Pakistan’s already restricted mango exports to high-end markets in doldrums 

Mango exports to commence by May 20, HWT plants, packhouses and orchards yet to be audited

Funding drought sees small respite as KalPay raises over $1mn in early-stage funding 

KalPay, which claims EBITDA profitability, says that the new round was a combination of equity and debt. It is the first Pakistani startup to announce a round in 2024. 

PM terms FBR’s Track and Trace system a complete fraud. Is he right?

Deep inside Pakistan’s track and trace problem, a story of inefficiency, judicial interference and conflict of interest unfolds

Pakistan’s biggest telco Jazz sets eyes on public listing

Through listing, Jazz says it plans to build capital markets of the country

Ruling party in shambles over wheat scam as PM reluctant to take action against caretakers

Mian Nawaz reportedly wants to initiate action to deflect blame away from his daughter Maryam’s government in the Punjab.

TPL REIT fund is looking to raise Rs 403 million via IPO

As the company looks to raise funds, just what is a REIT fund and how does it work?

After six years, NAB gives up on LNG reference against former PM Abbasi and Engro leadership citing no proof. Here’s what happened.

Sheikh Imran and Mr Abbasi will not be getting the time they spent in prison back. But are we at least going to label the reference as the witch hunt it was?

Regulatory approval granted by CCP for 40% acquisition of GO by Aramco

Deal marks the success of Aramco’s entry into Pakistan’s OMC space

Russian authorities just stopped a contaminated consignment of Pakistani rice. Are we looking at a ban?

Pakistan is trying to make its mark in the international rice trade at a time when India has stopped its export of rice. Will this be detrimental?

America is threatening sanctions over the Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline. Let it

Pakistan’s need for an reliance on natural gas has only increased as our reserves have fallen. A cheap and convenient solution is staring us in the face. But will geopolitics let it take root?

The govt claims PIA will be privatised by June. Here is how it could play out. 

Against all belief, the past six months have seen incredible progress in the privatisation of Pakistan’s national carrier. So what can we expect in the days to come? 

Cement manufacturers asked to print manufacturing and expiry dates on packaging

- PSQCA asked to ensure expiry date printing on packaging by CCP - Industry challenges issue of unpaid marking fees in court

Malik Riaz’s son allegedly transferred 245 kanals to Farhat Shahzadi for Rs 53.28 crores. What link does this have with the Al-Qadir case? 

Former prime minister Imran Khan was first arrested in reference to the Al Qadir Trust Case, which has now unraveled and overrun a number of the former PM’s close associates. 

Saudi investors exit Pakistan’s largest pharmacy chain. What happened and why?

From its origins as part of the Servis Group to multiple changes in ownership since its inception in 2005, Servaid has undergone an eventful two decades in existence

The CEO of Alfalah’s brokerage house has resigned after a billion rupee loss on his watch. Was it simple mismanagement or something more?

With Bank Alfalah stepping in to rescue the brokerage house, the question remains as to why?