The wages of Dar’s destructiveness
How one man's obsession with the exchange rate has decimated a decade of progress on raising incomes and shrunk the Pakistani middle class
Agriautos poised to ride the auto sales wave in 2026
The company's revenue and profit margins have recovered sharply from the crash in 2022, with nascent export sales also contributing to profit growth
Can Pakistan’s textiles be revived?
This story is the second in a two-part feature focusing on the problems that plague Pakistan’s textile industry, and the solutions voices from within...
For GSK, declining costs boost margins as much as rising prices
Deregulated drug pricing is only part of the story for many pharmaceutical players, with a decline in global API prices boosting profits for some
Do Pakistani exporters still have hope?
Inconsistent policies and a fast changing market have left textile exporters jolted. This is their story in their own words — and it holds the key to Pakistan’s economic future
Jaecoo launch expected to significantly boost Nishat Group earnings
The competitively priced Chinese SUV has seen strong interest at the pre-booking phase and is expected gain significant share after launch
Ghazi Fabrics to sell land for almost as much as it makes selling clothing
The Lahore-based textile mill is selling excess land for about Rs500 million, almost as much as its total revenue in fiscal year 2025
Haleon investing heavily in Jamshoro factory expansion for exports
The Panadol manufacturer is betting big on its ability to tap into export markets for growth, starting with nutraceuticals
After strong 2025, grown stalls at Symmetry Group
Company looks to AI and acquisitions to fuel additional productivity and revenue growth respectively
Mari’s production expansion to boost fertilizer sector
A steadier supply of domestic gas will allow the sector to have more consistent production schedules than has been the case historically
The Lucky-Irani smuggling circus at the Balochistan border
The 909-kilometre long Pakistan-Iran border is largely desolate and sparsely populated. But along this stretch of land, smuggling is a way of life
Telcos have their valentines month sorted, 5G auction set for February
As the country prepares for its most ambitious spectrum release ever, the stakes couldn't be higher
Supernet announces major push towards regional expansion
The company aims to increase its investment in its Dubai-based subsidiary as the launchpad for a wider international growth strategy
Meet Pakistan Reinsurance: The profitable backbone of Pakistan’s insurance industry
Other than providing a much needed certainty to the sector, Pakistan Reinsurance is able to carve out a profit for itself
Supernet’s post-connectivity pivot: doubling revenue at the cost of thinner margins
It was the first tech company to list on the PSX’s GEM Board. The market response has been nuanced
