Tobacco growers face financial exploitation
SWABI: Tobacco growers have been left vulnerable to financial exploitation following delays in quota allocations, which have resulted in overproduction and a subsequent price crash....
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SNGPL defers third-party pipeline capacity allocation
ISLAMABAD: Amid a high-stakes tussle, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has deferred the allocation of pipeline capacity to a third party for transportation of...
NA panel urges value addition to narrow China trade gap
ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee has raised alarm over the widening trade deficit with China, urging the government to prioritise value addition, institutional reforms, and accountability...
TOMCL secures $8.1m export deal
KARACHI: The Organic Meat Company Ltd (TOMCL) has signed a new export contract worth $8.1 million with UAE-based Gold Crest Trading FZE for the supply...
World Bank opens regional hub
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank announced on Monday the opening of a new regional hub in Riyadh, to serve the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and...
PM directs roadmap to boost investment
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant authorities to prepare a comprehensive roadmap and reform agenda with practical projects to boost investment...
PTCL inaction delays Telenor merger: CCP
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has raised concerns over the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL)’s non-cooperation and delay in providing critical information required...
PSX dips as market volatility mounts
KARACHI: Investors took a cautious approach on Monday, with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ending lower as concerns about the upcoming review of Pakistan’s economic...
The provincial power struggle continues
Many compelling reasons have been cited by analysts for not creating new provinces in the prevailing political, economic and financial conditions with risks to fragile...
CORPORATE WINDOW: Entrenched status quo
Pakistani business circles draw comfort from the surging nationalist sentiment after repelling Indian aggression, coupled with easing inflation, stronger reserves, higher remittances and improved fiscal...