Pakistan can become a cannabis powerhouse. The only problem is getting through the bureaucratic labyrinth
It is high-time Pakistan reaps the benefits of the hemp crop. But what exactly is the potential of growing this crop and what has been standing in the way?
In religious tourism, it’s strictly business. Now the govt wants to regulate it like one
For decades there has been no policy managing the religious tourism to Iran, Iraq, and Syria, allowing tour operators to work with impunity. The government finally wants to regulate it.
What the SECP’s new NBFC regulations mean for the industry
The regulator is seeking to add more teeth to the enforcement mechanism both for companies that offer consumers investment and insurance options as well as consumer access to credit.
Miyawaki forests promise ecological (and business) success
With the promise of helping Lahore breathe again, Miyawaki forests offer lucrative opportunities
Outfitters’: How a mould-breaking business model caved in to Pakistani patriarchy
It started off with a bold idea born of an important insight: young middle class men and women in Pakistan’s urban centers...
The best MBA in the country, sure. But is it any good?
What would you say if someone were to tell you that in the heart of Lahore’s posh DHA, there was standing ready...
The GMO oilseed saga comes to a close
More than a year after they were first stopped, the Sindh High Court has allowed the consignments to go ahead
Calling a spade a spade; Is Capital Value Tax the new wealth tax?
In the hot haste of collecting more taxes, did the government do a mix up?
Setting the bar high
From 850 in 2000 to 1630 million tonnes per annum in 2016, the global steel production has nearly doubled since the turn...
Does growing off-season crops in tunnels makes for a good business?
It's the first thing they teach you in economics class, demand and supply. The higher the demand for a product and the...
Thal Ltd to invest Rs1.7 billion in creating new business line
The investment would go into setting up a line to manufacture woven polypropylene bags
A book for the Dubai addicted
There are very few people that can make writing about business interesting. Generally speaking, writing is not an easy task. People talk,...
Is Lahore ready for apartment living? This textile group is staking its future on it.
Karachi is still the largest city in Pakistan, but by some measures, the greater Lahore metropolitan area may now be almost equal...
Bela Automotives: The curious case of the vanishing ‘Sahid’
The company is very upset that the SECP seems to have lost their mail. Also, possibly about being on the defaulters list of the PSX for the past 15+ years
Grow your company size by 3 to 6 times in just months. At least two Pakistani companies have done this & you can too....
Just follow the steps relevant to your company type, exponentially grow the balance sheet size of your business, earn ‘risk free returns’, and in the process also help your country. Read the complete guide with FAQs.