FPCCI Seeks Demurrage Relief As Transporters Strike Disrupts Pakistan Port Operations
FPCCI has urged the government and port authorities to waive demurrage and detention charges as a 10 day transporters strike disrupts port operations and causes raw material shortages.
APTMA Seeks Urgent Government Action As Transport Strike Threatens Textile Exports
All Pakistan Textile Mills Association has urged the government to resolve the indefinite goods transport strike, warning of risks to textile production, exports, employment and foreign exchange earnings.
Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing Grows 4.98% In FY2026 As Automobile And Cement Sectors Strengthen
Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing sector grew 4.98% in FY2026 after contracting the previous year, while automobile production and cement dispatches recorded strong gains at the start of FY2027.
Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing Rebounds As Automobile Production And Cement Demand Strengthen
Pakistan’s Large Scale Manufacturing sector expanded 5.8 percent during FY2026, supported by strong automobile production, food manufacturing and higher domestic cement demand.
Pakistan Industrial Growth Hits Record High with 10.5 Percent LSM Surge in FY2026
Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing index reached a record 144 points in January 2026, driven by a 5.8 percent growth in the textile, automobile, and cement sectors.
Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing Faces Sharp Slowdown as Floods Hit Industrial Output
Pakistan’s large-scale manufacturing sector witnessed a significant deceleration in August as floods disrupted industrial activity. The slowdown highlights growing economic vulnerabilities despite earlier signs of recovery in key industries like automobiles and cement.
LSM Growth Strengthens on the Back of Rising Automobile and Construction Demand
Pakistan’s Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector posted steady growth of 4.4 percent during Jul-Aug FY2026, driven by rising automobile production, robust cement demand, and strong output in multiple industrial segments despite monthly fluctuations.