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Automobile

Daimler Truck is coming to Pakistan. Kind of.

As a result of a global merger, Daimler Truck – the largest commercial vehicle manufacturer in the world – will become a joint venture partner with Toyota in Hinopak Motors

News Analysis (Premium Content)

TRG loses buyback case in SHC as share price drops by over 8%

Automobile

MG Pakistan claims that hybrid vehicles are more expensive than the fuel savings they offer, do they?

Cover story

The declining returns to emigration

June 30, 2025

For decades, Pakistanis have defined success as getting out. But the cost have been going up, and the returns have been declining. At what point does it stop making sense?

BREAKING NEWS

ATM withdrawal fee hiked to Rs35 for non-host transactions

8 hours ago

China, Pakistan deepen agricultural ties under CPEC at high-level forum in Islamabad.

4 hours ago

Govt may revisit Qatar LNG deal: Petroleum Minister

4 hours ago

PSX hits fresh record as bulls push KSE-100 higher

7 hours ago

Classified: Govt looking for Digital Czars to rule your life

Unfortunately the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill has not been forgotten. Far from it, the government is deciding how much to pay the three people committee that will rule the Pakistani internet

How the courts hold back financial justice

A conviction handed down by the Sindh High Court in favour of the SECP can be considered a win as it will improve the perception of fairness in the capital markets. But the problem runs much deeper

Eye on the sky: The race to connect Pakistan’s forgotten corners

As satellite internet ventures rise, a new alliance aims to bring Pakistan’s most disconnected regions online before the global competition arrives

Rising costs squeeze margins at International Packaging Films

Higher input costs, but commoditized end-products have forced manufacturer to struggle with lower gross margins

News Updates

SIFC orders revision of Brownfield Refinery Policy to resolve $6 billion investment standoff

10 hours ago

Council sets September 31 deadline for resolution of sales tax exemption issue, hindering $6 billion in refinery upgrades

Pak Suzuki increases car prices by up to Rs186,000

13 hours ago

Company cites new NEV levy and sales tax hikes push up costs

Salaried class pays Rs545 billion in taxes, more than double the combined amount paid by exporters, retailers in FY25

15 hours ago

Retailers paid Rs62 billion, eight times less than salaried individuals; exporters contributed Rs180 billion despite earning in foreign currency

Pakistan spends Rs905 billion on development projects, falling short of target for FY2024-25

15 hours ago

Rs449 billion spent in first nine months of FY25, with Rs456 billion allocated in the last two months; development work continued despite delayed fund releases, says planning minister

IMF rejects Pakistan’s proposal to subsidise electricity for crypto mining

16 hours ago

Government is still in talks with international institutions to refine the plan, says Secretary of Power

Pakistan’s forex reserves rise by $5 billion to $14.51 billion by end of FY25, surpassing IMF target

17 hours ago

Surge driven by $3.1 billion in commercial loans and $500 million in multilateral funding, boosting forex reserves

KSE-100 closes above record 130,000 for the as rally continues

2 days ago

Broad-based buying across key sectors fuels market surge, with easing inflation and strong rupee driving investor confidence

Nepra approves revised uniform tariff for FY 2025-26 amid industry concerns

2 days ago

New tariff set at Rs 31.59/kWh, a reduction from Rs 32.73/kWh; concerns raised over impact of tariff changes on industries and continued reliance on government relief

Editorial

Painfully Deja Vu

The tradition of the annual budget speech is rapidly becoming meaningless. Every year, the finance minister delivers a barely...

Growth on paper, stagnation on ground

Pakistan’s economic survey reveals more spin than spark

Opinion

Unlocking Pakistan’s digital potential: why a smarter approach to 5G is needed

Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment in its digital journey. With mobile broadband usage growing and digital services increasingly woven into...

Pakistan’s tech sector: From outsourcing hub to global innovation partner

The global technology landscape is undergoing a massive shift. As businesses across the world rapidly digitize operations, demand for agile, cost-effective,...

Bitter squeeze on the juice industry

A 20% excise duty meant to boost revenue is crushing the formal juice industry, hurting farmers, empowering unsafe informal players, and shrinking the tax base.

Reminder: Maryam Nawaz’s crusade to turn Punjab into a dictatorship continues

The appearance of billboards stuck in the middle of Liberty Chowk in Lahore proudly advertising the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority...

E-magazine

Profit E-Magazine Issue 356

Videos

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The Water War Between India and Pakistan: How It All Started

In this explainer, we uncover the real story behind the Indus Waters Treaty, and how India’s growing water control projects are creating a silent...

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Youth Meets Policy: Ameenah’s Insightful Talk with Dr. Ishrat Hussain

Join us for an inspiring and eye-opening podcast as Amina, a bright student from Trinity School, sits down with Dr. Ishrat Hussain, former Governor...

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