Friday, January 16, 2026

Can Pakistan get its spectrum strategy straight?

A new GSMA analysis highlights Pakistan's spectrum opportunities

The Bank of Khyber is setting out its line of defence against the treasury single account

Attracting deposits, seasoned employees, and increasing gender diversity may help the bank wean off its dependence on the government

How to fix the Pakistani economy: Dr Akmal Hussain

The key determinant of long-term economic growth of the country is the depth and range of innovations that take place within that society

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

Ibex Ltd, TRG’s subsidiary, finally going public on the NASDAQ

Speculation about the impending IPO has led to a run up in the parent company’s stock on the PSX

Why exactly are cars so expensive in Pakistan?

Yes, it has to do with taxes, but there is more than meets the eye, and local manufacturing may be a bigger deal than you think

What is wrong with Mian Textile Mill? A lot, apparently

The new acquirer thinks they can make it a successful warehouse business

The MPC met eight times to decide the policy rate but couldn’t win against inflation

Ending 2022 on a low hasn’t been easy; especially when inflation and interest rates are at a multi-year high.  Despite being in negative real rates...

What the SECP’s new NBFC regulations mean for the industry

The regulator is seeking to add more teeth to the enforcement mechanism both for companies that offer consumers investment and insurance options as well as consumer access to credit.

TOMC takes the IPO route to raise cash for working capital, and for expansion

With their IPO oversubscribed by 1.7 times, the halal meat manufacturer is setting up two new offal facilities that they think will help make it a leader in global halal meat exports

After digital financial services, could startup acceleration be the new passion of Pakistani telcos?

Telenor Velocity is an accelerator that is hoping to help galvanise the telco into diversifying at a time when their original business is in freefall

Stuck in a loop – the week in Pakistan’s business and economics Twitterverse

Petrol Pumps strike currently going ahead as announced for July 18 (Monday) they are protesting increasing operational costs and demanding an increase in their...

The how, what, and whys of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)

Everything you need to know about IPOs both as the owner of a company, and as a possible investor

Revenue growth continues apace at Bank of Punjab in Q3

Aside from the structural boost to profitability from the interest rate environment for all banks, BOP’s branch expansion is beginning to yield results

Can Easypaisa sustain post-Telenor’s exit?

With Telenor Pakistan’s sale to PTCL, key synergies between the bank and telco evaporate