crossroads. The recent amendments proposed to the country’s net-metering policy…
Coal middlemen’s challenges: A hidden threat to economy
The coal sector, a vital part of Pakistan’s energy and industrial supply chain, faces severe challenges that deserve urgent attention. Particularly, small and medium-sized coal suppliers and middlemen who connect…
Rethinking Tobacco Control: Why WHO must embrace harm reduction
The World Health Organization (WHO) is pivotal in global tobacco control efforts. With 1.3 billion smokers worldwide and the 2030 deadline for achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 3. drawing…
Economic Downtime: The real price of internet disruptions
Pakistan's authority is working to implement internet restrictions, bandwidth limitations, and social media platform bans in response to political unrest and security concerns, using firewalls and throttling. While governments may…
KSA extends term for USD3 billion deposit placed with Pakistan to support Pakistan’s economy
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) on behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has extended the term for the deposit of USD 3.00 billion maturing on 05 December 2024…
IDEAS 2024 – a Symbiotic Partnership between Defense R&D and Civilian S&T Economy
By Athar Osama Governments have traditionally played a foundational role in the development of research and innovation eco-systems around the world. The role of Government as a risk-taker and a…
Significant economic tasks await the incoming administration
Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt, the former president of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), stated on Sunday that the new administration will have major economic issues like debt…
The new government must focus on budget and debt repayment: Mian Zahid Hussain.
Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain said on Friday that elections had been…
SBP’s reserves decreased by US$ 173 million
The total liquid foreign reserves held by the country stood at US$ 13,097.6 million as of 2-Feb-2024. The break-up of the foreign reserves position is as under: Foreign reserves held…
HUBC to distribute a dividend of PKR 5.75/share in 2QFY24
The Hub Power Company Limited (HUBC) is scheduled to announce its 1HFY24 financial result on Feb 14th, 2024, where we expect the company to post consolidated earnings of PKR 34,065mn…
Tobacco control efforts failing millions
Former WHO officials Prof. Robert Beaglehole and Prof. Ruth Bonita have sounded the alarm with an article published in the Lancet Journal, which states that tobacco control is not working…
Gulzar Firoz appointed as convener of FPCCI standing committee on environment 2024-25
President of FPCCI, Atif Ikram Sheikh, has appointed Mr Gulzar Firoz (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz) as the Convener of the Environment 2024-25 standing committee. Due to vast experience in the field of Environment,…
Motiwala vows to keep struggling hard to resolve small traders’ issues.
Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) & Former President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Zubair Motiwala, while reiterating his commitment to dedicatedly serve the entire business community particularly small traders…
FPCCI opposed a ban on minerals export from Pakistan
Mr. Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has strongly opposed the proposed ban on raw minerals and marble as approved by Senate Standing Committee on Commerce; and, which includes both metallic…
Sheikh Umer Rehan appointed as special assistant to the President of FPCCI
Atif Ikram Sheikh, the President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has officially appointed Sheikh Umer Rehan as Special Assistant for a two-year term. The…
TCL Pakistan Hits a Six! Announces thrilling partnerships with PSL Powerhouses
Cricket enthusiasts across Pakistan have cause for celebration as TCL Electronics Pakistan, the leading innovator in consumer electronics, proudly announces its exciting collaborations with three heavyweights of the Pakistan Super…
Pakistan: COP 10 – Tobacco Growers Share Concerns over WHO Decisions
A large group of premium tobacco producers and workers from a few tobacco growers' countries, Colombia, Panama, Honduras and Nicaragua, protested on February 5th in front of the Panama Convention…
10Pearls launches 10Pearls Studio, fully integrated digital marketing capabilities
10Pearls announced the launch of 10Pearls Studio, a significant expansion of our digital and creative capabilities. Employing a "one brand, one team" strategy, this initiative seamlessly consolidates our digital media…
MCB posted the highest-ever PBT of Rs. 125.2 Billion (+75%) for the year 2023
The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited (MCB) in its meeting under the Chairmanship of Mian Mohammad Mansha, on February 06, 2024, reviewed performance of the Bank and approved…
Pakistan Oilfields earnings of PKR 61.93/share in 1HFY24
Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL) announced its financial result today, posting a profit after tax of PKR 17,579mn (EPS: PKR 61.93) during 1HFY24 compared to PKR 14,353mn (EPS: PKR 50.57) in…