CCP slumbered whilst consumers short-changed?
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) was established, in October 2007, with the objective to “maintain and enhance competition.” This brief, simple mandate is enshrined in the preamble of the…
Consumers lapping up cereal, paper towels in pandemic
Face masks and hand sanitizer may be the signature items of the COVID-19 economy, but the upheaval in consumer behavior also is boosting sales of cereal, ketchup and paper towels.…
Striving for cashless economy
The global financial ecosystem is undergoing metamorphosis, with digital payment systems emerging as the cornerstone of economic efficiency, transparency, and growth. Yet, in many developing economies, cash remains the dominant…
Living in an instant world
At the speed of light used to be the cliché. At the speed of thought, is the new mantra. Fast, furious and asap (as soon as possible) is what everybody…
Nicotine pouches: health challenge?
Pakistan’s nicotine pouch market represents a complex intersection of public health concerns, regulatory challenges, and shifting consumer behaviors that demand a careful scrutiny. Recent studies indicate that approximately 17.2% of…
Budget: an analysis
Flanked by the Deputy Prime Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, once hailed as the PM-N’s (Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s) strategic brain, and Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, the finance minister delivered his…
Stop the spoofs
As internet banking disputes spiral upwards, analysts delve into the dark art of fraudsters, revealing surprising vulnerabilities in consumer behavior and potential solutions beyond the tired text message. Consumer on…
The Olympics of climate change
Like the Olympics which represents a harmonious blend of cultural diversity, sportsmanship, and global unity – drawing participants from every continent – the Conference of the Parties (COP28) in United…
A tale of two valleys: Part – I
Long before Silicon Valley became famous in the late 20th century for creating a digital revolution, another famous valley made its mark on the world’s map some 4500 years ago.…
A disaster for seafarers
Prior to 2020, it would have been considered unimaginable that a virus could disrupt the global economy, sequestering billions in their homes with global productivity sinking like a stone. It…
