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
Najam Sethi’s turnaround of Mitchell’s off to slow, but promising start
The company has narrowed its losses and increased its firepower, setting itself up for a financial recovery
How will Pakistanis get vaccinated for Covid-19?
Already short on supply, Pakistan will continue to be dependent on vaccine producing countries for more doses
Pakistan’s urban upper middle class obsession with luxury dogs is making people big money
Under the guise of breeds and love of animals, a lucrative business thrives, with some criticising it as inhumane and others as a wasteful luxury
Why are advertisers in Pakistan investing in eSports?
As CPG marketers in Pakistan look to replicate the same old tired formula of a music platform, an Indian company is laying the groundwork for the eSports ecosystem through PepsiCo
With high-end, value addition products, Challenge Fashion propels Pakistan’s textile industry to do better
The company hopes to be able to export $1 billion worth of high-end sportswear and outdoor apparel
Daraz is number one in Pakistani e-commerce. Can it stay that way?
The Alibaba-owned company is clearly the market leader in Pakistani e-commerce, but it is still too early to say that it has built a lasting advantage for itself
QR codes did not bring a payments revolution. That doesn’t mean it’s over
Writing an obituary for QR codes might be jumping the gun