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SBP has changed its stance on MDR; here is what you need to know

Corporate depositors to negotiate their own rates, Islamic Banks mandated to give better returns
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The changing nature of Pakistan’s Establishment

We talk in Pakistan as though we have an unchanging establishment, dominated by the military. Reality is far more complex, and changing very rapidly, driven by a changing economy

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Sugar industry wrestles with internal politics

Election of PSM Chairman becomes a point of contention in the midst of rising questions over the future of the sugarcane crop

When it comes to EMIs, many have tried. Few have succeeded. Here’s why

What has led to the EMI license being a graveyard for financial services ambitions?

Hascol’s restructuring has excited the market. But does it address the company’s baggage?

The recent rally in stock price hints at successful restructuring but the fundamental problem still persists

The changing nature of Pakistan’s Establishment

We talk in Pakistan as though we have an unchanging establishment, dominated by the military. Reality is far more complex, and changing very rapidly, driven by a changing economy

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If you’re not paying for journalism, you’re paying to not have journalism

Quality is the staple product of this stapled product. Or so we think. As do you, if reader feedback...

If the economy has any chance of surviving, the political instability must end

The first indications that a hung parliament will cause economic tremors in Pakistan have become apparent. An announcement from...

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A blueprint for Pakistan’s public sector companies beyond privatisation exists 

Loss-making Public Sector Enterprises (PSE) and privatisation have been a national obsession for the last three decades. Successive governments, military and...

Why do Pakistani businesses fail at innovation?

As a society, our culture wants us to conform and follow a laid-down path in life. Innovation requires breaking out of this which means facing our worries about failure, criticism, and the potential negative impact on our careers

Pakistan’s cleantech conundrum: scaling the tech in an economy that is a wreck

The fallout of climate change is upon us and the startup space is rising to it with innovation

Stability and reform: Navigating financial challenges in Pakistan’s power sector

Pakistan's power sector is at a critical crossroads, facing significant financial challenges that threaten its stability and sustainability. Changing policies and...

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Dear control-freak seth, welcome to the stock exchange

By introducing the dual-class shareholding structures, the Pakistan Stock Exchange – and the SECP – are hoping to attract the listing of companies whose owners want to retain tight control but do not mind sharing profits

The death of Pakistani feudalism

What was once the dominant force in Pakistan’s political economy is on its last legs. What comes next is not yet known

Drug price deregulation has come to Pakistan. What will this mean?

Companies can finally raise prices, which is likely to result in higher prices, but also likely to mean fewer shortages of essential drugs

The government of Pakistan’s word is worthless. What comes next for Pakistan’s energy sector?

If the entire energy supply chain is not privatized in short order, Pakistan will find its energy problems not going away any time soon

Jazz amasses $1 billion in revenues on back of its digital operator strategy

The recent strategic shift for the telco giant has paid dividends with a 20% EBITDA growth

Banks are starting to charge a monthly fee on high value deposits. How will it work and who will it affect?

A number of banks have introduced a new monthly fee targeting high-value deposits. This will help them reduce deposits and improve their advance-to-deposit ratio (ADR). This is how it will work. 

Govt greenlights policy to sell 35% of future gas discoveries to private companies

The move is one among a series of decisions by the incumbent Shehbaz administration that seek to privatise much of Pakistan’s natural resources.

The landmark IHC ruling that could change how Pakistan’s pharmaceutical industry works

The landmark ruling could redefine the balance between consumer protection and industry viability, enabling drug manufacturers to sustain the supply of essential medicines amidst rising production costs.
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