Crop Talk: Uncompetitive and short in supply. The tragic and avoidable undoing of Pakistan’s cotton

As output falls with each passing year, the industry faces a bleak future

The Return of the King, Mango | Crop Talk

An unseasonably cool March has put Pakistan’s prized mangoes back on the map this year. But at what cost?

Pakistan’s politicians and the IMF need to step up: Murtaza Syed

State Bank of Pakistan’s former deputy Governor Murtaza Syed writes for the economist, arguing that both Pakistan’s political leadership and the IMF...

Xiaomi the money! | Profit Urdu

We track the rapid rise of the Chinese electronics company.

The Ambani story

We trace the humble spice-and-yarn origins of Reliance Industries to the iconic Indian conglomerate that it is today.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEMnkpcsC1Q&t=43s&ab_channel=ProfitMagazine

Framing policies for a digital economy – by Dr Ishrat Husain

Digital banking initiatives have been a success, says the former central bank Governor, but more needs to be done.

The bubbly story of Pepsi | Profit Urdu

We track the growth of Pepsi, from its indigestion syrup origins, to the $247 billion global corporate behemoth it is today.

Women’s search for urban inclusion

Public spaces in the city are masculine realms that are designed to exclude women. However, this can be mediated by women-friendly city...

The fool’s fuel plan?

In another world, in a country not so close to the brink, and with a lot more time the fuel cross-subsidy may...
How has Switzerland managed to contain inflation? | Profit Urdu

How has Switzerland managed to contain inflation? | Profit Urdu

As countries around the world, both in the developed and developing world, grapple with horrible inflation figures, Switzerland seems relatively immune. How?

CPEC power plant delays irk China | Profit Urdu

The Chinese government has communicated with the government about the delays in the CPEC power projects. It might not stop just there.

The curious case of Thar Coal and Solar imports | Profit Explains

We look at the government’s counterproductive policy of trying to save foreign exchange by restricting imports; specially the sort of imports that...

China’s falling population growth and the global economy | Profit Urdu

We take a look at the rapidly changing demographics of the Chinese economy and the far reaching effects it can have on...

The HBLPSL is here to stay. But how high can it go? | Profit Explains

The debate between stakeholders about the tournament’s financial model is continuing even as it packs stadiums and makes good money

PayPal’s story | Profit Urdu

We look at the birth and evolution of the online payments behemoth PayPal.