Why the IMF wants two private banks to recapitalize
In the recent staff report published by the IMF, two private sector banks were specifically highlighted. Why? And how do they plan on dealing with this?
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
The year of the landa bazar
One trader’s loss is another’s profit
Food delivery is the hardest challenge in logistics. That’s why this startup went into it first
When it comes to food, Lahore has never held back. The streets of Anarkali, old Lahore, or the busy M.M. Alam Road...
Are local makeup brands really local?
Attention! Your imported drugstore makeup is melting, and not from the hot weather but from the heat it is getting from local players
The Islamic banking boom in Pakistan
Religious convictions and a conducive environment propel a surge of Islamic banking in the financial landscape of Pakistan
Why are some cars being sold for below showroom price
Whilst the sector is in a shambles, automotive customers might have lucked out as investors have held onto a few cars for a bit too long
It’s not just about the Salary!
According to a research study by The American Institute of Stress (AIS), 80 percent of employees working in the corporate sector feel...
How Tetra Pak helped bring packaged milk to Pakistan
As recently as the early 1970s, Pakistan had just one dairy plant that was owned by a company called Milko Limited, and...
The company that cried IPO
Dalda, the largest player in Pakistan’s edible oil industry, has wanted to go public for years. What is stopping them?
The big, wild, eGrocery gamble that has the startups mesmerised
Even as online grocery companies celebrate their success, the example of Hum Mart should be something they are constantly thinking about
What went down with Pakistan’s meat exports to the UAE?
The UAE has banned fresh meat exports from Pakistan coming via the sea. How is the meat industry responding?
What is Tania Aidrus’ Dbank up to now?
On 13 January 2023, after a wait of nine months, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) finally unveiled the five successful applicants...
ARY vs. Daraz; Which 2021 ICC T20 World Cup sponsorship deal is superior?
Having paid GroupM Pakistan roughly $1.5 million for the digital streaming rights of the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Alibaba-owned Daraz stands to earn $2 million from sponsorships alone and has floated a relatively superior proposal
QR codes did not bring a payments revolution. That doesn’t mean it’s over
Writing an obituary for QR codes might be jumping the gun