Business

Chinese Firms Plan $2.6 Billion Investment in Balochistan Manufacturing Sector

Chinese companies are planning to invest $2.6 billion in Balochistan’s manufacturing sector and $14 million in the province’s mineral industry, a move expected to boost industrial activity and create employment opportunities in the region. A Chinese delegation of investors, accompanied...

Iran War Impact: Petrol Price in Pakistan Jumps to Rs321 per Litre

Middle East tensions and the Iran conflict have pushed petrol prices in Pakistan to Rs321 per litre. Government warns of supply risks as Strait of Hormuz disruptions threaten oil imports. Rising tensions in the Middle East have begun to affect...

Pakistan’s $6–8 Trillion Mineral Wealth: Reko Diq, Thar Coal and the Future of Economic Growth

Pakistan’s mineral wealth valued at up to $8 trillion could transform the economy. Projects like Reko Diq and Thar coal may boost exports, energy security and GDP growth. Pakistan stands at a critical economic crossroads. Beneath its mountains, deserts and...

Pakistan–China Agri-Tech Partnership Gets $4.5bn Boost

Pakistan–China Partnership Drives Agri-Tech and Livestock Transformation Under CPEC 2.0 Pakistan and China’s all-weather strategic partnership is steadily evolving into a technology-driven economic alliance, with agriculture and livestock now emerging as central pillars of cooperation. As agriculture remains the backbone...

Security High Alert in Balochistan, Section 144 Imposed Across Province for One Month

The Government of Balochistan has imposed Section 144 across the entire province for a period of one month, citing serious security concerns following recent terrorist incidents. According to an official notification, the decision was taken to prevent further violence, restrict...

Mari Energies Announces Gas Discovery at Tibri-1 Well in Balochistan’s Kalchas South Block

Mari Energies Limited has announced a significant natural gas discovery at the Tibri-1 exploratory well in the Kalchas South Block located in the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan, the company informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday. The Tibri-1 well...

Balochistan Olives Win Silver Award at New York International Olive Oil Competition

Pakistan’s agricultural potential has gained global recognition as olives produced in Loralai district of Balochistan won a Silver Award at the New York International Olive Oil Competition, one of the world’s most prestigious olive oil contests. The award-winning Pure Extra...

US, UAE Firms Show Interest in Balochistan’s Mining Sector Beyond Reko Diq

International interest in Pakistan’s mining sector is expanding beyond the flagship Reko Diq project, with companies from the United States and the United Arab Emirates exploring new investment opportunities in Balochistan’s mineral-rich districts, Chief Secretary Balochistan Shakeel Qadir Khan...

RDMC Launches Community Health Clinic and Primary School in Chagai

RDMC community development in Chagai took a step forward on December 23, 2025, as Reko Diq Mining Company inaugurated a community health clinic and a primary school under its community investment programme, aimed at improving access to basic healthcare...

Globacore, Mari Minerals Form JV for Chaghai Mineral Exploration

Globacore Minerals Limited has entered into a strategic joint venture with Mari Minerals (Private) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mari Energies Limited, to carry out mineral exploration in Balochistan’s mineral-rich Chaghai district, according to a notice issued to...

Pakistani Investment in Balochistan Mining Sector Expands with Multi-Billion Dollar Deals

Pakistani investment in Balochistan mining sector has entered a new phase as five major business groups announced multi-billion dollar commitments. Five major Pakistani business groups — Lake City Holdings, Fatima Group, Deen Group, Hilton Group, and Surti Group — have...

Balochistan Clears Hydroponics Project, First Phase to Cover 10 Districts

The Government of Balochistan has approved a large-scale hydroponics and horticulture initiative, with the first phase set to be implemented in 10 districts of the province as part of efforts to modernise agriculture and tackle water shortages. The approval was...