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Practical ideas for running a shop in Pakistan: billing, stock, the credit book and profit.
Khata App vs Billing Software: Which Does Your Shop Need?
Khata apps and billing software both track credit, but only one runs your counter, stock and profit. A plain comparison to help you choose.
By Faizan Sadiq · Nov 14, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Open a Medical Store in Pakistan: Licence, Setup and First Stock
A step-by-step guide for new medical store owners: drug sale licence, qualified person, shop requirements, first stock, distributors and the systems to run it from day one.
Nov 13, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Manage Medicine Expiry in a Medical Store: 8 Simple Steps
An 8-step routine to stop medicine expiring on your shelves: batch records, FEFO shelves and billing, a weekly expiry check, supplier returns and smarter ordering.
Nov 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Best Pharmacy Software in Pakistan: 10 Things to Check Before You Buy
A practical 10-point checklist for medical store owners: what pharmacy software must do, the questions to ask before you pay, and how to test it in a free trial.
Nov 13, 2026 · 7 min read