STOCKS TURNED INTO BULLISH TONE, INDEX SETTLE ABOVE 46,000-MARK Summary The PSX stocks have been continuously gaining momentum since three…
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Amnesty, ITFC lending rejoice will be short lived; investors eye budget proposals Pakistan seems to be inching towards serious balance…
EVA AS A PRODUCTIVITY MEASURE Until a business returns a profit that is greater than its cost of capital, it…
Generally, there are misconceptions that current account deficit (CAD) and depreciation of currency are bad omen for any given economy.…
In the current fiscal year, Pakistan rupee has been depreciated number of times against the US dollar before decreased in…
Surrounded by declining foreign exchange reserves and weakening capacity to repay, Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities rose sharply to almost…
Those who have access to power corridors and also the capacity to influence government are clearly divided into two groups;…
The present economic situation presents some opportunities for Pakistan. But the country also has some serious long-term challenges. Unless the…
World Bank expects the inflation rate to rise to 6 percent by the end of 2017-18 Inflation refers to price…
Pakistan is working on all round strategy to reform country’s tax structure. The government has planned to lower tax slabs…
Since January 2018, Pakistan has witnessed a persistent rise in oil fuel prices. The petroleum products prices are revised on…
The present Pakistani rupee price against the greenback is 115, which increased from 110.5 rupees earlier and this current level…
PAKISTAN MARKET INDICATOR EXCHANGE RATES Currency activity Friday 23-Feb Friday 2-Mar Friday 9-Mar Friday 16-Mar Friday 23-Mar Friday 30-Mar DOLLAR…
Fatalities in terrorist violence in Pakistan Year Civilians Security Force Personnel Terrorists/Insurgents Total 2000 45 0 0 45 2001 29…
Statistics show that water crisis is not just an issue in Pakistan but it is also becoming a worldwide issue.…
Various economists identified in their research reports that the existence of great and persistent current account deficit is always looked…
Saudi index moves sideways after winning FTSE emerging market status Saudi Arabia’s stock market moved sideways in early Thursday trade…
Market Review The stock market managed to close in green at 45,560pts during the week, exhibiting an increase of 530pts…
Stocks continued upward movement, gain 530 points Summary Pakistan rupee depreciation, which is regarded as favorable for Pakistan Stocks Exchange…
Bulls take lead, SBP’s steady rate policy likely to follow positive impact The trading on the last day at the…
INFORMATION ON COST AND VALUE We cannot achieve results until we have information on cost and value. Basic structural information…
As the nation celebrates Pakistan day on 23rd of March, it is the right time to highlight the ideals and…
March 23rd 1940 marks the day of adoption of Pakistan Resolution by the Muslim League calling for a relentless struggle…
On the inaugural day of conference Dr. Miftah Ismail Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Economic Affairs said…
Shipping industry is cyclical in nature, last few decades have seen immense changes. The role of IM0 has become significant…
Pakistan is a land of vast potential and countless opportunities, of breathtaking landscapes and hospitable people, of rich traditions and…
Pakistan needs unity and harmony. The need for national unity and brotherhood had increased substantially in the current turmoil situation…
The plastics industry is one of the frontrunners in the business sectors of Pakistan, clocking a growth rate in excesses…
Pakistan should follow an independent foreign policy. For this purpose the incumbent government should make changes domestically. Global changes are…
In the wake of grey listing of Pakistan by the inter-governmental Paris based Financial Action Task Force (FATF), State Bank…
The day is remembered and celebrated every year to commemorate the adoption of Pakistan Resolution by the All India Muslim…
Poverty should be more comprehensively measured through an index that uses multiple indicators. These may be broadly categorized as socioeconomic…
Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan has been the most influential politician in Pakistan’s history. In 1943, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah called…
PAKISTAN MARKET INDICATOR EXCHANGE RATES Currency activity Friday 16-Feb Friday 23-Feb Friday 2-Mar Friday 9-Mar Friday 16-Mar Friday 23-Mar DOLLAR…
PROVINCIAL FISCAL OPERATIONS DURING JUL-SEPT (billion rupees) Punjab Sindh KP Balochistan Total Growth FY2018 A. Total Revenue 254.3 153.1 72.1…
Economic managers identified that tax revenues are the most efficient and effective way to increase country’s local resource mobilization and…
A research report revealed that from 2017 to 2026, global population is predicted to increase almost 8 percent and also…
US stocks tumble on trade war fears Wall Street tumbled on Friday with more than 1,000 points knocked off the…
Market Review The benchmark index remained bullish during the week after currency devaluation of 5%, increasing 1,516pts to close at…
Sudden & sharp depreciation of rupee push index above 45,000 points Summary In the open market dollar was selling Rs.111.80…
Market springs back, fresh foreign flows can induce another short term rally The benchmark index of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)…
TURBULENT TIMES AHEAD It turbulent times, the first task of management is to make sure of the institution’s capacity to…
The insurance industry in Pakistan is relatively small as compared to its peers in the region. The insurance penetration and…
In real life every individual and corporate entity faces certain risks. It may be true that such risk may become…
Challenges There are always lots of challenges for insurance industry in emerging markets. Most of the challenges are different with…
