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

Ditch the lehenga, grab the ledger: a practical guide to navigating finances as a newly-wed

Shaadi season may be over, but the post-wedding financial tango has just begun. Here's how Pakistani couples are making their rupees waltz

Has the policy rate peaked or will the SBP wait out an impending round of inflation?

Market sentiment suggests potential rate cuts, yet contingencies remain

The cement sector’s Goldilocks conundrum

The industry carried out capacity expansion but now the economy has slowed down. What’s next?

The case for industrial electricity tariffs as a solution to our energy crisis

Can reverse Robin Hood economics make a more equitable energy market for everyday customers?

Transforming advertising – one bottle at a time

From redefining advertising with branded water bottles to addressing societal needs, FreePaani's mission may be just a little bit ambitious

The HBL PSL media rights have not really seen any increase in value. Here’s why

HBL PSL’s TV rights have been sold for 45% more than the last time, but is that as “massive” an increase as the PCB will have everyone believe?

Trick or Treet: Decoding the meteoric rise in the stock price of the battery manufacturer

Treet Batteries Limited experienced an astonishing 358.3% returns in less than a month

Merit Packaging is selling off its land and building. Why?

Board of directors explores leasing or rental agreement for the same property

The bleach wars: How Descon Oxychem triumphed while Sitara Peroxide struggled to stay afloat

While Sitara scrambled to keep its operations running, Descon amassed market share and doubled its profits

Pak Suzuki: things are not all they seem to be

The company has given its own valuation for its buyback, however, the market does not concur