Business
Economy
Pakistan looks to investment, exports and technology to power the next phase of growth
A sharper focus on productivity, private investment and external competitiveness is reshaping the national economic conversation.
Trade
Government reviews measures to improve export competitiveness
A new package targets duty drawbacks and faster refunds.
Companies
Business leaders call for stable long-term policy direction
Chambers say consistency matters more than incentives.
Energy
Industrial stakeholders seek predictable energy and tax policies
Manufacturers in Punjab outline their wish-list.
Trade
Infrastructure and logistics upgrades support trade ambitions
Port and motorway upgrades are expected to cut costs.
Energy
Oil marketing companies watch Brent swings closely
Inventory losses and gains shape quarterly earnings.
Economy
Private investment seen as essential to raising productivity and jobs
Businesses want policy consistency, better financing access and deeper export integration.
Trade
Exporters explore new markets and higher-value product segments
Textile and IT exporters look beyond traditional buyers.
Companies
Banks and fintechs compete on faster digital services
Instant payments push incumbents to modernise.
Companies
Manufacturers renew call for lower cost of doing business
Energy tariffs and taxes remain the key complaints.
Energy
Energy sector reforms remain closely watched by industry
Circular-debt measures and tariff changes under review.
Companies
Retail and e-commerce continue rapid convergence
Brands blend stores with online delivery.
Analysis
Why the next growth cycle will depend more on productivity than consumption alone
An analysis of what really drives sustainable growth.
Analysis
The changing economics of Pakistan's digital services sector
Services exports are quietly reshaping the balance of payments.
Analysis
What investors are watching in the final quarter
Rates, earnings and policy signals to track.