Govt must offer financing to small and medium enterprises on easy terms Pakistan’s economy is in crisis; worst inflation in…
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Incentivising economic growth through effective leadership of Chinese leader For rising nations with extensive expertise and insight into how to…
By and large, remittances are deemed to be a panacea for tackling balance of payment crisis. Insightfully, remittances are sine…
Review of Pakistan’s Digital Payments trends in FY23 The latest trends in digital payments is perhaps one of the brightest…
The role of microfinance institutions in poverty alleviation Poverty is a pandemic that has attracted policymakers and researchers to postulate…
Need for comprehensive plans to enhance food security in the country Many of the security experts are of the opinion…
A little extra attention can reduce edible oil import bill of Pakistan to half The initial conversation with growers from…
Maritime tourism may bring in $1 to 2bn for the national exchequer a year and create jobs The Rio+20 Conference…
“The true voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” (Marcel Proust) Our power…
Health is the most precious gift of life. According to the health experts , human body is made to function…
SSGCL-linked industries to protest unprecedented increase in gas tariff PHMA Zonal Chairman Abdul Jabbar Gajiani Chair welcomed the General Body…
Pakistan’s economy is struggling to revive and is not moving in the right direction for the last few years. There…
New government must take tough structural reforms for optimal solution There is a prevalent misconception that holding of national elections…
Thar coal reserves a sustainable solution to Pakistan’s energy crisis Pakistan has been grappling with a severe energy crisis for…
Oral health in Pakistan faces several challenges and these challenges are often entangled with several economic factors. Addressing these challenges…
Despite onslaught of COVID pandemic from the beginning of 2020, a number of middle and high income developing countries were…
A not so fancy Fairytale about an unregulated industry called “Cosmetic Procedures” Social media can have several negative impacts on…
AlHuda CIBE is contributing its efforts for the development of the Islamic Banking and Finance Industry in Central Asia Islamic…
The current world population is 8.1 billion. By 2050, it is expected that the world’s population will grow to nearly…
To achieve zero hunger, all people must have cheap access to safe, wholesome, and nutrient-rich food Global climate change has…
Comprehensive strategy needed to address food security challenges Ensuring food security is now a challenge for Pakistan given its huge…
Land consolidation and seed technology could increase agricultural productivity in Pakistan The agriculture sector in Pakistan has significant potential for…
Food security remains a significant concern in Pakistan, a country with a population exceeding 240 million people. Despite its agricultural…
UN member states finding the MDGs agenda unaccomplished in 2015 adopted the 17 Sustainable Goals programme giving a timeline ending…
In a nation where the fight against poverty is often an uphill battle, we are striving hard to stand as…
Dire need to link a large number of small dairy farmers with milk collection networks driven by large farmers, the…
Let alone Pakistan with a frail economy, there are millions of people globally who cannot afford two meals a day.…
Time to drive innovation, enhance living standards and help achieve sustainable development goals Consumer finance has come a long way…
Obstacles and subsidies in consumer financing Consumers and companies in Pakistan have suffered greatly from policy shifts and uncertainty. Important…
Pakistan’s large copper reserves help attract FDI in different projects Govt should strive to promote electric vehicles in future development…
Younus Dagha discusses finance, planning and export advancement work in Sindh with exporters, industralists and dignitaries- visits PHMA “Industrialisation and export…
New policies necessary to boost bilateral trade connections Pakistan has enjoyed a cordially relations with Saudi Arabia since its birth.…
Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 is launched by His Highness Muhammad Bin Salman, Crown Price and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.…
There is no denying to the fact that the largest percentage of remittances originates from Saudi Arabia. However, it is…
From international relations perspective, alliances and coalitions between nations play a direct role in shaping up global politics and relationship…
Good time for Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to improve investment and trade relations The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the 18th…
The Gulf region is one of the world’s most security-critical locations, where stakeholders from outside the area work together or…
Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited hosted the first of its kind Webinar on the Launch of Al Baraka Group (ABG)…
In a deeply concerning revelation, Pakistan has emerged as a frontline battleground in the ongoing struggle against rabies, a deadly…
Steering the sustainable economic growth in Pakistan is a very intricate, multi-layered and complicated task. The collective, intensive and concentrated…
Pakistan’s economic decline stems from political instability, insurgency, and a lack of reforms At the turn of the century, Pakistan…
The entire world needed to contribute individually and collectively Earth is the most beautiful planet in in the universe; known…
Investment is customarily defined as the “commitment of money to receive more money later” but its literary meaning gives a…
There are investment opportunities galore in Pakistan in virtually every sector of the economy right from energy, telecommunication, information technology,…
