FeaturedSpiritual guidance and business genius: The life and times of the Aga Khan
Prince Karim Al-Husseini controlled a massive fortune matched only by the huge impact he had on the world and Pakistan
Feb 10, 2025
Abdullah Niazi
Abdullah Niazi is senior editor at Profit. He can be reached at [email protected]
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FeaturedCoke and Pepsi (to name just two) took a hit from the BDS movement. Local brands bottled the opportunity
McDonald’s, KFC, Coca Cola, Pepsico are among the companies that saw a significant, often major, downturn in sales following the genocide in Gaza, but over time, their numbers have returned largely to normal out of ‘boycott fatigue’
Feb 3, 2025
News Analysis (Premium Content)The Al-Qadir Trust Case: How one transaction brought down Imran Khan and Bahria Town
The strongest legal challenge Imran Khan faces, the Al-Qadir Trust Case has landed him and his wife 14 and 7 year jail terms respectively. The case also proved the downfall of Bahria Town
Jan 17, 2025
News Analysis (Premium Content)The Punjab Govt just got something right. What could it mean for livestock farmers?
The CM Punjab Livestock Card gives farmers financing to expand and improve their herds. If done right, it could be a model for how provincial governments should bolster agriculture
Jan 13, 2025
FeaturedThe dark side of Pakistan’s digital ‘masterplan’
The timing of the bill and the lack of data privacy legislation in Pakistan raises questions about the government’s intentions
Dec 23, 2024
FeaturedIf Pakistan’s agriculture is to thrive, farmers need banks. But the banks need farmers too
It is no secret that agriculture has long been underserved by the country’s commercial banks. This last year might be the first step towards correcting this mistake
Dec 23, 2024
FeaturedThar 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?
Dec 9, 2024
FeaturedPakistan has proven cricket can be profitable without India. That’s why we can afford to snub them
The BCCI has acted with no regard for Pakistan or any other country in world cricket. This is why the response should be in equal measure
Nov 18, 2024
FeaturedSince the 2022 floods, farmers have been enjoying higher yields. This Kharif season might buck the trend
The seasons started off with concerns surrounding the availability of water and ended with a monsoon season that was less than inspiring for many crops. What might the carnage look like?
Nov 11, 2024
FeaturedLahore’s smog isn’t difficult to understand. Neither is the solution to it
The causes of smog are clear: bad fuel, crop burning, and dirty sources of energy. The answers aren’t all that complicated, and they don’t necessarily have to involve India
Nov 11, 2024
FeaturedWhen it comes to sports advertising, betting companies mean big money. Should Pakistan cricket cash in?
Last year, Pakistan banned betting websites from advertising, even through surrogates. Now, a reversal may be on the cards. The question is, are we missing out?
Oct 21, 2024
FeaturedThe free market comes to Pakistan’s wheat crop
The state has been procuring and subsidising wheat production since 1968, claiming it is for the good of small farmers. In reality, it benefits everyone but the growers
Oct 14, 2024