A paw-trait of the pet food ban
Navigating the bar on imported pet feed in Pakistan
Love, financial fraud, smuggling and murder – the tragedy of Seth Abid’s family
Seth Abid was larger than life. But his family’s fortunes have been sullied by a string of crimes - both financial and personal.
EY is evaluating an internal spin-off
The ambitious plan could see the Pakistan operations changing structure
Is the ‘Super-Tax’ the need of the hour or an easy way out?
The effective corporate tax rates are now highest in the region but is this necessary?
The gas conundrum
International prices continue to play havoc on the local market
How banks make money by holding onto your international payments
Yes the banks are being greedy here. But then again, they’re banks. They’re supposed to be greedy
MCLEOD MAYHEM; FX and PSX woes
PSX down, CRR down to inject dollars and OMO injections to calm yields - mitigative steps to calm down mayhem on McLeod Road
The great local government gambit
The PLGA 2022 brings a lot to the table. But will it meet the same fate as previous attempts to enshrine a third tier of political and economic governance?
The KIA Sorento 101 – How not to price a car
A story of corporate greed, brashness and the upside down dynamics at play in Pakistan’s car industry
Has the country finally embraced a progressive tax regime?
The budget attempts to take a step in the right direction but fails to go any significant distance.
The grim reality of oversubscription
The first IT sector company to get listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) freshly constructed GEM board, Supernet, concluded its book-building...
Why aren’t we buying Russian oil?
Many other countries are benefitting. But a host of reasons make it difficult for Pakistan.
Squabbles, regulation and bans – the state of Pakistan’s mobile manufacturing industry
“The government solution to a problem is usually as bad as the problem.” This maxim by the towering 20th century economist Milton...
Under a new rule, the PTA seeks total internet control
Engineers warn of severe risks, as the regulator demands all DNS servers be localised.
The SBP is controlling car imports
The Rupee’s worrying free fall has led to the automobile industry being caught in the eye of the storm. Designated as one...