[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Felix Richter, Nov 1, 2018[/box] When Facebook filed for its initial public offering in early 2012, the…
Year: 2018
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Martin Armstrong, Nov 1, 2018[/box] Every month, Ipsos conducts a survey to find out what the world is worrying…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Martin Armstrong, Oct 30, 2018[/box] A new report released yesterday by the European Environment Agency has revealed the startling…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Niall McCarthy, Oct 29, 2018[/box] Across the European Union, around 214,000 tonnes of portable batteries and accumulators were sold…
According to World Bank’s Doing Business Report 2019, Pakistan carried out three business reforms during the past year to help…
The benchmark index of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) posted 1.6%MoM gain during October 2018 and closed at nearly 41,650 points,…
Commercial banks are the core providers of liquidity to the private sector and the biggest investors in government securities (Treasury…
Last week, Prime Minister Imran Khan paid an important visit to China at a time when Pakistan is facing multi-facet…
Balochistan is rich in renewable energy (RE) resources, which must be exploited for sustainable development of the province. The government…
Govt must hunt for transparent, friendly and consistent policies to lure investment Interview with Muhammad Abdul Aleem – CEO, Overseas…
Interview with Dr Ayub Mehar — a renowned economist PAGE: Kindly tell something about yourself: DR AYUB MEHAR: Currently, I am…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
Foreign direct investment (FDI) overview in Pakistan ($ Million) Country 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Jul-Sep 2019 Sector…
The financial experts of MCB-Arif Habib Savings and Investments Limited (MCB-AH) mentioned in the report that during the quarter closed…
World investment report 2018 released by UNCTAD revealed that the worldwide foreign direct investment (FDI) flows declined by 23 percent…
Pakistan stocks gain nearly 300 points The stock market once again had a volatile session on Friday and the benchmark…
Market Review The benchmark index started off on a negative note, however, managed to close in green in the outgoing…
Stocks stay bullish as optimism from PM visit to China grows; index crosses 42,000 mark Summary Investors in stock exchange…
Healthy volume witnessed, support packages from China and UAE in spotlight For the week ended 2nd November 2018, the benchmark…
Published in Samaa, on Nov 1st, 2018, Naomi Watts has signed on to play the lead in a Game of Thrones prequel…
Published in msn, on Oct 29th, 2018, By Jeremy Fuster Hulk Hogan has been selected by WWE to host their Saudi Arabia…
Published in Variety, on Oct 29th, 2018, By DAVE MCNARY After 18 years under Film Independent, the Los Angeles Film Festival is no…
Published in Geo, on Oct 29th, 2018, French screen legend Catherine Deneuve announced Monday she was set to auction off…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that football’s governing body is looking into the possibility of increasing the number…
Qatar will be the first Middle East nation to host the football World Cup [File: Qatar Emirate Council/Handout/Anadolu] Published…
Ashraf Sobhy (left), Egypt’s Youth and Sports Minister makes a point as Caroline Faraj, Vice President, Arabic Services at CNN…
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, center, celebrates with guard Stephen Curry, left, after scoring against the Chicago Bulls. —…
Rafael Nadal has won the French Open 11 times, but has never triumphed at the Paris Masters Published in…
Published in The Express Tribune, on Oct 29th, 2018, By Sports Desk They might not be ready to share pleasantries when it…
Published in BBC, on Oct 31st, 2018, Labour says it would end the freeze in working-age benefits if it wins…
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a campaign rally in Estero, Florida, U.S., October 31, 2018. REUTERS/Carlos Barria …
Workers adjust and clean the logo of the European Commission at the entrance to its headquarters ( Reuters ) …
People wait to cast their ballots during early voting at a community center on Oct. 25 in Potomac, Md. (Brendan…
Supporters of Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro celebrate the candidate’s victory at the Esplanade of the Ministries in Brasilia. Photo: Andre…
Published in BBC, on Oct 31st, 2018, Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson made an all-expenses-paid trip to Saudi Arabia costing…
Ease of doing business: UAE jumps 10 places to be 11th The UAE has expedited its march towards making the…
India becomes one of 8 countries to get waiver on Trump’s Iran sanctions; here’s how India has become one of…
Core inflation hits 4-year high in Oct The interest rate is bound to rise further in the next monetary policy…
Smaller ports pip major ones in cargo traffic growth, share rises to 42 percent Non-major ports are gradually eating into…
PAKISTAN NEWS: Global Mapping Giant HERE & TPL Maps to Become Technology Partners: TPL Maps (Pvt) Ltd, Pakistan’s first and…
Oil drops as Us allows Iran sanctions waivers Oil prices fell about 1 percent on Friday and notched a weekly…
Tunnel-Vision Innovation Often a prescription drug designed for a specific ailment sometimes ends up being used for some other quite…
Standard Chartered study reveals social mobility is booming in Pakistan Emerging affluent consumers enjoying impressive earnings growth, and higher levels…
