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[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan’s trade deficit rose to $23.38 billion during the first nine months (July-March 2017) of the current fiscal year, up…
Positive government policies and efforts help increase revenue collections/tax net [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he persistent efforts supported by facilitating policies of the government…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan is facing multiple problems on economic front. Despite tall claims of the present government about putting the economy on…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he current account deficit is set to widen at a faster pace as international oil prices have started recovering after…
PAMA proposes removal of anomalies in SRO 499 to encourage documented sector sales of HEV [dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan is one of the…
Government gives a go ahead to gas utilities to install 60 LPG air mix plants [dropcap]I[/dropcap]n order to cater to…
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]nergy crisis is worsening due to mounting circular debt. Thermal power plants are operating at 40 to 50 percent capacity,…
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]anking sector of Pakistan has revealed massive growth and potential over the years. There is a considerable expansion in the…
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s soon as…
A study based on US, India and Pakistan economy INTRODUCTION [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he price of oil and inflation are often seen as…
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]wing to unstable prices and supply of oil and gas across the globe, Pakistan needs to shift towards its renewable…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan’s monthly exports volume reached an all-time high of Rs. 275,483 million in September 2013. January 2017 saw this number…
‘Halal Label’ is recognized as a symbol of ‘Good Quality Product’ in the world [dropcap]I[dropcap]n the wake of emerging scenario…
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ivestock is an important sector of rural economy in Balochistan. It contributes about 40 percent to the provincial GDP. Animals…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan and Kuwait agreed to enhance bilateral relations in diverse fields. They both want to enhance cooperation in industrial, agriculture,…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan-Qatar relations refer to the bilateral links between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the State of Qatar. Pakistan has…
APBF calls for strengthening economic gains and to reap full benefits under China’s mega project [dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan is not only a…
Pakistan set roadmap to boost trade, investment with Bahrain [dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan and Bahrain would increase economic partnership under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor…
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]man is our fifth neighbor that shares maritime boundaries with Pakistan. The two countries enjoy close and cordial relations. Both…
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile remittances to South Asian countries from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries declined by 2.3 percent in 2016, Pakistan…
Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah helps resolved legal disputes between Bahrain and British authorities [dropcap]B[/dropcap]ilateral and trade relations between Pakistan and…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan’s relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are remained extremely close, shared faith and traditions and even enjoying good…
[dropcap]K[/dropcap]uwait’s decision to ban visas for Pakistani nationals after Gulf War has to some extent restricted the relations between the…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading ICT services provider, has announced its collaboration with iflix, the world’s leading…
Pakistan falling back in global Basmati market progress Banking channels with Iran help push Basmati trade [dropcap]F[/dropcap]or the eight months…
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]alochistan has the most vital wheat yield potential and famously known as the country’s food basket. It is therefore important…
Banks asked to prioritize agriculture financing with a target of Rs700 billion in 2017 Agriculture sector, which is considered as…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he combination of few available ships offered for demolition and higher prices has led to a somewhat stalemate in the…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan has one of the world’s most impressive agricultural systems but its potential still not yet fully utilized. Agriculture could…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan is the sixth largest producer of dates and the third largest exporter of the same in the world. According…
Myths get in the way of our ability to restore degraded soils that can feed the world using fewer chemicals…
IRAN IS MOVING ALL VEGETABLE GROWING INTO GREENHOUSES [dropcap]I[/dropcap]ran will be converting all its vegetable farms to greenhouses within 10…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]hey also urged for increasing rebate on wheat export from present US$120 per tons to US$185 per tons. They further…
Pakistan can be placed in third place in sugarcane production [dropcap]S[/dropcap]ugarcane is an important commercial crop worldwide and one of…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]unjab cultivates cotton on 6 million acres, harvesting around 10 million bales. Its plan is to revive its cotton area…
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a recent report published by PWC on the auto sector, three key areas were listed that auto executives would…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan’s automotive industry is the one of the fastest growing industries of the country while accounting for 4 percent of…
European, Chinese and Korean models likely to roll out [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he auto sector in Pakistan, so far dominated by Japanese assembly…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan’s two-wheeler manufacturers are producing best quality products within the competitive prices. In the last one decade, Pakistani consumers in…
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]arjacking incidents remained evidence in the country, particularly in the major cities, since many years. Karachi, the country’s commercial capital…
RENAULT TO PRODUCE CARS [dropcap]R[/dropcap]enault, a French car manufacturing company, is expected to start assembling cars in Pakistan by 2018.…
Extraordinary growth during 2015-16 broke all previous records [dropcap]A[/dropcap]uto assemblers see the new fiscal year as encouraging owing to improved…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]sian Development Bank (ADB) provided a $200 million loan to strengthen Pakistan’s disaster risk management including support to the National…
