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. […]