Pakistan Braces for Energy Shortage as Middle East Conflict Disrupts LNG Supply
Reliable sources within the Federal Petroleum Division indicate that Pakistan’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Qatar are set to remain suspended until regional hostilities stabilize. This supply gap is already impacting the domestic industrial sector and causing noticeable shortages at local petrol stations. The escalating war between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran has moved […]
PM Shehbaz to Announce National Austerity Plan Amid Global Economic Pressures
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will formally announce a final roadmap for national austerity and savings today, Monday, following a high-level meeting held on Sunday to stabilize the Pakistani economy against international tensions. Presiding over the session, the Prime Minister directed the federal cabinet, elected representatives at federal and provincial levels, and senior government […]
Strait of Hormuz: The Ancient Gateway Facing a Modern 2026 Crisis
The Strait of Hormuz currently dominates global headlines as geopolitical tensions push this narrow waterway to the center of an international crisis. While many observers view it as a modern flashpoint, this small passage has served as a vital artery for global commerce for thousands of years. A Legacy of Ancient Commerce The strategic importance […]
Torkham Border Closure Continues For 15th Day, Traders Report Heavy Losses
PESHAWAR – The Torkham border closure over the past two weeks has halted trade and passenger movement between the two countries. The extended closure has caused major financial losses to traders, transporters, and the national economy. Thousands of cargo trucks still wait on both sides of the crossing. Former President of the Sarhad Chamber of […]
Who Benefits From Government Incentives and Relief Packages?
When Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a significant cut in power tariffs for Pakistan’s agriculture and industrial sectors — bringing electricity prices down to 23 rupees per unit from the previous 34 and 38 rupees — the statement was hailed as a welcome move. He assured the nation that this three-year government incentives and relief […]
Pakistan’s Eggs Find A New Market: America Joins the Export List
PESHAWAR – For decades, Pakistan’s poultry farmers supplied their eggs to regional markets across the Gulf, East Africa, and Asia. But this year, the story took a remarkable turn. For the first time, eggs from Pakistan have found their way to supermarket shelves in the United States — a shift that marks a quiet but […]
Pakistan textile industry: how the sector fights to stay competitive
The looms in Faisalabad and Karachi are slowing down. What was once the rhythmic pulse of Pakistan’s economy — the whirring of textile mills — is fading into silence. Pakistan textile industry has now raised an alarm that cuts through the noise of political slogans and economic promises: the industry is running out of breath. […]
Pakistan’s Current Account Deficit Rises Amid Slowing Remittances, Heavy Imports
Pakistan’s external sector remains under severe pressure as the current account deficit (CAD) for August 2025 reached 245 million US dollars, showing a marginal improvement from July’s 379 million US dollars, but remaining far above last year’s 82 million US dollars in August. The cumulative CAD for July and August FY26 reached 624 million US […]