The rishta aunty business playbook
It isn’t quite a formal business sector yet, but in the near future it might be
The fool’s fuel plan?
In another world, in a country not so close to the brink, and with a lot more time the fuel cross-subsidy may have had a shot. Right now it is a case of bad timing and bad planning
Tariqabad Division, IESCO’s special one?
ISLAMABAD: Residents of Tariqabad division, have your recent electricity bills given you a jolt like the rest of the country? If yes,...
Lucky Cement’s lucky 2021
What is to credit for this growth? Government factors, and their new plant which became operational in December 2019
Pretty outside, ugly inside: How Pakistani banks window dressed their books to avoid new taxes
Government orders banks to either start lending to the private sector or pay higher taxes. Banks do neither, in the process set many new records, and yet get away with it
Our exchange rate policy
The rupee declined sharply against the US dollar during intraday trading Wednesday and no explanation and little rationale has been provided by the central...
Hyundai Pakistan’s Kashmir day saga
The overlords of the internet bore down on Hyundai and the consequences were not pretty
No-confidence – how we got here, what are the technicalities, and what will happen next
The past 90 days have proven to be a political minefield in Pakistan, with the heat being turned up on Prime Minister...
Unity Foods’ Compassionate Journey to Tackling Food Insecurity
Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, there exists a haunting melody of empty stomachs and unfulfilled dreams. A melody that echoes...
In Pakistan, the startup ecosystem fosters an elite group of professionals
Senior executives and young professionals are both gravitating towards the startup ecosystem. These are their stories
Unity Foods: the former textile company that made a killing in edible oils
About three years ago, a company called Taha Spinning Mills had an epiphany. It took a good look at the crisis in...
Lethal medicine
Old furniture scrap and dried leaves scattered on the floor welcome whoever enters this worn-out Raj era building that houses an important...
Ravi Textile beats a strategic retreat down the value chain
Most companies try to move up the value chain: trying to enter the industry of the market they sell into. So, for...
FMCGS have great second quarter
Nestle Pakistan and FrieslandCampina Engro half-year results show a robust FMCG sector
Tragic hero or self-pitying schmuck — What will it be Mr Khan?
As Imran Khan looks to shape his legacy, will the economy give him pause or will he continue to play agitator?