KSE at 100,000: What does it mean for Pakistan?
At a time of political instability and a tentative economic recovery, the KSE-100 index has crossed a major milestone. What does the market's rally mean for Pakistan?
The GMO oilseed saga is not quite over
After the Climate Change Ministry gave its approval to 55 importers, the food ministry is unhappy with the new quagmire coming its way
Sazgar and its ability to adapt is reaping dividends
The only constants at the company are change and profits
The case for the Ufone-Telenor merger
Why, counterintuitively, fewer competitors might mean better choices for mobile telecommunications consumers in Pakistan
Panther Tyres: the quiet growth story in the automotive industry
The company grew revenues by 38% in fiscal 2024 even as the industry struggled with slowing sales of cars and other automobiles
Unity Foods to expand Sunridge retail presence as its core growth strategy
Long a manufacturer of food product ingredients for other industrial food companies, Unity is seeking to expand its own retail brand presence
Treet continues its struggle, despite some favourable tailwinds
The company’s razor blade division continues its sluggish growth, but even the battery division has failed to take advantage of the skyrocketing demand for rooftop solar energy systems in Pakistan
Despite deregulated prices, Searle swings to a loss
Price increases were not enough to compensate for increases in operating costs, despite a gross profit margin expansion
Sugar industry wrestles with internal politics
Election of PSM Chairman becomes a point of contention in the midst of rising questions over the future of the sugarcane crop
When it comes to EMIs, many have tried. Few have succeeded. Here’s why
What has led to the EMI license being a graveyard for financial services ambitions?
Hascol’s restructuring has excited the market. But does it address the company’s baggage?
The recent rally in stock price hints at successful restructuring but the fundamental problem still persists
The changing nature of Pakistan’s Establishment
We talk in Pakistan as though we have an unchanging establishment, dominated by the military. Reality is far more complex, and changing very rapidly, driven by a changing economy
Millat Tractors expecting a good year with government contracts
Sales rising by 47% this past year, exports surging more than 66%, and new Punjab government contracts in the works
After pandemic losses, Pearl Continental is well on the mend. But did their problems run deeper?
The hospitality business is seeing a return towards pre-pandemic times but how has the company changed during that time?
Dear control-freak seth, welcome to the stock exchange
By introducing the dual-class shareholding structures, the Pakistan Stock Exchange – and the SECP – are hoping to attract the listing of companies whose owners want to retain tight control but do not mind sharing profits