Beware of foreign VCs bearing term sheets
Pakistan is finally on the global venture capital map, undeniably a good thing for the country’s economy and startup ecosystem. But if expectations are not aligned with reality for both investors and entrepreneurs, the party could end very quickly
Is Treet Corporation Pakistan’s next big conglomerate?
Syed Sheharyar Ali is now the fourth generation of his family to be a major business owner in the region that is...
KIA Stonic’s drastic price fall is a tale of lobbying, regulatory capture, and high margins. Here’s what went down behind the scenes
For the past year, Pakistan’s car manufacturers have been at war with each other, using every trick in the book. Has KIA just ended it with a masterstroke, or is it just getting started?
While PSX has a horrible year, one company more than doubled its share price
Avanceon Ltd’s CEO Bakhtiar Wain gears up for even faster expansion as cash flows in
Do publicists in Pakistan need public relations?
Does the public relations industry in Pakistan need to take its own advice and explain to its prospective clients what value it offers them?
Cigarette Manufacturers Turn to Exports Amid Mounting Challenges
As illicit trade rises and local taxes increase, Pakistan’s tobacco giants are being pushed to look beyond borders.
Five rules to help you plan for a retirement income
The absence of a diverse enough set of options in Pakistan means that those nearing or in retirement have to carefully balance the need for diversification, beating inflation, and sufficient yields
The dominance of the Big Five banks is about to be broken
Two banks – Meezan Bank and Bank AL Habib – are knocking at the door of one of Pakistan's most exclusive and powerful clubs. Here is what that means for the country's financial services sector
Why does the JS Group want to buy BankIslami?
Already the largest shareholders in the Bank, Jahangir Siddiqui and Co are looking to takeover Pakistan’s oldest Islamic Bank as Shariah-compliant banking continues to gain ground
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...
Losing to loose milk
On a Wednesday evening in one of Karachi’s oldest areas, Lea Market, Samir Rajput is working the phone, trying to seal a...
Cement companies join heads as coal prices threaten recent success
The conference made it clear that while things have been good, the future might be a tougher road to tread
Gul Ahmed’s pivot towards retail hits a slowdown
For the past five years, Gul Ahmed’s management has been telling anyone who will listen the following: the company is shifting its...
Why exactly are cars so expensive in Pakistan?
Yes, it has to do with taxes, but there is more than meets the eye, and local manufacturing may be a bigger deal than you think
Zong had the headstart in 4G internet. How did it fall behind?
The race to become the dominant provider of mobile broadband internet has been intense from the start, but the initial leader has given up its crown to Jazz