Why has hundi been a part of Pakistan’s financial system for so long, and can anything be done about it?
The informal method of transferring money has existed for centuries, but is outlawed in many countries, including Pakistan, India and Bangladesh
Pakistan’s not-so-cool refrigerator industry
If local producers can achieve economies of scale, Pakistan could become a refrigerator exporter. International brands are in the way of this
Sitara Chemicals to invest Rs5.5 billion in expanding coal-fired power generation
The chemical company is looking to invest in coal, even though the rest of the world is moving towards renewables
There is a bidding war for a loss making fertilizer plant. But why?
Fauji Fertilizer and Maple Leaf have fired their first salvos in the bidding war for Agritech Ltd
Nazir Cotton Mills to exit textiles and enter the dairy farming business
Yet another textile company realises that the future does not lie in producing low-value products that serve as intermediary goods for low-margin clothing
Naya Pakistan Housing: pipe dream or bold vision?
Experts weigh in on the feasibility of the government’s target of building 5 million homes in the country over the next five years
In Pakistan, the startup ecosystem fosters an elite group of professionals
Senior executives and young professionals are both gravitating towards the startup ecosystem. These are their stories
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
Saudi Arabia’s National Commercial Bank to acquire Samba
The largest bank by assets in Saudi Arabia is entering Pakistan. This is not the bank’s first brush with Pakistanis
Nixor – Where teenagers rule the roost
As one crosses through the gate after wading through two security checks, there is this in-your-face red shark painted across the huge...
After decades of sticking to spices, Shan Foods is bringing a new kind of product. Should National be scared?
Shan Foods dives into convenient cooking sauces, a potential growth market but faces hurdles in brand awareness, competition, and marketing to modern cooks
Could the textile sector take their bankers down with them?
High financing costs are impeding the ability of multiple sectors to maintain debt servicing.
Kitchen Cuisine is thriving yet struggling. Will it rise to the occasion once more?
The untold story of one of Pakistan’s most inspiring local food chains
Will KIA be third time Lucky?
“You could have a Kia Classic, which was just a little below Honda City in terms of performance, in the price of...
Dewan Cement is struggling. But why?
In what was supposed to be a record breaking year for the cement industry, Dewan continued to tank