What has Pakistan Cables been up to?
Despite difficulties, the company has been slugging away and staying on track for their expansion plans
Would the RAAST revolution live up to its promise?
With RAAST poised to bring instant payments and rapid digitization, the banks are concerned about the heavy-handed approach of the SBP
Obituary: Malik Riaz the banker
The Escort Investment Bank that Malik Riaz had bought in 2017 is now up for sale, and it is having a hard time finding a buyer
$85 million and fancy accents – this week in Pakistan’s business and economics Twitterverse
The massive round that Airlift managed had a lot of people whispering and others shouting from the rooftops in celebration (including the...
Lucky Cement’s lucky 2021
What is to credit for this growth? Government factors, and their new plant which became operational in December 2019
Ferozepur road and the swarm of the housing societies
The story is a familiar one - but with a twist
Hallmark – no, not that one
From insurance company to IT services - it has not been a smooth journey
Pakistan’s fertilizer subsidy conundrum
The ins and outs of how fertilizer subsidies work, and how they can be improved
For expat Pakistanis, sending remittances is becoming easier than ever
Another boon for Pakistanis not living in Pakistan is in the hopes that remittances stay up as they have been in recent times
Should the fintech playbook scare the banks?
With the SBP taking sides, can digital-first companies do more than just fill gaps left by the incumbent banks?
UBL presents better than expected half year results
Despite having less revenue during this period than in last year, UBL has a spectacular showing
QR code receipts and anti-state aesthetics – this week in Pakistan’s business and economics Twitterverse
This week was a big one for having egg on your face - particularly if you are a QR code printed on...
SEO, how it works, and why it’s important for Ecommerce
Making the most out of your online presence is not a simple matter of setting up a website
Leather Up? More like Leather Down
With leather waning in demand, manufacturers might have to think of alternative options.
Askari Bank gets new president
The former UBL CEO adds Askari to his long resume