The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has categorically rejected the newly introduced Tax Ordinance 2025, labeling it as anti-business, unconstitutional, and detrimental to investment. KATI President Junaid Naqi…
Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has informed that the business, industry, and trade community of Pakistan is disappointed with the monetary policy as it continues to be based on a…
AHL Research analyzed the Pakistan Fertilizer Sector, reporting a 25% YoY decline in urea sales in April '25, down to 245k tons due to reduced purchasing power and weak agronomics.…
The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has expressed deep concern over the implementation of the Income Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, describing it as a harsh and unjust…
Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), Sheikh Umer Rehan, has welcomed the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision to reduce the policy rate by 100 basis points, bringing it…
Faisal Moiz Khan, President of the North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKATI), has strongly rejected the recently promulgated Tax Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, criticizing it for being issued…
Ahmed Azeem Alvi, President of SITE Association of Industry, has expressed disappointment over the State Bank of Pakistan's (SBP) mere 100 basis points reduction in the policy rate, demanding the…
Former President of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) and Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Group (BMG), Anjum Nisar, stated that young entrepreneurs are Pakistan’s most valuable asset.…
This May, Daraz Pakistan, the nation's leading e-commerce powerhouse, invites shoppers to embark on an extraordinary journey of unparalleled value with its exciting 5.5 Best Price Sale. Scheduled to run…
Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, and the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the digital transformation of Pakistan’s business…
In a strategic move to strengthen regional connectivity and unlock Pakistan’s tourism potential, Airblue, the country’s leading private airline, has inaugurated direct flights between Karachi and Skardu — marking the…
The Society for Global Moderation (SGM), has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan following the tragic Pahalgam incident in Indian-occupied Kashmir. In a strong…
Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited (DIBPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Islamic Bank UAE (DIB), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Muhammad Ali Gulfaraz as its new Chief…
At its meeting today, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to cut the policy rate by 100 bps to 11 percent, effective from May 6, 2025. The Committee noted that…
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued a license to the internationally renowned technology firm Brillanz Group for launching "BoltLike Solutions Private Limited" in Pakistan — a move…
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…
Business leader and former President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Dr. Shahid Rasheed Butt, said on Monday that the government must eliminate the tax exemptions currently…
MG Pakistan has announced a major upgrade to its popular plug-in hybrid SUV, the MG HS PHEV. The brand will introduce a 7KW fast charger as a standard replacement for…
The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) plans to float tenders in two weeks to purchase two bulk carriers from China using its funds. "I have prepared the tender documents and am…
President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon, has expressed grave concern over the excessive, unilateral and unbalanced powers granted to the Federal Board of…
In the wake of India’s claims that the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is ‘in abeyance,’ Pakistan has a strategic opportunity to think creatively, reframe the discourse on the treaty, assert…
According to the data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), local cement dispatches by the industry during April 2025 were 2.516 million tons compared to 2.337 million…
Acclaimed Pakistani filmmaker Mohammed Ali (Mo) Naqvi has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Historical Documentary for 'Turning Point: The Bomb & The Cold War',…
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Traffic Karachi, Pir Muhammad Shah, has proposed increasing traffic fines in Karachi starting in June to curb violations and improve road safety. The proposal includes penalties…
Marking a historic milestone for Sri Lanka’s maritime industry, the ultra-large container vessel (ULCV) MSC MARIELLA, one of the largest container vessels in the world and the largest in the…