Track-and-Trace troubles
Track and trace is one way to counter our tax collection problem. But it only scratches the surface
The Federal Budget is about to be tabled, but will the tables be turned?
With glaring question marks hovering over our revenue, expenditures and deficits. The fate of the country hangs by a thread
What does it mean to be a progressive farmer?
One of the largest land-owning families in Pakistan and possibly the last of the great farmer-politicians — Ali Tareen talks about agriculture and climate change
Paid Parental Leave — This is not a drill and it is definitely not a vacation
Despite its many limitations, the recently passed law is a glimmer of hope for future parents. But what economic impact could it have?
Political patronage and victimisation: Medialogic and the TV ratings story
With the ban on Medialogic, advertisers and broadcasters now have no access to any television ratings. But why was the company banned in the first place?
Khushhali bank to force convert its hybrid debt into equity. But is it fair?
Khushhali Microfinance Bank might become the first institution to convert its Additional Tier 1 bonds to common equity. But what are the implications of this conversion?
Pakistan’s political turmoil might derail the country’s tech ecosystem
Should Pakistani startups add a new slide dedicated to internet outages to their good old powerpoint decks?
In the red and deteriorating – Where do we stand with the much-needed stalled IMF program?
Pakistan continues to take crippling inflationary measures to satisfy the Fund. But to what end?
What does it mean to ‘Reimagine’ Pakistan?
The ideas behind the platform are neither new nor radical. But they are still important
The new age of retail – Pop-ups!
A strong retail community has emerged in Pakistan over the last few years, providing a physical presence to online brands
Pretty outside, ugly inside: How Pakistani banks window dressed their books to avoid new taxes
Government orders banks to either start lending to the private sector or pay higher taxes. Banks do neither, in the process set many new records, and yet get away with it
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Our minimum wage line is broken!
From calculation, to enforcement to awareness; Pakistan’s minimum wage laws are as problematic as they get
Will BusCaro be the one to finally say BusCaro to burning VC funding?
Shaking off the ashes of Airlift and Swvl, BusCaro looks to have a crack at the commuting and mobility space with a twist
“We’re tired of being resilient” — a portrait of Pakistan’s turmoil-hit industries
Market sentiments and the business community’s confidence is almost entirely shot. But how are they preparing for the worst?