Author: Aftab Ahmed

The Writer is a senior journalist who has worked with Business Recorder, News International and Daily Dunyea
Business

Pakistan Plans Four New Ports

Islamabad: Pakistan plans to set up four new sea ports along with coast line to boost economic activity. The government has realized that the country’s existing…

Dec 31, 2025
development of sea ports
Business

CCP conducts competition assessment in key sectors in 2025

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has significantly conducted research in 2025 by releasing competition assessment studies across critical sectors, including insurance, power, gold, pesticides,…

Dec 30, 2025
poultry case
Business

Inflation to clock in at 6.25% in Dec 2025

Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Dec 2025 is expected to clock in at 5.75-6.25% YoY compared to 6.15% in Nov 2025 and 4.07% in Dec…

Dec 30, 2025
Weekly Inflation in Pakistan Sees Slight Drop
IT& Telecom

Mobile Phone Manufacturing Up 8% in November 2025

As per the latest data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), local mobile phone companies manufactured/assembled 2.49 million units during Nov 2025, up 8% YoY…

Dec 30, 2025
Mobile Phone Manufacturing in November 2025
Energy

Petrol Price May Drop By Rs10:60 per litre

Petrol prices in Pakistan are likely to drop by Rs 10:60 per litre in line with fluctuation in global market prices. Petrol is used in motorbikes…

Dec 30, 2025
oil sales in January 2026
Gold Rate

Gold Prices Slashed by Rs 5500 per tola

The gold prices in Pakistan were slashed by Rs 5500 per tola to Rs 470,162 per tola in line with fluctuation in the global market. The…

Dec 29, 2025
Gold Prices in Pakistan Today-January 8 2026
Energy

IPPs Debt Swells To Rs 1.06 Trillion 

The dues of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) continue rising and have accumulated Rs 1.06 trillion amid circular debt. The Ministry of Energy Power Division briefed the…

Dec 29, 2025
Average Electricity Tariff for 2026