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...
Mobilink Microfinance claims to be Pakistan’s largest digital bank. Is it?
The beginnings of the microfinance sector in Pakistan can be traced back to the very earliest rural development projects funded by donors....
Demonetisation — a solution to Pakistan’s woes or another disaster?
There have been proposals that demonetising Rs 5,000 notes will help combat tax evasion and black money. But what would such a move entail?
Ravi Textile beats a strategic retreat down the value chain
Most companies try to move up the value chain: trying to enter the industry of the market they sell into. So, for...
Netsol signs ‘mystery’ multi-million dollar agreement
It is not the first time the technology company has signed a deal of this size
Water and climate change: the (hopefully not) insurmountable challenges
Here is the bad news when it comes to climate change: if the government of Pakistan consisted of 100% extremely competent and...
From burgeoning plaza to burning disaster. Was the Hafeez Center fire inevitable?
From an up and coming plaza in the 90s to an iconic symbol of a developing Lahore, this is the history and fate of Lahore’s iconic Hafeez Center
Lobbying and philanthropy: how Pakistan’s largest businesses seek structural reform
It is no secret that the economy of Pakistan needs structural reforms in order to begin functioning adequately. And while many look...
EO, entrepreneurs ‘special tea club’
Why is arguably Pakistan's second largest body after APTMA so disconnected from the outside world
Pakistan’s oil and gas reserves see first growth since 2020
The difference may not mean much in the long run, but represents good news after years of decline
Inside the high returns of the Meezan Sovereign Fund
Al Meezan Investments wants to grow your wealth and is offering high returns. Is there a catch?
Mari Petroleum seeks to acquire Fauji’s wind power projects
Why an oil and gas company is looking to acquire a wind power generator: the fuel mix for Pakistan’s electricity generation is changing dramatically
Pakistan can become a cannabis powerhouse. The only problem is getting through the bureaucratic labyrinth
It is high-time Pakistan reaps the benefits of the hemp crop. But what exactly is the potential of growing this crop and what has been standing in the way?
PSO wants a loan-to-equity swap against its debt. How well thought out is the plan?
With circular debt ballooning out of control, out of the box thinking is being used to address it. Sadly, it won’t work
Cherat Packaging to invest Rs1 billion in polypropylene plant
Cherat is taking out a long term loan to start its fourth line, in light of rising demand for the bags