Does Pakistan need Starlink?
Can the Elon Musk backed venture disrupt Pakistan’s internet landscape as it has in other parts of the world?
The Al-Qadir Trust Case: How one transaction brought down Imran Khan and Bahria Town
The strongest legal challenge Imran Khan faces, the Al-Qadir Trust Case has landed him and his wife 14 and 7 year jail terms respectively. The case also proved the downfall of Bahria Town
The Punjab Govt just got something right. What could it mean for livestock farmers?
The CM Punjab Livestock Card gives farmers financing to expand and improve their herds. If done right, it could be a model for how provincial governments should bolster agriculture
Pakistan’s oil consumption rises 3% in December 2024
Petrol consumption rose by 5% compared to the same period last year, indicating a recovery in consumer spending power
OGRA’s gas price hike approval might make a small dent in the gas circular debt
Sui companies expected to be able to reduce their massive piles of receivables and payables, improving liquidity throughout the energy supply chain
The stock market’s rise is fueled mostly by banks parking assets in domestic mutual funds
Investors have shifted their asset allocation from fixed income and money market funds in a declining interest rate environment and towards equity mutual funds, which in turn has spurred the market rally
Pakistan’s preferential access to EU trade under threat after military court verdicts
EU spokesperson notes violation of ICCPR rules, that Pakistan has agreed to as a GSP+ beneficiary
Unilever and Friesland fined for marketing their “frozen dessert” as ice-cream, what is the difference?
Fines worth Rs 170 million imposed for misleading consumers, and engaging in deceptive marketing
Attock Cement’s Lebanese owners are looking to sell. Â
Capacity expansion, low demand, and rising interest rates have all colluded to form the perfect storm in Pakistan’s cement sector.Â
An IPO resurgence at the PSX in 2024 may signal an economic turnaround
Seven companies were listed in 2024, compared to just one the previous year; sponsors appear happier with the valuations on offer in the public markets
Software payments to be treated as business income; Supreme Court
Payments if treated as business income instead of royalties, should not be taxed in Pakistan as per the DTA
Mitchell’s is set to be sold, and it’s staying in the family. Sort of.Â
The company has chosen to start talks with IGI Investments after CCL Holdings deal falls through
Agricultural trade comes to a halt at Pakistan’s ports after FIA arrests nine DPP inspectors over rice exports to the EUÂ
The issue arose when the Prime Minister gave orders for the arrest of the DPP officials over alleged mismanagement of Basmati exports to the European Union.Â
Why is Jazz handing over its towers to Engro?
Jazz has finally found a buyer for its 10,000 plus towers in Engro connect; but why is Engro better suited to run these towers?
Chenab finally announces financial results for June 2024. What took so long?
After a court battle for restructuring, the textile exporter and manufacturer is trying to bring back its glory days