industry

Businessmen lament higher tariff being charged despite gas supply at low pressure

Domestic, export-oriented industrial consumers will face no disruption in winter

PIEDMC CEO says gas pipeline infrastructure at SEZ almost ready

Garment industry urges govt to remove condition of extra power consumption

Bollywood actor recalled losing a role because the hero's wife didn't want her in the film

FCCI chief says lack of trust between govt, industrialists hinders business activities

Actors express anger towards the growing censorship within and increased bans on the content available to the country

Nepotism in Bollywood can make or break careers but can the same be said about Pakistan? We ask the stakeholders

Minister says dividend of controlling disease early paying off on economic side

Official says exhibition industry was first sector to be affected by Covid-19

With falling interest rate across globe, investors flock to riskier assets

Country’s sporting goods exports have plummeted from $1B to $700M

The singer hopes that the industry becomes more 'empathetic' in future

PAMA says any relaxation in import policy will dent confidence of investors

Aims to encourage domestic production to counter security threat

Industry official says cannot operate without opening of supply chain

All textile factories were informed that the factories’ administration would ensure social distancing

Textile, leather, sports goods, meat, fruits and vegetables, medical instrument and auto parts production allowed

There are about 100 big and small units where remarkable handicrafts are manufactured and exported worldwide

Official opposes proposal to convert hotels into quarantine centres

Commissioner emphasises importance of dams as the people of Balochistan depend on agriculture, livestock

Deals at low crude prices will ease pressure on country’s foreign currency reserves

Directs CDA chairman, Islamabad mayor and EPA DG to work together to find solution to environmental problem

Decline in earnings driven by lower margins, high finance cost

Sales in southern region of country were lower than exports

Per a proposed amendment in the Sugar Act, violations committed by mill owners will result in heavy penalties

Under the plan, govt will provide loans amounting to Rs300,000 on soft terms to the industrialists

Minister says it will exempt new vessels from sales tax and duties

Electric mobility is expanding at a rapid pace throughout the world

Finance Division will prepare suggestions to curb collusive practices by sugar, wheat flour industries

Policy should not be repeat of previous ones, must respond to modern trends

Chinese firms expected to set up manufacturing plants, especially in SEZs

SAPM on Information and Broadcasting pledges prompt tourism policy implementation in coordination with provinces

Automakers and dealers have laid off about 350,000 workers since the start of the year

Commerce adviser says exports will be increased through tariff rationalisation

CM says similarly-designed kiosks will be established to do away with handcarts

Federal policy harms trade industry

Mountaineers say annual grant to alpine club too low to meet routine expenses

‘My Karachi’ signifies that everyone who lives in this city takes ownership, says BMG chairperson

Cinemas were not only affordable entertainment but also provided employment

FDA had completed the survey of industrial clusters set up in different parts of the city

Further steps are needed on the part of government to increase exports says PWMA Chairman

This is in addition to the Rs25b gas subsidy for textile, other export-focused sectors

We've gone from exporting to importing raw cotton, says Dawood

With smooth energy supply, textile exports will grow, says PTEA

Identical industries in close proximity to help boost production

Emphasises these will create job opportunities, promote exports

Demand bounces back led by continued buoyancy in exports

Some of the big hurdles in promoting the industry are the previous government’s amendments to the Drug Act 1976

Says if it were true, it would be reflected in country’s imports