The economics of jalsas: what does it cost to hold a political rally?
As the PDM continues on its schedule of rallies and public shows of strength, a lot of money is going to be changing hands
Why Voluntary Pension Schemes are better than Provident or Gratuity funds
A personalised investing strategy – combined with employer benefits – is likely to be significantly better than the current structure of provident and gratuity funds
Who will disrupt the Rs500 billion pharmaceutical industry?
It is one of the largest industries in Pakistan – and one of the most essential for the country – but there are many inefficiencies in the sector that make it ripe for disruption. But which segment of the supply chain is most vulnerable is an open question.
Treet Corporation says goodbye to its for-profit education company
The industrial conglomerate announced its intention to sell Global Arts Ltd for at least Rs1.8 billion
Media Times, the Taseer-owned media conglomerate, consider selling off their TV channels
Both Business Plus and Zaiqa will be converted into wholly owned subsidiaries, with the group still deciding on divestiture
Merger between Gatron Industries and Novatex approved by Balochistan High Court
Polyester companies allowed to combine operations; both supply raw materials to the non-cotton textile industry
Mall operator Pace, once a market leader, struggling to survive
The company operates old-fashioned shopping centers at a time when Pakistanis are getting used to modern malls; the social boycott against the majority shareholders – the Taseers – does not help either
When is the right time to buy a home?
Several factors influence the right time to buy a home, but most of them revolve around personal preferences rather than circumstances
Pakistan should be on top of the halal meat export industry. Instead we’re number 18.
The halal meat industry has great export potential. But the inefficiencies and demands of producers mean Pakistan keeps lagging behind
Is the $1 billion Pakistan advertising industry ready for the cookie erosion?
Do advertisers and agencies in Pakistan want to be proactive by acquiring first-party data and by testing universal ID solutions, or would they rather be held hostage by Google and Facebook for eternity?
As Iranian petrol smuggling threatens to cause another shortage, PSO turns its head
With the FATF breathing down Pakistan’s neck, PSO needs to get its act together and vet petroleum suppliers more diligently.
So you want to buy a bra in Pakistan. What are your options?
The women's undergarments industry in Pakistan is underreported on and under researched. But Pakistani women have more money to spend on quality products now, even if social stigmas persist
FAP vs PFA: Who has the right credentials to lead Pakistan’s fintech industry?
Fintech companies have lacked an association to lobby for them. Now they have two, and they’re fighting each other.
As pandemic decimates travel, Pearl Continental and Regent Plaza take a massive hit to revenue
Both publicly listed hotel companies announced dismal results for the financial year 2020, in a challenge to the government’s attempts to encourage investment in the tourism industry
After Karachi floods, revenues and profits decline sharply for Naya Nazimabad
The publicly listed housing development suffers from atrocious rain mismanagement, and its sales numbers reflect eroding confidence on the part of prospective buyers