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Servaid’s rich Saudi investors have backed out. What will become of Pakistan’s premier pharmacy retail chain?

From its origins as part of the Servis Group to multiple changes in ownership since its inception in 2005, Servaid has undergone an eventful two decades in existence

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Lawmakers are running wild with development budgets while important projects languish

How are SDG-compliant parliamentarian schemes being used to play politics in Pakistan?

The CEO of Alfalah’s brokerage house has resigned after a billion rupee loss on his watch. Was it simple mismanagement or something more?

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

Banking apps might get worse because of security concerns. How do you strike a balance?

Recent measures to enhance security have rendered mobile banking apps no longer convenient and accessible

Pakistanis are proud of their charitability. But how do we best spend this generosity?

Organisations like Shaukat Khanum provide an avenue for collective action that can help in building lasting institutions

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

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Board composition – do you have the right people for your business?

Most medium to large-scale businesses need to think deeply about the different types of talent required for their boards

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