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Why is Jazz handing over its towers to Engro?

Jazz has finally found a buyer for its 10,000 plus towers in Engro connect; but why is Engro better suited to run these towers?
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KSE at 100,000: What does it mean for Pakistan?

At a time of political instability and a tentative economic recovery, the KSE-100 index has crossed a major milestone. What does the market's rally mean for Pakistan?

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Thar Coal, once touted as the end to reliance on LNG, is capable of producing its own natural gas. What will it take?

When the first Thar Plant went live in 2019, it was supposed to reduce Pakistan’s reliance on imported gas. What does it mean if Thar’s Lignite can be gassified?

In an industry riddled with challenges, Treet Battery has proven its mettle. Can they seal the deal?

The battery sector is recovering and Treet has emerged as a strong contender in the industry. Now, it may be time to look for fresh capital, and an IPO is the way to go

Streaming Wars — Has Jazz’s Tamasha cracked the code on monetizing content in Pakistan?

Tamasha, the favorite OTT platform of millions of Pakistanis has witnessed monumental growth over the past three years. But does it have all fronts covered?

The GMO oilseed saga is not quite over

After the Climate Change Ministry gave its approval to 55 importers, the food ministry is unhappy with the new quagmire coming its way

News Updates

LCCI advocates immediate action against hackers

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) said on Saturday that hackers are playing havoc with the economy and businesses, resulting in...

Chinese new energy vehicle companies plan to set up factories in Pakistan: Zafaruddin

BEIJING: Chinese new energy vehicle companies plan to set up factories in Pakistan, and African countries like Kenya have purchased Chinese electric vehicles. "China's energy...

PM forms high-level committee to review tax on ADR and bank profits

Dar-led panel to assess fiscal framework, propose alternatives for ADR-related tax; report to be presented to PM by end of December

Inflation remains top concern for Pakistanis: survey 

Unemployment, and rising poverty termed second and third most likely concerns

CPEC Authority dissolution under consideration due to dysfunctionality, Senate panel told

PM referred the matter to the rightsizing committee, which proposed repealing the CPEC Authority Act: Secretary Planning

Banks lend Rs2.2tr to avoid incremental tax under ADR target

Private sector receives Rs997bn; NBFIs secure Rs1.1tr in 5 months

Rs25 billion operational cost hike expected in oil sector

The Finance Act exempts sales tax on fuels, disallowing input tax claims and raising costs

FBR, provinces extend Single Sales Tax Return to oil, gas firms, microfinance banks

Taxpayers in new sectors to file unified returns starting December

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If you’re not paying for journalism, you’re paying to not have journalism

Quality is the staple product of this stapled product. Or so we think. As do you, if reader feedback...

If the economy has any chance of surviving, the political instability must end

The first indications that a hung parliament will cause economic tremors in Pakistan have become apparent. An announcement from...

Opinion

A blueprint for Pakistan’s public sector companies beyond privatisation exists 

Loss-making Public Sector Enterprises (PSE) and privatisation have been a national obsession for the last three decades. Successive governments, military and...

Why do Pakistani businesses fail at innovation?

As a society, our culture wants us to conform and follow a laid-down path in life. Innovation requires breaking out of this which means facing our worries about failure, criticism, and the potential negative impact on our careers

Pakistan’s cleantech conundrum: scaling the tech in an economy that is a wreck

The fallout of climate change is upon us and the startup space is rising to it with innovation

Stability and reform: Navigating financial challenges in Pakistan’s power sector

Pakistan's power sector is at a critical crossroads, facing significant financial challenges that threaten its stability and sustainability. Changing policies and...

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HBL Inspire I “Global Markets Outlook and Local Impact” I Risha A Mohyeddin, Global Treasurer – HBL

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What next from KIA, after 15 lacs drop in Stonic’s price | Featured in Profit

Profit explains what exactly went behind the scenes that led to the drastic price drop of KIA Stonic in Pakistan, and what to expect...
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Lawmakers are running wild with development budgets while important projects languish | Profit

In the backdrop of Pakistan’s fiscal landscape, development spending has been a critical area of concern, as revealed by the last budget. Not only...
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Alfalah’s brokerage CEO resigns following billion-rupee loss | Featured in Profit

With Bank Alfalah stepping in to rescue the brokerage house, the question remains as to why?

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The case for the Ufone-Telenor merger

Why, counterintuitively, fewer competitors might mean better choices for mobile telecommunications consumers in Pakistan

The changing nature of Pakistan’s Establishment

We talk in Pakistan as though we have an unchanging establishment, dominated by the military. Reality is far more complex, and changing very rapidly, driven by a changing economy

Dear control-freak seth, welcome to the stock exchange

By introducing the dual-class shareholding structures, the Pakistan Stock Exchange – and the SECP – are hoping to attract the listing of companies whose owners want to retain tight control but do not mind sharing profits

The death of Pakistani feudalism

What was once the dominant force in Pakistan’s political economy is on its last legs. What comes next is not yet known

Red flags galore at Al Shaheer as Sunridge calls for an election

Amidst board room meltdown, Sunridge tries to bring some normalcy to the company

Treet continues its struggle, despite some favourable tailwinds

The company’s razor blade division continues its sluggish growth, but even the battery division has failed to take advantage of the skyrocketing demand for rooftop solar energy systems in Pakistan

One year on from Regent Plaza sale to SIUT, hotel’s parent company bows out from PSX

The hotel owners are going to be delisted from the exchange after completing all formalities. It puts an end to a sale that raised questions about how business is done and announcements made on the PSX.  

In 2000, the SECP passed an order. It took 24 years for the IHC to uphold it

The Islamabad High Court has ruled in favour of the apex regulator and the investing public. But is this a case of too little too late, or better late than never?
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