Economy

Power generation from LNG drops as consumers shift to solar and cheaper fuels

Industrial demand and grid migration push generation up 8.8%

Loans back motorway construction, anti-poverty drive and education initiatives

Finance ministry eyes retail investors as it explores blockchain-based government bonds

Sector posts 25% annual growth

Weak domestic demand weighs on economy even as full-year GDP hits Beijing’s 5% target

Strong remittances fail to offset widening trade gap as imports surge

Leasing volumes hit PKR 319 billion by December, helping lift vehicle sales 35% year on year despite a seasonal slowdown

Relief committee formed as traders count losses and recall government aid after past market fires

Topline Securities say lower crop prices and rising input costs have eroded farmers’ purchasing power

Claim 150 textile units have shut in two years due to high cost of electricity

Majority expect gradual economic improvement, but political instability and job creation remain top concerns

Year-on-year, the Sensitive Price Indicator went up by 3.87%

In the first five months of the 2025-26 fiscal year, the LSM index went up 6% year-on-year

Move expands cashless payments, enables direct credit to bank accounts and digital wallets

Government absorbs price relief to boost revenue under fiscal pressure, IMF-linked commitments

The merger was announced last year by global automobile giants