– Codebase Technologies is working around the world to implement best practices and standards – Roshan Digital offers coming fintechs an opportunity to implement their solutions in better ways – Country’s emerging fintechs aiming high to make mark in global financial landscape Interview with Mr Raheel Iqbal – Managing Partner, Codebase Technologies The Pakistani banking and financial services markets are poised for a technology transformation, with banks embarking on innovation projects and emerging fintechs aiming at making their mark on the financial landscape. Market stressors like the COVID-19 pandemic have driven financial entities into development mode, while national initiatives like…
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Interview with Hakeem Muhammad Usman – CEO, Marhaba Laboratories Pvt Ltd The vision of company is to provide and maintain the winning combination of quality, efficacy, affordability Marhaba posses equal gender employment opportunity policy PAGE: Please share your professional background, corporate profile, successful journey, and challenges in a nutshell. Hakeem Muhammad Usman: As far as my background is concerned, by profession I’m an expert of herbal medicines and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan’s most prominent herbs and food organization Marhaba Laboratories Pvt Ltd for more than 45 years. After my graduation, I have established this business along with my…
– Country’s shipping industry tangled up in cumbersome regulations and a massive oversupply of vessels – Gwadar is an all weather port and can helps Pakistan connect with four important and resource rich regions of the world Interview with Mr Abdullah Farrukh – Director, Pak Shaheen Freighters Pvt Ltd [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile Mr. Abdullah Farrukh graduated from Royal Holloway and New Bedford College, University of London where he studied from 2005 to 2008. He also joined London School of Economics in July-August 2007 for a course in Managerial Accounting, Financial Control and Management and Entrepreneurship. Thereafter he did…
To progress inquiring German Education Policy may be helpful CPEC projects will bring in 0.7m jobs for Pakistan and great prosperity for Balochistan Interview with Muhammad Azeem Khan Kakar — Media Coordinator. CM Balochistan PAGE: Tell us about your personal story and path, and how you arrived to do the work you are doing today? Azeem Khan Kakar: It is said; Human is the creature of circumstance. The chaotic political culture, disappointment of people, the attitude of incapable political leadership created a vacuum, which resulted an environment where people around forced us to come forward and play on your part. Thus,…
Interview with Mr Faisal Mubin Ganatra — CEO and Director of Malka Foods (Pvt) Ltd Malka Foods is an upcoming FMCG brand which promises innovative product line and recipe mixes with superior taste, health and quality. We spoke to Mr. Faisal Mubin Ganatra, CEO and Director of Malka Foods, to learn more about his company and what kind of innovation are they bringing to the table. PAGE: Can you give us a brief overview of what your brand Malka Foods is all about? Faisal Mubin Ganatra: Malka Foods is a global food company that is on the journey to become…
We live in the age of modern retail trends and demanding customer tendencies. Industries across the globe, including the personal and healthcare space, are being shaped by novel trends. The Global Wellness Economy Monitor has reported that the global wellness industry is now worth US$4.2 trillion. In such a growing environment where innovation and change are mandatory, Hashmi business group – Pakistan’s oldest and one of the most trusted companies in eye care, health care and personal (beauty) care product has introduced its new corporate logo that is depicting its 225-year legacy of excellence. A novel corporate identity will be…
Sets two-pronged strategy to meet oil production target of 200,000 barrels per day Interview with Mr Raziuddin Razi – CEO, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Oil & Gas Company Limited [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Raziuddin Razi, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Oil & Gas Company Limited (KPOGCL) for one and half years having a vast experience and worked in both international and domestic energy sectors. Raziuddin, who did his MSC and MBA from Michigan and New York Universities, served in Pakistan Planning Commission as Chief Energy. Raziuddin also served in Saudi Royal Commission as Technical Advisor. He was…
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a recent report published by PWC on the auto sector, three key areas were listed that auto executives would have to consider in their strategic planning. Whilst all those involved in the sector, and especially in multinational activity, will have always studied foreseeable macroeconomic trends in their business models, the two growing areas that have grown exponentially over the last decade are the interjection of technology in cars and stricter government regulations. The global auto sector has come a long way since the global depression of 2008. By some estimates, while global profits for the industry are expected to…
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]ecent ratings reports by Moody’s and Fitch Ratings on Pakistan’s banking sector and economy respectively show a stable outlook with GDP continued to grow between 4.9% (Moody’s) and 5.3% (Fitch) for the 2017 fiscal or financial year. The main potential impediments to continued growth are viewed to be political and regional instability, policy slippage that would create unexpected inflationary pressures and drastic drops in reserves as well as potentially erode current debt ratios. Fitch’s rating of ‘B’ with a stable outlook is also based on an “economic base case (that) assumes Pakistan’s economic policy framework remains broadly unchanged over the…
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]oreign policy is always based on the principle of self-interest whether this is economical, political, security or even a promotion of ideals and beliefs. The USA was never a physical colonial power but has used its military might and control of the world’s financial system to leverage its foreign policy objectives. It has had a stop start relationship with Pakistan and one very much short term oriented and reactive to geo-political events. Since the events of 9/11, it is estimated that the USA has provided Pakistan with over $ 20 billion in the form of economic and military related aid.…
“Steel is the food of industry, the food of economic development,” Chinese commerce ministry spokesman ShenDanyang said in April 2016. “At present, the major problem is that countries that need food have a poor appetite so it looks like there’s too much food.” Steel consumption statistics is a useful tool to gauge economic growth as its primary uses feature in all construction, road, railways and manufacturing. The steel industry is said to be a direct or ancillary employer of over 6 million people worldwide and by some estimates, it is at the source of employment for over 50 million people. The…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he PSL 2017 comes at a great time for Pakistan. The economy continues to grow healthily and buoyed by the rising stocks and real estate markets, there is growing liquidity and an urge to find ways to invest it. With limited global investment opportunities and the modern day realities of stricter global tax regimes, Pakistan remains the best option for Pakistani investors. The PSL follows on the heels of other T20 competitions that had modeled themselves on the Indian Premier League (which itself was based on the phenomenal success of the English Premier League in football). In 2008, the ingredients…
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]ncomparable systems, both in crisis but which provide an insight into the differences of how life is valued in developed and developing countries. The NHS (National Health Service) was set up in the UK in 1948 with three main aims: that it meets the needs of everyone, that it be free at the point of delivery (for legitimate users) and that the provision of service is based on clinical need and not on the ability to pay. In other words, any legal citizen of the United Kingdom has access to medical facilities free of cost. The NHS does not discriminate…