FeaturedSBP wants the cheap PayPak to be the default debit card; the banks don’t
Even as the central bank pushes to turn PayPak into the preferred debit card in the Pakistani market, the banks want to stick to their cash cows - Visa and Mastercard. But what does that mean for the consumers?
Jan 25, 2021
TechKarachi-based Bazaar Technologies secures $6.5m in seed funding to digitise mom-and-pop stores
With recent funding, Bazaar plans to expand its footprint across Pakistan, build its product capabilities and offer value added services to customers
Jan 19, 2021
FeaturedDespite a pandemic, Pakistani startups had their best year yet with over $65 million in funding
The coronavirus pandemic may have actually helped some startups, particularly as the fintech space in Pakistan continues to grow
Jan 17, 2021
FeaturedPakistani drug companies rarely bring innovative products to market. Ferozsons broke the mould
The company’s partnership with Gilead Sciences has resulted in better products available to the Pakistani market, and a substantially better financial performance for the company itself
Jan 10, 2021
TechFree WiFi facility remains functional, to be expanded to all Punjab districts: PITB
Jan 4, 2021
HeadlinesPunjab govt to engage local IT companies for software development
Dec 30, 2020
FeaturedAs the climate change threat grows, environmental concerns take front stage for Pakistani businesses
As the climate change crisis continues to grow, organizations like the WWF are continuing the good fight. But they need businesses and the government to cooperate
Dec 26, 2020
Tech'SBP committed to making supply chains cashless'
Dec 22, 2020
FeaturedAt large companies, investing in startups is a means to get around innovation-stifling bureaucracy
Both Engro and HBL announced investments in their own venture capital arms and startups, including in some businesses that may be seen as rivals to their traditional core business
Dec 13, 2020
HeadlinesFood Delivery Wars: Careem slashes commission to 5pc to poach restaurants
Dec 12, 2020
HeadlinesHotel management startup Roomy raises $1 million in Pre-Series A round led by Lakson VC
Dec 4, 2020
HeadlinesSECP approves framework for digital onboarding of investors
Dec 3, 2020