TS Exclusive
LAHORE: Pakistan does not need another round of currency devaluation to revive its struggling exports. What it needs is a fundamental shift in economic policymaking — from borrowing dollars to earning them, from rewarding…
By Hassan Naqvi / 11 min read
TS Exclusive
From Apple and Samsung to Zero Lifestyle, Ronin and Audionic, Pakistan’s expanding smartwatch industry has become a battleground for international technology giants, Chinese manufacturers and homegrown brands. Industry research points to a growing market,…
By Hassan Naqvi / 18 min read
TS Exclusive
Pakistan’s homegrown travel technology platform is accelerating its international expansion, investing in AI-powered booking experiences and seeking to establish itself as a multiregional business. In an exclusive interview with The Scoop, Chief Operating Officer…
By Hassan Naqvi / 8 min read
TS Exclusive
From questionable rights-issue spending and a Rs44.7 billion accounting discrepancy to Rs12.45 billion in bank-deposit liens, controversial subsidiary transactions and years of regulatory litigation, the Unity Foods affair raises troubling questions about Pakistan's corporate…
By Hassan Naqvi / 19 min read
TS Exclusive
From SMASH’s rapid expansion to Howdy’s established presence and Burger Lab’s franchise network, The Scoop investigates how Pakistani burger brands are challenging international fast-food giants, the economics driving their growth and the unanswered questions…
By Hassan Naqvi / 20 min read
TS Exclusive
More than 536 coworking-space listings have been identified across Pakistan, with Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad accounting for about 77% of the reported footprint. Yet there is no official data on total desks, occupancy, revenues…
By Hassan Naqvi / 14 min read