The federal government has decided to speed up the privatisation and outsourcing of major public assets during the current year, including Islamabad International Airport, five electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) and two power generation companies (GENCOs). This was shared with the Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation on Friday. Officials told the committee that after the privatisation […]

Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Index (SPI) recorded a small weekly decline of 0.03 percent for the week ending January 29, 2026, mainly due to lower prices of several key food items, according to figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The decline was largely driven by a sharp fall in potato prices, which dropped […]

K-Electric’s outstanding liabilities to government entities have risen sharply, increasing by more than 50 percent during the first half of the fiscal year. According to a recent regulatory filing, the company’s payables grew from Rs. 218 billion to Rs. 329 billion, highlighting ongoing financial and regulatory challenges in the power sector. The significant increase is […]

Pakistan’s maritime sector achieved a historic milestone in 2025 by posting a record profit of Rs. 100 billion, driven by long-overdue reforms and improved operational efficiency. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs said the strong performance reflects successful efforts to reduce costs, speed up port operations, and implement policies that had remained pending for years. According […]

Pakistan’s seafood exports to China showed strong growth in 2025, reaching nearly 255 million dollars, reflecting rising demand and a shift toward higher-value and processed products. Industry data shows that while frozen fish continued to be the largest export category, Pakistan also expanded its presence in processed and value-added seafood segments. Chinese demand increased across […]

Pakistan has been importing high-speed diesel (HSD) this financial year due to local refineries prioritizing diesel production over aviation fuel, which has higher national demand, industry sources said. Nearly 288,000 metric tonnes of HSD were imported in December alone the highest monthly volume this year even though December is not usually a peak demand period […]