Charity addresses symptoms but poverty alleviation requires systemic economic and education fixes Interview with Mr. Shahzad Khan, Senior Anchor Abb…
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Structured CSR initiatives now offer sustainable solutions beyond temporary relief for vulnerable communities Pakistan, with a population exceeding 251 million…
Dental colleges and private practitioners provide community service improving access essential oral healthcare services Pakistan continues to face significant socioeconomic…
Charity, CSR, and micro-finance banks together empower communities and reduce poverty sustainably in Pakistan Interview with Mr Zia ul Mustafa…
Charity should gradually shift from consumption based assistance as micro-finance banks promote inclusive growth Interview with Mr Mateen Akhtar, Founder/Director…
Microfinance banks and corporate social responsibility contribute significantly to inclusive economic growth Interview with Mr. Altaf Hussain, an analyst PAGE:…
Pakistan: Card-Based Transactions Q3-FY25 Q4-FY25 Q1-FY26P Details Volume in million Value in billion-Rs Volume in million Value in billion-Rs Volume…
Expanding financial inclusion, embracing digital transformation, and strengthening transparency are urgently needed reforms Banks are more than financial institutions; they…
Pakistani banks prioritise cancer and renal care, yet dental disease burden silently escalates nationwide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved…
Focus on Islamic Microfinance and CSR could pull Pakistan out of poverty In recent times, social and economic disparity has…
Business-driven CSR initiatives foster economic empowerment, proving companies can be key players in poverty reduction The world has come a…
700 million people lived in extreme poverty in 2024, with progress slowing and 3.5 billion below $6.85 daily Pakistan’s poverty…
Poverty has been a persistent challenge for Pakistan, affecting millions of people and hindering economic progress. While various policies and…
Public-private partnerships enhance farmers’ digital literacy, ensuring fair pricing, efficient markets and sustainable cultivation The cultivation of sunflower in Pakistan…
Beyond charity dentistry can help profit while fighting poverty Poverty and oral health are closely linked, as access to quality…
LRBT treats 3 million patients annually through 20 hospitals and 61 clinics, ensuring free eye care for 86% of underprivileged…
Pakistan’s poverty rate rose by 7%, adding 13 million people — urgent reforms are needed to reverse the trend Interview…
Companies with strong CSR attract foreign investment, improve governance, and ensure long-term sustainability. The companies in today’s globally competitive market…
Human Development Index In Pakistan Country/ Region HDI Rank (HDI) Value (2022) Average Annual HDI Growth (%) [1990-2022] Life Expectancy…
Pakistan, a nation with a population exceeding 245 million, faces numerous challenges that hinder its progress. Among these challenges, unemployment…
International experts revealed that the term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not new in the business world. Various academics and…
In today’s interconnected world, the pursuit of sustainable development has become a shared goal among nations worldwide. Rooted in the…
SDGs provide a comprehensive framework for addressing poverty in all its dimensions Private sector has a significant role to play…
International experts revealed that the term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is not new in the business world. Various academics and…
Human Development Index Country/Region HDI Rank Human Development Index (HDI) Value (2021) Average Annual HDI Growth(%) [1990-2021] Life Expectancy at…
In a nation where the fight against poverty is often an uphill battle, we are striving hard to stand as…
EFU General Insurance Limited, has been recognized for its outstanding achievements in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR). The…
 Prudent risk mitigation and diversifying services are the bank’s key strategy Focus on education has facilitated financial inclusion, empowered individuals…
Poverty is an economic condition and applies to those whose income falls below the poverty line, which is the income…
NBP strongly committed in human investment and reaching SDG Goals Interview with Ms. Sabeen Gul – Wing Head CSR at…
International experts identified that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) must not be explained through tax planning policy alone but should be…
Diversity Of Disbursed Loans (July-March FY 2022) Details Value in % Services 13.0 Manufacturing/Light Engineering/Workshop 8.0 Agriculture/Cropping 8.3 Embroidery/stitching/handicraft 16.3…
In today’s world, companies are facing many problems with a new role, which is to fulfill the demands of the…
Microfinance Industry In Pakistan (Rs billions) Indicators FY21 FY22* Annual Growth Number of Branches 3,782 3,823 1.1% No. of Borrowers…
Conversation with Mr. Gul Muhammad Lot — Chairman, Mehran Group of Industries Excerpts of the conversation with Mr. Gul Muhammad…
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become much popular in the last few years. A large number of companies issue reports…
Pakistan: Micro Credit Beneficiaries, Outstanding Loans Portfolio And Loan Disbursement As Of Dec. 2020 MFP Active Borrowers Outstanding Loans Portfolio…
Interview with Mr Irfan Wahid — Chief Executive Officer, Global Financial Solutions (GFS) Builders & Developers Global Financial Solutions (GFS)…
Hakeem Muhammad Usman — CEO, Marhaba Laboratories Pvt Ltd PAGE: Please share your professional background, corporate profile, successful journey, and…
