NADRA has implemented the new visa policy fast and well
In Pakistan, we are not used to the words “fast” and “efficient” being used with respect to anything our government does. Which...
Sound and stable, despite the rather steep fall
From 52,000-plus, the KSE-100 index’s fall to 41,000 points or thereabouts in under three months, Haroon Askari, Acting Managing Director (AMD) PSX...
Facebook, privacy, and the impact on Pakistani e-commerce
The global tech giant’s troubles may seem far removed from local concerns, but Pakistani Facebook users need to be more vigilant, says digital rights activist
The People Manager
Partner in four successful businesses, with two more in the pipeline, he is a family man who makes it a point to...
Make your own sandwich!
According to the International Finance Corporation, only 13% of the 303 companies, surveyed in Pakistan in 2010, had more than one woman...
Rising prices help Aisha Steel continue growth trajectory
In a macroeconomic environment where government spending on infrastructure is slowing down most businesses are scaling back their investments, one would expect...
Large-scale industry continues to contract, agriculture shows promise
It comes as no surprise to any observer of the Pakistani economy that large-scale manufacturing continues to decline in output. For the...
Coming to Pakistan
In a dynamic smartphone market where it is hard to keep track after having attained success in the international smartphone market, Lenovo...
Inov8, Flying below the radar
PAKISTAN'S LARGEST FINTECH IS POISED TO CHANGE THE PAYMENT LANDSCAPE OF PAKISTAN
Founder and Co-CEO of Inov8 Limited, Hasnain Sheikh, is a man of...
With entrepreneurial spirit as his guiding light
“I like people, I like speaking, and I like creating impact,” says Umer Khan, Evenement CEO, founder of Activ8 and Service Punch,...
Accessorize Yourself
It’s alright to be a geek, and even better to express the kind of geek you are. Puts you right in the...
Spotting the fake Quaid in M1
Sana Saif, a housewife, recently opened an account in Meezan Bank and made a visit to her branch, adjacent to her apartments,...
Rafay Baloch: The Digital Exterminator
While surfing his social media account in 2008 on the now-defunct Orkut, Rafay Baloch, then 16, came across a software application meant...
Breaking the legacy mindset of large commercial banks
While up-and-coming players tap into new segments like mobile wallets, big players seem content with their decades-old business model that revolves around taking deposits and investing in risk-free securities.
What’s wrong with public debt in Pakistan
The issue of public debt in Pakistan has received a lot of attention from every concerned quarter. They have been many debates,...
