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