Market Review Stock market remained volatile throughout the week, however the benchmark KSE100 index closed almost flattish, reporting a decrease…
Year: 2018
Pakistan’s stocks index recovers after earlier world markets jitter Summary Trading at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) this week was of…
Stocks under pressure after global rout, buyers set sight on volatility ease During the week ended 9th February 2018, Pakistan…
Dubai gold prices decline, 22k priced at dh149.25 Gold prices dropped on Thursday for a third consecutive day, holding near…
Galaxy surfactants lists with 3% premium at Rs 1,520 NEW DELHI: Galaxy Surfactants, a maker of speciality chemicals got listed…
Steel melting industry opposes tax break for Chinese company Pakistan Steel Melters Association (PSMA) has fiercely opposed the grant of…
PAKISTAN: Data saving youtube go app now available in Pakistan: YouTube is undoubtedly the biggest network for uploading and viewing…
Oil slides towards weekly loss on excess supply worries Oil prices fell for a sixth day on Friday, and were…
THE RIGHT ORGANIZATION The only things that evolve by themselves in an organization are disorder, friction, mal performance. The pioneers…
Month-long Yayvo cricket festival begins Yayvo.com, Pakistan’s leading e-commerce platform is all set to launch ’Yayvo Cricket Festival’ starting from…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
An economic indicator is a statistic about an economic activity. Economic indicators allow analysis of economic performance and predictions of…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Enrico Onali, Aston University[/box] Stock markets around the world suffered sudden, heavy losses on February 5…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Klaus Schwab Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum Geneva[/box] We cannot fix the fractures of…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Claudio Cocorocchia Acting Head of Information and Entertainment System Initiative, Global Leadership Fellow, World Economic Forum…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Paul Polman Chief Executive Officer, Unilever Ellen MacArthur Founder, Ellen MacArthur Foundation[/box] In just half a…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Sarah Glozer, University of Bath[/box] Making yourself heard by big businesses can be tricky. Even when…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Stefano Trojani Head of Security Affairs, World Economic Forum Geneva[/box] The first time President John F.…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Nauro Campos, Brunel University London[/box] Brexit is like a box of chocolates: you never know what…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Anthony Hesketh, Lancaster University[/box] In the wake of the financial crash ten years ago, there has…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Megan Blake, University of Sheffield[/box] Hardly a day goes by when food is not in the…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Jonathan Hursh This article is part of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting[/box] Soon, one third of…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Anna Bruce-Lockhart Editor, World Economic Forum This article is part of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting[/box]…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Ross Chainey Digital Media Specialist, World Economic Forum This article is part of the World Economic Forum…
As the Government of Pakistan (GoP) remains the biggest borrower that also offers lucrative return on its risk-free securities, the…
The financial services market is undergoing a lot of changes. Customers always have appetite for more and are well knowledgeable,…
The consumer financing was started in Pakistan during the General Pervez Musharaf regime and was at its peak in 2004-05…
The claims of prosperity and progress made by the incumbent government belie the reality. Almost 50% of the total population…
Your startup is a movie, you are the director, and not the hero, customers are true heroes. Build your story…
Consumer financing products include credit cards, personal loans, auto loans and housing mortgage. It not only contributes towards facilitating the…
As the technological landscape changes, so too does the expectation of consumers who shop in stores and online. Mobile technology,…
The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) was founded on 18th September 1947 as country’s first stock exchange. Initially only five companies…
Pakistani banks have been focusing more on the consumer financing since last two fiscal years. According to State Bank of…
Tourism has been the fastest growing industry of the last decade, as disposable incomes grow throughout the world. The rapid…
Flamboyant financing product Car Ijarah of Meezan Bank is Pakistan’s first interest-free finance based on the Islamic mode of Ijarah…
At the closing event of a five-year (2013 to 2018) Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH), a service component of…
ORIX Leasing Pakistan Limited (OLP) was established in July 1986 as a joint venture between ORIX Corporation, Japan and local…
Founded in the year 2000, Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited (formerly known as Khushhali Bank Limited) was a part of the…
Cryptocurrencies plunged on Friday, with bitcoin at one point sliding below $8,000 and headed for its biggest weekly loss since…
Banks should be more supportive for the masses and for corporate industry growth An exclusive interview with Mr. Barkatullah Lone…
An exclusive interview with Mr Arshad Majeed — Group Head Consumer Finance, Meezan Bank [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Arshad…
