SELLING PRESSURE AND PROFIT-TAKING KEEP THE INDEX MOVE AT SNAIL PACE; OIL PRICES REMAIN VOLATILE Although the KSE-100 Index remained…
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PAKISTAN: A FEW GOOGLE HOME OWNERS ALREADY HAVE BLUETOOTH ENABLED: At Google I/O 2017, the company proclaimed that it is…
BUDGETARY CUTS IN GCC Fitch Ratings has forecast an oil price scenario of an average $45 per barrel in 2017…
PAK-TURKISH RELATIONS TURNING INTO SUSTAINED ECONOMIC COOPERATION: CHIEF Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that Pakistan-Turkish relations were…
EUROPEAN EDIBLE OILS MARKET TO CROSS US$38BN BY 2022 The edible oils market in Europe is anticipated to cross US$38…
TANKER ORDERING ACTIVITY PICKS UP, ALBEIT AT SLOW PACE Newbuildings are still hard to come by in today’s market. However,…
ON AN AVERAGE 300 BANK EMPLOYEES SUSPENDED ANNUALLY FOR ACCOUNT FRAUDS BENGALURU: The post-demonetisation scrutiny of bank employees may have…
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]RGANIZATIONAL INERTIA ALL ORGANIZATIONS NEED A DISCIPLINE THAT MAKES THEM FACE UP TO REALITY. All organizations need to know that…
PTCL SUMMIT PROGRAM GROOMING YOUNG TALENT Dr. Daniel Ritz, President and CEO, PTCL addressed management trainees of the company at…
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Rightly committed in making its brand top demanding Practicing best ways to help society greener Excellence in quality and service…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he fashion industry in Pakistan is witnessing fast growth and youth which comprise about 32 percent of Pakistan’s population appear…
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]f the quality and credibility of locally produced brands is taken as the criterion of the successful brands, Engro is…
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ver the past 10 years, a little over a dozen Pakistani brands were launched in the global marketplace. Inspired by…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Golden Chick story began in Central Texas in the late 1960’s when the concept was created by a former…
E-commerce has helped expand industries, telecommunications enabling small-scale businesses to flourish: Analysts [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he e-commerce industry is booming throughout the region,…
Wins best sustainability report award at 6th CSR Awards 2017 [dropcap]I[/dropcap]t was the turnaround achieved by K-Electric management, which attracted…
Sincerity and integrity has been code of conduct of business at Gourmet [dropcap]U[/dropcap]nlike many other countries, Pakistan does not have…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]ioneer in introducing fast-food culture in Pakistan and set about bringing the burgers notion to the country, the Raza family,…
[dropcap]G[/dropcap]rowing presence of local and foreign brands in the Pakistani market has somewhat flourished a culture of brands in the…
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]slamic banks are introducing new products to take advantage of government incentives designed to boost growth in the industry. Our…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he trend of foreign retail outlets is expanding into other products, services and brands in the country. Last year, Clarks,…
Interview with Mr Gul Mohammad Lot – Chairman, Mehran Group of Industries [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]PROFILE: Mr Gul Mohammad…
Interview with Mr Khushnood Aftab — CEO and Founder, Viper Technology (Pvt) Ltd [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]PROFILE: Mr Khushnood…
Interview with Mr Abdul Ahad Shaikh – CEO, Mehfil Pvt Ltd PAGE: TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF PLEASE: ABDUL AHAD SHAIKH: I…
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THE 10 MOST VALUABLE BRANDS IN THE WORLD Name & rank Description Name & rank Description 1. Google Brand value:…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan’s leading high street brand and winner of countless Lux Style Awards, Khaadi is the most quintessentially the country’s brand.…
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]ngro Foods in Pakistan, is among the biggest and fastest growing firms with a vision to cater to domestic needs…
PAKISTANI RUPEE MOVEMENT: Pak Rupees weakened during the week in inter-bank market as it opened on Monday at Rs.104.60/80 while…
PAKISTAN STOCKS FALL ON PROFIT-TAKING Pakistan stocks underwent a little correction after a rollercoaster ride on Friday as investors booked…
MARKET REVIEW The week started with a steep decline which was later arrested by some support being provided by big…
PSX INDEX UNDERGOES SEE-SAW RIDE TO END IN NEGATIVE SUMMARY During the week the stocks remained negative for three days…
PSX BENCHMARK KSE-100 MARGINALLY DOWN; FOREIGN INVESTORS PORTFOLIO REGISTERS AN OUTFLOW OF $15.3M SHARES KSE-100 index suffered a fall of…
PAKISTAN: A FEW GOOGLE HOME OWNERS ALREADY HAVE BLUETOOTH ENABLED: At Google I/O 2017, the company proclaimed that it is…
STRONG SEASON LIFTS CRUDE OIL TANKERS From a crude oil market perspective, 2016 can be summed up as “eventful”. In…
STRONG PRIVATE SECTOR TO HELP GCC TO SAVE $165 B IN CAPITAL SPENDING GCC countries collectively can save up to…
OIL & COAL DEMAND COULD PEAK BY 2020 A drop in the cost of solar and electric vehicle technology could…
NEPRA-MINISTRY WAR OF WORDS INTENSIFYING The war of words between Ministry of Water and Power and National Electric Power Regulatory…
BOND MARKET REMAINS VOLATILE Government bond market witnessed high volatility on the Budget day but at close the benchmark yield…
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]IMITS OF SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY “IT IS NOT ENOUGH FOR BUSINESS TO DO WELL; IT MUST ALSO DO GOOD.” BUT IN…
SHELL TAMEER AWARDS 2017 The biennial Shell Tameer Awards took place at the British Deputy High Commission in a ceremony…
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[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he author is a PhD in Business Administration with a focus on Finance. He carries an experience of eleven years…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan Stock Exchange took quick hit within a short span of time and just in one year, the reform of…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s on January 24th, 2017 there are 576 companies listed in Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and the total market capitalization…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he eye-catching growth of Pakistan Stock Exchange bouncing above the psychological barrier of 50,000 levels, which is considered as an…
