Though Balochistan has vast potential in insurance sector, yet the sector could not play its due role in the local…
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Public Private Partnership with option of tax holidays will push soar investment Our quality manpower exports will determine the growth…
Since inception, Askari Bank has been mainly engaged in the business of banking and concentrating on growth through improving service…
This year Pakistan ranked 108th jumping up from 136th position on the recent World Bank Index that rates Ease of…
Environmental protection and sustainable development have become key factors for various stakeholders such as customers, suppliers and the public. It…
With us entering 2019, Pakistan has stirred a revolution in the world of technology and e-services. Today many business tycoons…
China being Pakistan’s favorite country, friend and now a favorite investor after the opening of the economic corridor of Pakistan.…
Mega CPEC projects can help overcome major economic hardships of Pakistan Interview with Mr Shamim A. Firpo – Chairman, Firpo…
Interview with Mr Ahmed Chinoy – a renowned businessman [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Mr Ahmed Chinoy is a businessman…
Relating economics with education means highlighting economic issues relating to education, including the demand and supply for education, the financing…
Among the many partners in Africa, South Africa has taken the lead in signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Inter-Government…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Sean Fleming Senior Writer, Formative Content[/box] Between 2007 and 2017, the volume of renewable energy produced in…
Never before in 72 years of history, did Pakistan had this golden opportunity to have instantly available reliable (IVR) power…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Anahita Thoms Partner, International Trade Practice, Baker McKenzie, Germany[/box] Public support for free trade is shrinking…
Pakistan’s annual investment on its derelict infrastructure should be at least 8% of its nominal GDP which stands at $236…
Economic growth is the aspect to a nation’s progress and prosperity. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is generally considered as a…
By the time these lines will go in print, World Bank must have issued their Ease of Doing Business Report…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in its latest report, has projected the economic growth rate of Pakistan at 2.8%; which…
Most depressed Balochistan needs foreign and local investment to develop its economic sectors. The businessmen hesitate to invest due to…
Pakistan – Core Set Of Inward Direct Investment Positions For End 2017 (Mn US $) Country Total Inward direct investment…
International experts revealed that an economy cannot thrive without a healthy private sector. When domestic businesses flourish, they create job…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Antonios Siganos, University of Glasgow[/box] A number of studies show that daylight savings time harms people’s…
In July, Pakistan went to International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout package. There is a general perception that the…
Interview with Mr Ashfaq Yousuf Tola – President, Tola Associates [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Professional Accomplishments Memberships: Fellow Member…
IBA holds lecture on macroeconomic challenges and outlook The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi organized a distinguished lecture on…
Transportation service has undergone a tremendous change particularly over the period of last one decade. Technology has crept into every…
The history of Pakistan’s automotive industry is one of the oldest in the Asian countries. The industry started semi knockdown…
For the best return on your money, pour your purse into your head. ~ Benjamin Franklin The topic being discussed…
For the best return on your money, pour your purse into your head. ~ Benjamin Franklin The topic being discussed…
Could Pakistan address its economic woes by turning around the freight train system? The answer would be yes in unison…
Balochistan is the country’s poorest and least-developed province. The ever-neglected and discriminated masses of the province are still living in…
According to the Ministry of Finance Government of Pakistan, during July-March FY 2017, total length of roads in Pakistan including…
With the advent of multiplexes, cinemas have undergone a metamorphosis. Multiplexes have replaced traditional cinema houses, primarily by virtue of…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Brigitte van de Pas, Aug 26, 2019[/box] In June 2019, the United States was the country with the…
Interview with Mr Lal Dino Mari Baloch — Chief Executive Bizz & Trade International Limited Hong Kong [box type=”shadow” align=””…
There is no denying that large organizations across the world expand their horizons by making investments in the countries where…
Pakistan’s foremost economic tribulations at this juncture are twin deficit: The economic managers have been struggling to restrain imports and…
