The economics of Muharram

Each year the memory of Ashura is brought back to life, and with it comes a unique set of economic conditions.

The fate of the Taseers

The financial costs of opposing the blasphemy law in Pakistan?

The government of Pakistan’s word is worthless. What comes next for Pakistan’s energy sector?

If the entire energy supply chain is not privatized in short order, Pakistan will find its energy problems not going away any time soon

Waqar Malik is on his way out and a general on his way in. Is this the end of the civilian experiment at Fauji...

Civilian bosses seem to have run Fauji Foundation better than, well, Faujis. Why has the Foundation been given back to a retired general, then?

Salaried Pakistan

A regular monthly paycheck is still not the norm in the Pakistani labour force, but is steadily becoming more common. The financial services sector should begin preparing to serve this segment of the population

A carbon tax on petrol would appease the IMF, and possibly decimate the salaried classes. Here’s why it may be our best bet

A carbon tax on petrol makes good economic sense for the federation. It does not, however, fall in line with the Pakistani government’s Santa Claus mentality. Which argument will prevail?

The livestock sector is keeping Pakistani agriculture alive

At a time when Pakistan’s major crops are failing, the country’s livestock sector is thriving against all odds. Could it be enough to keep us food secure?

All you need to know about government prize bonds

For anyone that has ever solicited advice in Pakistan about saving or investing small sums of money, chances are they have been...

Deconstructing the Jazz Cash Account Block Fraud

Looking into the trend of digital wallet scams in Pakistan, particularly Easypaisa and Jazzcash

The ARY story: How a keen mid-tier trading family became one of the most powerful conglomerates of Pakistan

From the gold traders accused in bribery scandals to the owners of a media empire, the ARY Group continues to grow… without shedding any of its controversial baggage

Pakistan’s candy kings

EBM and Mondelez are firmly placed in their positions as market leaders. But there is one local competitor that promises to show some fight

How do petrol pumps make money?

After all of the hullabaloo surrounding the increase in margins, how does the petrol pump business model even work?

How big is the rave business in Pakistan?

Is Pakistan sleeping on a multi million dollar economic opportunity by restricting electronic music to the periphery of its music industry?

Why the SBP has JazzCash and EasyPaisa on their toes

While the state bank’s intentions behind slashing IBFT charges on small transactions are noble, the consequences might be different

Frying the competition: How KFC made a comeback in Pakistan

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