The BoP is considering transitioning to Islamic Banking. But why?  

The decision to convert banks from conventional to Islamic-based operations has been influenced by various factors, including the pent-up demand for Islamic banking and rulings by the Shariat Federal Court.

The only thing worse than Pakistan’s foreign reserves is its savings reserves  

With inflationary pressures, it’s becoming difficult for households to save money, but the big investors had given up way before

Startup space continues to hollow out as Trella set to exit Pakistan

Without a whisper, the trucking startup has decided extricate itself from Pakistan

Explainer: What do FBR’s proposed amendments mean for tourists and their vehicles? 

If approved, amendments will lead to greater oversight of vehicles temporarily imported by tourists

After Covid slump, Shifa International continues on its path of expansion

A tale of perseverance and dedication to grow

Lights to remain off as Honda, Suzuki extend plant shutdowns 

All in all, Honda’s car plant to remain closed for 53 days whilst Suzuki’s motorcycle plant to remain closed for 39

Panther Tyres records highest quarterly profit in two years 

Company records 79.45% QoQ and 2228.57% YoY increase in earnings despite sluggish economy 

The results are in: Paper continues to dominate payments landscape 

State Bank of Pakistan's quarterly report highlights how e-commerce transactions have fallen while POS and RAAST transactions have seen an uptick

CBD’s work on Kalma Chowk underpass is almost done. Will it be worth it? 

LAHORE: Commuters in Lahore may receive some respite soon with the completion of the Rs 5 billion Kalm Chowk Remodelling Project currently...

Auto industry in turmoil: March sales crash to half of last year’s numbers

Monthly sales dip by 14%, annual sales 47% lower than March 22’s figure 

What e&’s $400 million boost means for Careem

Flush with a war chest in a high interest environment; Careem looks scarier than ever with possibly ever more grand plans 

RUDA’s reckoning – HRW cracks down on farmer eviction issue

HRW says authorities should enforce environmental protections and reform colonial-era laws

Bracing for heatwaves

Despite an unusually cool March, devastating heatwaves could very much be in our future 

Court interventions and share price manipulation: What is going on at Tristar Power?

Complications and legal violations delay, and possibly avert, electricity producer Tri-Star Power Ltd’s potential acquisition by Turkish investors

As the LHC strikes down tax on property, ‘plot’ business may see resurgence  

New law mandated that every property owner would have to pay tax equivalent to 1% of market value of property to federal govt