Here’s your Zoom link: how corporate event management companies used technology to create experiences for their clients
A combination of digital and hybrid events, and innovative technology, kept event management companies afloat during the year of the pandemic
PIA at loss to understand surge in stock prices
Made more unusual by the fact that PIA’s financials have nothing going for it, as expected
The Careem playbook, decoded
And what it can tell about the future of other mass-market, consumer-facing technology businesses in Pakistan
Nimir Industrial Chemicals to invest Rs1.6 billion in expansion projects
Manufacturer wants to upgrade its fatty acid and soap noodle plant; and build a brand new wax plant
Change of guard at the helm of International Industries
Riyaz Chinoy steps down, Kamal Chinoy takes his place. Will things be more of the same?
AGP to bring Russian Covid-19 vaccine to Pakistan
As the government fails to procure enough vaccine to inoculate the population from the pandemic, it has fallen to private sector companies to import whatever supplies they can
Lucky Cement expands production capacity in its northern plant
The company decides to expand its production capacity at Pezu by 3.15 million tons, in light of favourable cement industry conditions
Bringing technology to farmers, Ricult maintains its strong growth trajectory
Two MIT grads decide to bring the power of fintech to farmers in Pakistan and Thailand, while retaining a US base of operations
The mercurial pricing of thermometers in Pakistan
The wild increases in price that the devices have seen in the past six months are proof of a larger problem
The path of least resistance: the rise of whitelabeled e-commerce
Creating the path of least resistance, three Pakistani-owned software as a service (SaaS) companies are taking merchants online with the least complex number of steps
Ahmed Bozai appointed head of Citibank Pakistan
Bozai will be looking to build on the legacy and influence that Citibank has in Pakistan, and the good work it has done over the past decade
How much money can you make as an emerging musician in Pakistan?
The short answer: not much. The industry is struggling with issues like lack of royalties, cumbersome concerts, and potentially exploitative brands. But hey, at least Spotify Pakistan might finally happen
Fauji Foods losses continue, despite revenue growth
In a great year for its parent conglomerate, the food subsidiary continues to struggle as it faces stiff competition
In 2020, Big Fauji does alright, while Little Fauji has a blowout growth year
The two fertilizer companies owned by the military have had a good run this past year, with a recovery from a bad year in 2019 helping Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim’s growth numbers
Tripack Films swings back to profitability in 2020
Despite the pandemic causing a significant slowdown in consumer spending, the packaging company was able to put last year’s losses in the rearview mirror