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile signing of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) of 40 percent strategic equity stake of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan’s economy has rebounded in recent years, with improving security across the country fueling economic growth. Pakistan was the world’s…
SECP issues set of guidelines for investors and individuals to adopt a cautious approach [dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has been…
Around 36 economic zones being set up in various areas; skill development work on the rise [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he inception of a…
Vibrant and stable financial sector and capital market play a significant role in the economic growth of a country. This,…
[dropcap]UK[/dropcap] cannot possibly remain within the European single market as staying in it would mean “not leaving the EU” this…
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]ndowed with rich mineral resources, Balochistan has great scope for setting up small and medium enterprises in mineral sector. The…
300A chartered institute established in 1951 and constituted under Cost and Management Accountants Act, 1966 [dropcap]R[/dropcap]ealizing the need, the profession…
An exclusive interview with Muhammad Lukman – CEO, National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]PROFILE: Muhammad…
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Interview with Mr Basharat Khan — Executive Director & Head of Equities Din Capital [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]PROFILE: Mr…
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TOP 10 DEADLIEST DISEASES IN THE WORLD 1. Coronary Artery Disease (Ischemic Heart Disease) 6. HIV/AIDS 2. Stroke 7. Diarrheal…
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]hina is the world’s second largest economy and has one of the fastest growth rates of any G20 nation, but…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan entered into a new era of equity trading from time to time development in its stock exchange, which is…
PAKISTANI RUPEE MOVEMENT: Pak Rupees weakened during the week in inter-bank market as it opened on Monday at Rs.104.60/80 while…
DOW JONES STAYS ABOVE 20,000 US stocks were little changed on Thursday as investors paused following a two-day rally that…
MARKET REVIEW Index started the week on a positive note and crossed 50,000pts on several occasions, however it could not…
KSE-100 CREATES HISTORY BY CROSSING 50,000 PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIER SUMMARY The week ended saw two record breaking landmarks for PSX: 1)…
CHINESE INVESTMENT TRIGGERS SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH IN PAKISTAN STOCK MARKET Chinese consortium to appoint its directors at the board of PSX…
PAKISTAN: A FEW GOOGLE HOME OWNERS ALREADY HAVE BLUETOOTH ENABLED: At Google I/O 2017, the company proclaimed that it is…
CAPESIZE MARKET KEEP STRUGGLING The beleaguered dry bulk market has now entered its third year of crisis, in what could…
QATAR INVESTMENT IN RUSSIA Qatar’s investments in Russia will further strengthen ties between the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries…
WORLD WHEAT PRODUCTION TO DECLINE IN 2017-18 In its preliminary outlook for 2017-18 world wheat supply and demand, the International…
PKR: RATES INERT Rates were almost unchanged on the money market on Friday as the rupee sustained overnight levels against…
TRADE DEFICIT IN THE RANGE OF $100-110B MUMBAI: The country’s trade deficit which improved by 25 per cent in the…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]ROVIDE NEW TOP MANAGEMENT THE BUSINESS THESE PEOPLE SELL IS THEIR “CHILD.” Within a year or so, the acquiring company…
PAKISTAN CABLES REEL PAINTED BY MAURIZIO BOSCHERI, UNVEILED BY KARACHI BIENNALE TRUST AT CUSTOMS HOUSE KARACHI Karachi Biennale Trust unveiled…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]n economic indicator is a statistic about an economic activity. Economic indicators allow analysis of economic performance and predictions of…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]ruly speaking, schools and hospitals have now turned somewhat into firms and companies, which all the time remain engaged in…
University’s VC vows to ensure quality education to the students, uphold merit [dropcap]E[/dropcap]stablished in year 1882 at Lahore, the University…
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]andidates should find out whether they have the logical inclination to fare well in an MBA program. Human Resource Managers…
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]ilemma of taxation policy for developing countries including Pakistan is need to be settled at a point where system is…
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]ccupational violence is a worldwide, multifaceted problem affecting all industries, including healthcare. Frequency of hospital violence exists beyond news headlines…
University committed to excellence in academics, research and knowledge exchange [dropcap]G[/dropcap]overnment College University (GCU) Lahore is one of the leading…
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]alochistan has a literacy rate of 39 percent, which is much lower than the national rate. The education sector has…
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t is estimated that more than 700,000 people die each year due to drug-resistant infections, though it could be much…
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]orld Mental Health Day is being observed on every 10th of October and the purpose of observing this day is…
Pakistan ranks 4th in air pollution states: WHO [dropcap]P[/dropcap]remature deaths due to air pollution cost the global economy $5.1 trillion…
Govt committed on reforms evolved for setting up healthcare system on modern lines [dropcap]D[/dropcap]eath of a woman patient namely Zohra…
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Country’s youth is brimming with talent and ideas, just need to channel their energies the right way Interview with Dr…