Asia Insurance Company Limited is one of the fastest growing Insurance Companies of Pakistan. The company offers various solutions which…
According to Milliman the world’s largest providers of actuarial and related products and services Pakistan’s insurance sector has witnessed continued…
Problem & context Remittances represent significant financial flows between both developing and developed countries that have rapidly increased in volume…
Pakistan is an underdeveloped country where nearly 40 percent of its population lives below poverty line. The low income groups…
We are in the business of providing a full range of non-life insurance products and services customized to meet the…
Role of Jubilee Life Insurance for community-based health insurance facilities appreciable The claim to health is an economic, social and…
Though Balochistan has vast potential in insurance sector, yet the sector could not play its due role in the local…
Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited (PQFTL), the first and largest dedicated Family Takaful Company in Islamic finance industry. PQFTL is a…
The Bahrain based leading Islamic banking group Al Baraka Banking Group B.S.C. (ABG) announced that the Group and six of…
China: (Shareholding rules for insurers to take effect on April 10) China formally introduced new rules to restrict the ownership…
PAKISTAN MARKET INDICATOR EXCHANGE RATES Currency activity Friday 9-Feb Friday 16-Feb Friday 23-Feb Friday 2-Mar Friday 9-Mar Friday 16-Mar DOLLAR…
STATISTICS FOR THE NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2017 (Non-Life Members) Â (Rs in ‘000) S.No Company Premium written Net…
Global insurance industry experts revealed that the international insurance industry is probable to see slightly increased growth by 2018. Better…
No doubt, some economic managers of Pakistan urged that the general insurance sector’s performance is strongly correlated to economic growth.…
US stocks post weekly losses The S&P 500 and the Dow Industrials rose on Friday, boosted by strong industrial output…
Market Review KSE-100 index closed almost flattish during the week, reporting an increase of 343ptsWoW (0.8%) to 43,363pts. Activity during…
PSX springs back towards improvement as index gains 352 points Summary There was improvement in trading activity during the current…
Dull activities persist; budgetary proposals, major results key direction During the week ended 16th March 2018, activities at Pakistan Stock…
Rules for Staff People Unless staff people have proved themselves in operations, they will lack credibility among operating people and…
With its third edition underway in full swing, the Pakistan Super League has gained the status of a festival in…
We saw two successful tournaments of Pakistan cricket —Pakistan Super League in 2016 and 2017 and now the third edition…
It is becoming a serious cause of concern for Pakistanis that the incumbent government is borrowing foreign exchange at far…
Pakistani market currently has the presence of leading international fast food franchises and consumer brands, which are successfully doing their…
Islamic banking product gaining popularity in the world and both Muslims and non Muslim customers wish to take the services,…
Balochistan will take years to come at par with developed regions of the country. The policy makers in Quetta should…
Brands are what the consumers buy. They usually have a trademark which protects them from use by others. A strong…
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has directed the Karachi administration to start beautifying the city to develop a festive atmosphere…
Wasim Akram, former Pakistan cricket great, who was leading wicket taker and was team captain now cricket commentator and currently…
PAKISTAN MARKET INDICATOR EXCHANGE RATES Currency activity Friday 2-Feb Friday 9-Feb Friday 16-Feb Friday 23-Feb Friday 2-Mar Friday 9-Mar DOLLAR…
PAKISTAN SUPER LEAGUE RECORDS AND STATISTICS Team Span Mat Won Lost Tied Tie & W Tie & L NR Win %…
Various countries were generating billions of dollars in business activities by facilitating sports events. No doubt, economic experts urge that…
It is said that the cricket has evolved from a strictly amateur game into a multibillion-dollar industry that is starting…
US shares climb as inflation worries wane on wage data The three major US indexes rose 1 percent on Friday,…
Market Review The week started off on a slightly positive note post peaceful culmination of senate elections. However, gains couldn’t…
Bears dominate PSX, KSE-100 index decline by 1.7pc Summary It was a bearish week for the Pakistan Stock Exchange as…
Politics and senate chairman election Mar index performance, range bound to persist The bizarre politics and developments surrounding Senate Chairman…
FUNDAMENTAL OF COMMUNICATIONS To improve communications, work not on the utterer but recipient. It is the recipient who communicates. Unless…
Plenty of interest has been exhibited by the auto sectors of many countries in Pakistan over the period of particularly…
The automotive industry of Pakistan often attracts a lot of criticism for operating as a cartel and charging high price.…
Pakistan is one of the fastest growing economies in the region and that is a good sign for the auto…
The overall volume of imported used vehicles grew 65 percent to 76,635 units in 2017 from 46,500 units a year…
Pakistan direly needs a comprehensive auto policy especially in the two-wheeler segment that could attract new foreign manufacturer and create…
Pakistan is a developing market for automobiles and its allied industry. The automobile industry plays a vital role in economic…
Investments from China and other foreign companies likely to give boost to commercial truck and pickup sector. Pakistan is currently…
Pakistan is a rising market for automobile and allied industries. The type of these industries plays a pivotal role within…