Business
March 27, 2024

Turkmenistan concerned over delay in TAPI pipeline

ISLAMABAD: The ambassador of Turkmenistan has expressed concern over delay in implementation of the long overdue Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline project, officials say. Turkmenistan and other participating countries including Afghanistan, Pakistan and India have already signed a commercial deal pertaining to gas sale and purchase decades ago. However, since then, there has been no progress […]

Business
March 27, 2024

HCSTSI chief decries poor infrastructure

KARACHI: Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI) President Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani has called for measures to modernise Hyderabad’s infrastructure, aiming to foster sustainable growth in both industrial and residential areas. He stressed the need for public-private partnerships to revolutionise urban development. In a statement on Tuesday, Shaikhani urged the government to adopt […]

Business
March 27, 2024

Local cement dispatches likely to surge 10-14%

LAHORE: Local cement dispatches across Pakistan are projected to increase by 10% to 14% for March 2024. Total dispatches are expected to reach around 3.20 million tonnes on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, with a projected decline of 3% to 7% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis. In February 2024, cement sales remained low, primarily due to […]

Business
March 27, 2024

Minister urges speedy work on Gwadar plant

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Professor Ahsan Iqbal directed the authorities concerned on Tuesday to expedite the construction work on the Gwadar Power Plant. The minister issued these directives while chairing a meeting to review the progress of the Gwadar Power Plant. The meeting was attended by ministry officials, the Managing Director […]

Business
March 27, 2024

Energy supply chain under threat

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has warned that the country’s entire energy supply chain may get disrupted as circular debt is uncontrollably rising in sales of liquefied natural gas (LNG). In a letter written to the managing director of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), oil marketing giant PSO said that outstanding dues against the […]

Business, Top Stories
November 13, 2023

Zong 4G Unveils Exciting International Roaming Bundles for Azerbaijan

Zong 4G Unveils Exciting International Roaming Bundles for Azerbaijan“.  Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecommunications network, brings a brand-new range of International Roaming Bundles tailored for those traveling to Azerbaijan. With these bundles, Zong 4G continues to prove its commitment to providing customers with innovative and cost-effective solutions for staying connected while abroad.

Business, Top Stories, World
November 01, 2023

Get Hundreds of Offers in Dubai this Winter with My Emirates Pass

Enjoy some winter sun and use your Emirates boarding pass for five months of exclusive offers at hundreds of locations in Dubai and the UAE   Karachi, Pakistan – 1st November 2023 – Emirates has today announced the return of its popular My Emirates Winter Pass. Starting from 1st November 2023 to 31st March 2024, My Emirates Winter Pass enables […]

Business, Tech
October 27, 2023

PTCL Group Nokia collaboration for 400G Lambda optical

PTCL Group, a leading telecommunications service provider in Pakistan, has announced its collaboration with Nokia to transform its nationwide optical ultra long-haul network to deliver an astounding 15 Terabits per second (15T) capacity, setting a new benchmark for network scalability and performance in Pakistan. In addition, at a grand handshake ceremony during GITEX Technology Week […]