FeaturedThe State Bank’s short-lived independence
The central bank is back to the status quo, being run indirectly by the finance ministry
Aug 7, 2023
Abdullah Niazi
Abdullah Niazi is senior editor at Profit. He can be reached at [email protected]
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FeaturedTo utilise its natural resources, Pakistan must not repeat the mistakes of the past
If the govt and its partners are serious about utilising the $6 trillion potential of the country’s natural resources, some serious reflection is needed
Aug 7, 2023
FeaturedFor six years, Pakistan’s sugar barons were at war. Did they just call a truce?
Run on the power of political patronage, the sugar industry in Pakistan often ebbs and flows with the tides of political alliance
Jul 30, 2023
HeadlinesWhat will HBL’s new agri focused subsidiary do?
HBL Zarai Services will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary meant to increase capacity in the country’s vastly underserved agricultural sector.
Jul 27, 2023
FeaturedHow much ‘more than a bank’ can a bank be?
HBL’s latest report shows that large organisations have the ability to do good and must start treating it as part of their duty
Jul 23, 2023
FeaturedHas PM Shehbaz managed to tarnish the legacy of CM Shehbaz?
Provincial administration and federal leadership are two very different ball games
Jul 16, 2023
HeadlinesMajor changes in the offing at K-Electric
New owners announce that they have filed to dissolve the holding company that owns KE.
Jul 13, 2023
FeaturedAnother year, another wishy washy budget for the agri sector
Subsidies and support prices are well and good, but the agriculture sector needs a dedicated effort to pull it out of its misery
Jul 8, 2023
FeaturedWho is Shaheryar Chishty and what does he want with K-Electric?
Shaheryar Chishty has gone from the owner of Daewoo to being one of the most influential men in Pakistan’s energy sector. Can he turn KE around?
Jul 2, 2023
HeadlinesHow damaging was Dar's eight month delay?
This might be our last real shot and structural reform, and there isn’t a lot of time left. But how will that go?
Jun 30, 2023
HeadlinesIMF deal comes through after eight months of will-they-won’t-they. What happens now?
Jun 30, 2023
EconomyWheels turn as govt makes final dash to the IMF
Significantly amended and bulldozed through parliament, the budget has been approved on the same day as an increase in the policy rate
Jun 26, 2023