Pakistan’s major industrial and export sectors have dismissed government claims of a recovery in large-scale manufacturing (LSM), saying real industrial activity is shrinking due to high energy costs, weak demand and heavy taxation. Industry associations estimate that over 150 factories have closed in the last 18 months, while most remaining units are operating at only […]

Pakistan’s cotton industry is deeply concerned after production numbers for the 2025-26 season fell far short of official targets. Figures released by the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) up to December 15 show a major gap between goals and actual output, raising questions over planning and productivity. The Federal Committee on Agriculture (FCA) had set […]