PAKISTAN MARKET INDICATOR EXCHANGE RATES Currency activity Friday 29-Dec Friday 5-Jan Friday 12-Jan Friday 19-Jan Friday 26-Jan Friday 2-Feb DOLLAR…
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In Pakistan, JS Bank (a majority-owned subsidiary of Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd) continues to boost its market share in…
In any country, a well functioning payment system infrastructure is necessary in safeguarding financial stability, monetary system and also promoting…
Us stocks fall as rate worries offset good earnings Wall Street stocks declined early Thursday amid jitters over the prospects…
Market Review The benchmark index turned bearish during the week, posting a decline of 0.6%WoW, falling 250pts to close at…
KSE-100 index ends week down but positive momentum ahead Summary During the weekend the KSE-100 Index declined by 250 points…
Stocks readying to rally despite ending week on flat note Market seems to be consolidating amidst results announcement, amplified corporate…
UAE airline changes baggage policy: how much can you carry? Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has introduced a new baggage policy…
India scores better than global average on budget transparency MUMBAI: India scored slightly better than the global average when it…
Agri exhibition to start on Feb 10 in Larkana The Sindh Enterprise Development Fund is going to hold the seventh…
Mexican port posts historic high volume Mexican major port container volume increased 12.2 percent year on year to 6,375,338 million…
PAKISTAN: #MCBSUPERSAVERS- get additional 30% off on all MCB debit, credit cards: ‘Sales’ and ‘discounts’ are the sweetest words for…
Oil set for strongest January since 2013; wary of data Oil prices fell for a third day on Wednesday ahead…
HOW TO USE OBJECTIVES Objectives are not fate; they are not direction. If objective are only good intentions, they are…
PTCL partners with Virtual University for Ignite’s DigiSkills Initiative Ignite, Ministry of IT & Telecom has launched DigiSkills program to…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
An economic indicator is a statistic about an economic activity. Economic indicators allow analysis of economic performance and predictions of…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Felix Richter, Feb 1, 2018[/box] In a move that surprised many, eBay announced on Wednesday that it’s replacing PayPal…
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[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Felix Richter, Jan 25, 2018[/box] Driven by an increase in demand for premium smartphones, the average smartphone selling…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Martin Armstrong, Jan 25, 2018[/box] It’s common knowledge that smoking is extremely bad for your health, but for those…
The caption may sound a little outrageous to readers, but it is a harsh reality. Over the years the country…
In today’s context e-commerce is a potent tool to further the goal of financial inclusion by drawing more people within…
Branding a product is a buzz-word across the globe which brings about value of the product. In the brand-conscious society…
The communication resources have improved and flow of information is so instantaneous that almost everybody around the globe has the…
International brands are making fine entry into the Pakistan’s lucrative market by opening their franchises in mega cities and towns.…
Your startup is a movie, you are the director, and not the hero, customers are true heroes. Build your story…
In a scenario of consistently increasing flow of migrants remittances despite slow down in economically rich countries who deploy major…
Pakistan is currently passing through a demographic transition, which has resulted in a ‘youth bulge’ (63% of our population comprising…
E-commerce industry in Pakistan is in growing stage where a lot of space in products and services still exists. E-commerce…
Pakistan emerged as a sovereign country in 1947 on the world map. The areas which comprise the country now didn’t…
Today, a company creates, maintains and optimizes business relations with consumers and other businesses using tools and practices involving Internet…
The women entrepreneurship has been mostly acknowledged as an important source but untapped while their much participation is essential for…
Survey finds global logistics executives expect good year for emerging markets economies Malaysia, Bangladesh and Vietnam are among the top…
There are many types of rice known to the world and in this wonderful world which is full of thousands…
Balochistan is the most backward province, which is also far behind from other provinces in economic development. The least developed…
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PAKISTAN MARKET INDICATOR EXCHANGE RATES Currency activity Friday 22-Dec Friday 29-Dec Friday 5-Jan Friday 12-Jan Friday 19-Jan Friday 26-Jan DOLLAR…
REAL GDP GROWTH RATES (%) Region/Country 2015 2016 2017 2018 (P) India 7.9 6.8 7.2 7.7 Bangladesh 6.8 6.9 6.9…
As winter starts, our favorite fruit kinnow is seen at every fruit stall in Pakistan. Luckily, the country has a…
Different research studies revealed that in this dynamic era of marketing revolution and impact of marketing activities on the life…
Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq surge Wall Street stocks were in full-throttle rally mode on Friday, with all three major indices…
Rising index succumbs to selling pressure at the end of the week Summary Pakistan Stocks Exchange started the week in…
Market stays in the positive territory; negative outlook, new monetary rates in focus Continuing with its last five week’s positive…
DH220 million aluminium plant opens at Kizad Ducab Aluminium Company, the latest company to join the UAE’s fast growing aluminium…
PSU bank stocks fall after recapitalisation plan announcement NEW DELHI: PSU bank stocks fell up to 6 per cent a…