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Analyst Notes

In this section, we do deep dives into specific companies based on their operating and financial numbers.

HBL: Assessing story of digital banking

Mapping the scale of HBL in digital channels…

by Mutaher Khan
March 29, 2023

Strategic divestment or desperation: exploring Finja’s EMI sale to OPay

Finja has reportedly been exploring a sale of its EMI license to OPay. Is this part of a…

by Shahzaib Abbasi Mutaher Khan
September 19, 2023
Pakwheels YoY Revenue Change

Pakwheels financials: Two steps forward, one step backward?

A few days ago, we reported on the reckoning facing Zameen as its revenues and EBITDA dwindled to…

by Mutaher Khan Shahzaib Abbasi
August 30, 2023
YoY Change in Zameen's half-yearly revenues.

Zameen faces reckoning as revenues implode to 2018 levels

Things haven’t been easy for Pakistani tech startups, with few funding deals and big closures. Even the stable…

by Mutaher Khan Shahzaib Abbasi
August 27, 2023

Unpacking the financial and digital metrics of JazzCash

Despite being the largest digital wallet in terms of users and volume, JazzCash reports few numbers on its…

by Mutaher Khan
May 15, 2023
UBL Digital Summary

UBL’s “Digital Revolution”: more hype than substance?

Despite claiming to be the best digital bank, UBL reports few metrics to substantiate its performance.…

by Mutaher Khan
April 30, 2023

Understanding the digital scale of Bank Alfalah

There’s no doubt as to how Covid-19 was a watershed moment for digital financial services in Pakistan. All…

by Mutaher Khan
April 25, 2023

Easypaisa losses and the heavy cost of growing digital payments

Despite being one of the biggest payment players, Easypaisa had its fifth straight year of losses.…

by Mutaher Khan
April 19, 2023

Pakwheels financial troubles continue in 2022

If there was a dollar for every time a basic Pakistani bro got overly excited just watching an…

by Mutaher Khan Natasha Uderani
April 16, 2023

Meezan: the lesser told story of the largest digital bank

How Meezan became the largest digital bank in Pakistan…

by Mutaher Khan
April 4, 2023

HBL: Assessing story of digital banking

Mapping the scale of HBL in digital channels…

by Mutaher Khan
March 29, 2023
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Authors

  • Umaima Khan

    Umaima Khan is an undergraduate student majoring in mathematics and minoring in economics. She is currently a Research Analyst at Data Darbar.
  • Shahzaib Abbasi

    Shahzaib Abbasi is an undergraduate student in his final year at LUMS, majoring in Management Science. He is an Analyst at Data Darbar. He has previously worked at Soch Videos as a production intern. He can be reached at m[email protected]
  • Natasha Uderani

    Natasha Uderani is the co-founder of Data Darbar and has been involved with the technology ecosystem since 2017, last working as the Startup Engagement Manager for the National Incubation Center Hyderabad, She has previously worked with Careem and Cheetay. She can be reached at [email protected].
  • Mutaher Khan

    Mutaher Khan is the co-founder of Data Darbar and has been mapping Pakistani startups and markets for the past five years. He can be reached at [email protected].
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