Are Pakistanis willing to borrow to remodel their homes? Interwood thinks so.
Furniture company Interwood is banking on more Pakistanis wanting nicer kitchens and homes, with the help of financing plans
Dollar Danda: How the currency market was tamed and why it won’t work
The open market went into a tailspin. This is how it was reined in
Cnergyico leaps ahead of Shell and Total to become largest private-sector fuel retailer
The acquisition of Puma Energy Pakistan means that they are now the second largest fuel retailer after state-owned PSO
The Pink Bus is the ideal stopgap solution; We just hope it knows when to stop
It’s a clever solution to a pressing problem; thinking of it as a long-term solution, however, runs the risk of it becoming the pink elephant in the room
Three changes the State Bank can make to encourage venture capital investments into Pakistan
The central bank’s regulatory regime appears to be designed for another time; a group of young lawyers is proposing a set of changes to help update it for the world of startups and venture investing
Productive policies or PR fluff — How useful were the interim government’s IT initiatives?
The interim IT minister claims large successes in five different areas. Profit looks at how much is real and how much is posturing
MG’s take two: Are we in for the long run now?
A year and a half later after its troubles, MG has refused to go quietly into the night. But can it steal the spotlight again?
An activist investor takes Merit Packaging out for a spin
Ahmed Munaf, a self proclaimed activist investor, has made the Lakson Group turn its head and pay attention to its packaging business
A year on: Will the hybrid match the crossover craze
Creating your own market segment grants you a position amidst automotive royalty, but also exposes you to questions uniquely your own
Is Tapal worth $1 billion?
The largest tea company in Pakistan has been private for decades. Its disinterest in ever going public is a case study for why some of Pakistan's most desirable companies choose to remain away from the public equity markets.
The govt of Pakistan and its farmers are in a toxic relationship. These are the exact mechanics of this year’s fight over wheat
As the biggest buyer of wheat, the government of Pakistan holds all the cards. So what went down to bring farmers out onto the streets?
Propelling financial inclusion through female participation
Despite recent efforts made by the State Bank along with other, smaller financial institutions, it seems that deeply-rooted social biases may continue to restrict female participation in the financial system
Textile exports down 37% in May, unlikely to pick up any time soon
If you run an export-oriented company, you have to prepare for shocks. Perhaps you have to be on the lookout for other...
Return of the Stay-at-Home Mom: The Way Forward
According to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap Report 2016, Pakistan ranks 143 out of 144 countries in the gender...
Why are advertisers in Pakistan ignoring the 2023 Cricket World Cup?
A cocktail of bad ratings and poor athletic performance is a recipe for disaster, coupled with distribution confusion and a consortium that appears to disregard Kantar-MediaLogic data