The fate of the Taseers
The financial costs of opposing the blasphemy law in Pakistan?
Pakistan’s next economic crisis
Suppose for a minute that you are a globally focused investment manager based in London or New York. If you have been...
What is Malik Riaz up to now?
On the surface, it is a transaction that makes absolutely no sense: why on earth is Bahria Town, Pakistan’s largest private sector...
The auditors want to leave
Deloitte’s left, and EY is reportedly on the verge of a similar decision. We explain what is happening and why it can hit Pakistan hard
Will Toyota be able to kill two birds with this one stone?
Earlier this month, the market was abuzz with talks that Indus Motor Company (IMC), the makers of Toyota Corollas in Pakistan, is...
How big is the Pakistani middle class?
The number of people in the country who reach this point every year varies, as does the number of people who fall out of it. A place in the middle class in Pakistan, like all things related to the economy, is quite volatile and precarious
Jahangir Siddiqui will soon own two banks. Not everyone is happy
From legal technicalities to outright accusations of white-collar crime involving big business, as well as the regulators, JS Bank’s bid to buy BankIslami has many detractors. But will any of this be enough to stop the transaction from taking place?
How could the PCB justify pricing the PSL media rights at $100 million?
And can any broadcaster or agency even afford to pay that much?
Is National Savings the right investment vehicle for you?
The government agency sells federal government bonds directly to individual investors and is a favourite among many savers, but some of its competitors are giving it a run for its money
SBP wants the cheap PayPak to be the default debit card; the banks don’t
Even as the central bank pushes to turn PayPak into the preferred debit card in the Pakistani market, the banks want to stick to their cash cows - Visa and Mastercard. But what does that mean for the consumers?
What happened at Habib Bank in New York?
The Grand Central Terminal in New York is, by some measures, the largest train station in the world, covering 48 acres in...
Pakistan’s first fashion billionaire?
The year 2017 is the first time the Pakistani clothing market hit Rs1 trillion in consumer spending (according to an analysis conducted...
Love, financial fraud, smuggling and murder – the tragedy of Seth Abid’s family
Seth Abid was larger than life. But his family’s fortunes have been sullied by a string of crimes - both financial and personal.
All you need to know about government prize bonds
For anyone that has ever solicited advice in Pakistan about saving or investing small sums of money, chances are they have been...
The six local brands leading the Pakistani skincare industry
After years of either using totkas or imported products, Pakistanis are finally trusting local skincare products - and they are willing to spend money on them.