Backed by Bank of Punjab, Gobi Partners is set to bet on Pakistan again. Why now?
The global venture veteran has forged an alliance with the Bank of Punjab to launch a new fund, Techxila Fund-II. But why now, and what is in it for the BoP?
Cash settled futures might be coming to the PSX. What are they and why do they matter?
The new PSX CEO has hinted at the introduction of these derivatives which can decrease burden and increase liquidity in the market
Banking sector’s banner year creates small business lending vacuum
SME credit crisis deepens as industry hurdles mount
The Engro restructuring
The Dawood family takes a more direct approach to their shareholding in Engro, saving on taxes they probably should not have had to pay to begin with
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