Hascol’s restructuring has excited the market. But does it address the company’s baggage?
The recent rally in stock price hints at successful restructuring but the fundamental problem still persists
The changing nature of Pakistan’s Establishment
We talk in Pakistan as though we have an unchanging establishment, dominated by the military. Reality is far more complex, and changing very rapidly, driven by a changing economy
Millat Tractors expecting a good year with government contracts
Sales rising by 47% this past year, exports surging more than 66%, and new Punjab government contracts in the works
After pandemic losses, Pearl Continental is well on the mend. But did their problems run deeper?
The hospitality business is seeing a return towards pre-pandemic times but how has the company changed during that time?
Pakistan has proven cricket can be profitable without India. That’s why we can afford to snub them
The BCCI has acted with no regard for Pakistan or any other country in world cricket. This is why the response should be in equal measure
Round two: Mitchell’s back on the market
Two major shareholders are considering options including a bid to sell 40.64 percent of their holdings in the company
There is a bidding war for a loss making fertilizer plant. But why?
Fauji Fertilizer and Maple Leaf have fired their first salvos in the bidding war for Agritech Ltd
How the PIA privatisation became a train wreck inside a dumpster fire
PIA will go up for bidding once again depending on what cabinet makes of it. In the meantime, everybody is trying to make bank
Since the 2022 floods, farmers have been enjoying higher yields. This Kharif season might buck the trend
The seasons started off with concerns surrounding the availability of water and ended with a monsoon season that was less than inspiring for many crops. What might the carnage look like?
Lahore’s smog isn’t difficult to understand. Neither is the solution to it
The causes of smog are clear: bad fuel, crop burning, and dirty sources of energy. The answers aren’t all that complicated, and they don’t necessarily have to involve India
Supernet is fixated on the Fixed Local Loop (FLL) Licenses. But why?
Supernet Limited’s Fixed Local Loop (FLL) licenses will replace its Customer Value Added Services License, but why does the company want to go down that path?
Out of sight and out of mind, just like the brokers and investors like it
PSX is not the only market where company shares are traded. There is also this market on the side
The govt is becoming increasingly sophisticated about debt management. Is it too little too late?
The 2024 fiscal numbers reveal a transient debt management strategy driven by enhanced liquidity. But eventual success rests on long term reforms and global economic conditions
Zong had the headstart in 4G internet. How did it fall behind?
The race to become the dominant provider of mobile broadband internet has been intense from the start, but the initial leader has given up its crown to Jazz
The solar glut has come to Pakistan
As consumers embrace off-grid alternatives, the grid's sustainability comes into question