Research and development is a critical long-run determinant of productivity of any country, but the main question is how much…
As reflected from Asian Development Bank Outlook reports on Asia, ranging from the years 2012 to 2021, Asia despite becoming…
Sound agriculture plans and larger food supplies help the economy stable, efficient One of the most significant developments in the…
Urgent need for taking some corrective measures and make good policies Since independence Pakistan has been suffering from two deficits…
Hyperinflation going bad to worse Pakistan is experiencing its worst economic crisis in decades and a storm is slowly brewing.…
In recent years, Pakistan has seen an incredible amount of property demolished and destroyed due to a storm of political…
Private sector’s role required in ensuring access for needy communities Socioeconomic oral health disparities refer to differences in oral health…
The healthcare delivery system in Pakistan consists of public and private sectors. Under the constitution, health is the primarily responsibility…
Time to improve policies and start manufacturing medical devices within the country The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as…
Need to change infrastructure, governance and adopt new technologies Govt must implement the policies outlined in NSP-2022-2026 Pakistan has a long…
Superior public-private partnerships needed for better health coverage in Pakistan The healthcare system in Pakistan comprises a three-tier system of…
In Pakistan, the private sector plays a substantially significant role in dental healthcare through dental education, health delivery and research,…
Pakistan’s healthcare landscape has experienced a fascinating transformation, one that holds promise for the well-being of millions. The increasing involvement…
Electricity rates in Pakistan were raised recently by a hefty Rs. 4.96 per unit by the government to meet an…
– Marhaba exporting superior quality natural products to over 40 countries – Marhaba set to explore new horizons Under Hakeem…
The residents of the areas which now comprises of Pakistan have been playing an extra ordinary role when it comes…
Pakistan has so many feathers in its cap. It is the world’s fifth-most populous country, with a population of over…
On 14th August 1947, Pakistan was born out of sheer struggle, determination and sacrifices of the Muslims of the sub-continent.…
Pakistan’s economy is again going through a rough patch. Policymakers of Pakistan are unfortunately unable to put the economy and…
In recent years, several sectors of Pakistan’s economy have been showing signs of growth and nourishment despite overall economic challenges.…
Over the last 18 months, Pakistan’s economy has gone from bad to worse. It may be true that the country…
Pakistan is still caught in a vicious cycle of poor savings, little domestic investment, massive borrowing, rising foreign debt, low…
Sustainability should be a priority to tap into the growing market and attract global investment In recent years, a significant…
Electric power supply and delivery system in many ways is like the human cardiovascular system. Proper functioning of each is…
The advent of Fintech dates back to the 1950s when the first credit card was invented by a diner’s club.…
The emerging modern blockchain technology is distributed ledger technology which has a great future in Pakistan to revolutionize the industries,…
Banking Outlook: Pakistan’s Sectoral Growth & Impact of IMF According to Inter Market Securities pre-tax 2QCY23 profits for its Banking Universe is…
A country’s total economic progress is significantly influenced by its financial sector. The financial industry fosters economic growth in a…
Despite the fact that microfinancing emerged and flourished basically in South East Asia and African countries as an effective tool…
It is generally believed that Islamic banking was re-launched to bring the large unbanked population within the folds of the…
Agriculture contributes nearly one-fourth of the GDP of Pakistan. Over the years State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has been increasing…
County can become a land of opportunity for investors within present initiatives to foster entrepreneurship Pakistan being the world’s fifth…
“The tech industry is constantly evolving, and it’s important for businesses and individuals to stay up-to-date on tech news and…
Affordable and Clean Energy The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United…
The growing interest in the development of renewable energy technology is a result of growing concern over the threat posed…
Sales of petroleum products in June 2023 were reported at 1.3 million tons, down 31%YoY, however, up by 4%MoM. The…
Energy policies are important instruments that governments use to guide and influence the participation and conduct of different actors in…
The energy sector in Pakistan remains one of the main roadblocks to economic expansion. Power sector growth and modernisation have…
The year was 1969. The then Karachi Gas Company published a print advertisement that proclaimed, ‘Sui Gas is always there whenever…
The Western mantra to get rid of fossil oil is getting louder. There are suggestions that countries have to take…
Export must be diversified and focus on industrialisation is important Federal Government has announced the federal budget for the fiscal…
The government’s main policy document, the budget, outlines how it will set priorities and carry out its yearly and long-term…
The usual budget at the unusual time The government budget serves as a harsh reminder each year of the collapse…
The context of the budget for the year 2023-24 was that of a country going through a poly-crisis barely averting…
The recent statements of Finance Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar applies to two things that completely negate each other that what…