Value Trapped!
Will high inflation turn the tables in favour of local brands?
The real accountability
Accountability is a damaged word in Pakistan. Recent rains in Karachi brought out various aspects of public service delivery in this large...
We have come a long way, the wrong way!
There was a time, not too long ago, when mankind exhibited a remarkable level of intelligence. It was a time when technology...
Return of the Stay-at-Home Mom: The Way Forward
According to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Gender Gap Report 2016, Pakistan ranks 143 out of 144 countries in the gender...
The economy of eating right
You don’t have to be wealthy to eat healthy… it’s all about getting the right information and advice
Corporate updates
Pakistan’s first ever pet food donation platform by Waggles
Pakistan's first premium natural pet food brand - Waggles - launches its donation platform...
Bet on Pakistan. There will be rich returns
There is much that Pakistan has going for it. But faith in it will be repaid.
The adult in the room
The government does not want interest rates to rise sharply, but the banks will want to play it safe.
The Chashma-Jhelum Link Canal Question
While the Indus Water Treaty is under threat, we must focus on implementing its spirit domestically
The Return of the Stay at Home Mom!
While all the other little girls played with Barbies and doll houses, this peculiar one dreamt of the stars and the galaxy...
The less travelled road to managing the external financing gap
The global economy is passing through a perfect storm. The commodity super-cycle has led to record high prices of essential imports. On...
Onecoin: Cryptocurrency for the gullible
Our society seems to be fascinated with credulity and self-delusion. I first noticed this back in 2013, when “Engineer” Agha Waqar came...
Creativity can be a brand’s greatest asset. Here is how to wield it
Kantar research has shown Pakistani audiences want to see certain themes in their adverts. Here are some of the takeaways
Not all banks!
Recently, I had an opportunity to read Profit Issue #113 and the cover story ‘The discriminatory hiring practices of Islamic Banks: Is...
What options does Shehbaz have?
How can he stabilise an economy on the brink while building traction with voters at the same time?