Dramatically transforming the way we travel
Have you ever imagined riding on a car for hire despite owning several vehicles? Or riding a plush vehicle without ever having to own...
Last mile to the IMF
Matters have advanced rapidly with the IMF since the government took the difficult decisions on the fuel price adjustments and the budget, although there...
How to apply social proof for customer retention and conversion goals
Converting customers is a massive challenge. Retaining those new customers can be tricky, too
The bad economics of cross-subsidising fuel
A bad idea that should be shelved, at least, for the time being
Making the internet work for all
Sometimes, in order to gain more control over a situation, you have to let things go. That is most certainly the case with telecommunications,...
The mechanics of privatisation
We hear the same things over and over again. You can open the headlines from half a century ago and they will scream of...
Financial inclusivity: Where does Pakistan stand?
Pakistan is a lower middle-income economy, located in the heart of South Asia, with a GDP estimated at $284 Billion (2016), and a population...
Reform! What, why and for who?
Pakistan was made with a commitment to democracy and development but soon after the founding generation succumbed to greed and politically expediency to accommodate...
The year in energy
The year 2017 was touted as one of development for the energy sector of Pakistan, with several energy projects progressing and also receiving approval....
Editor’s note: Clicks but not without bricks
Yes, digital is the future in all sectors, including banking. Yes, Standard Chartered has a bit of a first movers advantage within the sector;...
Sovereign Debt Vulnerability
The last twelve years saw US$ based benchmark interest rate close to near zero as monetary expansion reduced the cost of capital fueling an...
Corrupting power
Pakistan’s energy crisis remains an issue that several governments have failed to tackle during their reign over the nation. The state of affairs of...
The challenge of inflation
Inflation remains a near and a future challenge.
A blueprint for Pakistan’s public sector companies beyond privatisation existsÂ
Loss-making Public Sector Enterprises (PSE) and privatisation have been a national obsession for the last three decades. Successive governments, military and civil, have highlighted...
Are you an influencer? Here’s how to avoid being held hostage by advertisers and platforms
The influencers have a lot of negotiating power, which means due diligence is key
