Amazon invites Mean3, a leading e-commerce agency, exclusively to their New York HQ
Amazon invites Mean3, a leading e-commerce agency, exclusively to their New York HQ.
VCast Academy Launches “AI Essentials for Business Leaders” — Empowering Pakistan’s Business Leaders for the Age of Intelligence
VCast Academy announces the launch of AI Essentials for Business Leaders, a flagship executive education initiative designed to help CEOs and business leaders navigate the next frontier of competitiveness, Artificial Intelligence and Automation.
Pakistan and the Next Global Business Cycle
AI is the next “industrial revolution,” but its impact unfolds like a business cycle with surges of innovation, speculative investment, consolidation, and mainstream adoption.
In conversation with Hani Taha: Pakistan's First Voice at RADA
"I became an actor with this core purpose of changing the narrative of Muslims and Pakistanis globally." Hani Taha is the first Pakistani to be accepted into the prestigious Master's program at RADA, but acting wasn’t always part of her plan.
Grace in Language - Remembering Talat Hussain
Choosing better words means choosing a better world. Few people could articulate this as well as Talat Hussain, a legend in Pakistan's media industry. Remembering him on his passing, we honor his contributions, sharing a clip from his 2018 interview with DW اردو where he discusses the state of spoken Urdu in Pakistan.
Faces of Karachi - Hussain Dawood
“The Adamjees, the Saigols, the Dawoods, and others, we were competitors but united in building the economy,” says Hussain Dawood, Chairman of Engro Corp. In this interview, he reflects on Pakistan’s early business landscape, education, and Karachi’s role in driving the economy.
Faces of Karachi - Deepak Perwani
“The city has given everything to me — the city is me. It is my identity; it is who I am today, and I am proud of it.” Deepak Perwani reflects on Karachi’s past, from childhood memories and cultural milestones to its diverse communities. He urges people to preserve this history for future generations.
Faces of Karachi - Byram D. Avari
Parsi leader and Avari Hotels former Chairman Byram D. Avari, Karachi’s beloved “Baba,” reflects on identity, legacy, and civic pride in an interview conducted before his passing in 2023.
Zafar Masud on the Goodness of People
“Those people did not know who they were saving… they only did it in the goodness of their hearts,” says Zafar Masud, CEO of Bank of Punjab, a survivor of the PK-8303 crash in May 2020. He reflects on being rescued by strangers—and how that moment changed his view of people forever.
A Netflix Original Made in Pakistan?
Asif Raza Mir reflects on his early PTV career, his venture into post-production, and the technical shortcomings holding Pakistan back from a Netflix original.
Pakistan's Youngest Tennis Star
“I want to win more Grand Slams than Serena Williams and be number one in the world.” Ten-year-old Haniya Minhas is rewriting Pakistan’s tennis history. From her first tournament in Dubai to chasing global glory, this feature explores what fuels her ambition, the ultimate dream—and the role of financial support.
Golfing In Green
Aania Farooq, Pakistan’s top female golfer and seven-time CAS Open Golf Champion, balances golf with dental studies while pursuing pro dreams. In this piece, she shares insights on life in cricket’s shadow, national pride, and advice to her younger self.
The 'Baloch Bolt'
Pakistani sprinter Mueed Baloch, known as the “Baloch Bolt,” began his journey in a small-town race and went on to win medals on the international stage. Yet even with his success, he highlights the lack of support and recognition for athletes in Pakistan.
The Pakistani Hornet
“Wearing the Pakistani shirt in the final of the US Junior Open was a proud moment for me,” says Huzaifa Ibrahim, who began playing squash at five and now dreams of becoming a world champion. From his first win in Peshawar to titles in Qatar, his passion has only grown.
A Champion Spirit: Kulsoom Hazara
Kulsoom Hazara, a multiple gold medalist in Asian and South Asian karate championships, reflects on growing up too soon, her Hazara heritage, representing Pakistan on the international stage, and mentoring the next generation of female athletes.
Fatima Bhutto and the stories around us
"People are fundamentally allergic to intolerance, hate, and division," says Fatima Bhutto, acclaimed Pakistani writer and columnist. She speaks about the performative vulgarity of today’s leadership, the growing toxicity of social media, and the power of culture to both manipulate and elevate public perception.
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.
Of Wit, Wisdom, and Service to the Written Word - In Conversation with Mohammed Hanif
The acclaimed author and journalist Mohammed Hanif, author of A Case of Exploding Mangoes, discusses the solitude and struggle of writing, the challenges of censorship, and connecting through social media.
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.
Dr. Ishrat Husain's book - The Economy of Modern Sindh
“Work means nothing without passion. If you don’t have passion, life becomes distress,” says Dr. Ishrat Husain, reflecting on his journey from being Governor, State Bank of Pakistan to Dean, IBA Karachi. In this interview, he discusses the process and key insights behind his book The Economy of Modern Sindh.