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Ibrahim Tariq Shafi reveals plans to develop approximately 85 model cattle markets by 2030, digitise Punjab's Rs 800 billion livestock trade, introduce animal tracking and transform cattle waste into energy.
By Hassan Naqvi / 23 min read
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Two years after withdrawing from electoral politics, Jahangir Khan Tareen remains associated with one of Pakistan's major sugar producers. With a new ethanol facility, expanding industrial operations and nearly Rs5 billion in nine-month consolidated…
By Hassan Naqvi / 12 min read
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In an exclusive interview with The Scoop, the Don Valley Pharmaceuticals Managing Director and former PPMA North Chairman discusses regulatory delays, drug-pricing reforms, international expansion and the business lessons that shaped his journey from…
By Hassan Naqvi / 16 min read
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As Pakistan approves another 200,000 tonnes of sugar exports, official records reveal a troubled history of competition proceedings, disputed penalties and allegations of coordinated procurement. The Scoop investigates who dominates production, how export decisions…
By Hassan Naqvi / 18 min read
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Maple Leaf Cement CEO outlines the group's strategy following its acquisition of Pioneer Cement, forecasts 7–8% growth in domestic cement demand in FY2027, and discusses expansion into healthcare and fertilisers.
By Hassan Naqvi / 12 min read
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Pakistan’s cotton production has plunged from nearly 14 million bales in 2014-15 to an estimated 6.71 million in 2026-27, while four consecutive crop seasons have fallen short of government targets. Shrinking cultivation, weak seed…
By Hassan Naqvi / 16 min read