Pakistan & Gulf Economist

Despite decades of tobacco control measures, smoking continues to impose a heavy health burden on Pakistan. What has shifted in recent years is the scale of an unintended consequence: the rapid expansion of the illicit cigarette market. Estimates cited by tax authorities and independent analysts suggest that illegal cigarettes may now account for more than [...]

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TCL, Pakistan’s No. 1 LED TV brand, hosted the 2026 TCL Industries Global Partners Conference (GPC 2026) in Shenzhen. Held under the theme “Pioneering for Greatness,” the biennial gathering brought together nearly 500 key accounts, strategic partners, and industry leaders from 49 markets, including Pakistan, to review two years of sustained growth, explore the next [...]

itel Energy has successfully concluded its showcase as a Diamond Sponsor at the Lahore Solar Expo 2026, marking a landmark achievement for renewable technology in the country. Moving beyond a traditional hardware display, itel Energy utilized this premier platform to unveil a visionary commitment: we are not just delivering products; we are empowering the lighting [...]

Mian Zahid Hussain, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum & All Karachi Industrial Alliance, Chairman National Business Group Pakistan, Chairman Policy Advisory Board FPCCI, and Former Provincial Minister Information Technology, has termed the recent diplomatic marathon in Islamabad as a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s foreign policy, positioning the ...

Reinforcing its position as a leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank has successfully graduated 18 women-led startups under its Women Inspirational Network (WIN) Incubator Program, an industry-first initiative designed to unlock the economic potential of women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. The graduation cere...