The rate cycle has pulled the plug on private credit. Is there any recourse?

High policy rate deter private sector borrowing while banks divert liquidity towards government securities

As Interloop’s year-on-year profits surge, do the recent quarter’s hiccups indicate a shift in trajectory?

High energy costs and the appreciation of the Pakistani Rupee took a toll on the export giant's performance

The proxy war

The proxy might just be the most underappreciated tool at the disposal of an investor

Can Easypaisa sustain post-Telenor’s exit?

With Telenor Pakistan’s sale to PTCL, key synergies between the bank and telco evaporate

PTCL Group grows in size but fails to be profitable

What is the reason behind the company’s 2023 net loss of Rs 14.15 billion?

Need raw materials? Zaraye hopes you’ll turn to them

Manufacturers have been procuring raw material the old-school way for decades, resisting any attempt towards automation. Will the B2B startup be able to turn the tide?

Productive policies or PR fluff — How useful were the interim government’s IT initiatives?

The interim IT minister claims large successes in five different areas. Profit looks at how much is real and how much is posturing

How inflation killed Retailistan

Inflation is biting and it's taking a chunk out of the retail industry

This is the fastest growing sport in the world. Can it take root in Pakistan?

Legends Arena in Karachi bet big on introducing padel to Pakistan – and the reaction speaks for itself

The PSX will react to the elections. Here’s how you make the most of it

With elections on the horizon, what can be expected at the stock market, and can you manipulate it to your own advantage?

The (literal) cost of democracy

Just how financially burdensome are elections for Pakistan? What do the numbers say?

There’s more to the census than just counting people

Almost every piece of data in the country finds its way back to an activity that we seemingly do not care much about

Pakistan’s democracy is missing a limb

An energy policy in the morning, and your road in the evening is a tall ask for anyone

Clicks and confidence: the rise of women nano-influencers in Pakistan

Platforms like CIRCLE and Walee Pakistan are helping budding nano-influencers, as women smash stereotypes and build businesses from their homes

Can Shezan shake off its expenses and shine?

Quarterly sales rise, but high finance costs cast a shadow on Pakistan's beloved juice maker