Legal battle casts shadow on cement recovery
The industry has kept itself afloat despite consistently falling domestic demand. Could an unfavourable verdict change the shape of the industry forever?
Punjab continues to struggle against plastic
From banning plastic bags to introducing plastic recycling machines, the government is finding out it is harder to get rid of plastic than they might have accounted for
Power sector circular debt has reached its Rubicon
A nervous hush has fallen over policy circles as Pakistan's circular debt resolution approaches its defining moment
Dolmen REIT shines through
The performance of Dolmen REIT is going from strength to strength and the recent year might be its best one yet
United Distributors hit with anti‑trust action by CCP
Distribution company admits fault in failing to file requisite paperwork by the deadline; may be fined by CCP unless it is able to rectify
Airlink’s earnings outlook slashed as mobile demand softens
Mobile phone assembler, recently a favourite of investors, has come under pressure after changes to its tax regime
Ideal Spinning Mills shuts its looms on cost crunch
Companies further up the value chain have begun preferring cheaper Chinese cotton yarn imports, making life difficult for Pakistani yarn manufacturers
Brace for impact: The grid is in a nose dive
Short-term tariff relief masks the long-term challenge
Always the pitch deck, never the unicorn
Pakistan may have carved out some space for itself in the global tech landscape, but what is stopping it from realising its full potential?
Coffee nation
The rise of cafe culture across upper middle class neighborhoods throughout urban Pakistan
Mari profits rise on the back of increased production
New fields, and stable prices, have allowed the company to generate higher revenue and cash flow
Mughal profit outlook dims on lower copper sales
Company remains a leading producer of metals, but has struggled in recent months with production numbers
How the courts hold back financial justice
A conviction handed down by the Sindh High Court in favour of the SECP can be considered a win as it will improve the perception of fairness in the capital markets. But the problem runs much deeper
Eye on the sky: The race to connect Pakistan’s forgotten corners
As satellite internet ventures rise, a new alliance aims to bring Pakistan’s most disconnected regions online before the global competition arrives
Rising costs squeeze margins at International Packaging Films
Higher input costs, but commoditized end-products have forced manufacturer to struggle with lower gross margins