A 4.0 won’t get you a job, and your university has no idea what will
22As. But where’s the beef?
How many of you have heard of Ali Moeen Nawazish? Chances are, most of you have. In...
The good ol’ Jackson
As one drove down the Native Jetty Bridge, the unpleasant ubiquitous stench of stale fish hit the nostrils. With high-axle vehicles rolling...
Will auto-disabled syringes save Pakistan from a health crisis?
The new tech syringes make sense, but vested interests mean that their use could be further delayed
The cluelessness of Standard Chartered’s Pakistan strategy
Stand outside the branch of Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan on Karachi’s historic McLeod Road, and it is difficult to escape a sense...
Another government fumbles the railways
No, the NLC is not to blame and promises of restructuring are not enough
The cruel business of buying and selling lions
On the 2nd of August this year, Lahore’s Safari Park Zoo announced that it was auctioning off 12 African Lions. The news...
How one of Pakistan’s oldest banks cleaned up its act
Despite a dearth of problems ranging from bureaucratic issues to getting banned from engaging in business altogether, the bank managed to stand tall and steered itself from a state of losses to profits
Crop talk: China wants our Cherries. But will Pakistan rise to the occasion?
The demand for Pakistani cherries in China is going up despite strict regulations. The opportunity is not one to be lost
Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim to bail out Fauji Foods with Rs3.5 billion loan – yet again
Fauji Foods has been struggling almost since it was bought by the group, and a turnaround strategy risks further magnifying the parent company’s financial risks
PIA: still a loss, but hey, it’s not as bad as before
According to its latest financials, the losing airline has managed to curtail losses
Not just another fad: Cloud kitchens are here to stay
Hastened by the coronavirus pandemic, cloud kitchens may revolutionize the way the $20 billion restaurant industry works in Pakistan
Kuch meetha ho jaye!
For some weeks now, Cadbury Dairy Milk is splurging its marketing rupees on a commercial featuring the fetching Mawra Hocane and the...
Why does Pakistan fail to overcome the vicious cycle of circular debt?
The federal government and the independent power producer have apparently locked horns over the government’s payment plan as independent power producers (IPPs) have reportedly rejected payment plan offered by the federal government and demanded at least 50pc upfront cash payments before signing the formal agreements for tariff discounts
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
Is Open Skies really causing trouble for Pakistani airlines?
Domestic aviation industry experts insist that liberal aviation policies are hurting their competitiveness, but the truth is much more complicated