Faraz Ali Ansari

Faraz Ali Ansari is the Founder & CEO of Focus Public Relations and the Founder of Focus Pakistan. With over 22 years of experience spanning public relations, corporate communications, media relations, and digital journalism, he has built a career at the intersection of strategic communication and news media. His reporting and editorial expertise cover business, economy, technology, and aviation, with a track record of translating complex developments in these sectors into clear, credible coverage for a broad readership. Through Focus Public Relations, he advises clients on communications strategy and media positioning, while Focus Pakistan reflects his commitment to independent, English-language journalism in Pakistan. Over more than two decades in the industry, Faraz has developed deep relationships across Pakistan's media and business communities, combining the discipline of corporate communications with the instincts of a working journalist.

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Articles by Faraz Ali Ansari

BusinessOct 14, 2026

State Bank Gives Banks 26 Months to Double Women’s Lending

The State Bank of Pakistan has given banks just over 26 months to double financing for women by December 2028. Its new policy also targets 35,000 female banking agents, stronger digital banking access and higher female employment across financial institutions.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

AviationOct 12, 2026

Govt Ranks $8.47m Airport Adviser First Despite 35% Cheaper Rival

Pakistan's Privatisation Commission ranked an EY-led consortium first for Karachi and Lahore airport outsourcing advisory work despite its $8.47 million proposal exceeding a rival's bid by $2.22 million, or 35.45%.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

Real EstateOct 9, 2026

Naya Nazimabad REIT Profit Crashes 28% Despite Rs17.89 Billion Asset Surge

Naya Nazimabad Apartment REIT reported Rs881.7 million in FY2026 profit despite generating just Rs2.39 million in gross profit from customer-contract revenue. The scheme's Rs15.5 billion property bookings, Rs1.62 billion non-cash adjustment and contrasting NAV figures reveal a complex financial picture. Copy

By Faraz Ali Ansari

AviationOct 7, 2026

PIA Bosses Fly to Europe Hunting Jets for London Push

PIA aircraft leasing efforts are accelerating as its chief executive and a board member head to Europe seeking additional jets for expanding London operations and long-term fleet growth.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

BusinessOct 7, 2026

Nishat Takes Control of Pakgen Without Buying a Single Share

By Faraz Ali Ansari

BusinessOct 7, 2026

Lucky, Hubco Consortium Advances in Race for Control of GEPCO

Lucky Cement and Hub Power Holdings have advanced in the GEPCO privatisation race alongside Kohat Cement and Metro Ventures, with the consortium now cleared to conduct financial, technical and legal due diligence.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

BusinessOct 7, 2026

PPL Pockets Rs8.1bn Tax Relief, Set to Triple Pateji Gas

PPL booked an Rs8.1 billion super tax reversal in FY26 as Pakistan Petroleum advanced major gas projects, targeted higher Pateji output and increased its annual dividend.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

AutomotiveOct 6, 2026

Sazgar Sells 52% More Vehicles than it Builds as Output Falls

Sazgar Engineering Works sold 52% more four-wheelers than it produced in August-September, while output fell about 38% from a year earlier.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

BusinessOct 6, 2026

SBP Begins Image-Only Cheque Clearing from October 15

Pakistan Express Clearing System launches October 15, beginning SBP’s nationwide shift from physical cheque movement to faster image-based clearing.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

AutomotiveOct 5, 2026

Pakistan Pushes Automakers From Assembly to Exports

Pakistan's new auto policy direction is pushing automakers beyond assembly toward exports, engineering and innovation, as local parts makers raise concerns over sweeping reforms.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

BusinessOct 5, 2026

SECP Quietly Rewrites Guarantee Rules, Opening Door to Government-Backed Capital

SECP has expanded Pakistan's credit guarantee framework beyond infrastructure, introducing Ring-Fenced Capital that governments and eligible institutions can provide for agreed priority sectors.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

BusinessOct 4, 2026

Exports Up 10.8%, Yet Pakistan Trade Deficit Runs $117m Daily

Pakistan trade deficit widened to $10.792 billion in Q1FY27 despite exports jumping 10.84%, as faster import growth pushed the trade gap to roughly $117 million every day.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

AviationOct 4, 2026

Govt Plans Hyderabad Airport Revival With 11,500-Foot Runway, Eyes Boeing 777s

By Faraz Ali Ansari

AviationOct 4, 2026

Second Promise in Four Months: PIA Sets Beijing Return Date

PIA Islamabad-Beijing flights are set to return October 30, marking the airline’s second announced restart date in four months after fuel pressures disrupted the China route.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

BusinessOct 3, 2026

Moroccan Fertilizer Giant OCP Eyes Punjab as DAP Sales Collapse

OCP Group explores customised fertilizers for Punjab as Pakistan’s DAP sales plunge 39% ahead of the crucial wheat sowing season.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

AutomotiveOct 3, 2026

Pakistan Auto Policy Hits IMF Roadblock Over Controversial EV Tax Break

Pakistan Auto Policy faces another delay as the IMF questions proposed EV tax incentives, sweeping duty cuts and other provisions in the 2026-31 draft.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

BusinessOct 2, 2026

Four of Every Five Tonnes of Pakistan’s Urea Stock Belong to Engro Fertilizers

Pakistan urea production enters a critical period as sales jump 43%, industry inventory hits a nine-month low and Engro Fertilizers holds nearly 80% of stocks.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

Tech & TelecomOct 2, 2026

Chinese Giant Quietly Dominates Pakistan’s Phone Market Through Three Brands

Chinese mobile giant Transsion produces one in four phones assembled in Pakistan as imports plunge 69% and local plants stumble amid a cooling phone boom.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

BusinessOct 1, 2026

Kohinoor Energy Makes Big Battery Move, Eyes 1,000MWh Pakistan Venture

Kohinoor Energy has joined hands with China’s Hebei Juhang to explore lithium-ion battery manufacturing in Pakistan, with proposed annual capacity eventually reaching 1,000MWh.

By Faraz Ali Ansari

Tech & TelecomOct 1, 2026

PTA Refuses to Ban Social For Under 16 Due to Lack of Authority

Pakistan's proposed under-16 social media restrictions face a major legal roadblock as PTA tells the Islamabad High Court it lacks the authority to impose an age ban or mandatory verification.

By Faraz Ali Ansari