Lahore’s smog isn’t difficult to understand. Neither is the solution to it
The causes of smog are clear: bad fuel, crop burning, and dirty sources of energy. The answers aren’t all that complicated, and they don’t necessarily have to involve India
Supernet is fixated on the Fixed Local Loop (FLL) Licenses. But why?
Supernet Limited’s Fixed Local Loop (FLL) licenses will replace its Customer Value Added Services License, but why does the company want to go down that path?
The death of Pakistani feudalism
What was once the dominant force in Pakistan’s political economy is on its last legs. What comes next is not yet known
Drug price deregulation has come to Pakistan. What will this mean?
Companies can finally raise prices, which is likely to result in higher prices, but also likely to mean fewer shortages of essential drugs
Out of sight and out of mind, just like the brokers and investors like it
PSX is not the only market where company shares are traded. There is also this market on the side
The govt is becoming increasingly sophisticated about debt management. Is it too little too late?
The 2024 fiscal numbers reveal a transient debt management strategy driven by enhanced liquidity. But eventual success rests on long term reforms and global economic conditions
Zong had the headstart in 4G internet. How did it fall behind?
The race to become the dominant provider of mobile broadband internet has been intense from the start, but the initial leader has given up its crown to Jazz
The solar glut has come to Pakistan
As consumers embrace off-grid alternatives, the grid's sustainability comes into question
The shadow of Dar’s tax policies continues to haunt corporate Pakistan
The taxation rules were changed in 2023. The example of Mari Petroleum’s recent bonus share tax meltdown is telling of how well the changes have taken root
Davaam, the refill station startup, has a $120,000 grant from the World Bank. What are they using it for?
Davaam’s whole thing is sustainability. Their immediate plan is to reduce plastic waste and fight period poverty
With new regulation and licences, what are the implications for branchless banking?
JazzCash and Easypaisa dominate branchless banking, but then why are they keen on gaining licences to be ‘digital banks’?
The government of Pakistan’s word is worthless. What comes next for Pakistan’s energy sector?
If the entire energy supply chain is not privatized in short order, Pakistan will find its energy problems not going away any time soon
Visa’s She’s Next Programme is driving digital change in Pakistan
How five women are rewiring Pakistan's business landscape
How Packages’ ill-fated South African adventure led to billions in losses
The company saw its investment in South Africa turn to dust. What were the reasons?
The TikTok economy
From a platform to dance on to a platform to grow one’s business on, the Chinese social media company has rapidly gained share as one of the biggest places for Pakistani small business owners to market their products and services