STOCK EXCHANGES AROUND THE WORLD Pakistan stocks extend losses over weak economic outlook The KSE-100 index extended its losses on…
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Uncertainty looms over IMF talks as stocks remain bearish Summary Stocks keep on falling on 6th consecutive week as reforms…
Market beleaguered by negotiations with IMF, review by MSCI and facets of fy20 budget During the week ended 10th May…
The right Organization The only things that evolve by themselves in an organization are disorder, friction, mal performance. The pioneers…
Ever before Imran Khan came into power, Pakistan’s economy has been going through tough times. As per the norm the…
A famous quote highlights sustainability by discussing the difference between giving a man a fish and teaching them how to…
A trade deficit occurs when an economy is importing more goods than it is exporting. The deficit equals the value…
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is in a monetary tightening phase raising discount rates continuously for the last few months…
Happiness is the purpose of life. Despite this, only handful people around us say they are very happy. We are…
“It’s your world”, the motto of the United Nations (UN) embodies the importance of the unity of the nations to…
In the recent past, Pakistan stock market has plunged in an unprecedented manner. Some analysts say, ‘it is reflection of…
Amidst the current political polarization and dysfunctional institutions, it is imperative for the private sector to step up and change…
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in Pakistan increased by 8.8% in April 2019 as compared to an increase of…
There was a projection by the International Monetary Fund that inflation in Pakistan may surge to 14% by the end…
When we talk about implementation and practice of Islamic economic system as a whole, we must look at every aspect…
Balochistan has huge potential in trade and commerce by virtue of its strategic location. A need is felt to exploit…
Why has the rupee suddenly fallen? The rupee plunged against the dollar in interbank trading on Friday morning, hitting an…
President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
Interest Rate Structure In Pakistan (%) w.e.f. SBP Reverse Repo Rate SBP Repo Rate SBP Policy (Target) Rate SBP Repo…
In the shaping of economic growth of any country, researchers revealed that external debt plays both an optimistic as well…
Many studies revealed that the impact of taxation on economic growth, given that the problem of taxation and economic growth…
STOCK EXCHANGES AROUND THE WORLD US stocks in broad-based rally US stocks rose in a broad-based rally on Friday as…
Stocks decline, remain volatile on economic uncertainty over IMF negotiation Summary Finally the IMF started the talk on bailout package…
Deal with IMF amongst top rationale keeps equities falling During the week ended 3rd May 2019, the benchmark index of…
How to Use Objectives Objectives are not fate; they are not direction. If objective are only good intentions, they are…
Prime Minister Imran Khan during his maiden visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the need to project positive…
Post World War-II economic conditions led to the growing competition and customer awareness. This era, which is also termed as…
Pakistan is keeping pace with the world in terms of branding. The world has produced iconic brands such as Admiral…
Markhor (Footwear) Shoes, crafted from leather by hand, are being produced by Markhor in Okara and picked up all around…
Pakistan has an unorganized retail sector. There are inherent limitations which include lack of economies due to small scale operations,…
The road to civilization for the future—–One Belt One Road. As the flagship project of the “One Belt And One…
Many analysts believe that the decision of US President, Donald Trump to end the exemptions regarding buying Iranian crude oil is a double-edged sword.…
The total volume of Islamic Banking and Finance has been exceeded $2.6 trillion globally. The growth of the Islamic banking and finance…
Balochistan is the least developed region of the country. Local youth are still deprived of the opportunities and facilities, which…
President Arif Alvi has said that the Government is seriously striving to revive the economy and improve standard of living…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
Sector Wise Net FDI In Pakistan ($ Million) Country 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Jul-Mar 2019 Oil &…
According to the Transparency International, Pakistan has made a slight improvement in the ‘Corruption Perceptions Index 2018’ with a score…
The developing economies like Pakistan, which has a small economy, exports are limited to few main commodities/products and also concentrated…
STOCK EXCHANGES AROUND THE WORLD US stocks indexes slightly higher Wall Street’s three major indexes rose slightly on Friday as…
Market recovers from its lows, merely down 0.4% wow as volatility persists Summary After the resignation of former finance minister…
Recovery witnessed; results, amnesty report may keep investors optimistic The market ended the week on 26th April on a negative…
Long-Range Planning The future will not just happen if one wishes hard enough. The future requires decisions – now. It…
Economic growth and cost-effective energy availability are embedded. Pakistan’s energy import bill has by and large been approximately $15 billion…
