
Articles by Faraz Ali Ansari

ACCA Pakistan backs the country’s technology talent push as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb targets AI, blockchain, 5G connectivity and higher-value IT services to accelerate economic growth.

Interloop Profit Explodes 145% to Rs13.15 Billion, Rewards Shareholders With Massive 40% Cash Dividend
Interloop Limited's profit surged nearly 145% to Rs13.15 billion in FY2026 as stronger operating earnings and lower finance costs powered a dramatic bottom-line rebound.

HUBCO-Led Consortium Starts 10 MMscfd Gas Production From Sukkur-II Well
HUBCO's upstream expansion gains momentum as Lundali-1 starts producing 10 MMscfd of indigenous gas from the Sukkur-II concession for supply to SSGC.

Pakistan Auto Sales Surge, But Policy Vacuum Threatens Growth Ahead
Pakistan's auto market shows fresh momentum as Indus Motor sales jump 33%, but policy uncertainty, low capacity utilization and changing tariffs cloud the industry's FY27 outlook.

Pakistan Oil Production Jumps 20%, Yet Drilling Activity Collapses 65%
Pakistan oil production surged 20% year-on-year, but exploratory drilling collapsed 65% as PPL reported a new gas discovery at Dolphin X-1.

BYD's $150m Pakistan Plant Misses Deadline Again, Mega Motor Stays Silent
The $150 million BYD Gharo plant has missed its original production timeline, while Mega Motor remains silent on the reasons behind the delay.

Pakistan Ranks 17th Globally in Business Entry as SECP Targets Bigger Gains
Pakistan ranks 17th among 101 economies in the World Bank B-READY 2025 Business Entry category, scoring 86.64 as SECP launches new regulatory reforms.

Pakistan Mobile Phone Imports Fall 3.56% as Local Assembly Grows
Pakistan mobile phone imports dropped 3.56% to $140.435 million in July 2026 as locally assembled devices continued to strengthen their grip on the domestic market.

Pakistan Takes E-Passports Nationwide as NADRA Centres Open Doors From September 7
Pakistan e-passport renewal and reprint services expand to NADRA centres nationwide from September 7, making passport services easier Pakistan expands e-passport renewal and reprint services to NADRA centres nationwide from September 7, giving citizens easier access to key passport services.for citizens.

India Finally Agrees To Play In Pakistan After 23 Years
South Asian Games return to Pakistan after 23 years, with India agreeing in principle to participate in the April 2027 regional sporting spectacle.

Pakistan Bleeds Rs200 Million Monthly Holding Imported Sugar It Can't Sell
Pakistan plans to export 107,739 tonnes of imported sugar as TCP faces more than Rs200 million in monthly storage and financing costs on unsold stocks.

Islamabad Set To Get Its Own Assembly, Mayor, Government
Islamabad's new administrative model could bring a 27-member assembly, its own chief executive and provincial-style autonomy while dramatically restructuring CDA powers.

Pakistan Opens Hundreds of Federal Jobs as Recruitment Drive Accelerates
Federal government jobs have opened for candidates across Pakistan as NCCIA and Islamabad Police recruit for multiple BS-05 to BS-14 positions, with applications open until September 14.

Global Fashion Giant MOB Enters Pakistan With Discounts Up to 90%
Ministry of Brands has entered Pakistan with a three-floor Karachi store offering 2,000+ international brands and discounts reaching up to 90%.

Pakistan Unleashes Rs3 Billion Export Shield to Push SMEs Into Global Markets
Pakistan SME exports could gain fresh momentum from a Rs3 billion Risk Pool designed to expand export credit insurance and help smaller businesses enter global markets.

CDA Won't Bulldoze Katchi Abadis Without Court's Green Light
Islamabad Katchi Abadis will not face unilateral demolition as CDA awaits court directions and reviews land records, legal status and environmental concerns.


Pakistan Seafood Exports Hit Record $568 Million, Target $3 Billion
Pakistan’s seafood exports reportedly hit a record $568 million in FY2026, but conflicting PBS data raises questions over the headline figure. Meanwhile, officials believe value addition could eventually lift seafood exports toward $3 billion.

Pakistan Targets $100 Billion Exports With High-Value Agriculture Push
Pakistan is pushing agriculture toward high-value exports as the government targets processing, branding, certification and traceability to help achieve its $100 billion export ambition by 2035.

OGDC Profit Rockets 43% to Rs242 Billion, Dividend Hits Record
OGDC profit surged 43% to Rs242.37 billion in FY2026 from Rs169.90 billion a year earlier, while the company announced its highest-ever annual dividend of Rs17 per share, including a Rs6 final payout.
