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The comparison battle between Islamic banking products and conventional banking products are continuing from decades. And from last few years,…
The building material industry is an important material industry, including building materials, non-metal mines, and its products and inorganic non-metallic…
Sales tax regime change for steel The government has changed the sales tax regime for long steel manufacturers from sales…
As the race for Brexit is back and with it the debate that the United Kingdom is better off without…
The beginning of Afghan Transit Trade from Gwadar Port marks the conversion of Gwadar into a regional hub port. Last…
Does the last Wednesday speech of the US President Donald Trump in which he declared that the USA is 100%…
The Presidents and representatives of Habib Bank, National Bank of Pakistan, United Bank, MCB Bank, Allied Bank, Meezan Bank, Bank…
Shaukat Khanum Hospital, Lahore recently installed the latest Linear Accelerator Machine and the inception is the facts result that the…
“With faith, discipline and selfless devotion to duty, there is nothing worthwhile that you cannot achieve”.– (Quaid-e-Azam). Pakistan is sharing its…
Exports play an important role in a country’s economy, influencing the level of economic growth, employment and the balance of…
Without mincing words, it may be said that Pakistani readers/viewers get no clue of the current United States-Iran conflict. To…
To become a Manager is a matter of intelligence, trustworthiness, humaneness, courage, and discipline. Interestingly business education engrossed on the…
The banking channels play an important role in enhancing the trade of a country with its major trading partners. In…
Inclusive Capitalism is one new concept which covers the human equality and diversity alongside driving returns to the shareholders of…
A five-member jury panel reviewed GDIB award submissions and declared 19 organizations as winners. These organisations include Engro Fertilizers Limited,…
The way we work is changing dramatically,as we move into 2020. We are seeing a greater focus on equal rights…
Strategically located Balochistan offers tremendous opportunities for growth of financial sector as the security situation in the province continues to…
Multimedia industry is growing enormously fast nowadays. We as an industry leader giving the best possible chance to make the…
Seminar on Emerging Trends in Good Governance of Banking Sector in SAARC Countries held Dr. Reza Baqir, Governor, State Bank…
Hutchison Ports Pakistan created maritime history in Pakistan by welcoming maiden call of CV COSCO BELGIUM. It is the largest…
Russia is the world’s largest official buyer of gold and the third largest gold producer in the world. However, it…
Knowledge has always been important for economic development. Globalization and technological revolutions transform the contemporary economy into the knowledge economy.…
The decision by the Government of Pakistan (GoP) to restrict claimability of input sales tax from unregistered consumers through the…
In this rapidly growing and changing world, we are watching new developments across the world. Countries are committed with their…
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 19th December 2019 completed the first review of Pakistan’s economic…
Pakistan’s economy in 2019 faced many challenges like trade, current account and budget deficits, increase in electricity and gas prices,…
The economy of Pakistan experienced adjustments during fiscal year 2019, which includes — the exchange rate was realigned with the…
Every year the new year resolutions are being made, only to be broken especially weight loss, diet control. As a…
“Every Political Struggle has economic roots- Universal principles of Scarcity of Resources and struggle for Economic Interests govern the outcome…
The Gwadar port in Balochistan ultimately went operational for export this month. This was the great news for the country’s…
The degree of income inequality is taken as one of the parameters to determine level of poverty in a country,…
The year 2019 witnessed a mix of some predictable events—such as Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia extending…
At the conclusion of the Islamic summit in Malaysia, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad praised Iran and Qatar for withstanding economic…
“A hero is a selfless generous spirit who just tries to give back as much as possible, saves people and…
In its first full year of rule, PTI government lead by Imran Khan introduced a number of regulatory actions in…
Pakistan faces new challenges and emerging issues in the highly competitive world of consumer products, which is more complex, well-connected…
Islam is the most spreading religion that believes in equal distribution of income, therefore, there is a concept of Zakat…
Since independence in 1963, Kenya has gradually become one of Africa’s fastest growing economies. According to the Global Infrastructure Outlook…
Reportedly, tourism has grown faster than the global economy for the eighth consecutive year. It is estimated that more than…
Globally, the tourism industry generates nearly 10% of the world GDP, while in Pakistan its share is merely 2.7%. In…
World Heritage List of UNESCO about Pakistan comprises Archaeological Ruins at Mohenjo-daro, Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains…
Pakistan is a country of natural beauty, hilly mountains, longest beach, favorable climate, four seasons which are the key factors…
The development of tourism is directly proportional to the level of infrastructure in a country as both go as hands…
Pakistan witnessed a massive increase of 317 percent in tourist traffic at cultural sites over the past five years, according…
