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 […]

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 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 […]

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’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 […]