Most Downloaded Apps

Digital Desires: exploring Pakistan’s chat room app craze

How chat rooms built a business in Pakistan by cashing on the desperation of desi men…

August 24, 2023

We look at the most downloaded apps in Pakistan and how we stack up against other emerging markets.…

February 1, 2023

Welcome to the eighth edition of Appistan. In the last issue, we explored the evolving audio streaming habits…

November 24, 2022

A song of how the Pakistani audio streaming scene came of age…

November 17, 2022

Umaima Khan

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

Susheel Vankwanis an undergraduate student in his final year at IBA. He is a Financial Analyst at Data Darbar. He has previously worked at Citi as a summer intern.
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 [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].