Private sector initiatives impressive projects towards coastal tourism Tourism is the most important and fastest growing economic activity occurring in…
To underpin the economic activities and to generate employment opportunities for the locals, plenty of countries and territories across the…
From Hong Kong to Tehran to Buenos Aires, the world is in persistent turmoil. A question is getting louder, what…
The consistently glooming economic world to override the crises of unemployment, social miseries, etc has left a remarkable and pronounced…
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Etihad Airways has recently re-launched codeshare partnership to access un-serviced markets and provide customers with…
The travel and tourism industry is an important part of the overall global economy and is particularly important in some…
Contrary to the expectations of many Pakistanis, Prime Minister Imran Khan opted not to attend Kuala Lumpur Summit. The overwhelming…
Abstract Health is a state of complete well-being that directs towards maximizing an individual adaptive potential which if broadened to…
Renewable energy experts estimate that a solar home costs Rs.100,000 but a solar energy system can be installed with one-time…
Digital transformation has eroded traditional loyalty of the customers with banks. Customer loyalty has turned out to be a world…
Insurance is the second-largest sector in the financial industry and constitutes 5.3 percent of Pakistan’s total financial sector assets. According…
While running a business entails taking care of a hefty amount of responsibilities – from employee wellness to shareholder interests…
Prime Minister of Pakistan has recently claimed that economy is back on track and now stabilized, rupee is gaining without…
Banking sector accounts for around three-fourth of Pakistan’s financial sector. A robust banking sector is a healthy sign for the…
Globally, 69% of adults – 3.8 billion people – now have an account with a bank or mobile money provider,…
Without education and resources at one’s disposal, surviving as a single woman in this society is a challenge. However, there…
Oil producers’ cartel led by Saudi Arabia and Russia agreed on Friday, 5th December 2019 for deeper oil output cuts…
Gender is crucial in banking since a typical microfinance client is a woman from a rural household. Detailed research on…
According to media reports, tougher rules on sulphur emissions from ships will come into effect next year in the biggest…
The world’s energy-mix is changing rapidly to give priority to cleaner and renewable energy technologies to counter the looming threat…
Pakistan is not at par with the Muslim world in growth and development of Islamic finance, yet it has shown…
Pakistan suffered the largest cyber-attack on its banking system when in the last week of October 2018, over 19,000 debit…
Though Balochistan has vast potential in insurance sector, yet the sector could not play its due role in the local…
Our government has raised the electricity tariffs yet again. These frequent increases in electricity tariffs are problematic for a number…
With 770km long coastal belt along the Arabian Sea, Balochistan has the 70 percent of the country’s total coastline of…
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have positioned themselves as the highest remitters in the world, collectively beating the United…
Mercury level has already started declining and fears of gas load shedding are rising, historically load shedding of gas has…
In June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt broke off diplomatic and transportation links with Qatar over its…
When it comes to sporting rivalry in the cricket world, nothing comes close to a match between India and its…
One wonders why Middle East and North Africa (MENA) continue to suffer from internal turmoil as well as proxy wars.…
Oman is our fifth neighbor that shares maritime boundaries with Pakistan. It is the member of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),…
A delegation of more than 40 representatives from industrial, commercial and trade organizations from 17 countries paid a visit to…
Historic wrestling event set to be held in Karachi Sports are one of the best sources to underpin economic growth.…
Pakistan, the sixth largest producer of dates is the third major exporter of dates in the world. According to an…
The year 2019 is proving to be a very hard for global growth which is projected to slowdown to 3.3…
There is ample discussion these days regarding the current economic performance of Pakistan and it is being contended whether the…
During 3QCY19 aggregate profitability of listed Pakistani commercial banks (excluding Silk Bank) rose to Rs45.5 billion, up 48%YoY. The increase…
The importance of the construction industry in boosting the economy is globally tested and accepted. The increase or decrease in…
Two different opinions exists on the economic condition of Pakistan. Government claims that economy is back on track whereas independent…
This year Pakistan ranked 108th jumping up from 136th position on the recent World Bank Index that rates Ease of…
A.P. Moller — Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere. Maersk works to provide customers…
All the indicators suggest that global crude oil market is suffering from supply glut, mainly because of high shale oil…
[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: KFC Pakistan: It all started in the state of Kentucky when Colonel Sanders perfected the…
The world is fast moving towards an electric mobility revolution. Some countries have gone as far as to announce plans…
Speaking to Khaleej Times on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2019) recently, Special…