Pakistan’s gross domestic debt and government liabilities rose by 17.71% to reach Rs49 trillion in November 2024, compared to Rs41.53 trillion in the same period last year, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). On a monthly basis, domestic debt and liabilities rose by 2.85% from Rp47.53 trillion in October … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s cement shipments witnessed a mixed trend in December 2024, with domestic despatches declining by 4.76% while exports rose significantly. Data from the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) revealed that domestic despatch stood at 3.370 million tons in December 2024, down from 3.539 million tons in December 2023. In contrast, exports rose by … Read more
Islamabad: Pakistan’s cotton industry is teetering on the brink of a widespread crisis, with policymakers under fire for negligence and ineffective strategies that have severely impacted the country’s agricultural backbone and textile sector. The unrestricted flow of duty-free cotton and yarn imports has created a challenging environment for farmers, ginners and the entire textile value … Read more