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In the second half of 2020, Americans, trapped at home by the pandemic, started buying weighted blankets, Crocs, giant fleece hoodies, ring lights and desks at a relentless pace. One toilet paper manufacturer saw a 600% increase in sales over …

An inquiry report of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has found massive profit-taking due to cartelization by the cement sector. The inquiry report was finalized for the cement units in the North Zone of All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association …

Industrialization and growing consumerism have led to the need for developing an effective transportation system. Key to the success of any product or services lies inease of its availability for the user. A high quality product or service that is …

Would you ever search for “accommodation in Barcelona” on Google or ask strangers on Facebook for a place to stay when you take your wife on a weekend trip to the beautiful city of Barcelona? Of course, you won’t do …

In the recent past, businesses in Pakistan have been marred by exorbitantly high costs of doing business. The macro-economic adversity that was triggered by historic twin deficits has trickled down to every facet of business operation. The massive erosion in …

A nationwide campaign of Bahria University to promote country’s blue economy The performance of logistics sector provide a distinct contrast to the financial downturn Pakistan has been buried in. As of December 2018, the logistics sector is valued at $34.2 …

True to its name, Shaheen Freight Services was the first Pakistani Company to move 40ft Reefer Container of seafood from Karachi to Kashgar China. This is not the only feat to mention, what Shaheen Freight Services has achieved since its …

In public sector, Pakistan Railway is a single major mode of transport contributing to economic growth and offering national integration in the country. It comprises of total 470 locomotives (458 Diesel Engine and 12 Steam Engines) for 7,791 km length …

The public discourse about climate change and infrastructure often treats these two issues as separate. It’s time to start thinking about them as the same thing. Many of the solutions to the climate change crisis are about infrastructure choices, as …

Could Pakistan address its economic woes by turning around the freight train system? The answer would be yes in unison if hundreds of thousands of businessmen are asked this question. It is heart wrenching to see the current state of …

Agility is one of the world’s largest integrated logistics providers with an enterprise wide headcount of more than 22,000 employees and operations in over 100 countries. Agility Pakistan is a leading logistics provider in the country with 700+ employees in …

Key issue of long overstayed containers need to be addressed promptly Interview with Mr. Abdullah Farrukh — CEO, Pak Shaheen Freighters (Pvt) Ltd PAGE: Give us a bit background of your company and group; how it started and carried its …