Is the SBP taking minority shareholders of Security Papers for a ride?

The government, through the SBP is the majority shareholder in Security Papers Limited. But some other public shareholders suspect nepotism, incompetence and outright foul play.

Expensive energy: Everything you need to know to understand your electricity bill

Profit breaks down the tariff and various government charges that make up your monthly energy cost

Frying the competition: How KFC made a comeback in Pakistan

KFC was dying a slow death when an HR professional was brought in

Mirpurkhas Sugar Mills looks towards paper for profit

In less than two months of being operational, the company’s paper plant has proven its mettle.

Does big tech evade taxes in Pakistan and what can we do about it?

Small operations, undisclosed financials and protection through bilateral treaties makes taxing tech companies difficult

Climate Change ministry’s not-so-big reveal of the National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Plan 2023

Can the Ministry of Climate Change under the leadership of Sherry Rehman finally reach its true potential?

Fresh out of A-levels? UBL has a job for you. But what’s in it for them?

One of the biggest banks of Pakistan is trying to tap into a new pool of talent

Automotive credit has contracted for 12 consecutive months. Why is it worse than the 2007/8 financial crisis?

Outstanding credit shrank by Rs 74 Billion, ending two fiscal years worth of growth in automotive loans

How Pakistani corporates can maximize their CSR impact: The Engro example

CSR is a contested subject between shareholders and companies, but how can it be tamed to only be a force for good

No Man’s Land — How Islamabad’s Katchi Abadis came to be

Inside the misplaced and disproportionate focus on ‘encroachment’ drives

How much ‘more than a bank’ can a bank be?

HBL’s latest report shows that large organisations have the ability to do good and must start treating it as part of their duty

A Year of Surging Trends for the Banking sector

Despite its challenges and shortcomings, the banking sector remained financially stable

The benami account saga

Suleman Shehbaz has been declared ‘not guilty’. But what is all the fuss surrounding ‘benami’ accounts?

Deconstructing the Jazz Cash Account Block Fraud

Looking into the trend of digital wallet scams in Pakistan, particularly Easypaisa and Jazzcash

Ignoring the details: Going after the wrong Shell

How an embarrassing bureaucratic faux pas by PSX made it even more obvious that the regulator is not up to the task