A Chinese investor group has signed a significant agreement with the Punjab government to develop a 300-acre industrial park in the province, according to a statement from the Punjab Industries, Commerce, Investment & Skills Development (ICISD) Department. Sino Pak Tech Industry (Pvt) Ltd will invest $1.5 billion in foreign direct investment to establish the new industrial zone, which is

Alkaram Group’s expansion into the agricultural machinery sector through the launch of Alkaram Farm Technologies (AKFT) represents a strategic move that goes beyond simple diversification. Known primarily for its dominance in fashion and home textiles, the group is now targeting the upstream supply chain of Pakistan’s agriculture sector, aiming to tackle the long-standing “Mechanization Gap”

The Reko Diq copper and gold project in Pakistan is expected to generate an estimated $74 billion in free cash flow over a 37-year period, according to Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow. Barrick Gold holds a 50% stake in the project, with the remaining shares owned by the Pakistani government and the Balochistan provincial government. Production is slated to begin by 2028, with the first phase

Pakistan and Turkiye have taken a significant step to strengthen their energy cooperation by signing gas and mining agreements valued at over $300 million, focusing on accelerating offshore exploration and expanding collaboration across multiple energy sectors. The agreements, witnessed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, include the granting of new petroleum concessions and the transfer of a 25%

Chase Securities has projected that PTCL could achieve a $5 billion equity valuation within the next three to five years, provided the company successfully acquires and integrates Telenor Pakistan. The Karachi-based brokerage emphasized that consolidation within the telecom sector could help PTCL restore pricing power, improve average revenue per user (ARPU), and strengthen profit margins.

Pakistan’s annual inflation rose by 6.15 percent year-on-year (YoY) in November 2025, slightly below the previous month’s 6.2 percent and notably higher than 4.9 percent in November 2024. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, inflation increased by 0.4 percent in November 2025, compared to a 1.8 percent rise in October 2025 and 0.5 percent in the same month last year. Analysts from Topline Securities

The Government of Pakistan has officially announced that the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will take place through a live televised auction on December 23, 2025. This marks a major step in the government’s efforts to revitalize the national carrier, which has faced years of financial losses, operational inefficiencies, and declining service standards. Prime Minister

Gold and oil markets in 2025 reflected the volatility of a world shaped by geopolitical tensions, shifting monetary policies, and evolving global demand. Gold prices moved sharply throughout the year as central banks struggled to manage persistent inflation. Early expectations of delayed interest rate cuts pushed the metal lower, but signs of monetary easing later helped gold recover,

Exporters across Pakistan are raising urgent concerns as the prolonged closure of major Pak-Afghan border crossings continues to inflict massive financial losses every day. The shutdown of key trade points, particularly the Torkham crossing, has left hundreds of cargo trucks stranded for weeks, blocking the movement of essential goods. Items such as cement, pharmaceuticals, fresh fruits,

Saudi Arabia has extended its $3 billion deposit with Pakistan for another year, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). This deposit, initially placed in 2021, has been renewed annually, with the most recent renewal occurring in 2024. The extension comes at a crucial time, providing significant support to Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, which currently stand at $14.56 billion as of