Smaller cultivated area offset by higher yields, lifting rice production to a record 9.99 million tonnes
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Lotte Chemical commissions 6.5MWp captive solar plant
New renewable energy project aims to cut electricity costs, improve profitability and support the company’s long-term sustainability goals.
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Naya Nazimabad Apartment REIT to offer 15% stake through PSX listing
Shariah-compliant REIT plans public offer of 44.06 million units as sponsors retain an 85% combined stake after listing.
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KHTC signs MoU with KT&G to bring Pine Passion Sky brand to Pakistan
Proposed licensing agreement aims to expand KHTC’s product portfolio and strengthen its market position
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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Hits Four-Year High of $4.5 Billion in June 2026
Imports surge 26% while exports decline 10%, widening external trade gap to highest monthly level in four years
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit widened sharply to $4.5 billion in June 2026, marking the highest monthly shortfall in four years as imports surged while exports declined, according to the latest trade data.
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Consumers paying price for power companies’ failures: Khurram Ijaz
Karachi, June 27, 2026: Pakistan’s electricity consumers are being forced to shoulder the cost of years of mismanagement, weak governance and stalled reforms in the power sector, according to Khurram Ijaz, Secretary General of the Businessmen Panel Progressive (BMPP) and former Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI).
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KCCI raises alarm as Cotton Exchange shutdown disrupts 209 businesses
Rehan Hanif says sealing of historic Cotton Exchange Building has paralysed 209 businesses and undermined investor confidence
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Pakistan’s Heavy Vehicle Imports Hit Record High in FY26
Strong transport demand, lower interest rates and economic recovery drive surge in heavy vehicle imports
KARACHI: Pakistan’s heavy vehicle imports reached an all-time high during the first eleven months of fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting robust demand from the transport, logistics and industrial sectors as economic activity strengthened across the country.
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Pakistan, Iran Activate Joint Transport Committee to Strengthen Trade Links
Both countries agree on priority measures to resolve transport and border logistics issues for enhanced regional connectivity.
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Pakistan Could Save Millions if Iran Sanctions Are Lifted, Analysts Say
Easing Iran sanctions could lower energy costs, boost exports and expand bilateral trade
KARACHI: Pakistan could unlock significant economic opportunities and reduce its import bill if international sanctions on Iran are lifted, according to a new analysis by Topline Research. The report suggests that stronger economic ties with Iran could enhance Pakistan’s energy security, boost exports and improve the country’s external account position.
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