Locally sourced ingredients, valuing community engagement helping succeed Interview with Gohar Iqbal — co-founder/managing partner, Johnny & Jugnu Gohar Iqbal, co-founder and managing partner of Johnny & Jugnu, is a young entrepreneur who is leading the charge in introducing Pakistani-style fast food to the world. With 14 planned outlets across Pakistan in the next 2 years, Johnny & Jugnu is quickly becoming a staple in the country’s food scene. Gohar’s passion for cooking and business started at a young age, learning traditional recipes passed down through generations in his mother and grandmother’s kitchen. He went on to graduate with a…
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Hakeem Muhammad Usman — CEO, Marhaba Laboratories Pvt Ltd PAGE: Please share your professional background, corporate profile, successful journey, and challenges in a nutshell. Hakeem Muhammad Usman: As far as my background is concerned, by profession I’m an expert of herbal medicines and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan’s most prominent herbs and food organization “Marhaba Laboratories Pvt Ltd” for more than 45 years. After my graduation, I have established this business along with my four younger brothers on the 1st of July 1975. The aim was to produce oriental medicines and natural dietary supplements in a modern and scientific…
Frozen Desserts have a big opportunity to grow in Pakistan Omore is a brand which thrives on innovation and accessibility Our products create excitement and engagement with consumers Interview with Syed Talha Imam — General Manager Ice-cream at FCEPL [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]FrieslandCampinaEngro Pakistan Limited is a Pakistani dairy company and a subsidiary of the Dutch multinational corporative Royal FrieslandCampina. The Company launched as Engro Foods in 2005 with our first production facility in Sukkur, Pakistan and the introduction of our flagship UHT milk brand: Olper’s. Following successful entries in the tea-whitening category with Tarang in 2007, and the frozen…
It is important that we emphasize how this year’s 11.11 sale is different and as cliché as it sounds, it is actually bigger and better than ever before. There are 15 million products on which customers can avail up to Rs. 50 Crore worth of discounts. There are over 30,000 sellers and authentic brands that have released staggering discounts for our customers. Here is an interesting Q&A session with Imran Saleem, Director Commercial Daraz Pakistan, who highlights the significance of Daraz 11.11! 1- What are the major deals to avail for the customers from Daraz 11.11 and the brands that…
In Conversation with Ehsan Saya – Managing Director, Daraz The breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan took businesses by surprise. Suddenly thrust into a period of uncertainty, they were forced to grapple with the new reality of life under lockdown. Investors’ anxiety wreaked havoc at the stock exchange and the government rushed to contain the economic fallout. Almost two months later, things are starting to become clearer but certain segments of the economy are still under threat and may face the brunt of the impact. On the other hand, one of the ubiquitous points of discussion since the outbreak…
The only company in Pakistan making car selling process fast, simple, secure and stress-free Interview with Raja Murad — Co Founder and CEO CarFirst PAGE: What has been the growth story for being a successful company? Can you share some interesting numbers? Raja Murad: Today with consistent hard work and determination from my team, we employ over 280 people and have 29 purchase centers across Pakistan with many new services and products under our belt. Our top line has grown to several times the monthly volume we had in the beginning of this year, but the more interesting thing is that we…
Interview with Mr Imran Agha – COO, Enpower Engineering Company-Hyundai Pakistan PAGE: Can you tell our readers about your organization ? Imran Agha: Enpower Engineering Company is part of the CMC group, which is the market leader in local assembled agri diesel engines and OEM packagers of Perkins UK and Bauduin France- powered diesel generators. The group also deals in Hyundai power products for Pakistan market as their sole distributors dealing in home appliances, lighting, power tools, gardening tools and power generators. PAGE: What are the most exciting developments you have seen in the company’s products? Imran Agha: The company started with…
The economic survey held in 2016 states that 39% population of Pakistan live in multidimensional poverty, which implies that they are deprived of necessities of life. Although, poverty in Pakistan is not a new discovery. It is high time that the corporate, social, and government sector work collaboratively and collectively to alleviate poverty from Pakistan. Where corporate and government sector can financially support this concept, social sector plays a vital role in realizing it. Poverty can be alleviated through many sources, however, in order to sustain poverty alleviation, Education is the key. Unfortunately, education has by far been the most…
