Coffee Wagera – The story of a growing local franchise
Despite the pandemic, Mushtaq Panjwani has managed to sell a number of franchises
How dependence on the government’s pursestrings is crippling the news media
For years media houses have been dependent on the government’s advertising spending to run smoothly. This government is the first to test the extent they can exploit this
Atif Mian’s advice for the State Bank: explained
Pakistani-American economist and Princeton University Professor Atif Mian took to Twitter on Monday, January 20, in effect, critiquing the way central banking...
As temperatures soar, so do Pak Elektron’s profits
The maker of the PEL brand of white goods witnesses a recovery in its appliances business, and better than expected power sales
Myths of the SBP: explained
As misconceptions roll in over what exactly is happening with the SBP desperately trying to keep the economy afloat, and Profit’s comment section is flooded with angry and confused paragraphs, we answer some FAQs about the central bank and its powers.Â
When advertisers knowingly violate intellectual property rights
In the wake of British American Tobacco being accused of violating intellectual property rights of Giraffe Pakistan, without seeking permission nor offering compensation or credit, Profit sought to understand the full extent of the unethical conduct in the advertising industry.
Why packaging is not a ‘me too’ business
A complex industry with unique oddities and healthy growth
How the pandemic gave Pakistani denim a second life
If exports are to stay high, there must be a focus on how we produce rather than how much
Can Hamdard thrive in the era of the millennial consumer?
It is an ad that relies on contrasts: a product as traditionally Pakistani as Hamdard’s Rooh Afza being consumed by non-Pakistanis in...
Daehan: Korean or Vietnamese? Well, what’s in a nationality?
In an era of globalisation, where a company is from, and what country its brand name should be associated with is increasingly...
Two new venture capital funds target Pakistani startups. Is there enough deal flow?
If you are an entrepreneur or startup investor in Pakistan, the odds are very high that you have met Kalsoom Lakhani. She...
Shabbir Tiles: Stiling homes for decades
Shabbir Tiles and Ceramics Ltd (STCL/Stile), in the past few weeks has invested over Rs 20 crore in its production plants to...
Byram D Avari, the Parsis of Karachi, and the future of Pakistan
From the original generation of Pakistanis, Avari was a shrewd businessman and a faithful community leader. But what does the Pakistan he leaves behind look like?
JazzCash, Mobilink’s favourite child?
The mobile financial services market has become significant for Jazz, and its success is one of the major things the company is betting on
The mechanics behind the panadol shortage
Raids, hoarding and over regulating — You probably need a Panadol to figure out what’s going on