
Thought Behind Things Arif Lakhani: You Can Buy ANYTHING On Installments In Pakistan!! | 471 | TBT
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
Socials:
TBT’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings/
TBT’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tbtbymuzamil
TBT’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thoughtbehindthings
TBT Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@tbtpodcastclips
Muzamil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/
Muzamil's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzamilhasan/
Arif's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariflakhani
Special thanks to Kickstart for providing us with the studio space.
You can find out more about them at: https://kickstart.pk/
Credits:
Executive Producer: Syed Muzamil Hasan Zaidi
Associate Producer: Saad Shehryar
Publisher: Talha Shaikh
Editor: Jawad Sajid