‘Female Dump Truck Driver Program’ launched in 2017 has received an overwhelming response from the women living in the impoverished…
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Pakistan is passing through an unprecedented crisis and being a Third World Country it is impossible to control the pandemic…
There are plenty of organizations across the world, which have made tremendous efforts to pay back to the society by…
‘Money belongs to you, but resources belong to the society’. With growing awareness about corporate social responsibility (CSR) among stakeholders,…
The health, geopolitical and socioeconomic impacts of COVID-19 crisis are significant and catastrophic. Organizations are finding way to understand, react,…
Good training to work force helpful for employment and removing poverty Mehran Group is taking best practices to safe and…
Internship is the best scheme to lift Pakistan’s skill development Corporate sector must take right steps for the growth of…
Pakistan: Human Development Index And Its Components Country/ Region HDI Human Development Index (HDI) Average Annual HDI Growth Life Expectancy…
Across the globe, COVID-19 pandemic has created disruption and uncertainty for the common man and business community. BankIslami Pakistan Limited…
To boost the system one must need a holistic approach Govt can create a system of rules and clarity for…
A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. – Henry Ford “I couldn’t complete my education, and…
While running a business entails taking care of a hefty amount of responsibilities – from employee wellness to shareholder interests…
One of the oldest and leading banks in Pakistan is MCB Bank Limited which has journeyed a remarkable tenure of…
National Bank Of Pakistan National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is one of the largest commercial banks of Pakistan and Corporate…
Microfinance Industry Indicators Indicators Dec-17 Dec-18 YoY Growth Absolute change % Number of Branches 3,673 4,239 566 15.4 Total No.…
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) carried out by the organizations involve handling the relationship between their business operations and the communities…
“The poverty alleviation plan will be the most important part of the government’s 100 days in power and will be…
Poverty is like punishment for a crime you didn’t commit – Mathematician Eli Khamarov It’s a hardcore fact that a…
Overall CSR functions in the country are great but required further efforts and support Interview with Mr S. M. Muneer…
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Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) is the leading fertilizer manufacturing & marketing company of the country, with more than 4…
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is a public sector commercial bank of the country that is fully aware of its…
During the six months period ended June 30, 2018 the National Bank of Pakistan’s (NBP) balance sheet posted 12.1 percent…
Corporate Social Responsibility is often viewed as a benevolent supplement to a company’s activities. For forward-looking entities, however, CSR is…
The incumbent government must play a strategic role in encouraging Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Pakistan. This can be done…
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a form of corporate self-regulation integrated into a business model. It is also known as…
CSR AWARD WINNERS IN PAKISTAN 2017 Abbas Steel Pvt Ltd Agha Steel Industries Albario Engineering Pvt Ltd Archroma Pakistan limited…
Interview with Mohammed Hanif Ajari — Director Strategic and Supply Chain Development, Getz Pharma [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile Mohammed…
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost of the people working within the corporate sector in Pakistan are aware of the term CSR that stands for…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s a leading financial institution in the country, National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has taken numerous but remarkable initiatives that…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he significant challenges for Pakistan are scarcity of resources, poverty, and health issues etc. If it is to become a…
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]any of local companies here are still lacking in meeting their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) obligations and practices but there…
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]riven by its concern for improving the quality of life, SSGC regularly invests in corporate social responsibility projects in collaboration…
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]orporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a form of corporate self-regulation integrated into a business model. It is also known as…
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]outh Asia is the world’s fastest growing region but economic growth alone could not be relied upon to end poverty.…
Interview with Mr Gul Mohammad Lot – Chairman, Mehran Group of Industries [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile Mr Gul Mohammad…
CSR AWARD WINNERS IN PAKISTAN 2017 Abbas Steel Pvt Ltd Agha Steel Industries Albario Engineering Pvt Ltd Archroma Pakistan limited…
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]orporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is generally understood to be the system in which a firm attains a balance or integration…
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]orporate Social Responsibility (CSR) means a responsible business. It is also a perception of having a corporate conscience or corporate…