478 | 40 Branches in 7 Cities But Do Pakistanis Take Loans Seriously? Ft. Arif Lakhani | TBT

Thought Behind Things · Oct 29, 2025 · 1h 45m

In this episode of Thought Behind Things, we’re joined by Arif Lakhani, Co-Founder of QistBazaar, Pakistan’s fastest-growing fintech platform making anything, from bikes to fridges, available on easy installments.

We explore:

How QistBazaar gives access to credit without traditional banking

Why 90% of startup funding never enters Pakistan’s economy

Are easy installments driving consumerism and debt?

The rise of Pakistan’s emerging middle class and fintech revolution

IPO dreams, PSX’s broken perception, and what real innovation looks like

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