SOCAR to Finalise Investment in Pakistan’s Oil and Gas Sector by February
The State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) has announced plans to finalise its investment in Pakistan’s oil and gas sector in February, following a high-level business roundtable held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos. The roundtable was chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, […]
Pakistan Seeks 10-Year Extension on Iran Gas Pipeline Amid $18 Billion Arbitration Threat
Pakistan has asked Iran to grant a fresh 10-year extension until 2035 for the implementation of the long-delayed Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, as the country faces a possible $18 billion penalty in international arbitration. According to reports, Islamabad has cited ongoing US sanctions on Iran as the main reason for its inability to complete its part […]
Air Link Enters Home Appliances Market Through Partnership with HISENSE
Air Link Communication Limited has officially entered Pakistan’s home appliances market by forming a strategic partnership with global electronics brand HISENSE. The collaboration will be carried out through Air Link’s subsidiary, Select Technologies Limited, marking an important expansion of the company’s business operations. Under this partnership, Air Link and HISENSE will focus on the local […]
USF and Jazz Sign Rs. 1.16 Billion Deal to Expand High-Speed Internet in Rural Pakistan
The Universal Service Fund (USF) has signed contracts worth Rs. 1.16 billion with Jazz to provide high-speed broadband internet in nine underserved districts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The project aims to connect more than 533,000 people living in rural areas within a period of six to eighteen months, supporting the Prime Minister’s Digital Pakistan […]
Pakistan Receives $4.51 Billion in Foreign Assistance in First Half of FY26
Pakistan secured $4.51 billion in foreign financial assistance during the first half of the fiscal year 2025–26, showing a 20 percent increase compared to the same period last year. The figures were shared by the Economic Affairs Division in its latest report. In December 2025 alone, Pakistan received $1.47 billion in loans and grants from […]
Pakistan Cotton Arrivals Show Marginal Growth as Punjab–Sindh Yield Gap Widens
Pakistan’s cotton arrivals at ginning factories showed only a slight increase during the ongoing 2025–26 season, highlighting continued challenges in national cotton production. As of January 15, 2026, total cotton arrivals reached 5.497 million bales, reflecting a marginal rise of just 0.13% compared to 5.490 million bales recorded during the same period last season. Provincial […]
Pakistan’s Fertilizer Sector Ends 2025 with Record Urea Sales Driven by Strong December Demand
Pakistan’s fertilizer industry closed calendar year 2025 on a strong note, recording its highest-ever urea sales as demand surged sharply toward the end of the year. According to a report by AKD Securities, total urea offtake reached a record 6.7 million tonnes in CY25, reflecting a 2% increase compared to the previous year. A major […]
Faisal Hills Islamabad Emerges as a Fast-Growing Investment and Living Hub by End of 2025
By the end of 2025, Faisal Hills Islamabad has gained strong attention as one of the fastest developing housing societies in the Twin Cities region. Located on the Grand Trunk (G.T.) Road near Taxila, the project continues to grow under the leadership of Chaudhry Abdul Majeed and the Faisal Town Group. Over the past year, […]