Pakistan is rich in natural gas but deficient in fossil oil. At present bulk of the gas demand is met…
It is a general belief that there are four elements of life i.e. Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Fire, which…
Qatar is endowed with major hydrocarbon reserves, especially in relation to the size of its population. Nearly all of its…
For centuries central bank has played an important role in formulating monetary policies and regulating the banking system of a…
Balochistan has the country’s extensive oil and gas reserves. According to an estimate, out of the Pakistan’s estimated 25.1 trillion…
There is a prevalent assumption these days that once titled as a poor man’s fuel, Liquefied Petroleum Gas which is…
[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Brief Profile: Experienced accounting, finance, management and economics professional holding FCCA (senior ACCA member), BSc (Hons) in…
In the aftermath of growing criticism, Prime Minister, Imran Khan has found some scapegoats and reshuffled his cabinet. The induction…
Unfortunately, there is a widespread violation of consumer rights in Pakistan. The area of consumer protection has remained neglected in…
President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
Average Sector Wise Natural Gas Consumption (July-Feb FY 2018) Sector Gas Consumption in MMCFD RLNG Total Power 936 401 1,337…
Researchers believed that the natural gas prices less volatile than oil prices but still volatility is a concern for the…
Studies revealed that the worldwide Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) market have been categorized in three…
STOCK EXCHANGES AROUND THE WORLD Pakistan stocks post handsome rally The stock market staged a handsome rally on Friday and…
Volatile market turns positive on finance minister resignation and cabinet reshuffle Summary Asad Umar Finance Minister, decided not to be…
Index springs back on economic optimism; IMF plan and result season promising On last day of the week ended on…
Divestment In looking for a husband for your daughter, says an old proverb, don’t ask: “Who’ll make the best husband…
Interestingly, the use of technology in insurance sector is far less as compared to other industries. The insurance industry inclines…
What is Insurtech? Insurtech is an umbrella term that refers to the application of contemporary technology to create efficiencies and…
Islamic Banking must not be considered as just the execution of Shariah compliant transactions. It must be done with the…
Shaheen Insurance Co. Ltd. (SICL) is a flagship enterprise of Shaheen Foundation which is owned by Pakistan Air Force. We have…
Company Profile Atlas Insurance Limited is one of the oldest insurance companies in Pakistan. The company came into existence in…
Asia Insurance Company Limited is one of the fastest growing Insurance Companies of Pakistan. The company offers various solutions which…
When insurance progressed considerably, insurance companies found themselves committed to huge sums having been insured. They realized that in case…
Nationwide campaign of Bahria University to promote Blue Economy Economists hold that trade deficit in the long run can drag-down…
Maritime transport, which plays a vital role in the development of the country, comprises ports, shipping, shipbuilding and ship repair,…
In December of last year (2018), World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director Dr Ahmed Salim Saif Al-Mandhari paid a four-day…
Being in your 20’s and starting your career at this time of social and economic conditions, it feels like you…
Experts define a logistics hub as the integrated center for transshipment, storage, collection, and distribution of goods. Broadly speaking, the…
As compared to Europe, Pakistan is a market with low insurance penetration and a limited variety of distribution channels. Bancassurance…
The renewable energy sources like water, wind, sunlight etc are considered as clean, eco-friendly and sustainable all over the world.…
President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), President All Karachi Industrial Alliance (AKIA), Senior Vice Chairman of the Businessmen Panel…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
Services Sector Indicators (H1) Details FY18 FY19 Wholesale and Retail Trade (34.4%) LSM (H1; YoY growth) 6.6 -1.5 Imports (billion…
International experts presently urged that it is an exciting time in the insurance sector internationally, as insurers are spending greater…
EFU General Insurance is still very optimistic in 2019 as the management has planned to offer sustainable, profitable growth in…
STOCK EXCHANGES AROUND THE WORLD US stocks end near record highs US stocks closed near record highs on Friday after…
Stocks score remarkable dip as volatility keep investors on their toes Summary The week ended was an eventful week. The…
Stocks underperform on in the course of crucial financial decisions The market during the week ended 12th April 2019 remained…
The Failed Strategy Most of the people who persist in the wilderness leave nothing behind but bleached hones. When a…
The world is changing rapidly and to compete with other nations we need to adopt new technologies. The last 3G/4G…
Currently, in the world there are 12.5 billion internet connected devices such as smartwatches, security surveillance systems and smart home…
We now live in the era of rapid globalization and unprecedented advancement in technology. Technology has become a yardstick for…