RE projects: PPIB willing to alter draft pact with Saudi Arabia ISLAMABAD: The Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has expressed willingness to alter draft framework... Updated 15 Mar, 2024 09:15am
Print Economic indicators, other related matters: IMF team takes stock Discusses Pakistan’s overall macro-economic indicators and efforts on fiscal consolidation Updated 15 Mar, 2024 09:59am
Print SBA talks: Govt to have little ‘manoeuvrability’ to cut utility prices ISLAMABAD: The government will have little, if any, maneuverability to reduce utility prices during the second... Updated 13 Mar, 2024 12:30pm
Print Tight gas, undersea oil and gas reserves: PM speaks of criticality of investment Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs to provide all kinds of facilities to private sector and local and foreign investors in oil and gas discovery Updated 12 Mar, 2024 04:52pm
Markets SSGC incurs massive loss of Rs9.3bn in 6MFY23 After much delay, Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) made public its accounts for the first half of fiscal year 2022-23... Updated 11 Mar, 2024 10:54pm
Business & Finance ‘FPCCI to take up KP’s energy issues with Centre’ PESHAWAR: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) president Atif Ikram Sheikh said... Updated 11 Mar, 2024 09:58am
Editorials SOS from APTMA EDITORIAL: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has raised a very loud, very serious red flag, warning the... Published 11 Mar, 2024 04:45am
Markets Cnergyico Pk anticipates investment of over $1bn in refinery upgradation Cnergyico Pk Limited, formerly known as Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited, sees its anticipated investment at over $1... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 11:31pm
Markets Energy sector: Khaqan for immediate implementation of privatisation agenda ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has strongly urged the government to urgently implement the... Published 07 Mar, 2024 04:59am
BR Research Nepra: ghosts of the report past A collective effort is needed to bring stability to real sectors of the economy, as policymaking relies on clarity... Published 06 Mar, 2024 06:52am
Business & Finance BMP for joint efforts to deal with economic challenges LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has asked the... Published 04 Mar, 2024 04:15am
Opinion Rescuing Pakistan For over three decades, Pakistan’s energy sector has grappled with the persistent issue of circular debt, casting a... Updated 02 Mar, 2024 04:38am
Markets OGDCL inaugurates ‘Digital Drilling Hub’ ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Wednesday inaugurated the country’s premier... Published 29 Feb, 2024 04:41am
Print Energy sector revolving debt has reached Rs5,422bn: minister ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Energy Minister Muhammad Ali on Tuesday said that total revolving debt of the energy sector is... Updated 28 Feb, 2024 10:12am
Markets PPL’s earnings jump 44%, clock in at Rs69.8bn in 1HFY24 Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), a key supplier of natural gas in the county, saw its profit-after-tax (PAT) jump... Updated 26 Feb, 2024 10:26pm
Opinion Analysing the implementation of political manifestos Since 1950, Pakistan has undergone significant political changes, alternating between military and civilian rules.... Updated 23 Feb, 2024 06:59am
Business & Finance FCCI for completing IP gas pipeline on priority basis FAISALABAD: Dr Sajjad Arshad Acting President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) has stressed the... Published 23 Feb, 2024 06:36am
Business & Finance FCCI for provision of energy at ‘regionally competitive’ rates FAISALABAD: Plugging loopholes of smuggling and ensuring availability of dollar at a stable rate was herculean task... Published 22 Feb, 2024 06:55am
Opinion Economic priorities for the incoming govt Pakistan has entered a pivotal phase of governance following its recent general elections, as a new government takes... Published 21 Feb, 2024 05:29am
Business & Finance FPCCI president opposes frequent hikes in energy prices KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has strongly demanded that the government reevaluate its policy of... Published 19 Feb, 2024 05:24am
BR Research Circular Debt – a tough row to hoe The circular debt continues to be a growing challenge, literally, and it’s the real pain in the energy sector. The... Published 16 Feb, 2024 08:57am
Markets Negative sentiment returns to PSX as KSE-100 loses over 1,100 points Rising political volatility took a toll on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as the benchmark KSE-100 lost over 1.8%... Updated 15 Feb, 2024 09:36pm
Markets APTMA urges govt to end unproductive cross-subsidies The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), which represents the largest industrial sector of Pakistan, has... Updated 14 Feb, 2024 09:28pm
Markets IMF not onboard with energy ministry’s tariff rationalisation, circular debt management plans Mission Chief Nathan Porter says circular debt ‘reduction plan’ entails fiscal risks given chain of transactions involved and would also continue use of supplementary grants Updated 13 Feb, 2024 10:33pm
Markets Attock Refinery postpones month-long closure over OGRA advice Attock Refinery Limited (ATRL), a subsidiary of Attock Oil Company Limited, has decided to postpone its month-long... Updated 12 Feb, 2024 05:06pm
Opinion Circular debt once again in focus Circular debt in the energy sector is a mystery which no government could so far unfold. Over the last two decades ... Published 10 Feb, 2024 05:48am
Markets Mari acquires working interest in Zarghun South and Nareli Block Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MARI), one of Pakistan’s largest E&P companies, has acquired a working interest... Updated 07 Feb, 2024 05:01pm
Markets Oil/gas sector in limelight as KSE-100 gains nearly 800 points Caretaker govt team's meeting with IMF on circular debt management plan fuels buying interest in index-heavy shares Updated 06 Feb, 2024 08:17pm
Print IMF briefed about tariff, circular debt plans International Monetary Fund seeks some clarification from the caretaker government’s team Updated 06 Feb, 2024 10:28am
Markets Mari Petroleum drills another appraisal well in Sindh Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MARI), one of Pakistan’s largest E&P companies, has successfully drilled another... Updated 01 Feb, 2024 10:16pm
Pakistan’s pharma sector can increase exports to $3bn in five years, but it ‘needs policy, govt support’