Afshan Subohi

Reko Diq potentially facing delays

Reko Diq potentially facing delays

Finalising the ownership arrangement could be delayed by several months as the government has yet to receive the updated feasibility report to determine the share price. Published 16 Dec, 2024 09:30am
CORPORATE WINDOW:  Business in limbo

CORPORATE WINDOW: Business in limbo

The renegotiation of IPP contracts has been viewed by some as being in the same league as freezing foreign currency accounts. Updated 09 Dec, 2024 12:48pm

Navigating the cost of instability

"Unless investors witness consensus among the country’s power centres, business sentiments will remain clouded". Updated 02 Dec, 2024 09:38am
Economy on the mend

Economy on the mend

Analysts stress the dire need for political stability and policy consistency to maintain investor interest in a potentially healing economy. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 10:10am
A heavy price to pay

A heavy price to pay

Pakistan’s private investment rate remains among the lowest in the region and will continue to lag behind peer nations if business Updated 11 Nov, 2024 12:19pm
US election ripple — Pakistan’s future

US election ripple — Pakistan’s future

Difficult to predict election outcome leads industry experts to hypothesise the potential impact of the new US government on Pakistan's trade and economy. Updated 04 Nov, 2024 09:44am
A Nobel way of thinking

A Nobel way of thinking

Detractors argue that laureates’ work is neither original nor entirely convincing. Updated 21 Oct, 2024 10:08am

Inviting temporary relief measures

‘While the IMF programme signals short-term stability, there is no clear progress on reforms that would improve the investment Updated 30 Sep, 2024 11:21am
Race to plug apparel void

Race to plug apparel void

Pakistan’s textile industry is well-positioned to absorb Bangladesh’s displaced orders provided the government eases stifling policies. Updated 23 Sep, 2024 09:04am
CORPORATE WINDOW: A matter of governance

CORPORATE WINDOW: A matter of governance

If the government were genuinely committed, income tax filers could have tripled to 15m instead of the current 5m, says FBR's former member of tax policy. Updated 16 Sep, 2024 09:54am

Repairing financial coverage flaws

Amidst limited insurance penetration, biased support to public-owned companies creates an unfair landscape for private companies Updated 09 Sep, 2024 08:34am
Failed expectations

Failed expectations

Businessmen express concern over the government’s lacklustre efforts to help their community. Updated 26 Aug, 2024 08:13am