
Can Hubco revive DHA Cogen plant to supply desalinated water to Karachi?
The power generation company wants to use a long-dormant plant on the city’s coastline, extending its business into water supply

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The power generation company wants to use a long-dormant plant on the city’s coastline, extending its business into water supply

Fauji Foods has been struggling almost since it was bought by the group, and a turnaround strategy risks further magnifying the parent company’s financial risks


Its recently listed BPO subsidiary and healthcare subsidiaries have helped the company’s topline
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