Low-cost housing is the dire need since the housing backlog is around 10 million units …
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Interview with Mr. Fahd K. Chinoy – CEO, Pakistan Cables Limited COVID-19, its prolonged stay, has changed and continues to change the way companies operate business around the world. With numerous restrictions and preventive measures such as social distancing in …
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Interview with Mr Irfan Wahid — Chief Executive Officer, Global Financial Solutions (GFS) Builders & Developers PAGE: GFS has more than 15-years history, what has been its prime motive? Irfan Wahid: Our primary motive has been to provide quality housing units …
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Interview with Muhammad Talha — an analyst PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Muhammad Talha: I have been working in Arif Habib Group for last 12 years. Before joining the Arif Habib Group Company, I served in Al-Abbas Group, Ghulam …
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Spurge of real estate activities started and buyers will get new products and options soon REIT model for managing the real estate business is gaining traction albeit very slowly Interview with Muhammad Ejaz — Chief Executive, Arif Habib Dolmen REIT …
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Year 2021 is bright and prosperous for Pakistan economy Interview with Mr Khalid Tawab — Chairman, Tawab Group of Companies PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and your career, please: Khalid Tawab: I am Chairman of Tawab Group of Companies which …
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The experts record that Pakistan’s cement industry has recorded a healthy growth during the first nine months of fiscal year July-March FY2020. Cement sector performance has backed through the increased exports mostly clinker which went up by 100 percent during …
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Prime Minister Of Pakistan *Pakistan’s success story with Imran Khan in 2020 The government of Prime Minister Imran Khan has handled the economic impact of pandemic with effective strategies and emerged successful during tough times in 2020 as well. No …
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The FTSE 100 had a stellar first week of 2021 The FTSE 100 roared ahead in the first week of 2021, jumping more than 6 percent compared to increases of roughly 0.13 percent on the US’s S&P 500 and 1 …
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Dubai benchmark gained for a third successive session The Gulf biggest lender Qatar National Bank was the top gainer on the Qatari benchmark, adding 2.4 percent, while Qatar Islamic Bank tacked on 1.8 percent. Activity in the UAE’s non-oil private sector …
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Most inspiring leader of all time Winston Churchill is long remembered as one of the greatest leaders in modern history and the savior of democracy. He was tasked with the daunting task of leading Britain and the Allied powers to victory …
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Slow pace of privatisation irking IMF: Mian Zahid Hussain Chairman of National Business Group of FPCCI, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum and All Karachi Industrial Alliance, and former provincial minister Mian Zahid Hussain on the slow pace of privatisation …
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Under international law, settlements are considered illegal [Mohamad Torokman/Reuters] Published in AlJazeera on Jan 11th, 2021 PM Netanyahu orders advancement of plans to build 800 homes for Jewish settlers in last days of Trump’s presidency. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu …
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The Pakistan Super League’s logo. — PSL/File Published in Geo News on Jan 08th, 2021 Karachi Kings to launch title defence against Quetta Gladiators at National Stadium Karachi on February 20 PSL 2021 final to be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi …
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Published in The Nation on Jan 11th, 2021, Islamabad – Cellular senescence, a state of permanent growth arrest, has emerged as a hallmark and fundamental driver of organismal aging. It is regulated by both genetic and epigenetic factors. Despite a …
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Humans historically take a long time to trust the latest wave of machine technology. In scenarios involving physical harm, people tend to see machines as more harmful than humans performing the same actions. It’s important we combine our interest in …
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• The AlUla region is opening up and diversifying its economy in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme. • It will build a tourist economy, while improving quality of life for residents. • AlUla’s development principles emphasize respect for …
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Social enterprises have the potential to change entire industries. An example from the chocolate industry shows the potential for responsible practices sparking a widescale sustainability transition. Investors should therefore dedicate funds to strengthen the influencing capacity of social enterprises. Tony’s …
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2020 could prove to be a turning point in the fight to curb global warming. This depends on what we can achieve in the next 10 years. This year should mark a turning point in the race to stem the …
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When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, it seemed like the day of reckoning for over-stretched corporate borrowers was finally at hand. For years, pundits and policymakers had been warning about a dangerous build-up of the debt of “non-financial firms”, meaning …
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• An integrated approach is needed to fully decarbonize cities. • Digitalization across buildings, mobility and energy infrastructure is key to achieving net zero carbon. • Decarbonizing cities will not just benefit the environment, but also the jobs market, public …
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China will overtake the United States to become the world’s biggest economy in 2028, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research. The study predicts that China will take the top spot five years earlier than previously estimated, largely …
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As much as one billion tonnes of waste could be burned in open and uncontrolled fires around the world each year, according to one estimate – close to half of all the municipal solid waste generated on Earth. But even …
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