Year: 2018
To keep dominance in Islamic banking Meezan Bank bringing in more novel products with handy to younger generation Interview with…
Recent anti-encroachment drive aims to crush institutional corruption and building of cartels Profit margins have shrunk due to increase in…
Interview with Muhammad Abbas Sajid — Chief Executive, (Engineering Services) [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Muhammad Abbas Sajid graduated in…
Must take wise and consistent policies for tax collection, rupee stability and for resources strength Great CPEC projects help change…
Automobile sector well poised for future investment; opportunity must also be given to import of used cars Interview with Mr.…
Interview with Mr Anis Majeed – Chairman, Karachi Wholesale Grocers Association (KWGA) [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Mr Anis Majeed…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
Analysis of cement sector in Pakistan (Operational Units Data) July to June Production Capacity (Mn. Tonnes) % age Incr/(Dec) Local…
For many developing countries, the experts believed that remittances constitute a large source of international income relative to other financial…
Researchers revealed in the international report that having surpassed 5 billion people connected to mobile services during 2017, the worldwide…
The economists recorded that Pakistan’s terms of trade, which gauge the ratio of export to import prices, have not only…
Pakistan banking experts have revealed that Pakistan’s banking sector is a significant contributor in the promotion of the overall economic…
Economists believe that agriculture can help assist in reduction of poverty, increase incomes and enhance food security for 80 percent…
US stocks down and energy sector tumbles US stocks closed lower in a shortened post-holiday trading session on Friday as…
Market Review During the outgoing week, positives related to arrival of USD1.0bn from KSA have been overshadowed by the negatives…
Economic concerns keep investors anxious as market stays bearish Summary The government’s hectic efforts for the stabilization of the economic…
Sentiment leans to favor bears over delay in IMF talks and funding from ‘friendly countries’ Pakistan equity market remained under…
Unlimited VAT refunds for tourists visiting UAE Tourists visiting the UAE have a reason for joy as the government has…
PM Narendra Modi’s infra development vision to play catalytic role in overall economic growth: Assocham Lauding PM Modi for launching…
IMF: Pakistan should let market forces decide rupee’s fate The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to let market…
Stronger capesize demand pushes up baltic index The Baltic Exchange’s main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships ferrying dry…
PAKISTAN NEWS: Govt Likely to Allow Import of Used Smartphones: In a major policy shift in the telecom sector, the…
World oil prices hit over one-year low Oil prices slumped up to nearly 8 percent to the lowest in more…
Managing Cash in the New Venture There is an old banker’s rule of thumb according to which one assumes that…
PTCL & Convo Announce First Ever Pakistan-based Cloud Enterprise Social Collaboration Platform Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL), has signed a…
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=””]Bob Moritz Global Chairman, PwC [/box] The year 2018 has seen a steady shift in cybersecurity…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Rachael Treharne, University of Sheffield[/box] Over the last few years Arctic scientists have reported a surprising…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””] Terence Huw Edwards, Loughborough University; Christian Soegaard, University of Warwick, and Mustapha Douch, Aston University[/box]…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Ayla Majid Managing Director, Financial Advisory Services, Khalid Majid Rehman[/box] The digital power of China’s Belt…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Raphael Schoentgen Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Hydrogen Advisors [/box] Hydrogen gas was first produced artificially…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Felix Richter, Nov 14, 2018[/box] Despite the fact that platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have come…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Sarah Tebbe, Nov 14, 2018[/box] London and New York remain the most attractive cities for international professionals.…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Niall McCarthy, Nov 14, 2018[/box] People who move to Paris certainly aren’t disappointed by the city’s incredible…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Martin Armstrong, Nov 13, 2018[/box] This year’s World Giving Index from the Charities Aid Foundation has revealed the countries…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Agne Blazyte, Nov 13, 2018[/box] The fifth anniversary of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was recently marked in…
With the contribution of human capital in total wealth growing globally, the creation of a skilled labor force that is…
Education is critical to the social and economic development and has a profound impact on population health. Education and health…
Islamic finance industry in Pakistan has witnessed a strong growth in Pakistan over the last decade, with the share of…
The collaboration between industry and the academic world has always been an important but complex topic. Due to the rapid…
Balochistan is the country’s poorest province with standards of living and social indicators lagging substantially behind the rest of the…
Technology is a major part of our lives today; since we wake-up in the morning to the time we go…
