The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to provide a complete record of land allotted to private educational institutions in the federal capital, while hearing a petition against the transfer of a prime government plot to a private school operator. Justice Raja Inaam Ameen Minhas issued the order during proceedings on a petition filed by the
Shanghai Electric Power Company has decided to terminate its offer to acquire up to 66.4 per cent of K-Electric Ltd due to changes in Pakistan’s business environment, it emerged on Wednesday. KE is the only electricity generator, transmitter, and distributor for Karachi and its adjoining areas, and the only listed electricity supplier. It was privatised in 2005. Shanghai Electric Power had agre
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) marked a positive closing for the eighth consecutive session, with the record-setting spree continuing into its sixth day. Investor sentiment remained strong, particularly in the cement and fertiliser sectors, as expectations grow for a boost in demand driven by post-flood reconstruction and agricultural recovery. Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif H
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Pakistan’s strategic ports are attracting increasing international attention, with both the United States and Kazakhstan expressing keen interest in investing and enhancing regional connectivity. Following a recent agreement to harness natural resources, a US delegation visited the Ministry of Maritime Affairs on Tuesday. Federal Secretary Syed Zafar Ali Shah briefed the delegation on Pakistan’