State of Play | Inside BYD Pakistan’s Strategy with Danish Khaliq
Is the electric vehicle revolution here? Danish Khaliq, Vice President of Sales & Strategy, BYD Pakistan, discusses the company's entry into the Pakistani market, the future of new energy vehicles, and more.
The Perween Rahman Urban Forest
The team behind Perween Rehman Urban Forest discusses the urgent need to reconnect urban communities with nature. They reflect on Karachi’s rising temperatures, the loss of indigenous trees, and how community-led initiatives like theirs offer a powerful and practical response to climate change.
Mohsyn: An emergency support system for your family
“For every Pakistani who is overseas, I want to be the brother who stays behind.” Fahd Khan, founder of Mohsyn, speaks about his tech-enabled, full-spectrum concierge service and crisis response team that aims to help overseas Pakistanis take care of their families back home.
Future Leaders Hub: Building the Next Generation of Pakistani Business Leaders
Hamid Ismail, an Oxford alumnus, is a third-generation Pakistani business leader, who seeks to address the competence gap in Pakistan. He speaks about his latest venture, Future Leaders Hub, a bold step towards building a premier platform for executive education in Pakistan.
TDF Magnifiscience Centre: Changing our relationship with learning
In this interview, the leadership of The Dawood Foundation shares the story of Pakistan’s first interactive science museum, the TDF MagnifiScience Centre—its scale, local roots, and commitment to accessible science.
Bykea: A Successful Pakistani Startup
Bykea, Pakistan’s largest motorcycle ride-hailing platform, is reshaping urban mobility and economic opportunity. In this piece, key team members discuss their innovative matchmaking model, the importance of local language accessibility in their app, and the company’s culture of growth amid challenges.
A Moving Tale of Resilience - The Story of KDSP
“We were made to believe… that our daughter’s life was not worthy of living,” says Ali Allawala. Ali and Farzeen’s daughter, born with Down syndrome, inspired them to found KDSP - A Down Syndrome Organisation in 2014. The nonprofit supports families, champions inclusion, and challenges stigma.
Heroes among us: Air Cdre. (r) Shabbir Ahmed Khan and the story of Rashidabad
This is the story of two wars and two generations—of a young PAF officer named after a fallen hero, and of Air Commodore (R) Shabbir Ahmed Khan, who dedicated his life to building a welfare city.
The story behind SIUT and Pakistan's national treasure: Dr Adeeb Rizvi
“The future of SIUT is very bright, because it is not run by one person…but by the people who are working here,” says Dr. Adeeb Rizvi, Founder of SIUT, as he speaks about the remarkable, not-for-profit hospital.
The Story of One of Pakistan's Largest Textile Producers
"For the company's culture to change, I had to transform myself first," says Fawad Anwar, Managing Director of AlKaram Textile Mills (Pvt) Ltd., one of Pakistan’s largest textile producers. In this rare interview, he speaks about the the company's legacy, his leadership, and Pakistan's textile exports.
How Sultana Siddiqui came into the media
“Anything that has my name attached to it should be good,” says Sultana Siddiqui—President of HUM Network Limited—as she reflects on her commitment to quality storytelling. In this interview, she speaks about her journey from PTV to becoming the first woman in South Asia to establish a television station.
This Two-Time CEO and Founder Started Out in a Dorm Room in Lahore
“There’s no such thing as overnight success. A lot of hard work goes into building these companies,” says Raza Saeed, CEO of Confiz Limited and co-founder of PakWheels.com. He shares his journey, leadership values, long-term mindset, and what fuels his daily ambition.
PakWheels.com: The Success Story of One of Pakistan's First E-commerce Giants
“If we had listened to the people who laughed at us, we wouldn’t be here today,” says Suneel Sarfaraz, co-founder of PakWheels. Hear directly from the founders of Pakistan’s top car marketplace in this interview.