The COVID-19 crisis has revealed a general lack of connectivity and data exchange built into our global supply chains. Future resiliency will depend on building transparent, inter-operable and connective networks. When it became clear that many of us would soon …
Read More »Falling oil prices, biggest threat to US shale producers
The week ended on 13th March 2020 can be termed one of horrific weeks for crude oil producers and traders as prices went down about 50 percent since the start of the year. Oil rebounded a bit on Friday following …
Read More »Imran Khan, with support of countrymen can help meet quest of future economy
Public Private Partnership with option of tax holidays will push soar investment Our quality manpower exports will determine the growth of remittances from GCC Interview with Professor Syed Ali Abbas Abidi — a first-rate educationalist of Pakistan PAKISTAN & GULF …
Read More »An undivided GCC is in Pakistan’s favor
In June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt broke off diplomatic and transportation links with Qatar over its support for extremist groups. They imposed bans on shipping, trade, direct flights, overflights and land crossings with Qatar. After two …
Read More »Can sustainable peace be established in Middle East?
One wonders why Middle East and North Africa (MENA) continue to suffer from internal turmoil as well as proxy wars. Some analysts say the single largest reason behind the present turmoil can be ongoing attempts to keep crude oil prices …
Read More »Pakistani skills are first choice for employment in UAE
Abdullah Bin Zayed Group has exciting training and education for employment and career advancement Interview with Dr Khusro Iqbal — Director Group Human Resources & Trainings for Abdulla Bin Zayed Investment Group (Dubai) PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: …
Read More »Silver lining of fully functional Gwadar Port
Pakistan is taking initiative to develop Gwadar Port in Balochistan as a duty-free port with free economic zone on the lines of UAE’s Dubai. Present government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan plans to provide exemptions from income tax, sales …
Read More »Brewing turmoil in Pakistan’s backyard
Since Donald Trump administration refused to extend waivers for Iranian oil exports, the United States and Iran have been giving threats and counter threats. In response to the US decision to tighten oil sanctions and push Iranian oil exports to …
Read More »The benefits of Saudi Arabia, UAE oil refinery projects in Balochistan
By virtue of its geo-strategic location, Gwadar is likely to emerge as a free oil port in the South Asian region. It can serve as the future petroleum and petrochemical hub of Pakistan meeting the oil transshipment requirements of different …
Read More »More capitals and infrastructure ease can help boost transaction process in Pakistan
The new models are coming up with the scale of the network Additional services in insurance, capital markets, savings, access to credit & real estate areas are required An exclusive interview with SYED HAMZA MATIN – CEO, EDP Services North America, …
Read More »Pakistan needs to enhance quality of products to lure lucrative and big GCC market
New govt must negotiate FTA with GCC nations for perfection of significant investment relations Interview with MR KHALID TAWAB – Chairman, Tawab Group of Companies PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and your organization, please: Khalid Tawab: I am Chairman of …
Read More »Bank Alfalah posts 27pc profit in profit after tax
Bank sees positive results amid challenging economic environment in the country Bank Alfalah Limited has registered an impressive growth of 27 percent in the Profit After Tax (PAT) in year 2018 despite a challenging operating environment in Pakistan while the …
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