Insurance & the SME Trust Gap in Pakistan
Azfar Arshad, MD & CEO of Jubilee General Insurance, discusses the Gul Plaza fire, the challenges faced by Pakistan’s SME sector, and how building trust in the insurance industry can safeguard businesses in times of crisis.
Inside State Life’s Transformation Journey
Shoaib Javed Hussain, CEO of State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan, reflects on his transformational journey, sharing insights on leadership, purpose, career, team engagement, and optimism for Pakistan’s future.
Bridging the Justice Gap for the Marginalized: The Story of LAS
Barrister Haya Emaan Zahid, CEO of LAS, highlights the organization’s mission to bridge Pakistan’s justice gap, empowering women, children, and marginalized communities through legal aid and awareness.
Malala Fund: Empowering Every Girl to Learn and Lead
In this feature, Nishat Riaz Khan, CEO of Malala Fund Pakistan, highlights the organisation’s partnerships, initiatives, and mission to empower girls across communities.
When Vision Becomes a Mission: A Four-Decade Journey of LRBT
LRBT’s chairman, Najmus Saquib Hameed, shares insights on leadership in eye care, the values driving LRBT, and the spirit of serving millions with free, high-quality treatment. In this feature, discover how LRBT transforms lives across Pakistan.
Umeed Parr: Bringing Hope to The War Against Childhood Cancer in Pakistan
Five women have navigated the difficult journey of a loved one’s cancer diagnosis and treatment. Learn how they are transforming their shared pain into a source of hope for countless other families.
Avanceon: Pakistan's Global Industrial Automation Experts
Avanceon is a global engineering firm, rooted in Pakistan, which empowers industries to operate smarter and more sustainably through automation and digital transformation. Learn more about its inspiring growth story.
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.
Tabarak Rehman In Conversation with TCF's Co-Founders
In December 2024, Tabarak Rahman ran 1,600 km across Pakistan to raise funds for The Citizens Foundation (TCF). The next day in Karachi, he met its co-founders for the first time to learn about TCF’s 1,000-school milestone, its history, mission, early challenges, and future vision.
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.
Special Olympics Pakistan - The Spirit of Inclusion
For over three decades, Special Olympics Pakistan (SOP) has empowered thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities by providing a platform where they can shine. Hear from the SOP team directly about these transformative journeys as well as their message for fellow Pakistanis.
RISC-V and the Future of Chip Design
Naveed Sherwani, Silicon Valley–based CEO of SiFive, leads a fabless semiconductor company building customized silicon with RISC-V, highlighting its transformative potential and the importance of collaboration with China to develop secure chips and reduce reliance on foreign technology.
Doctors in Your Smartphone
Dr. Sara Saeed Khurram and Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga’s Sehat Kahani addresses Pakistan’s female doctor shortage through video consultations and clinics, emerging as a key telemedicine provider. This blog explores their journey, mobile app for online healthcare, and future expansion plans.
Valuing the Journey, Not Just the Goals
Muzaffar Bukhari, founder of VLC challenges traditional teaching methods, emphasizing emotional development alongside academics. In this feature, he discusses VLC’s play-centered approach and nurturing self-awareness in children.
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.