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Pak Suzuki posts Rs9.6bn loss

KARACHI: Pak Suzuki Motor Company Ltd (PSMCL) reported a net loss of Rs9.67 billion during the first half of 2023 as compared to a net loss of Rs17m in the same period last year due to massive exchange loss in the first quarter (January-March). Net sales revenues declined to Rs43bn from Rs112bn during January-June 2022. Sales revenue decreased by 61pc during the period due to decline in sales v

Bank profits jump three times

KARACHI: Pakistan listed banks profitability increased to record Rs131 billion in second quarter of 2023, said a report issued by the Topline Securities on Wednesday. This was primarily driven by significant jump in Net Interest Income (NII) amid high interest rates, and balance sheet growth. In dollar terms listed banks profit was $459m in 2Q2023. NII of the sector clocked in at Rs420bn in

Indus Motor Company to roll out hybrid electric vehicle despite challenges

KARACHI: Indus Motor Company (IMC) has reaffirmed its $100 million plan to roll out a locally assembled hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) despite an unfavourable economic situation, announced Chief Executive Ali Asghar Jamali on Wednesday. Addressing a presser at a local hotel, he said Toyota Cross will be unveiled early next year. He said hybrid technology will also result in the reduction of i

Roadmap in the offing to revive sick units

The commerce ministry announced on Wednesday that it would soon unveil a comprehensive plan to revive the closed textile industries within 30 days and expedite the payment of Rs323 billion in refunds to exporters. The ministry said it would present the plan and the roadmap within a month, after consulting with the stakeholders. As part of the plan, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will releas

Discos trim FCA to Rs1.58 for July on public outcry

Amid public criticism over efficiency and regulatory standards in the power sector resulting in unbearable electricity costs, the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) on Wednesday slightly lowered its demand for additional fuel cost adjustment (FCA) to Rs1.58 per unit — instead of Rs2.07 —for electricity consumed in July. At a public hearing organised by the National Electric Power Regulatory