Backed by Yango, Pakistan’s Trukkr raises close to $10mn to fuel freight tech growth
Trukkr has kept its head down and stayed away from media attention. Based on an exclusive interview, we look at how the freight tech startup has grown and where their future is
Is Pakistan’s freelance economy being held hostage?
The country's 600,000 IT professionals and thriving freelance economy are paralysed by regulatory inaction and punitive taxation
Suzuki might have delisted from the PSX, but the rubble hasn’t quite cleared
The recent complaint filed by SECP paints a picture of rule flouting and insider trading. What happened?
Mutual funds crowd into energy, cements and a handful of banks
A look into what the most sophisticated money managers in Pakistan are investing in and shying away from
Gatron merger attempt falls through
Corporate restructuring of two of its major shareholders called off, unlikely to have a major operational impact
FrieslandCampina’s revenue decline indicates serious headwinds
The expected impact of tax hikes on formal sector milk, while exempting loose milk, appears to be having the predictable impact
Gandhara’s turn towards China begins to bear fruit
The former Nissan affiliate now assembles Chinese cars, and is beginning to regain ground
The “Too Big For Pakistan” Problem
Four of Pakistan's largest conglomerates find themselves in the awkward position of having too much cash, and not enough places to deploy it in the domestic economy. Outbound FDI should be made easier
The slow decay of Pakistani Agriculture
Pakistani farmers are using more land and growing crops more aggressively. The only outcomes have been shrinking yields, smaller farms, and slimmer margins
Chenab’s fortunes have not quite changed. Why is its stock price going up?
After negotiating a debt restructuring deal, Chenab has seen an increase in revenue but continues to make losses. With US tariffs making Pakistani textiles less competitive, what comes next?
Copper exports from Saindak mine crossed $800 million in 2024
Once a political hot potato, the mine is finally earning Pakistan a meaningful amount of export revenue, with China being the only buyer
At Hum TV, YouTube is starting to become big business
Revenue from the digital platform accounts for nearly a quarter of the company’s core business, and has been growing faster than traditional advertising
Pakistani meat to finally be available at Carrefour in Dubai
The Organic Meat Company has landed the contract to start selling at the selective French retailer’s UAE stores after a decade-long effort
MCB Funds nearly triples revenue on the back of rising markets
The significant increase in topline revenue did not come from capital gains, but instead higher fees earned by having a larger base of assets under management
Habib Bank crosses Rs5 trillion in deposits
Pakistan’s largest bank continues to grow its lead, even as it faces stiff competition from rising star Meezan Bank