Pakistan’s refinery crisis is a six billion dollar gamble on energy security
When good intentions meet fiscal reality, everything is not guaranteed to go right
What the success of Pakistan Idol says about the country’s economic trajectory
The business model captures lessons from recent successes, and the contestants are capturing a hinge moment in Pakistan's economic trajectory
What will it take for Pakistan to cash in on exporting meat?
In its search for exportable products, the government has turned some attention towards halal meat. But are we really serious about promoting exports?
Lalpir and Pakgen power go for buyback of shares. The decision has been coming for a long time
The buyback could be the first domino to fall in the energy sector
What Maple Leaf’s $400 million acquisition of Pioneer means for the cement industry
Continuing the recent trend of consolidation in the cement sector, the transaction will establish a highwater mark for valuations
How serious is India’s water threat for Pakistan’s future?
As climate change exacerbates river flow unpredictability, Pakistan faces mounting pressure from India’s shifting water policies. The escalating tensions surrounding the Indus Water Treaty, compounded by natural disasters, signal a looming crisis. Can Pakistan’s agricultural economy survive the strain?
TPL agrees to Jazz’s bid for insurance business
Pakistan’s largest mobile network continues to deepen its foray into financial services
The Engro Succession: Smart continuity or a postcard to the past?
The leadership transition for one of Pakistan’s largest conglomerates carries within it many lessons
Why Pakistan’s banks won’t finance the solar revolution
A financial system awash with liquidity but starved of investment
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
Amoxil recall hits GSK Pakistan revenue in otherwise strong year
Deregulated drug pricing allowed the company to improve gross margins, but the recall still caused revenue to decline
Systems’ acquisition of Confiz to be a share swap
Company continues rapid revenue growth and margin expansion with export sales, though risks to margins from stable rupee remain a concern
From cricket fandom to financial hustle — what Pakistan’s 2025 searches say about money, media and ambition
Google’s search trends reveal a country still obsessed with cricket and TV dramas — but also one that is leaning into investing, credit, crypto and AI at record speed
Systems Ltd will acquire Confiz
Systems Ltd (PSX: SYS), Pakistan’s largest listed technology and IT services exporter, has approved the acquisition of Confiz Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd in a transaction...
Why PIA will never go the way of Air India
This was always a non-starter, but putting the two airlines side-by-side is still worth it
