Getting to the root of the subsidy addiction
A closer look at the Pakistan’s subsidy structure makes it evident where the rot starts
A major multinational has been fined Rs 6 crore for deceptive marketing of their soap. They aren’t the only ones
Unilever Pakistan has been fined for deceptive marketing of its product Lifebuoy. This makes them the third FMCG charged with deceptive marketing in the antibacterial soaps segment
Pakistan is in the midst of an investment winter. Could Patient Capital be the way out?
Blended finance is proving to be a catalyst of change for the Global South. Does Pakistan have what it takes to capitalize on the opportunity?
It’s been a great year for the stock market. Was it for real?
With the index reaching new highs, Profit determines the winners and losers
A few select startups made the funding needle budge slightly. Are there any lessons to be learned?
The startup sector has seen a $ 6 million surge in one month after raising only $1 million in the first six-months. Is it a blip or something more?
Can the government finally seal the deal on the privatisation of FWBL?
Founded in 1989, the bank has been up for sale before. This time with the IMF watching, how will things be different?
Fauji Fertilizer wants to be the only Fauji Fertilizer company. How will the chips fall going forward?
Fauji Fertilizer company is looking to merge Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim into the main company. What will be the impact?
Retailers cry betrayal as FBR’s Tajir “Dost” scheme takes a new turn
Business owners sceptical of indicative incomes under the Taajir dost scheme; how just is their plea?
Is the govt about to let go of its control on petrol prices?
The PM claims he is about to deregulate petrol prices. The govt was barely in control anyways
The double whammy of declining electricity demand and increased consumer tariffs
Electricity generation in the country dropped by 10%, while capacity payments surged by a whooping 29% in FY 23
Honda Car had a stellar first quarter but profits are still on the lower side
The company was able quintuple its sales for same quarter last year but profits are similar
How the wheat import scandal was brushed under the carpet
The government has pinned the blame on a bunch of bureaucrats and let the murky matter go which was causing serious divisions within the ruling party
Beyond all the talk, are electric vehicles truly affordable in Pakistan?
Profit explores the total cost of ownership among various 4-wheeler technologies to ascertain who leads the pack
Modi’s election performance is set to jolt Pakistan’s rice market. Here’s how
Last year, India had planned to pull its rice from the international market, creating an opportunity for Pakistani farmers. The party is now over
Prepare for turbulence
Pakistan has finally secured a deal with the IMF, but the market does not seem to be reacting the way it should have. Let us find out what other risks Pakistan possesses apart from its financial risk