Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) & All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Chairman National Business Group…
Year: 2026
Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) & All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Chairman National Business Group…
TikTok showcased its latest creative solutions at Cannes Lions 2026, introducing new agentic AI-powered tools designed to help brands move…
InfraZamin Pakistan, in collaboration with the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), convened senior leaders from government, financial institutions, development finance…
As the global community accelerates its transition toward cleaner and more sustainable energy systems, the oceans are increasingly emerging as…
Alternative energy resources, often referred to as renewable energy sources, are forms of energy derived from natural processes that are…
For decades, Pakistan’s oil refining sector has remained trapped between policy promises and implementation failures. While the global energy industry…
Circular debt is the money trap that’s choking Pakistan’s whole energy sector. It is like everyone owes everyone but nobody…
Pakistan’s agricultural sector undoubtedly needs modernization. Better price discovery, transparent markets and improved access for farmers are long-overdue reforms. However,…
The global energy crisis and climate change are among the most pressing challenges confronting humanity in the twenty-first century. They…
Pakistan’s sugar industry occupies a paradoxical position in the country’s agro-industrial landscape. It is one of the largest agro-based sectors…
Pakistan’s Federal Budget 2026–27 was presented at a time when the country continues to face economic challenges, including inflation, a…
Interview with Mr. Kalim Siddiqui, former Managing Director of Pakistan State Oil PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Kalim…
Interview with Mr. Mohammad Wasi Khan, former Chairman of the Board and CEO of Cnergyico Pk Limited Profile: Mohammad Wasi…
Interview with Syed Imran Ahmed, Business and Energy sector analyst PAGE: Tell me about yourself, please: Syed Imran Ahmed: I have…
Interview with Mr. Khalid Jamil Ansari, a renowned consultant PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Khalid Jamil Ansari: I am…
As per the statistics mentioned in the economic survey of Pakistan FY2025-26, the total electricity consumption in Pakistan stood at…
Global oil demand is forecast to decline by 1.1 mb/d y-o-y in 2026. Global supply is set to fall by…
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Major Gulf markets gain Major Gulf stock markets rose in early trading on Wednesday, even as sentiment remained cautious amid…
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PSX shortened trading week closes almost flat Pakistan stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed volatility during the shortened trading week, as the…
GCC economy to shrink in 2026 before 8.1pc growth The UAE and wider Gulf economies are expected to bounce back…
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China government advisers call for fix to two-speed economy China’s economy is doing two very different things at once. Its…
FBR misses IMF target by Pkr 975bn Pakistan has missed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) condition on federal tax collection…
Global shipping needs 114,000 more officers by 2030 The global shipping industry will need an additional 113,735 certified officers by…
Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump: Asian stock markets fell sharply on Friday, led by a sell-off in…
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easypaisa and Binance Sign MoU to Explore Emerging Financial Technology Growth in Pakistan The two parties came together in Pakistan’s…
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Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) & All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Chairman National Business Group…
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The government of Prime Minister Shabazz Sharif has unveiled its third federal budget on June 12, 2026, presenting it as…
The fiscal deficit has fallen to 0.7 per cent of GDP in the first nine months of FY26, the first…
On June 12, 2026, the Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented Pakistan’s Federal Budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. The…
As Pakistan prepares to unveil its third federal budget under the current International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, policymakers face a…
Why Pakistan’s New Budget Pushes Registered Startups ‘Into the Minus’ The announcement of the Federal Budget 2026–27 arrives at an…
On Thursday June 11, 2024, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb officially announced and unveiled the Pakistan Economic Survey for the…
Dental education in Pakistan has witnessed remarkable growth during the last three decades. From a limited number of dental institutions…
United Bank Limited (UBL), acting as Mandated Lead Advisor and Arranger, has successfully arranged Pakistan’s largest short-term, rated, unsecured, privately…
Being a physiologist, I witness how the modern lifestyle increasingly challenges the natural functions of our body. From smartphones and…
InfraZamin Pakistan (IZP) is honored to announce the launch of its Agri-Storage Portfolio Financing Facility, a flagship initiative emerging from…
