Saif Power struggles in life outside guaranteed returns contracts
Profits exist, but margins are meager relative to the old heyday, and the company has no clear plans for growth
Cotton is no longer Pakistan’s White Gold. It is a ghost crop
In a move that would be laughable if it were not so tragic, Pakistan's government has finally decided to pay attention to...
Fitch Endorses What the Government Has Been Claiming
While the economy has transitioned from critical care to recovery ward, complete healing will take time
Brandon Timinisky’s new venture Zar raises $7M to bring stablecoins to local shops worldwide
Can this new startup help Pakistan’s dollar dilemma?
Salaried Pakistan
A regular monthly paycheck is still not the norm in the Pakistani labour force, but is steadily becoming more common. The financial services sector should begin preparing to serve this segment of the population
Engro makes bold bet on mobile towers as Jazz bows out
The deodar tower deal marks a turning point for Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure
Lock, Stocks and Barrel
Chengdu and Dassault stocks’ tumult isn’t the first - or last - time the stock market has reacted immediately to war
Pak Datacom revenue rises, even as Starlink business remains stalled
The company’s revenue is up 14% so far in 2025 on the back of rising demand from corporate clients reliant on connectivity in otherwise unconnected areas of the country
Cost-cuts send Gadoon’s bottom line soaring seven-fold
The textile company was able to boost profits even as revenues were largely flat this year
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans faring well, despite Coke and Pepsi boycotts
Diversification has helped the supplier to global brands survive the boycotts better than its end market
Igniting the Futures: H.G. Markets and the Dawn of Retail Participation in Pakistan’s Financial Landscape
The financial landscape of Pakistan is currently experiencing a transformative phase, marked by significant activity and the emergence of key players dedicated...
Pakistan’s major crops are going bust
The government can use all the projections and predictions it wants to, but increasing input costs and the vested interests of industrialists are eroding our agricultural output
The market is due for a fall. Are you ready?
With overstretched valuations, heightened volatility, and fears of a US recession, stocks may go into a long decline
PTCL once again sees rising revenues and sinking profits. But is there a twist?
Every year, PTCL puts out an annual report that is painfully predictable. Their revenues increase and profits sink. But this year, one of their biggest liabilities, Ufone, has seen an improvement. What has changed?
Sethi gets the job done at Mitchell’s
During Sethi’s tenure, the company suffered losses and was teetering. But a turnaround was never what he was meant to do in the first place. He was there to sell