KARACHI: Tea prices in Pakistan may rise if the Kenyan government proceeds with a 0.8 per cent levy on tea exports announced in May, traders warned, adding that importers may be compelled to explore a...
As is tradition, the day of the budget announcement remains a non-event for many consumers, who know that the finance minister’s speech in the National Assembly will brin...
• Prices stay high despite export disruptions• Beef hits Rs1,500-1,800 per kg, mutton Rs2,700-2,900 KARACHI: Amid disease outbreaks, export suspensions, volatile market conditions and rising feed ...
KARACHI: After paying higher prices for sacrificial animals to fulfil a religious obligation, consumers now face another challenge in finding extra cash to buy high-demand vegetables and flour ahead o...
KARACHI: The lament of rising cost of living notwithstanding, the sale of appliances like refrigerators and deep freezers has picked up in the run-up to Eidul Azha. Although peak summer is creating ex...
THE Middle East war has reshaped conditions in Pakistan's automotive market. With petrol and diesel both at over Rs400 per litre — up from Rs 258.17 and Rs 275.70 before the conflict — consumers h...
KARACHI: Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict since Feb 28, Pakistan’s auto sector is witnessing fresh developments, with a leading tractor assembler exploring electric bike production and new vehi...
KARACHI: The government’s market closures by 8:00-9:00pm have led to a 25-30 per cent drop in formal retail sales across 35,000 outlets, a weekly Rs100 billion decline in recorded economic activity,...
KARACHI: Trade and industry leaders on Monday criticised the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for raising the interest rate by 100 basis points to 11.5 per cent, calling the move ill-timed and unfortunate...
• CKD imports surge to $1.47bn in 9MFY26• Vendors slam low local parts use KARACHI: New auto players appear reluctant to share the localisation in their vehicle assembly operations, while local ve...