Pakistan’s import profile witnessed a significant shift during FY2025-26, with surging imports of coal, soybean seeds, and industrial raw materials driving overall cargo growth despite a sharp decline in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and other liquid cargo imports. According to annual statistics released by the Port Qasim Authority (PQA), total imports handled at the port...
Despite decades of government support and billions of rupees in incentives, Pakistan’s automobile industry has struggled to establish a meaningful presence in international markets, while the country’s aerospace sector has emerged as a globally recognized success story. An analysis highlights the stark contrast between the performance of the two industries and calls for a major...
A new study by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has proposed sweeping tax and structural reforms to improve efficiency and competitiveness in the country’s cement sector. The report highlights that reducing distortions and improving policy frameworks could unlock long-term growth in one of Pakistan’s key industries. The study, titled Competition Assessment of the Cement...