FMCGS have great second quarter
Nestle Pakistan and FrieslandCampina Engro half-year results show a robust FMCG sector
Beware of foreign VCs bearing term sheets
Pakistan is finally on the global venture capital map, undeniably a good thing for the country’s economy and startup ecosystem. But if expectations are not aligned with reality for both investors and entrepreneurs, the party could end very quickly
As Pakistan’s IT sector booms, software companies and startups lock horns over tech talent
The lack of tech sector professionals as well as the conflict between the startups and software houses has distorted pay parities
Chilli milli bribes and startup extravaganza – this week in Pakistan’s business and economics Twitterverse
The startups had a field day following Airlift’s announcement of their massive valuation, but other things were in store as well with...
How the Pakistan Sports Board failed our Olympians and squandered their money
The PSB has failed in its stated mission and is desperately trying to find a scapegoat.
What does Airlift’s $85 million round mean for Pakistan?
The valuation has implications beyond just Airlift as a company
No, the stock market is not an accurate indicator of the economy
Profit answers your questions and lists out the reasons why the stock market isn’t an indicator of the economy
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