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Will Olpers’ cartoon ploy work?

Engro-Friesland might just be able to pull off a lot more with flavoured milk than Engro Foods’ attempt a decade ago

What went down with Pakistan’s meat exports to the UAE?

The UAE has banned fresh meat exports from Pakistan coming via the sea. How is the meat industry responding?

“We are listening” : based on the latest T-bill auction, the market has realigned with the central bank’s stance

Cut-off yield for 3-month T-bills in Sept 6 auction was 24.49%, indicating an expected rate hike. But after the latest policy announcement, the cut-off yield went down to 22.78%

Inside the high returns of the Meezan Sovereign Fund

Al Meezan Investments wants to grow your wealth and is offering high returns. Is there a catch?

In the world of cricket India is a bully, and Pakistan their only opposition

Massive economic potential is being wasted only because both India and Pakistan have highly politicised cricket boards

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PM Kakar’s cabinet will be in the driving seat for the foreseeable future. To do any good they must hold fast to their limitations

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Pakistani start-ups face a difficult future as international venture capital funds dry up

Reconfiguring the economy

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