The year of a business revolution
My fellow citizens of Reformistan, honourable members of the National Assembly, and distinguished guests, January 1, 2025, has marked not just the beginning of a new year but the dawn…
Oh, Textiles! What business you are in?
“A slow sort of country!” said the Queen. “Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to…
Govt has no business being in business
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb in a televised speech this Tuesday cleared the air on IMF (International Monetary Fund) delays, saying that assurances of external financing from three friendly countries…
Transforming agri landscape through ICT-enabled agribusiness management
As Pakistan is struggling to improve its falling agricultural economy, the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in agricultural enterprise management is proving to be a game changer. This…
The rising cost of doing business
The rising cost of doing business plays a role in stalling economic development much like a lethal weapon does after being fired. It strikes at the heart of economic vitality,…
Need for ethical business conduct
Recently, the Pakistan’s economic environment has been tainted by the shadows of unethical practices, raising worries about the ethical conduct of some Pakistani businessmen. While it is important to recognize…
Family-owned enterprises: a perspective
Behind the success of every small business is a family. This is largely true. “Behind the failure of most large businesses is a family”. This is true as well, at…
Clear message of no more business as usual—I
Change is taking place slowly and subtly. Recent Cabinet Committee on Economic Reforms’ (CCER’s) deliberations on Sept 25, 2023 highlight increasing interdependency, thereby necessitating a Planning Commission on the lines…
Textile sector: sustainable business practices
One of the most important industrial sectors, the textiles industry contributes significantly to national economies, job creation, and exports in developing nations such as Pakistan. The size of the global…
Business of the street
The Haque model of inclusive cities advocated that cities should provide livelihood opportunities to all segments of society. Inclusive cities ensure all residents, including the poor urban working class, have…
