Why are Pakistanis less productive than the Chinese and even the Indians? And how to fix it
In the year 2000, Pakistan’s labour productivity exceeded that of both China and India. A decade later, China had more than doubled...
The scapegoating of Byco… and what it says about Pakistan’s energy sector
The government controls more than two-thirds of the oil and gas sector in the country, and yet manages to find ways to blame market inefficiencies on the private sector
Budgeting on hope
If ever a budget raised more questions than answers, this is it. Just consider some of the numbers. Revenue collection is to...
A brief history of Ukraine-Pakistan trade ties
A brief account of Pakistan’s relationship with Ukraine after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Imposter syndrome and thrift stores – this week in Pakistan’s business and economics Twitterverse
We have got an exhaustive list of the high and lows from the business and economics end of Pakistani social media this...
Punjab’s cluster development scheme for SMEs falls prey to the typical implementational hurdles
Despite an enthusiastic beginning, the plan to develop SMEs in Punjab in clusters has not come to fruition like it should have
Should you put Dalda in your portfolio?
On the surface, Dalda Foods looks like the kind of company that has characteristics investors would salivate over: the owner of a...
Pakistan’s emerging position in the global gig economy
Enterprising young men and women are making a killing working for foreign clients. But could this become a major export for Pakistan?
Plastic is killing us. But don’t let that stop the plastic industry
It is truly mind boggling when you think about just how much of our world is made out of plastic. Take a...
How the private sector killed off the MQM
The political party died when its reason for existence – securing access to middle-class government jobs – was made redundant by a rising private sector
Is Bykea a candidate for the Pakistani super-app?
Bykea may not be the first startup looking to stake a claim as Pakistan’s super-app, but it has been planning to be since before its inception
RLNG: Winter is coming
With the world in the midst of an energy crisis, the upcoming winter is going to be challenging for a number of reasons, especially with regards to Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG)
What plagues the solar industry and what can be done about it?
The removal of customs duties on import of raw material for solar panels, batteries and inverters may be a welcome step but is it enough?
Profit explains: Why is Pakistan moving towards coal as its main energy source while the rest of the world moves away?
Coal, gas, and oil are among the top fossil fuels used globally for generating electricity and meeting energy demands. Coal fired plants...
Despite high profits this company’s share price is low. Can it be intentional?
Towellers, a publicly listed textile export company from Pakistan, is doubling its profits every year, but its boss ladies don't want the world to find out. What gives?