The Islamic banking boom in Pakistan

Religious convictions and a conducive environment propel a surge of Islamic banking in the financial landscape of Pakistan

Just how undervalued is the PSX right now?

Even though the market has breached the 49,000 psychological barrier, is the real rally still pending?

India just banned exporting rice. Should Pakistan step up?

The question is what is more important: foreign exchange reserves or affordable food?

Theft with impunity: Why businesses in Pakistan don’t care about infringement laws

How serious is copyright and trademark theft and how to fix it?

A year on: Will the hybrid match the crossover craze

Creating your own market segment grants you a position amidst automotive royalty, but also exposes you to questions uniquely your own

The PDM’s inflation index

The situation is as bleak as it gets and the future government will be engrossed in an uphill battle in providing a lifeline to the sinking economy

Is the SBP taking minority shareholders of Security Papers for a ride?

The government, through the SBP is the majority shareholder in Security Papers Limited. But some other public shareholders suspect nepotism, incompetence and outright foul play.

Expensive energy: Everything you need to know to understand your electricity bill

Profit breaks down the tariff and various government charges that make up your monthly energy cost

Frying the competition: How KFC made a comeback in Pakistan

KFC was dying a slow death when an HR professional was brought in

Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills looks towards paper for profit

In less than two months of being operational, the company’s paper plant has proven its mettle.

The State Bank’s short-lived independence

The central bank is back to the status quo, being run indirectly by the finance ministry

Does big tech evade taxes in Pakistan and what can we do about it?

Small operations, undisclosed financials and protection through bilateral treaties makes taxing tech companies difficult

To utilise its natural resources, Pakistan must not repeat the mistakes of the past

If the govt and its partners are serious about utilising the $6 trillion potential of the country’s natural resources, some serious reflection is needed

Climate Change ministry’s not-so-big reveal of the National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Plan 2023

Can the Ministry of Climate Change under the leadership of Sherry Rehman finally reach its true potential?

For six years, Pakistan’s sugar barons were at war. Did they just call a truce?

Run on the power of political patronage, the sugar industry in Pakistan often ebbs and flows with the tides of political alliance