The promising paradox of Pakistan’s climate sector
Between potential and progress lies Pakistan's climate tech journey
Yes, PIA turned a profit. No, it’s not a turnaround
The national carrier seems to have turned profitable, surprising everyone. Why it should be taken with a pinch of salt
Three parties now bidding for Rafhan Maize
Some of the country’s leading industrial conglomerates – Nishat, Sapphire, Shirazi, and Ghulam Farooq Group – have thrown their respective hats in the ring
Can ZIL’s Dutch owner rekindle the sparkle of Capri beauty soap?
A long-time executive of Heineken owns the maker of the soap brand Capri from the descendants of Syed Wajid Ali. What could he possibly want with it?
Lucky Cement’s new Iraq plant comes online
One of the largest cement manufacturers in Pakistan is now also a major player in the Iraq market
Ali Asghar Textile to set up solar power plant
Company plans to install a 1,250 kW plant on its rooftop in a further blow to the grid
Powering progress: Finance with purpose
Ayla Majid, ACCA’s first South Asian President, on sustainability, gender equity, and the future of the profession
The India-Pakistan economic divergence
How and why it happened, and why it is likely to narrow once again
Why Pakistan’s Rs16 billion cheese market is expected to double in the next five years
A few small home-based cheese manufacturers are introducing fresh, authentic cheese to the Pakistani market. Will they be able to compete with international brands and local FMCG giants?
Fasset brings tokenized gold ownership to Pakistan
Can Fasset’s tokenization strategy unlock bullion’s billions for the masses?
Schrodinger’s fund
The more this fund changes, the more it stays the same
Cement industry riding a profit boom but bracing for a softer quarter
Eid tends to slow down construction activity, but after a rough few years, the industry finally has some breathing room
Cherat Cement and Shirazi Investments launch joint bid for Rafhan Maize
Food company is being put up for sale by its Chicago-based parent company; joint venture between Ghulam Farooq Group and the Shirazis seeking to acquire
Bank AL Habib to leave Kenya after seven‑year foray
Trade between the two countries remains robust, but BAHL did not believe the investment was worth the payoff
Bank Alfalah signs off on sale of Alfalah Securities to Optimus Capital for Rs 313 million
Deal closes the curtain on a seven‑year experiment with a foreign partner and hands Optimus a platform for bulking up its cash‑equities franchise