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Five years on, K-Electric transaction still pending clearance of Islamabad’s absurd demands
Finance Ministry refuses to give approval for the deal, resulting in now a five-year delay for the transaction

Two and a half years after applying, PTCL's licence has still not been renewed
The country’s second-largest telecommunications company – and the biggest one owned by the government – is facing significant delays from its own regulator

Distressed Azgard 9 to sell its manufacturing plant for Rs825 million
The transaction is part of a distressed fire sale arranged at the behest of the company’s major creditors after the company defaulted on its loan obligations

Ansari Sugar Mills vs Anver Majid: the saga continues
The desire of former President Asif Ali Zardari’s associate, and alleged partner in money laundering, to control his sugar mills from Karachi Central Jail continues to hamper the ability of the company to publish its financial statements

Isuzu’s Pakistani partner is definitely not bringing in Chinese SUVs to Pakistan
Ghandhara Industries denies story that has been circulating on social media about its supposed plans to partner with a Chinese automaker

Pandemic nurturing nationalism in the divided world

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Sugar industry’s margins stagnant, even as revenues rise
While some mills have struggled with higher sugarcane costs, others have managed to post higher gross margins and profits

Strong profits at Engro allow Dawood Hercules to pay off debts early
Company plans to pay down entirety of its long-term debt in 2021, at least one year ahead of schedule

Matco Foods investing Rs1.4 billion to enter corn starch business
Plan is part of the company’s aggressive growth strategy to dominate the food commodities business

British investor to take major stake in TPL Life Insurance
TPL is selling over a third of the company to the London-based group that also has investments in Afghanistan