[dropcap]US[/dropcap] chipmaker Intel is taking a big bet on driverless cars with a $15.3 billion (£12.5 billion) takeover of specialist…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan motorcycle industry is flourishing. It has met 95 percent localization through state-of-the-art technology implementation along with billions of rupee…
More services like Uber and Careem in the pipeline [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he success story of Uber and Careem to follow more digital…
OVERVIEW [dropcap]F[/dropcap]ormerly known as Atlas Autos founded with the incorporation of an investment company called Shirazi investments back in 1962…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he transport situation, especially in metropolitan cities always a grave issue. Buses are in deplorable conditions and have closed operation…
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]rewry Maritime Research, a shipping consultancy of international acclaim, in its Annual Review 2016 of Global Container Terminal Operators has…
Dire need to generate extensive jobs for young workers, technicians, engineers and management professionals [dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistanis spent around Rs75 billion on…
[dropcap]B[/dropcap]ut neonics are said to be partly to blame for the rise in bee mortality rates in several countries, worsening…
Special incentives for import of new plant and machinery and technology up-gradation will be provided [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he mid-term Strategic Trade Policy…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Indus Waters Treaty, by dividing the rivers and excluding Afghanistan and China, remains a sub-optimal treaty and needs to…
The nation of over 200 million is the real driving force of the country [dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan’s GDP growth rate expected to…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan’s sugar industry is the second largest agro-based industry in the country after textiles. At present it is diversifying into…
Significant investments in education and health still lacking [dropcap]B[/dropcap]alochistan will take years to come at par with developed regions of…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]extile industry is the backbone of the economy and generates the highest export earnings. It has failed to meet the…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he timely of completion of $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects and mainly development of Gwadar Port under these…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he remittance market for sending foreign exchange into Pakistan using remittance transfers both by overseas workers and the rest of…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan has a rich and vast natural resource base, covering various ecological and climatic zones; hence the country has great…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he State Bank of Pakistan in view of the low inflation rate which is expected to remain well anchored going forward…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan is blessed with rich fishery potential with a coastline of about 1,120 km. Fish is an important component of…
[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…
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ike other middle and low income developing countries, Pakistan is continuously faced with consistency of fiscal risks endangering its economic…
Team Leader-Research, Training & Development Unit, Islamic Banking Group, National Bank of Pakistan [dropcap]T[/dropcap]hough the efforts towards shariah compliance by…
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile a large percentage of remittances are sent through informal channels, formalization of remittance transfers makes the process more secure…
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]onsumer financing has seen a surge in the last two fiscal years primarily due to a big jump in auto…
MOBILE WALLETS [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ithin branchless banking framework, Over the Counter (OTC) Model is agent facilitated which no matter how convenient and…
[dropcap]G[/dropcap]overnor State Bank of Pakistan Ashraf Mahmood Wathra in a meeting with the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Presidents of…
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith Gwadar port set to fully functional soon, there are immense prospects for growth of banking industry in Balochistan. Lack…
Deposits are becoming unattractive for the customers [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he profitability of the banking industry is under substantial pressure. The last two…
Bank Alfalah Auto Loan provides flexible auto-financing options with suitable payment plan [dropcap]F[/dropcap]aysal Bank Limited was incorporated in Pakistan on…
[dropcap]C[/dropcap]hina and Pakistan have for a long time cooperated closely at the diplomatic levels and currently both countries are making…
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]akistan is not at par with the Muslim world in growth and development of Islamic finance, yet it has shown…
Rs5.58bn has been granted to 251,351 youth under PM Interest Free Loan Scheme [dropcap]M[/dropcap]icrofinance Industry in Pakistan faces a number…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he performance of banking industry in Pakistan continues to be sound and strong. According to the Quarterly Performance Review of…
Pro-people innovative schemes can help expand Islamic banking in Pakistan [dropcap]G[/dropcap]rowth of Shariah-compliant investment funds in Pakistan is helping fuel…
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]sian Development Bank (ADB) and Pakistan signed a $325 million loan agreement on February 7, 2017 in Islamabad to help…
COMMERCIAL BANKING SECTOR INDICATORS Date Total assets Client loans Bond portfolio Other Liabilities and capital Capital Client deposits Other November…
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]oreign policy is always based on the principle of self-interest whether this is economical, political, security or even a promotion…
[dropcap]E[/dropcap]conomic Cooperation Organization (ECO) is the only forum with representation of all the countries bordering Afghanistan, but it has been…
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile Iran and Turkey have expressed their desire to join the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project at the 13 ECO…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he government is actively pursuing to start practical work on the much-awaited Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project. The practical work…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he recently concluded 13th ECO Summit 2017 is extremely relevant in the backdrop of ever growing importance of China-Pakistan Economic…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he CAREC is a partnership of 10 countries including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and…
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]mall steps by Pakistan are helping it create resilience in the face of climate change, an issue the Indus Waters…