Who owns Pakistan’s digital wallet throne?

As the two DFS juggernauts compete for the top spot, we delve into determining whose claim is real

Why is Pakistan’s internet so slow?

Pakistan has some of the world’s slowest internet speed. Is anyone doing anything about it?

In Conversation with Roshanay Zafar

Founded in 1996, Kashf was the first NGO microfinance institution envisioned to become a 'one-stop financial service provider' for low income women...

How is KTrade redefining investment in the capital markets of Pakistan

Fintech technologies, a fresh set of strategies, and the legacy of reverence for the investment powerhouse KASB Securities, all coming together to expand Pakistan's capital markets

SPEL to expand geographic footprint by setting up a Karachi factory

Lahori manufacturer of packaging materials for consumer goods companies realises it needs a presence in the nation’s financial capital

Pakistan’s economic conditions put PM Khan’s future in doubt

Housewife Maira Tayyab has considered begging for money to feed her family in inflation-hit Pakistan, while shop owner Mohammad Hanif finds his...

Why renegotiating the IPP contracts may cause more problems than it solves

The government is effectively saying that its word is only good as long as it remains in power; in addition, it is clear that some power plants were more equal than others in the renegotiation process

Anver Majid is suing Ansari Sugar Mills. He wants to run the company from his Karachi jail cell

The notorious industrialist – accused of money laundering on behalf of former President Asif Ali Zardari – has managed to retain his CEO position despite imprisonment

Has Pakistan’s debt bomb detonated?

The country is left with limited options to tackle its increasingly unsustainable debt obligations

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.

As rainfall swept Karachi, banks failed to notify customers about flooded lockers

Customers of at least three banks – Habib Metropolitan, UBL, and Samba – are complaining that banks did not do enough to inform them their valuables had been damaged by monsoon water.

Can Pakistan afford to build its tourism industry?

Do we have what it takes to manage the damaging effects of large scale tourism?

Fauji Foods losses continue, despite revenue growth

In a great year for its parent conglomerate, the food subsidiary continues to struggle as it faces stiff competition

Elahi Group bidding to buy Mian Textiles

Why is a well established diversified group pursuing a textile mill that hasn’t operated for three years?

In seeking to come into power, did Shehbaz Sharif make a mistake?

It has been more than one month since the new government led by Shehbaz Sharif was sworn into office, and they are...