The Lahore Megalopolis
How Pakistan's cultural capital is now at the heart of a rising mega-region, and why that matters for Pakistan's economy
Sazgar is the third largest auto company in Pakistan. How did it get here?
A well-time bet on assembling Chinese cars, and hybrid electric vehicles, has allowed the rickshaw manufacturer to crack into the top three, though staying there may be about to get tougher
Migration, money and the making of Pakistan’s remittance economy
How economic downturn is fueling both emigration from Pakistan and the subsequent inflow of remittances
Are Telcos too fat to grow?
With limited growth and thinning margins, can cost optimization be the key to long-term sustainability?
Fast Cables has been stuck in a rut. Will it be able to break the jinx?
The cable manufacturer has failed to spark the expected interest but things seem to be changing for the better
Cement exports from the south region finally ramp up again
The bank’s annual financial results showed growth amidst a tough macroeconomic environment, and ambitious expansion plans
Pakistan’s tech‑service exports rise for 18th straight month
Defying the “AI will eat outsourcing” narrative, the country’s newest export juggernaut keeps rolling
Faysal Bank’s Bahraini parent calls off a long‑running courtship with GFH
The bank’s annual financial results showed growth amidst a tough macroeconomic environment, and ambitious expansion plans
Bahria Town may finally break up with its bank
Geneva‑based wealth manager and Karachi logistics entrepreneur team up to buy 88 pc of Escorts Investment Bank; minorities to receive 6 pc tender offer
In Padel, Pakistanis might find a different kind of sports investment
As popular as padel may be, can the sport become a televised national phenomenon that halts the country in its tracks on a match day?
When the HBL PSL comes to town
The first thing that greets you in the small cluster of sports shops, just a short walk from the Saddar metro stop,...
In it for the money? Unlikely. But who are the HBL PSL’s franchise owners?
Franchise sport is generally considered less an investment for team owners and more a passion project
As the HBL PSL looks to the next decade, its stakeholders need to take control
In 2015, people doubted whether the tournament would even happen. Now, it is a certainty for years to come. Is it time for the early investors that believed in it when no one did to take control?
How the HBL PSL became Pakistan cricket’s financial lifeline
In the past five years, the tournament has consistently been the biggest contributor to the PCB’s revenue. This is where the money comes from, and where it should be going
The economy catches a breath but not much more
According to the recent Asian Development Outlook report, Pakistan's economy is showing promising signs of recovery