In the ever-raging battle between Coca Cola and Pepsico, Sting is King
Coca Cola outsold Pepsico in 2023 in the carbonated drinks market. But Pepsico is still ahead thanks to a little something known in Pakistan as “stimulant drinks”
Changes are afoot at Careem. What do they mean for the fast changing ride-hailing sector?
Inflation has meant lots of changes in all segments including transport. Careem is responding through their pricing
The banking sector has been reaping the rewards of high inflation. Is their winning streak coming to an end?
Unchanged cost of funds coupled with declining yield on assets put pressure on bank’s income
PM terms FBR’s Track and Trace system a complete fraud. Is he right?
Deep inside Pakistan’s track and trace problem, a story of inefficiency, judicial interference and conflict of interest unfolds
Highnoon Laboratories and the curious (court) case of Related Party Transactions
The recent announcement of an Annual General Meeting has raised more questions than answered them
Despite litigation, consistent losses, and auditors raising red flag after red flag, Dewan Farooq Motors has remained a stable stock market investment. How in...
Lots of people claim to know the secret, but the reality is that understanding the stock market is a difficult and inexact science. It doesn't help when certain shares are feeding the problem
Can fashion retailers cut costs by relying on AI models?
Can generative AI modelling replace human models?
Fundraising, pivoting, migrating, scaling down or just cruising? This is what Pakistani startups are up to
Profit surveys all major Pakistani startups, and the results are in
The govt of Pakistan and its farmers are in a toxic relationship. These are the exact mechanics of this year’s fight over wheat
As the biggest buyer of wheat, the government of Pakistan holds all the cards. So what went down to bring farmers out onto the streets?
KIA Stonic’s drastic price fall is a tale of lobbying, regulatory capture, and high margins. Here’s what went down behind the scenes
For the past year, Pakistan’s car manufacturers have been at war with each other, using every trick in the book. Has KIA just ended it with a masterstroke, or is it just getting started?
Russian authorities just stopped a contaminated consignment of Pakistani rice. Are we looking at a ban?
Pakistan is trying to make its mark in the international rice trade at a time when India has stopped its export of rice. Will this be detrimental?
America is threatening sanctions over the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline. Let it
Pakistan’s need for an reliance on natural gas has only increased as our reserves have fallen. A cheap and convenient solution is staring us in the face. But will geopolitics let it take root?
Jazz has been trying to sell its towers for seven years. Why do they keep failing?
The first attempt to sell their towers and go asset light fell through in 2018. A second deal was struck in 2022 and has continued to drag along with no updates
Tech funding might be recovering in the US, but the trickle down effect will take its sweet time getting to Pakistan
Amidst this dreadful funding winter, can local capital be the nurturing source for Pakistan's tech scene?
Suzuki Pakistan is all set to be delisted as Danka finally sells his veto shares. Who gained and who lost?
A big local shareholder was in a Mexican Standoff with Suzuki Pakistan's Japanese owners. Who flinched first?