Two startups willing to bet that more Pakistanis will buy their groceries online
Hum Mart and Mandi Express have both set up online stores that serve the Karachi market, but both are going about their business in a very different way
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...
The motorcycle story
By far the most commonly driven vehicle in Pakistan, the humble motorcycle has a long, fascinating, history
The radical solution to Pakistan’s slowing economy: print more money. Simple!
At first glance, there is not much that unites Stephanie Kelton and Asad Zaman. One is hyper-American – the kind of fast...
As temperatures soar, so do Pak Elektron’s profits
The maker of the PEL brand of white goods witnesses a recovery in its appliances business, and better than expected power sales
Creating a creators’ ecosystem. Can Daraz make its affiliate program work?
Daraz’s Influencer Hub facilitates the collaboration of brands with social media content creators, the e-commerce platform attempts to reap the benefits of influencer loyalty
Business vs Ethics: The colour of corruption
This is the story of dodgy payments and shady business practices involving some of the largest, most powerful companies in Pakistan. At...
Did Big Textile’s retail pivot work?
Ten years after the large textile manufacturers made major moves to expand their domestic retail presence, which players have emerged as the largest ones in the Pakistani domestic retail landscape?
Pakistan’s most successful designer brand is in trouble. But why?
With Élan looking for investors to come in and inject equity, we look back at how Khadijah Shah made and possibly broke her fashion empire
Does Pakistan need Starlink?
Can the Elon Musk backed venture disrupt Pakistan’s internet landscape as it has in other parts of the world?
Unity Foods is investing Rs2 billion in Pakistanis’ growing appetite for pizzas
The former textile company is looking to expand its flour subsidiary due to growing demand for pizzas and pastas
Under a new rule, the PTA seeks total internet control
Engineers warn of severe risks, as the regulator demands all DNS servers be localised.
Circular debt – the nearly 2 trillion problem
Governments have unsuccessfully promised to eliminate circular debt before. This time doesn’t seem much different
Najam Sethi appoints favoured executive as the Mitchell’s CEO
Struggling jams and juices manufacturer brings in new head without industry experience, but a close connection to its board chairman
How to fix the Pakistani economy: Dr Akmal Hussain
The key determinant of long-term economic growth of the country is the depth and range of innovations that take place within that society