Merger between Gatron Industries and Novatex approved by Balochistan High Court

Polyester companies allowed to combine operations; both supply raw materials to the non-cotton textile industry

Shezan – What’s in a name?

A history steeped in troubles, tribulations, and complications is at a turning point with the settling of a 33-year-old case over the Shezan name

Did Big Textile’s retail pivot work?

Ten years after the large textile manufacturers made major moves to expand their domestic retail presence, which players have emerged as the largest ones in the Pakistani domestic retail landscape?

In religious tourism, it’s strictly business. Now the govt wants to regulate it like one

For decades there has been no policy managing the religious tourism to Iran, Iraq, and Syria, allowing tour operators to work with impunity. The government finally wants to regulate it.

Askari Bank gets new president

The former UBL CEO adds Askari to his long resume

The discriminatory hiring practices of Islamic banks: is this the shape of things to come?

Religious dress codes exist for women, but not men. Discrimination against religious minorities can get quite explicit, and even against non-religious Muslims. Will this spread to other parts of Corporate Pakistan?

No PM, you’re wrong. We can afford a shutdown. Here’s how

A combination of cash transfers and government stimulus is necessary and doable as a temporary response to prevent massive loss of life and permanent damage to the nation's healthcare infrastructure

Is China the next stop for Pakistan’s meat exports?

Can Pakistani meat find another destination besides the GCC?

Sazgar and its ability to adapt is reaping dividends

The only constants at the company are change and profits

Buy now and pay later with a twist – no extra charges

Platforms like QisstPay are trying to solve cash cycle problems for prospective shoppers

Ibex Ltd, TRG’s subsidiary, finally going public on the NASDAQ

Speculation about the impending IPO has led to a run up in the parent company’s stock on the PSX

In Careem’s acquisition, will Uber create a monopoly?

In April this year, the ride-hailing firm Uber acquired the rival company Careem for $3.1 billion, with the deal between the two...

Sophistication, class with a dash of European tincture, and you have the fancy restaurants of Pakistan

Restaurant-goers look for something more than just food, a complete experience of sumptuous devouring when eating out – that’s where local, expensive eateries come in

Sialkot prepares for take-off

Here is a fact you may not know: there are four cities in Pakistan from which you can catch a regular direct...

What the 2020 Companies (Amendment) Ordinance means for startups

It takes into account many of the changes that entrepreneurs & VCs had been clamouring for, but there is still a long way to go