The currency shadow market
There are numerous PKR-USD exchange rates that exist. The rate at which various banks transact and conduct transactions is known as the...
Pakistan’s cleantech conundrum: scaling the tech in an economy that is a wreck
The fallout of climate change is upon us and the startup space is rising to it with innovation
Where are our cities?
Why do Pakistani official circles still like to maintain Pakistan is a rural country? Every pronouncement of government, at the cabinet table...
Transitioning away from a cash economy
What's wrong with extremely high levels of cash in our economy, and what needs to be done to fix this.
The utilities must transform
If you live in Pakistan and have recently received your gas bill, I bet you are fuming (pun intended). Gas consumers have...
Between a school and an ice-cream shop
How much does waiting in an air conditioned car cost when picking up your kids from school, and is there a better option?
Has economic turmoil placed the Pakistani businesses and startups on the back foot
The country's enterprising class appears to be growing more risk averse over time
Pakistan’s import ban
A structurally large trade deficit coupled with a complex external environment that includes high commodity prices and rising interest rates have placed...
Pakistan’s hordes of unskilled IT labourers
Most of Pakistan’s IT exports are based on low-value IT related services. Investment in the right education can change that
Pending subsidy payments on the import of DAP
Most individuals are well aware of the current state of the government, given the release of this year’s budget and the conditions...
The State Bank’s silent payments revolution
How the SBP's latest circular could have far-reaching consequences for the state of digital Pakistan
Can Changan do for sedans what KIA did for SUVs?
The Alsvin is popular, cheap, and a quality buy. Will it be enough?
Living on the edge
Pakistani start-ups face a difficult future as international venture capital funds dry up
Pizza and perfect competition in Pakistan
The pizza market in Pakistan has maybe attained almost perfect competition
Do we need a Google financial office in Pakistan?
During a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, an FBR representative stated that it had warned digital...