Industrial journey: lost potential and lessons for future | The Express Tribune
We just celebrated March 23rd, a day that reminds us of the passing of the Pakistan Resolution in Lahore 85 years ago. It may sound fictional, but not far from…
The ad that united Pakistan | The Express Tribune
KARACHI: In the early ’90s, Pakistani television operated under strict limitations: two channels, PTV and NTM, prime-time slots dictated by state-owned networks, and increasing restrictions on cigarette advertising. Yet, within…
Abhishek is no Lorelei | The Express Tribune
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: What is Abhishek Bachchan most famous for? You do not need Einsteinian brains to work this out. Abishek is famous for being one of Bollywood’s best known sons.…
Going for green refining technology | The Express Tribune
Listen to article MELBOURNE: Pakistan’s oil and chemical sectors are at a critical juncture. With increasing imports of petroleum products and petrochemicals and the global shift towards green fuels and…
Women in wrestling: From carnivals to championships | The Express Tribune
KARACHI: From a carnival attraction to a billion-dollar industry worldwide, professional wrestling has come a long way since the 19th century. Even the 16th American president Abraham Lincoln was once…
Significance of consultancy sector for economy | The Express Tribune
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: This article is an attempt to share the observations made so far during my new career of business consultancy adopted a few years ago. Right from…
Trump brings censorship fears | The Express Tribune
In an Instagram post last week, Oscar-winning actor Julianne Moore wrote she was “deeply saddened” by the Trump administration’s decision to put her 2007 children’s book Freckleface Strawberry under review…
Egyptian fintech giant expands in Pakistan | The Express Tribune
Listen to article KARACHI: Despite challenges such as slow internet, Pakistan’s increasing digitalisation and vast customer base are attracting foreign fintechs. With the financial sector poised for transformation, Egyptian fintech…
In defence of teenagers | The Express Tribune
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: Kids do not have a stellar reputation. Ask anyone who has ever boarded a plane with a teething baby or spearheaded an English literature class full of bored…
Tug of war at crossroads of climate change | The Express Tribune
Listen to article ISLAMABAD: According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), 2024 was the warmest year on record globally. Exploring the C3S website reveals striking and humbling graphical representations…