How much money can you make as an emerging musician in Pakistan?
The short answer: not much. The industry is struggling with issues like lack of royalties, cumbersome concerts, and potentially exploitative brands. But hey, at least Spotify Pakistan might finally happen
Japanese second hand cars in Pakistan — value for money?
Reported at upwards of $35 billion, the external account deficit for the fiscal 2016-17 was the highest in the history of the...
The dirty business of television ratings
Advertising has become spooky. Just imagine, how many times has it happened that you have nonchalantly Googled something – anything – a...
Why Fauji Meat is the smartest decision made by the Fauji group in decades
The worst way to think about a profitable investment strategy – whether it be as an individual investor or as a CEO...
The scapegoating of Byco… and what it says about Pakistan’s energy sector
The government controls more than two-thirds of the oil and gas sector in the country, and yet manages to find ways to blame market inefficiencies on the private sector
Pakistan’s aviation sector: In ‘rapid descent’
An international forecast projects Pakistan’s domestic air travel to grow at twice the pace of global traffic over the next 20 years,...
How Pakistan Inc. gets away with ripping off its workers
On the 20th of April, the students, faculty and administration of the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) woke to strange scenes....
How real are the crores raised on Idea Croron Ka?
In 2017, viewers of Neo TV were witness to the first season of a type of show that was new in Pakistan...
Fauji Foods losses continue, despite revenue growth
In a great year for its parent conglomerate, the food subsidiary continues to struggle as it faces stiff competition
Pakistani cotton is collapsing. What does this mean for farmers and the textile industry?
The country was once one of the largest cotton producers but lately it is finding it hard to meet its cotton production targets, and all the players blame each other
Another day, another fraudulent housing society
Like many others, the Grand Avenue Housing Project is based on lies and deception
Engro makes bold bet on mobile towers as Jazz bows out
The deodar tower deal marks a turning point for Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure
How to grow a Big Five bank: the case of ABL
Allied Bank is the type of institution that makes that “Lazy Big Five Banks” stereotype look true. The bank has been –...
Profit explains: Why is Pakistan moving towards coal as its main energy source while the rest of the world moves away?
Coal, gas, and oil are among the top fossil fuels used globally for generating electricity and meeting energy demands. Coal fired plants...
“Abracadabra – you, too, are now Pakistan’s best performing CEO”
As with most things in Pakistan even recognition and accolades are controversial. One can argue the more subjective of these awards are...