OCAC Warns of Potential Industrial Collapse as Furnace Oil Prices Set to Rise by 80%

OCAC Warns of Potential Industrial Collapse as Furnace Oil Prices Set to Rise by 80%

Jul 3, 2025

The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has warned that new petroleum and climate support levies on furnace oil will increase its price by over 80 percent, making its use unviable for key industries, shipping companies, and power producers. OCAC Chairman Adil Khattak, in

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Temu’s Pakistani Dream Unravels Amid Complaints and Controversy

Jun 30, 2025

When Temu entered the Pakistani market, it arrived with the ambition of a tech giant on a mission to disrupt. With a flood of ads across TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, the platform promised rock-bottom prices, cashback games, and deals that created a sense

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Government Proposes Over Rs. 20 Billion for Space Projects in Upcoming Fiscal Year

Government Proposes Over Rs. 20 Billion for Space Projects in Upcoming Fiscal Year

Jun 6, 2025

Ahead of the federal budget 2025-26, the government has proposed allocations of over Rs. 20 billion for major satellite-related projects under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP), sources told ProPakistani. An amount of Rs. 18.13 billion has been allocated for the Pakistan Multi-Mission

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Temu’s Price War Is a Trojan Horse Hurting Pakistan’s Economy

Temu’s Price War Is a Trojan Horse Hurting Pakistan’s Economy

May 19, 2025

Temu’s aggressive digital advertising in Pakistan is shaping the perception that it’s a game-changer for affordable online shopping in a market as price-sensitive as ours. The global platform, owned by e-commerce giant PDD Holdings, offers steep discounts on a wide variety of goods,

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Pakistani Company Wins Top Honors at World’s Largest Olive Oil Competition

Pakistani Company Wins Top Honors at World’s Largest Olive Oil Competition

May 18, 2025

Loralai Olives has become the first Pakistani brand to win Silver at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for its Arbequina monovarietal. The company operates a 40-hectare farm in Loralai, Balochistan. It cultivates Arbequina and Coratina olives selected for compatibility with the region’s

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