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=””]Miyeon Oh Director and Senior Fellow of the Asia Security Initiative, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Ellen MacArthur Founder, Ellen MacArthur Foundation[/box] The problem with plastic starts long before it reaches our…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Samir Saran President, Observer Research Foundation (ORF) This article is part of the Annual Meeting of the…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Astrid Kause, University of Leeds[/box] Cape Town’s recent drought brought into sharp relief how people behave…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Jack Rogers, University of Exeter[/box] A mysterious, anonymous entity known as “Satoshi Nakamoto” posted a white…
Women’s empowerment in Pakistan is heavily dependent on many different variables that include geographical location (urban/rural), educational status, social status,…
Pakistan has the lowest rate of female entrepreneurship in the world, with merely 1% of female entrepreneurs compared to 21%…
The growing participation of women in politics in Pakistan and the decision-making process is a strong sign of weakening traditional…
The life insurance market for women is large, growing, and underdeveloped. This is particularly true for working mothers who have…
Reportedly, Saudi Arabia has finally agreed to offer Pakistan a US$6 billion support package to overcome its prevailing precarious current…
Saleema, living in a shack in a shantytown in Karachi, is 18-year old maid who has been working since she…
Balochistan has been lacking a corporate culture and hence it witnessed a meager corporate growth over the past many decades…
A Food technology exhibition organized by Economics Department, JUW to encourage Women Entrepreneurship It has been three years being the…
Interview with Ms. Tara Uzra Dawood – President, Dawood Global Foundation [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Ms. Tara Uzra Dawood…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
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In Pakistan, women entrepreneurship is presently considered a significant tool in enabling women empowerment and emancipation. It is said that…
International study of MGI (McKinsey Global Institute) reveals that $12 trillion could be added to worldwide gross domestic product (GDP)…
KSE-100 soars over 900 points on Chinese support hopes The KSE-100 index advanced beyond expectations on Friday and climbed over…
Market Review The benchmark index started off on a negative note, however, managed to close in green in the outgoing…
Euphoria in the market as KSE-100 index rises above 40,500 mark with highest 5.5% wow gain in twelve months Summary…
Bulls back in the ring as stocks likely to maintain positive atmosphere During the week ended 26th October 2018 the…
Published in Variety, on Oct 25th, 2018, By Rebecca Rubin “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is heading toward a magical debut…
Published in Samaa, on Oct 23th, 2018, Vox Cinemas in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah is screening children’s films at…
Published in Ary News, on Oct 23rd, 2018, Netflix Inc said it would stick with the team behind Indian hit…
Cast member Jamie Lee Curtis poses at a premiere for the movie “Halloween” in Los Angeles, California, US, October 17,…
Published in Samaa, on Oct 20th, 2018, The classic Hannah-Barbera Tom and Jerry is one of the most loved cartoons. It is…
Published in Euronews, on Oct 24th, 2018, By Reuters DOHA (Reuters) – FIFA President Gianni Infantino hailed Qatar’s progress on infrastructure ahead…
Published in Dawn, on Oct 24th, 2018, India’s skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday became the fastest-ever batsmen to reach 10,000…
Muhammad Kashif, a miner played in the Socca World Cup in Portugal with the Leisure League national championship winning side.…
Fifa chief Gianni Infantino is likely to face questions over his relationship with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman…
Aaron Finch (left), Australia skipper, and his Pakistan counterpart, Sarfraz Ahmad, with the TUC Cup duringthe unveiling ceremony in Abu…
Published in Ary, on Oct 23rd, 2018, Pakistan women team’s veteran spinner, Sana Mir was excited as she reached the…
Central American migrants, part of a second wave of migrants heading to the U.S., hitchhike on a pick-up truck as…
Published in BBC on Oct 26th, 2018, A “fortress mentality” at the Department for Work and Pensions is failing claimants…
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey during a bill signing…
There have been warnings about the impact of extra checks at borders like Calais Published in BBC, on Oct 25th,…
A picture taken October 23, 2018 shows Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan(C) as he arrives to attend the opening ceremony…
French food products gaining traction in UAE Food and beverage products from France are gaining momentum in the UAE. French…
Modi-Abe summit: PM says Japan most trusted partner for India’s economic modernisation; key things in focus Ahead of India-Japan economic…
Tax cut on lpg imports turns locally produced gas expensive The government’s decision on reducing taxes on the import of…
Maritime regulator faces growing calls for a gradual rollout of clean-fuel rules International maritime regulators begin a new round of…
PAKISTAN NEWS: Huawei Launches the Midrange Y9 2019 in Pakistan: It’s that time of the year again. Huawei is bringing…
World oil prices move higher Oil prices rose on Friday, supported by expectations that sanctions on Iran would tighten global…