Virgin Atlantic packs its bags. But is it for the last time?

Three years and over 2 lakh passengers later, Virgin Atlantic ends operations in Pakistan

Demonetisation — a solution to Pakistan’s woes or another disaster?

There have been proposals that demonetising Rs 5,000 notes will help combat tax evasion and black money. But what would such a move entail?

How a crippled economy is forcing a valuable part of the workforce to leave their motherland

Excruciating poverty at homes leaves people with little choice, and sometimes they risk their lives in search of greener pastures abroad

Shahzada and Suleman Dawood

Shahzada Dawood was the Vice Chairman of Engro Corporation, a business conglomerate based in Karachi, renowned for its businesses in agriculture, energy...

Another hair-brained idea or a workable solution to our dollar woes?

The government has removed a final tax on overseas real estate investors. Will it create more problems than it is meant to solve?

Another year, another wishy washy budget for the agri sector

Subsidies and support prices are well and good, but the agriculture sector needs a dedicated effort to pull it out of its misery

Managing Expectations: The latest dollar value conundrum

The State Bank is being pulled in different directions regarding the currency—how will it react?

Spotify in Pakistan: Will Pakistani artists finally be able to make a living off their work?

Despite a variety of local music streaming services being launched in Pakistan, a platform of Spotify's size and reach could be a potential game changer

A framing bias: Pakistan has finally clinched another IMF deal, but at what cost?

An amended federal budget was passed in a hush and rush, to bag the IMF program. With the program approved, is the danger averted?

Fast, dependable and easy to use. Can SadaPay revolutionize the FinTech landscape in Pakistan?

Is the EMI model viable in Pakistan? SadaPay seems to think so but can they really have a meaningful effect on FinTech and the banking industry as a whole?

Pakistan is fishing for LNG suppliers again. But why does no one want to bite?

The news stories hit like clockwork every year. As the winters approach, different industries start complaining that there is not enough gas...

The battle for 10 lakh acres

A joint venture between the Punjab Government and the Pakistan Army to farm 10 lakh acres of barren land has been struck down by the LHC. What does it mean?

A terminal of Karachi Port has been sold to Emirati investors. How does it work and could there be roadblocks?

Abu Dhabi Ports is set to takeover operations from the PICT. But will the dicey law used to make the transaction go through prove to be a problem?

Golden opportunity for cement manufacturers as Afghanistan slashes duties

Afghanistan decides to reduce custom tariff by $15/tonne, and royalty fees by $5/tonne on coal

Anatomy of a stock market crash: How the SECP sat back and let mayhem unfold in 2000

Regulators, by definition, must regulate, actively and effectively. When they don’t, it's a case of ‘when the cat's away, the mice will play’