From Differentiation to Organizational Necessity At 8:30 a.m., the executive team gathers for what appears to be a routine strategy…
Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) hosted an educational visit for the children of members and journalists from the Karachi Press…
Interview with Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue PAGE: Tell me something about…
Interview with Mr. Khalid Tawab, former Senior Vice President, FPCCI PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please. Khalid Tawab: I…
Interview with Mr. Zafar Iqbal, Chairman & MD SAI Institute of Studies & SAI Co. (Pvt.) Ltd. Profile: Mr. Zafar…
Interview with Mr. Shakir Umar Gujjar, President Dairy & Cattle Farmers Association Pakistan (DCFA Pakistan) PAGE: Tell me something about…
Interview with Mr. Shahzad Khan, Senior Anchor, Abb Takk TV Profile: Mr. Shahzad Khan is a veteran Senior News Anchor…
“Every budget pushes investors towards uncertainty and instability with new taxes and new conditions’’ Well-known trade, industry & commerce leader,…
According to the latest economic survey of Pakistan, in the latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) of April 2026, the IMF…
According to the government of Pakistan, education is the foundation of a better future for every child and a strong…
Key Highlights Of Pakistan Budget For FY2026-27 Total outlay at Rs18.77 trillion, up 7 percent as compared to Rs17.57 trillion…
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Australian stocks climb to one-week high Australian shares hit a one-week high on Friday, with gold and mining stock leading…
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Budget impact on key industries The FY27 Federal Budget is net positive for equities. Super Tax phase-out, even if gradual…
Gulf security ‘indivisible,’ GCC tells after Iranian attacks The security of Gulf states is “indivisible,” Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jassim…
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Japan’s economy grows 1.8pc in q1 Japan’s economy expanded at an annualized real rate of 1.8 percent in the January-March…
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OFAC unveils sweeping framework for Venezuela oil The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday unveiled a broad new sanctions framework aimed…
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Since 2000 OPEC oil production falls to lowest level Crude oil production among members of OPEC has this year collapsed…
Business not financial strategy “There ain’t no bargains,” and “You get at most what you pay for,” Successful acquisitions are…
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Exemption from audits and number plates will eliminate harassment. Prime Minister, Finance Minister commanded for resolving longstanding issue: Mian Zahid…
IBA School of Business Studies (SBS) has secured the National Business Education Accreditation Council’s (NBEAC) highest ‘W’ Category Accreditation for…
Mian Zahid Hussain, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President of the All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA),…
Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman…
Cement despatches declined during May-26. Total Cement despatches during May-26 were 3.837 million tons against 4.858 million tons despatched during…
Economy must be aligned with industrial growth and exports rather than revenue collection, says Mian Zahid Hussain Mian Zahid Hussain,…
BYD, world’s no. 1 NEV brand has topped the global automotive innovation ranking in the Automotive INNOVATIONS Report 2026 released…
A Trade Policy Challenge in the Making 1-Introduction The European Union’s regulatory landscape is undergoing a quiet but consequential shift.…
Consumer finance in Pakistan encompassing auto loans, personal loans, credit cards, housing finance, and other retail lending products has evolved…
Remittances from overseas Pakistanis represent far more than mere financial transfers; they embody the enduring bonds of millions of families…
Interview with Mr. Aamir Ijaz Khan, Executive Director ICMA Pakistan PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please. Aamir Ijaz Khan: By…
Interview with Mr. Majyd Aziz, President Employers Federation of Pakistan PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Majyd Aziz: I am…
Interview with Ms. Tara Uzra Dawood, the founder and president of LADIESFUND PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Tara…
Interview with Dr. Saiyid Khusro Iqbal, a global human resources and legal professional PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please:…
Pakistan’s economic narrative is often framed around external financing gaps, IMF programs, and domestic fiscal constraints. Yet, one of its…
Pakistan is in the middle of a solar power revolution and the surge is continuing to accelerate. Over the past…
The story of Pakistan’s blue economy is often told through ports, shipping lanes, fisheries, and maritime trade. Yet one of…
Pakistan’s debate on economic growth usually revolves around exports, taxation, exchange rates, and industrial policies. Yet one important growth engine…
Pakistan’s power sector is entering a paradox that policymakers have yet to fully confront: electricity demand from the grid is…
Majority of individuals delay or completely avoid dental treatment because they cannot afford the high treatment cost. Old dental insurance…