It’s been a great year for the stock market. Was it for real?
With the index reaching new highs, Profit determines the winners and losers
The bull case for Pakistan
Why, despite all the negativity, the fundamentals of the country's economy are about to hit a positive tipping point, followed most likely by a multi-decade boom
A few select startups made the funding needle budge slightly. Are there any lessons to be learned?
The startup sector has seen a $ 6 million surge in one month after raising only $1 million in the first six-months. Is it a blip or something more?
Can the government finally seal the deal on the privatisation of FWBL?
Founded in 1989, the bank has been up for sale before. This time with the IMF watching, how will things be different?
Education in Pakistan: Not good, but maybe good enough
Each successive generation is better educated than the one that came before it; democracy and the 18th Amendment help
Fauji Fertilizer wants to be the only Fauji Fertilizer company. How will the chips fall going forward?
Fauji Fertilizer company is looking to merge Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim into the main company. What will be the impact?
Retailers cry betrayal as FBR’s Tajir “Dost” scheme takes a new turn
Business owners sceptical of indicative incomes under the Taajir dost scheme; how just is their plea?
Is the govt about to let go of its control on petrol prices?
The PM claims he is about to deregulate petrol prices. The govt was barely in control anyways
The double whammy of declining electricity demand and increased consumer tariffs
Electricity generation in the country dropped by 10%, while capacity payments surged by a whooping 29% in FY 23
Honda Car had a stellar first quarter but profits are still on the lower side
The company was able quintuple its sales for same quarter last year but profits are similar
How the wheat import scandal was brushed under the carpet
The government has pinned the blame on a bunch of bureaucrats and let the murky matter go which was causing serious divisions within the ruling party
The Big Three oligarchy in Pakistani automobiles is over
Having dominated the market since the 1980s, the three Japanese automakers face stiff competition from Korean and Chinese automakers, and their own lethargy in adjusting to consumer preferences
Beyond all the talk, are electric vehicles truly affordable in Pakistan?
Profit explores the total cost of ownership among various 4-wheeler technologies to ascertain who leads the pack
Pakistan no longer has a population problem
While the rest of the world struggles with low birth rates, Pakistan is entering the sweet spot of the double demographic dividend. We should abolish the Population Welfare Department to keep the demographic party going longer
Modi’s election performance is set to jolt Pakistan’s rice market. Here’s how
Last year, India had planned to pull its rice from the international market, creating an opportunity for Pakistani farmers. The party is now over