The benami account saga
Suleman Shehbaz has been declared ‘not guilty’. But what is all the fuss surrounding ‘benami’ accounts?
Deconstructing the Jazz Cash Account Block Fraud
Looking into the trend of digital wallet scams in Pakistan, particularly Easypaisa and Jazzcash
Ignoring the details: Going after the wrong Shell
How an embarrassing bureaucratic faux pas by PSX made it even more obvious that the regulator is not up to the task
Virgin Atlantic packs its bags. But is it for the last time?
Three years and over 2 lakh passengers later, Virgin Atlantic ends operations in Pakistan
Has PM Shehbaz managed to tarnish the legacy of CM Shehbaz?
Provincial administration and federal leadership are two very different ball games
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?
How a crippled economy is forcing a valuable part of the workforce to leave their motherland
Excruciating poverty at homes leaves people with little choice, and sometimes they risk their lives in search of greener pastures abroad
Shahzada and Suleman Dawood
Shahzada Dawood was the Vice Chairman of Engro Corporation, a business conglomerate based in Karachi, renowned for its businesses in agriculture, energy...
Another hair-brained idea or a workable solution to our dollar woes?
The government has removed a final tax on overseas real estate investors. Will it create more problems than it is meant to solve?
Barter trade: Why it’s a bad idea in this day and age, especially for Pakistan
The recent agreement with Iran, Afghanistan and Russia to engage in barter trade might be great marketing for an economically struggling government, but remains impractical
Another year, another wishy washy budget for the agri sector
Subsidies and support prices are well and good, but the agriculture sector needs a dedicated effort to pull it out of its misery
Managing Expectations: The latest dollar value conundrum
The State Bank is being pulled in different directions regarding the currency—how will it react?
Spotify in Pakistan: Will Pakistani artists finally be able to make a living off their work?
Despite a variety of local music streaming services being launched in Pakistan, a platform of Spotify's size and reach could be a potential game changer
Who is Shaheryar Chishty and what does he want with K-Electric?
Shaheryar Chishty has gone from the owner of Daewoo to being one of the most influential men in Pakistan’s energy sector. Can he turn KE around?
A framing bias: Pakistan has finally clinched another IMF deal, but at what cost?
An amended federal budget was passed in a hush and rush, to bag the IMF program. With the program approved, is the danger averted?