Prime Minister Imran Khan recently returned home from his first official visit to China. Certainly, Pakistan actually needs trade not…
Since 2012 Ali Hajvery Free Drug Bank (AHFDB) has restored 800,000 lives by providing free of cost medicines to deserving…
KSBL is instinctive in keeping its curriculum modern and according to market needs Better policy making, public-private partnerships and PR…
Cognitive, socio-emotional and technical skills basic requirement for Pakistan’s youth development Interview with Dr. Khusro Iqbal – an HR expert…
Govt must engage nation in waging war against illiteracy and double the amount for education progress Interview with Mr Aamir…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
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International research revealed that enhancing financial situation and operating margins is probable to remain a top issue. Many public and…
The Government of Pakistan has been trying to develop an outstanding educational system in the country. The government‘s statistics showed…
US stocks slip on Chinese data and falling oil prices US stocks fell on Friday, with shares of technology, energy…
Market Review The outgoing week remained volatile throughout the week owing to the lack of clarification on monetary assistance from…
Vagueness over Chinese and IMF packages keep bulls away, index declines by 1.5% wow Summary Lack of preparedness and planning…
Published in ARY, on Nov 8th, 2018, Reuters SINGAPORE: Netflix Inc plans to make 17 more original productions in Asia…
Published in Pakistan Today, on Nov 8th, 2018, BY AIZA TARIQ –With Dust to Dust (2017), Mahnoor Zaidi aims to discuss cemetery…
Dame Emma Thompson and Sarah Gordy both received their gongs on Wednesday Published in BBC, on Nov 7th, 2018, Actress…
Published in Variety, on Nov 7th, 2018, By REBECCA RUBIN Will movie theaters finally get some respect? That’s the question exhibitors…
Published in msn, on Nov 7th, 2018, By Brent Lang “Shrek” and “Puss in Boots” are getting rebooted and Chris Meledandri, the…
Infantino said it was Fifa’s duty to “protect football” Published in BBC, on Nov 8th, 2018, Players involved in any…
Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur with players and support staff during a practice session at ICC Academy. Published in…
The Inter Miami crest features two great blue herons – birds native to south Florida Published in BBC, on Nov…
Tauqeer Ahmad Dar says he is uncertain if the team will participate in the upcoming World Cup in India due…
The official F1 website provided a computer-generated image of the proposed 5.565km track layout in Hanoi Published in BBC, on…
Published in ARY, on Nov 5th, 2018, PARIS: Novak Djokovic’s return to the world number one spot, just five months…
UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson riding in a British tank in Oman during exercise Saif Sareea 3. Image: UK Dept…
Emmanuel Macron and Theresa May have not always seen eye to eye on Brexit Published in BBC, on Nov 8th,…
‘We owe a tremendous amount to these Commonwealth veterans’ Ms Mordaunt said ( DFID ) Published in Independent, on Nov…
A woman uses a Chinese national flag to provide shade as she listens to Prime Minister Hun Sen delivering his…
Scotland’s working-age population is set to fall from 2018 onwards Published in BBC, on Nov 7th, 2018, Scotland’s ageing population…
President Maithripala Sirisena, right, and newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa attend a rally on Monday [Eranga Jayawardena/AP] Published…
Colour a key driver when GCC buyers decide on purchasing cars Colour plays an important part in the final selection…
Demonetisation ‘key step’ in formalising economy, tackling black money: Arun Jaitley defends noteban As India completes two years of demonetisation…
Remittances increase 21% to $2 bn Overseas Pakistani workers sent home 21% higher remittances amounting to $2 billion in October…
South Korea takes top spot in global ship orders South Korean shipbuilders clinched the No. 1 position in new orders…
PAKISTAN NEWS: Pakistan and Etisalat Resume Talks for Pending Payment for PTCL: Pakistan has decided to reinitiate talks with Dubai-based…
Oil falls as global supply increases Oil prices fell nearly 1 percent on Friday as global supply increased and investors…
Social Innovation: The Lab Without Wall Steinmetz’s technology-driven science is anathema to many academic scientists. Steinmetz’s innovation also led to…
TPL Insurance & Yayvo Bring to their Customers a Secure Shopping Experience To supplement and enhance the digital buying experience…
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=””]Cecilia Skingsley Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Sweden (Sveriges Riksbank) This article is part of the Annual…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””] Laurie Parsons, Royal Holloway[/box] Modern slavery is a prominent term of late. Thus far, efforts…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Suchitra Sebastian Associate Professor, Department of Physics, Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge This article is part…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””] J. Robert Branston, University of Bath; Anna Gilmore, University of Bath, and Rosemary Hiscock, University…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Hilary Sutcliffe Director, SocietyInside Anne-Marie Allgrove Head, Global Information Technology and Communications Industry, Baker McKenzie This…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Sarah Feldman, Nov 2, 2018[/box] According to an analysis conducted by the Kaspersky Lab from Q1 of 2018, Microsoft…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Felix Richter, Nov 2, 2018[/box] Even though iPhone unit sales came in short of analyst expectations for…