Interview with Mr. Faisal Mubin Ganatra — CEO & Director of Malka Foods — Innovative & Healthy Food Solutions We were honored to have met Mr Faisal Mubin Ganatra and get a chance to interview him. He is one of the most successful CEOs in the global food industry who has worked with many leading multinational companies and now runs his own global food company – Malka Foods. We further asked him about what works in food business today in an increasingly competitive market that is ever-changing globally. PAGE: Can you give us a brief overview of what your brand…
Key issue of long overstayed containers need to be addressed promptly Interview with Mr. Abdullah Farrukh — CEO, Pak Shaheen Freighters (Pvt) Ltd PAGE: Give us a bit background of your company and group; how it started and carried its work forward? Abdullah Farrukh: Since its inception in 1981, the Pak Shaheen Group has attained a vanguard position as Pakistan’s leading integrated multi-service business conglomerate. It is primarily a logistics service provider group involved in various businesses i.e. Ship Agency, Project Logistics, Air Cargo, Ocean Freight, NVOCC, Land Transport, Off Dock Terminals, Chartering & Brokerage and Travel & Tours and has…
Do you know what is the singularly most frustrating thing that every home cook, and housewife has to face on a daily basis? Deciding a daily menu, that is what. Indulging every family member’s whims while also attempting to cook something new and different is a tough task. The art lies in knowing how to plan a menu, which is a healthy balance of meat, vegetables and lentils. This is where Malka comes in. The reigning queen of taste. Seeking to become a trustworthy kitchen partner, Malka has the perfect answer to the age old question, “Aaj kya pakaon?” –“Kuch…
KSBL is instinctive in keeping its curriculum modern and according to market needs Better policy making, public-private partnerships and PR management can help Pakistan boost economy and education sector Interview with Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed – Dean of Karachi School of Business and Leadership [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed (Dean, KSBL) “At KSBL, our approach to educate and nurture our students is unique and holistic. We work on their character, their business acumen as well as their vision and outlook on life!” – Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed has held eminent positions at top business schools in…
Interview with Mr Faisal Mubin Ganatra – CEO and Director, Malka Foods [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile – Faisal Mubin Ganatra Mr. Faisal Mubin Ganatra, CEO and Director of Malka Foods, is a bright, dynamic, and visionary member of the society who has been a game-changer in every field that has been fortunate to have him. By sharing his success story, we hope to inspire others to lead from the front as well. Faisal Ganatra is one of those people who has defied and turned on its head, the saying, ‘jack of all, master of none.’ Not only has he…
Interview with Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed (Dean, Karachi School of Business & Leadership) [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: A PhD from Mississippi State University, USA, an MBA from Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed currently heads the leading business school in Pakistan. With special interest in the area of Earnings Management, Islamic Finance, Microfinance, Capital markets, Personal Excellence and Business Ethics, Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed has over 20 years of diverse experience including training, research and consultancy projects.[/box] PAGE: Kindly tell me something about yourself, and KSBL: Zeeshan Ahmed: Well, I have been in academia most of my professional life…
Interview with Mohammad Raziuddin (Razi) – CEO, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Oil & Gas Company Limited (KPOGCL) [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]PROFILE Mr. Raziuddin (Razi), CEO of KPOGCL is equipped with Masters in Engineering from Michigan and MBA from New York, USA, with over forty five (45) year experience in Upstream, Midstream and Downstream Oil & Gas Industry, nationally & internationally. He held top management positions in large public & private energy sector companies. He has over twenty (20) years of experience as CEO/MD/Advisor in major/large energy companies. He worked as Advisor Energy & Power Orion Group Bangladesh. He also worked as MD/CEO NLC…
Interview with Mr. M. Mudassar Adil – CEO, FINCA Microfinance Bank Limited [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””] M. Mudassar Aqil is the CEO of FINCA Microfinance Bank Ltd, since 2011. He has overseen the bank’s turnaround which has seen FINCA becoming one of the fastest growing microfinance banks in the country. FINCA is also a global network of microfinance institutions across 21 countries and is considered as an innovation leader in serving low income entrepreneurs globally. Since its inception 8 years ago in Pakistan, FINCA has given600,000 small loans to micro enterprises to grow their businesses and disbursed nearly 50…