Mutaher Khan

The cost of cutting connectivity

The cost of cutting connectivity

In FY23, data accounted for almost two-thirds of cellular mobile revenues, translating into a daily average of Rs1.51 billion. Published 19 Aug, 2024 07:25am
Egypt’s MNT-Halan takes on MFB market

Egypt’s MNT-Halan takes on MFB market

Fintech’s acquisition of Advans gives it access to an existing customer base, loan book, branch network and license with a broad mandate. Updated 05 Aug, 2024 07:54am
Neglecting ICT amid AI boom

Neglecting ICT amid AI boom

Digitalising Pakistan will require investments in the hardware space and localising production. Updated 29 Jul, 2024 10:55am
A payment systems’ review

A payment systems’ review

Digital wallets truly excelled at onboarding freelancers, doubling to 184,516 by March. Updated 22 Jul, 2024 09:19am
ICT exports hit record high

ICT exports hit record high

Despite crossing the $3bn export mark, the sector witnessed the slowest growth rate in over a decade. Updated 01 Jul, 2024 10:17am
Budget 2024-25: Mixed bag for tech

Budget 2024-25: Mixed bag for tech

With a tax hike on hardware and no relief for skilled professionals, the government risks accelerating talent drain. Updated 25 Jun, 2024 11:04pm
Tech industry becoming more informal

Tech industry becoming more informal

Information and communication GDP is projected to dip by another 3.02pc in FY24 while tech companies park their finances abroad. Published 10 Jun, 2024 08:27am
Navigating turbulent waters

Navigating turbulent waters

Microfinance banks’ return on equity reached -56pc by March due to consistent capital losses over the past five years. Published 03 Jun, 2024 07:06am
Balancing banking scales

Balancing banking scales

Over the last five years, more than 30pc, or Rs 4.5tr, of all new deposits have been Islamic. Updated 27 May, 2024 02:58pm
From downloads to dollars

From downloads to dollars

It seems that our infatuation with imported products extends to apps as well. Published 20 May, 2024 08:32am