A year after going public very quietly, Big Bird Foods has made a profit. Here’s what happened 

Big Bird Foods has set an early marker for the year by registering a profit for the first quarter. Can this small player in a big market leverage this to grow their business? 

With no final price announcement, KIA has opened bookings for its Carnival facelift. How well could it do?

KIA Lucky Motors introduced the Carnival as a luxury MPV, but avoided customs duties because it is an 11-seater and falls in the commercial category.

NEPRA reveals a ‘net increase’ in November energy bills. What does this mean for consumers?

Rising fuel cost adjustments and limited energy diversification put Pakistani consumers at risk of escalating electricity bills. Here’s how the total tariff works and what to expect moving forward.

Toyota Indus Motors has seen a revival in demand. But is that the only reason for their rising profits? 

The auto assembler sees growth in sales leading to better profitability.  But even as the demand rises, the auto assembler is placing a great emphasis on cutting costs. 

Elphinstone, the startup that lets Pakistanis invest in US companies, has acquired Pakistani digital asset management company Trikl. But why?  

Elphinstone is a one of a kind investment advisory startup that has seen more lows than highs. But with an idea that makes sense and this new acquisition, can it go the distance? 

Pakistan can now import GMO soybeans. Here’s what it means for your monthly grocery bill. 

GMO soybeans are an efficient source of edible oil but more important poultry feed, and their import could mean a reduction in chicken prices. 

Can private investment contribute to Pakistan’s dire need for climate financing?

NRSP and Sarmayacar have partnered with GCF in a move to reinvigorate Pakistan’s climate tech landscape

In CCP hearing, Zong claims PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor will create an uncompetitive environment. Why do they say that? 

The argument is based on the issue of spectrum allocation, a key determinant of telecom companies' ability to offer efficient mobile services, and a scarce resource. 

Right-sizing committee hints at abolishment and merger of various departments under MoST  

MoST has specifically recommended the closure of the Pakistan Council for Science and Technology (PCST) and the Council for Works and Housing Research (CWHR).

Paper based transactions decline in volume for the second consecutive year

Retail payments hit 6.4 billion transactions in FY24, fueled by mobile banking, Raast, and a shift toward digital convenience

What is the ‘nexus’ between banks, the SBP and the govt that the IMF is pointing towards?

The recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the $7 billion bailout package it has extended to Pakistan contains some...

Saudi Arabia confirms $1 billion investment into Reko Diq, diluting Pakistan’s ownership to less than 50%. What about the logistical challenges?

The Saudi investment is part of the promised $5 billion investment package for Pakistan. It will not solve any of the countless logistical problems that exist in Reko Diq, including transportation and power.

Government forms inquiry committee for rice export issues; is it necessary?

ISLAMABAD: As the federal government continues to grapple with the unresolved wheat scandal inquiry, the Prime Minister has now formed another high-level...

Ishaq Dar wants to hand 35% of any future natural gas discoveries over to the private sector. What is stopping him? 

A task force led by the Deputy Prime Minister has had to stall its decision again because of the continued absence of Petroleum Minister Musadiq Malik.  

In response to India, Pakistan has lifted the Minimum Export Price on rice. Is it too late?

Two weeks after India removed MEP on rice, the Pakistani government follows suit in hopes to regain market share