News Archives for Blogs - 2024-09-01

“In over 10 years, we have lost 30 to 40% of the cultivable land for cotton to other competing crops and housing schemes”

Mehr F. Husain speaks to Saqib Sohail, Lead, Responsible Business Projects, Artistic Milliners, after his nomination as one of Vogue Business' Top 100 Innovators of 2024.

The Legacy of Ratan Tata (1937–2024)

Fauzia Kerai Khan remembers India's most influential industrialist and philanthropist, Ratan Tata.

Harris vs Trump

Lessons in marketing from Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's presidential debate.

“The biggest challenge we face arises from the mindset that awards can be purchased”

Ashifa Paracha, Founder, Pakistan Digital Awards, speaks with Sadia Kamran about the significance of the recent Digital Leaders Awards and their impact on recognising true digital innovation in Pakistan.

Rest in Peace, Dear Tony

Menin Rodrigues reflects on the loss of Anthony J. Permal (1979-2024).

From Karachi to Paris with Lals

The story of how Lals was awarded the ‘Pastry Discovery Gem Award’ by La Liste.

Interview

“Pakistan’s gig economy is worth $300 million and the fourth largest in the world”

Mamun M. Adil speaks to Tufail Ahmed Khan, President and CEO, PAFLA, about the growth of the organisation and the progression of Pakistan’s gig economy.

Opinion

Mapping for Social Good: Pakistan’s First Nationwide Mapathon

Code for Pakistan harnesses the power of people to inspire collaboration for civic impact.

The Ethics of Language Appropriation

Language appropriation is no simple matter, comments Tyrone Tellis.

Trends

“It’s an accolade that directs a slant of light on the value of independent agencies”

Uzma Khateeb-Nawaz speaks to Faraz Maqsood Hamidi, Founder and Chief Creative Officer, The D’Hamidi Partnership about the agency’s recent inclusion in the ‘the top independent agencies of the world’.