The 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
If 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
Bank Makramah Limited, formerly Summit Bank, is restructuring again. What is different this time?
The bank is expected to receive another restructuring deal, but this is nothing new for the bank that is operating under its third name now. It might not be the cure
The telecom sector flourished in a tumultuous year for the economy
The telecom sector's 2024 performance data reveals an industry on the cusp of transformation
Are sectoral risks undermining Pakistan’s renewable energy progress?
Heightened risk perception has left the government searching for investors
Topline calls the top on the sharp rise in Mari Petroleum’s stock
Star analyst Sunny Kumar says the market has gotten ahead of all known information, and expects the stock to have a 20% downside from current levels
Inside the raid that halted Pakistan’s agricultural trade
An investigation into the DPP over rice exports brought trade operations to a halt last week. This is what went down
Could the Airlink model be Pakistan’s Shining City on a Hill?
From its start as an importer, Airlink has been assembling laptops, tablets, and phones and significantly increasing their margins. What does it say about Pakistan’s economy?
Has Jazz finally broken the jinx on the sale of Deodar?
Jazz's tower divestment strategy has found a potential savior in Engro
Systems Ltd: The growth engine the market continues to believe in
Pakistan’s largest publicly traded technology company has continued to surprise the market on the upside with its revenue growth
An IPO resurgence at the PSX in 2024 may signal an economic turnaround
Seven companies were listed in 2024, compared to just one the previous year; sponsors appear happier with the valuations on offer in the public markets
Haval sales dip amid year-end effect, poised for January rebound
The tractor manufacturer turned SUV assembler is not immune from the trend of Pakistani consumers preferring to buy the newest models rather than buying the year-end model of the outgoing year
Thar 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?
In an industry riddled with challenges, Treet Battery has proven its mettle. Can they seal the deal?
The battery sector is recovering and Treet has emerged as a strong contender in the industry. Now, it may be time to look for fresh capital, and an IPO is the way to go
Streaming Wars — Has Jazz’s Tamasha cracked the code on monetizing content in Pakistan?
Tamasha, the favorite OTT platform of millions of Pakistanis has witnessed monumental growth over the past three years. But does it have all fronts covered?