The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has expressed grave concerns over three critical issues that are affecting the operational performance of all power distribution companies (Discos). Given their significance, the regulator has decided to initiate a comprehensive review process, supported by a structured consultation involving all relevant stakeholders. The three issues id
Pakistan and Azerbaijan have agreed to establish a joint trade company to promote imports, exports and joint business ventures. The initiative is expected to help strengthen industrial linkages and increase the volume of bilateral trade. The decision was made during a visit by the Azeri ambassador to Pakistan, Khazar Farhadov, to the Azerbaijan-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce. Ambassador Far
K-Electric announced on Saturday the launch of Pakistan’s first-ever listed retail short-term Islamic debt instrument, the KE Retail Sukuk. The initial public offering (IPO) will open on Aug 4, offering individuals across Pakistan, including KE’s residential and commercial consumers, the opportunity to invest in this landmark financial product. During the current blackout phase, only individ
The cement industry made a strong start to the fiscal year 2025-26, reporting a remarkable 18.40 per cent increase in local despatches and an impressive 84pc jump in exports for July. According to data released by the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), local cement sales reached 2.988 million tonnes in July, up from 2.524 million tonnes in the same month last year. Exports a
A trade agreement with the United States helped keep Pakistan stocks in bullish territory on Thursday, despite the central bank’s unexpected decision to maintain the policy rate. Investor confidence surged, driving the benchmark KSE-100 index back above the 139,000-mark on the back of value-hunting and strong macroeconomic cues. Topline Securities Ltd reported that the bulls dominated July, wit