Khaleeq Kiani is an Islamabad-based reporter for Dawn, specializing in political economy, governance, business, finance, macroeconomics and energy. He can be found on X at @khaleeqkiani.
Cost of running civil govt rises 16pc, crosses Rs1tr for first time; fiscal deficit shrinks to 2.6pc on the back of provincial surpluses, lower interest bill.
Updated14 Aug, 202607:23am
The Privatisation Commission said it had received 12 expressions of interest from prospective investors seeking to acquire a 51pc to 100pc stake in Fesco along with management control.
Published07 Aug, 202607:58pm
Karachi’s lifeline scheme faces cost escalation of almost 1,000pc, capacity slashed to 260MGD; project for establishment of space centre referred to Ecnec.
Published07 Aug, 202608:18am
Smaller mines and larger copper, antimony projects under consideration; US embassy official says Reko Diq moving forward, but slower than expected.
Published06 Aug, 202607:34am
The sources say the Petroleum Division wanted to fast-track the restructuring and unbundling process and secure the prime minister’s approval this month.
Published05 Aug, 202607:44am
Petroleum dealers' association cautiously welcomes notification but warns that even the revised rates are “higher than economically justified”.
Published04 Aug, 202605:24pm
