Every Pakistani bank wants to dethrone Meezan Bank in Islamic banking. Who can succeed?
When a financial institution in Pakistan thinks about its growth strategy, there is one play that every CEO ultimately reaches for: launching...
The extraordinary TRG EGM saga
Zia Chishti went quietly as the EGM spelled a shakeup for TRG
Cabinet tensions and major mismanagement: Everything to know about Engro Elengy’s dry docking dramaÂ
Here is what happened. A stationary ship used by Engro to regassify and store LNG was due for maintenance, which was delayed...
The war against the patwaris
The PTI has been trying to get rid of the patwari system for years. It isn’t as easy as they thought it would be
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.
Why are advertisers in Pakistan experimenting with influencer marketing?
With influencer marketing, primarily through Instagram, capturing a significant portion of online advertising spending in Pakistan, Profit takes a peak behind the curtain
Ten years ago Chenab Limited defaulted on its loans. Now it looks towards second act
Once one of the country’s largest and proudest exporters, the Chenab Group is looking to chart its course back to the top with the backing of its largest creditor, HBL
Karachi vs Lahore: Where is Pakistan’s Silicon Gali?
Pakistan’s startup culture and ecosystem is still nascent, but which metropolitan area has a head start?
Why does Pakistan fail to overcome the vicious cycle of circular debt?
The federal government and the independent power producer have apparently locked horns over the government’s payment plan as independent power producers (IPPs) have reportedly rejected payment plan offered by the federal government and demanded at least 50pc upfront cash payments before signing the formal agreements for tariff discounts
The growing divide between the interbank and open market
It is a common enough experience, enough so that one expects it. If a person wants to buy dollars, they will go...
Pakistan is undergoing a budget hotel revolution. Kind of.
As demands for clean and standard accommodation without the trappings of five-star hotels increase, large chains are partnering with private investors to create a string of mid-sized hotels
Chasing the dream
It was back in 2004 when Bashir Abdul Ghaffar decided to wind up ‘Chase Up’ Departmental Store, the garment business his late...
Help is here. But will kiryana stores take it?
A league of startups is trying to digitise small retailers. This might change retail altogether in Pakistan
No, Pakistan does not have the lowest unemployment rate in South Asia
PBS just published updated data and estimated Pakistan’s unemployment rate at 6.3%. This is in contrast to recent headlines, where Pakistan was lauded for achieving the lowest unemployment rate - at 4.3% - in the South Asian region. So, why the difference?
Why are advertisers in Pakistan ignoring the 2023 Cricket World Cup?
A cocktail of bad ratings and poor athletic performance is a recipe for disaster, coupled with distribution confusion and a consortium that appears to disregard Kantar-MediaLogic data