Naveed Anwar – Our man at Citi
A Pakistani is calling the shots on global digital and data strategy for one of the world’s biggest banks - how did he get there and what’s next?
From rags to riches, chasing the Pakistani dream
The story of a man who took the world head on and is winning while coining a new phenomenon ‘the Pakistani dream’.
Flour, sugar and everything nice
When it comes to choices in foods and confectionaries, it turns out Karachiites are in luck -- courtesy of over 2 crore...
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...
Is Pakistan ready for real estate tokenization?
Given that the distributed ledger is a trigger word for the State Bank of Pakistan, any disruptions to the boots status quo will need to tread carefully
How Tetra Pak helped bring packaged milk to Pakistan
As recently as the early 1970s, Pakistan had just one dairy plant that was owned by a company called Milko Limited, and...
The big, wild, eGrocery gamble that has the startups mesmerised
Even as online grocery companies celebrate their success, the example of Hum Mart should be something they are constantly thinking about
Strong year for TRG Pakistan in a banner year for its global subsidiaries
Its recently listed BPO subsidiary and healthcare subsidiaries have helped the company’s topline
Pakistan Oilfields’ new discoveries underscore country’s dwindling reserves
As domestic reserves decline, Pakistan will become increasingly dependent on imported natural gas, unless the country decides to move off hydrocarbons altogether
The not-so-micro business of Microfinance
U Microfinance Bank’s President & CEO explains the intricacies of operating at ground zero of financial inclusion
Local retail pivot helps Gul Ahmed surge
The companies’ sales jumped 60% to Rs53 billion to Rs86 billion in 2021
Lahore’s vertical growth gambit
With the Punjab government getting in on the action, Pakistan's first properly planned business district in Lahore might change the city's standing
As Pakistan’s IT sector booms, software companies and startups lock horns over tech talent
The lack of tech sector professionals as well as the conflict between the startups and software houses has distorted pay parities
Can Naushaba Shahzad turn FWBL around before it is too late?
If you are a woman in Pakistan, and you have a bank account, congratulations! You are one of the lucky few. This...
The pesky wrinkles in the fabric of Pakistan’s textile industry
In 1989, a young man from Karachi by the name of Shahzad Saleem found himself far away from his home city of...