Download IPFS Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) is exploring a bold spinoff of its slower-growing brands, including Velveeta cheese, in a bid to reverse the fallout from its 2015 merger. Valued at up to $20 billion, this move aims to boost shareholder returns but faces significant risks. This article examines the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Pakistan’s tariff policy is faltering, burdening consumers and stifling economic growth with high costs and inconsistent reforms. Inefficient tariffs on imports and exports, coupled with bureaucratic mismanagement, are eroding competitiveness and fueling inflation. This article examines the flaws in Pakistan’s tariff structure, their impact on businesses and households,[Read More…]

Download IPFS On July 22, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) kicked off the trading day with vigor, as the KSE-100 Index climbed 500 points in early trade, reaching 138,717.58. This rally follows a 379.78-point dip the previous day, reflecting renewed investor confidence. This article examines the factors fueling the[Read More…]

Download IPFS On July 22, 2025, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a bearish trend, with the KSE-100 Index dropping 379.78 points to close at 136,122.77, a decline of 0.28%. This downturn reflects growing investor caution amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties. This article explores the factors driving the market’s slide,[Read More…]

Download IPFS On July 21, 2025, Lahore welcomed the trial phase of Pakistan’s first trackless, solar-powered metro, the Super Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (SRT) system, marking a bold step toward modernizing urban transport. This innovative “subway on wheels” operates without rails, using Virtual Track Technology, and promises sustainable mobility. This[Read More…]

Download IPFS Punjab faces a deepening sugar crisis as dealers have halted supplies, driving retail prices to an unprecedented Rs200 per kilogram (kg) amid disputes over government-fixed rates. This article examines the causes of the crisis, its impact on consumers, and the urgent need for effective market oversight to curb[Read More…]

Download IPFS Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has urged transformative reforms to revitalize Pakistan’s agriculture sector, emphasizing innovation and long-term planning to achieve self-sufficiency. This article explores Iqbal’s vision, the sector’s challenges, and the urgent need for strategic action to secure Pakistan’s food sovereignty and[Read More…]

Download IPFS Fierce protests by Lahore’s traders have forced the Punjab government to pause its plan to demolish 2,285 shops for the Circular Garden restoration project under the Lahore Authority for Heritage Revival (LAHR). This article explores the traders’ resistance, the government’s response, and the tension between heritage preservation and[Read More…]

Download IPFS On July 20, 2025, Indus Motor Company (IMC), representing Toyota Pakistan, partnered with the World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-Pakistan) to launch a mangrove plantation drive at the WWF Wetlands Centre in Karachi, advancing environmental conservation. This initiative, aligned with Toyota’s Environmental Challenge 2050, aims to restore Pakistan’s[Read More…]

Download IPFS On July 19, 2025, traders across Pakistan staged a nationwide strike, shutting down major markets to protest the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) expanded powers under the Finance Act 2025-26. The strike, led by the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), disrupted commerce in cities like Karachi,[Read More…]