Pakistan’s Big Industries Grow 5.8% in 7 Months of FY26
Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing sector is showing clear signs of recovery this year. Fresh data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reveals that the LSM index grew by 5.8% year-on-year during the first seven months of FY26 (July 2025 to January 2026). This marks a solid turnaround after weaker performance in previous years. January 2026 alone […]
Pakistan Govt Launches Crackdown on Illegal US Dollar, Pound, Euro Transfers
The Pakistani government has launched a big crackdown on illegal transfers of foreign currencies like US dollars, British pounds, and euros. This decision came from a high-level meeting on March 17, 2026, led by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The main goal is to stop money laundering and shut down hawala/hundi […]
Qatar Supply Halt Threatens Pakistan With Complete Gas Shortage Post-April 14
Pakistan is heading toward a serious gas crisis as LNG imports get badly hit by the ongoing war in the Middle East. Officials told the Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum that supplies from Qatar, Pakistan’s main LNG source, have stopped because of the conflict disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and closing key facilities. […]
Pakistan Edges Closer to 5G Era as PTA Prepares Licence Distribution
Pakistan’s telecom regulator, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has confirmed that 5G licences will be handed out to mobile companies later this week. This comes right after the recent 5G spectrum auction wrapped up in early March 2026. The auction happened on March 10, with an assignment stage on March 12, where the main operators, […]
PIA Accumulated Rs 500 Billion Losses Over 10 Years
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier of Pakistan, has faced huge financial troubles for years. Reports show that between 2015 and 2024, PIA piled up around Rs 500 billion in losses. That works out to an average of about Rs 4.1 billion every month during those ten years. These massive losses came from a […]
AkzoNobel Plans Exit from Pakistan, Local Paint Industry Faces Uncertainty
AkzoNobel, one of the world’s largest paint and coatings companies, is planning to exit the Pakistani market. The move has raised concerns about the future of the paint industry in Pakistan and what it could mean for competition in the sector. The Dutch company has been operating in Pakistan for many years through its local […]
CCP Urges Major Overhaul to Revive Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Industry
Pakistan’s civil aviation sector is facing serious challenges and needs a complete long-term plan to improve, according to the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP). In a recent report, the CCP said high ticket prices, few airlines, and outdated rules have stopped the industry from growing properly. The commission pointed out that air travel in Pakistan […]
Hope for Pakistan Railways: Private Sector Steps In for Freight
Private companies in Pakistan are showing strong interest in taking over freight operations on Pakistan Railways. Business leaders say the railway freight business has been losing money for many years because of old systems and poor management. Now they believe private firms can bring better planning, modern equipment, and faster service to move goods across […]