For six years, Pakistan’s sugar barons were at war. Did they just call a truce?
Run on the power of political patronage, the sugar industry in Pakistan often ebbs and flows with the tides of political alliance
The war in Ukraine War’s effect on wheat prices | Profit Urdu
Oil isn’t the only commodity affected by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The future of the world’s wheat markets are set...
Video Op-Ed: Startup failures in Pakistan and the role of founders
Creditper and Hive’s Owais Zaidi’s perspective as a founder who has seen both success and failures in his journey may help some...
Solarizing household energy | Profit Opinions
Throwing a lifeline to lifeline electricity consumers
A Year of Surging Trends for the Banking sector
Despite its challenges and shortcomings, the banking sector remained financially stable
TERF wars | Featured in Profit
The recent debate over the TERF program has brought the scheme into the limelight and both sides have their knives out.
How Pakistani corporates can maximize their CSR impact?
CSR is a contested subject between shareholders and companies, but how can it be tamed to only be a force for good
Pakistan: Lots of food, ye food insecure | Crop Talk
Wheat, rice, dairy, Pakistan’s agricultural output, in absolute tonnage, is one of the highest in the world. But why are 37% of...
Deconstructing the Jazz Cash Account Block Fraud
Looking into the trend of digital wallet scams in Pakistan, particularly Easypaisa and Jazzcash
Another hare-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...
Pakistani automotive industry sees out worst fiscal year since pandemic
Volume dips year-on-year by 37.7% for a contraction of 8.15 lakh vehicles sold
Who will pay to reconstruct Ukraine?
It’ll cost quite a packet to reconstruct Ukraine. There are some interesting ideas about who gets to cough it up. Including seizing...
Who is Shaheryar Chishty and what does he want with K-Electric?
Shaheryar Chishty has gone from the owner of Daewoo to being one of the most influential men in Pakistan’s energy sector. Can...
Profit looks at the revised income tax slabs (‘23-‘24) | Profit Explains
The Finance Ministry, beset with ever-increasing expenditures and a stagnant income tax base, has decided to raise the tax rates for existing...
How damaging was Dar’s eight month delay?
This might be our last real shot and structural reform, and there isn’t a lot of time left. But how will that...