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?