Inside PIA’s second coming
After decades of losses and failed attempts, Pakistan finally privatizes its national carrier in a landmark $482 million deal
How big is Pakistan’s YouTube industry?
Recent data shared by YouTube reveals what sells in Pakistan and what doesn’t.
Futures markets are the stock market’s equivalent of having your cake and eating it too
The future market is utilized by shareholders to keep ownership of their assets while unlocking funds
What will it take for Pakistan to cash in on exporting meat?
In its search for exportable products, the government has turned some attention towards halal meat. But are we really serious about promoting exports?
Pakistan’s refinery crisis is a six billion dollar gamble on energy security
When good intentions meet fiscal reality, everything is not guaranteed to go right
How serious is India’s water threat for Pakistan’s future?
As climate change exacerbates river flow unpredictability, Pakistan faces mounting pressure from India’s shifting water policies. The escalating tensions surrounding the Indus Water Treaty, compounded by natural disasters, signal a looming crisis. Can Pakistan’s agricultural economy survive the strain?
Lalpir and Pakgen power go for buyback of shares. The decision has been coming for a long time
The buyback could be the first domino to fall in the energy sector
What Maple Leaf’s $400 million acquisition of Pioneer means for the cement industry
Continuing the recent trend of consolidation in the cement sector, the transaction will establish a highwater mark for valuations
TPL agrees to Jazz’s bid for insurance business
Pakistan’s largest mobile network continues to deepen its foray into financial services
Systems’ acquisition of Confiz to be a share swap
Company continues rapid revenue growth and margin expansion with export sales, though risks to margins from stable rupee remain a concern
From cricket fandom to financial hustle — what Pakistan’s 2025 searches say about money, media and ambition
Google’s search trends reveal a country still obsessed with cricket and TV dramas — but also one that is leaning into investing, credit, crypto and AI at record speed
The Engro Succession: Smart continuity or a postcard to the past?
The leadership transition for one of Pakistan’s largest conglomerates carries within it many lessons
Amoxil recall hits GSK Pakistan revenue in otherwise strong year
Deregulated drug pricing allowed the company to improve gross margins, but the recall still caused revenue to decline
Why Pakistan’s banks won’t finance the solar revolution
A financial system awash with liquidity but starved of investment
SNGP to install 300,000 LNG connections this year
The gas utility struggles with declining domestic production and reduced demand from its power sector customers