Household savings are key to ensuring financial wellbeing, especially in countries like Pakistan, that do not have well developed social…
There is no misgiving about the economic concept that the higher the national savings rate of a country, the higher…
According to the international research report, as a growth enhancing component, foreign direct investment (FDI) has received great attention of…
An exclusive interview with Hakeem Muhammad Usman, CEO, Marhaba Laboratories [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Marhaba Laboratories (Pvt.) Limited is the…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]William Dixon Head of Operations, Centre for Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum Rebekah Lewis Project Lead, Governance…
There are numbers of professional works in banks that are needed artificial review, which should be careful and conscientious. Therefore,…
House mortgage refers to the loans provided by banks who obtain the debtors’ property house property or other effective bonds…
Automobile finance is a financial activity that integrates funds in the process of production, circulation, and consumption of automobile, mainly…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Algirde Pipikaite Project Lead, Governance and Policy, World Economic Forum Martina Cheung President, S&P Global Market…
Interview with Mr Khalid Tawab – Chairman, Tawab Group [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Mr Khalid Tawab is an economics,…
Education is the main tool to develop human capital. The analysis of investments in health and education is unified in…
Currently, Pakistan is one of Asia’s fastest growing internet markets, with over one million people going online via mobile phones…
Interview with Mr Ismail Suttar – CEO, Hub-Pak Salt Refinery [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Mr Ismail Suttar is currently…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]This article is published in collaboration with IMF Blog[/box] People are concerned that the rising power…
External debt plays both a pessimistic as well as optimistic role in shaping economic growth in any country mainly developing.…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]SUBMITTED BYÂ MUHAMMAD WAHEED ON FRI, 04/19/2019 CO-AUTHORS: ADNAN ASHRAF GHUMMAN[/box] This blog is part of a…
Many studies revealed that the impact of taxation on economic growth, given that the problem of taxation and economic growth…
Qatar is endowed with major hydrocarbon reserves, especially in relation to the size of its population. Nearly all of its…
Asia Insurance Company Limited is one of the fastest growing Insurance Companies of Pakistan. The company offers various solutions which…
As compared to Europe, Pakistan is a market with low insurance penetration and a limited variety of distribution channels. Bancassurance…
Pakistan’s telecom sector has witnessed impressive growth in the past five years. The country’s telecom sector contributed $4.42 billion to…
The dream has come true as far as the use of information technology gadgets is concerned. People used to talk…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Hani Ashkar Senior Partner, Middle East, PwC This article is part of the World Economic Forum on…
Pakistan’s economy has been in the doldrums for quite some time due to dismal economic activities, precipitous deceleration in foreign…
An efficient financial system is an enabling structure critical to sustainable solutions for a more inclusive, equal and peaceful society. This is…
Interview with Mr. Ismail Suttar – CEO, Hub Pak Salt Refinery PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and your organization,…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Winnie King, University of Bristol[/box] Italy is projected to be the first G7 nation to officially…
Meezan Bank is Pakistan’s largest and full service Islamic bank, enjoying a market share of around 35 percent. Total assets…
A youth in his late 20s, a banking professional, was not glad when asked about his investment. He disclosed that…
“Financial peace isn’t the acquisition of stuff. It’s learning to live on less than you make, so you can give…
Habib Bank of Pakistan (HBL) has renewed its contract for next three years with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as the…
Event has boost up morale of Pakistan and encourages local cricket talent Interview with Muhammad Talha – cricket analyst PAGE:Â Tell…
Pakistan’s export performance has remained weak over the past few years. According to the World Bank, Pakistan’s export share in…
Dwindling exports from Pakistan have been causing the jitters over preceding decade or so. Substantial trade deficit leading to the…
Oman is Pakistan’s fifth neighbor that shares maritime boundaries with Pakistan. The two countries enjoy close and cordial relations. Both…
Pakistan ranks 164th in the world in terms of its investment in education and health care as the measurement of…
Human capital development inevitable for manpower export and remittances With the contribution of human capital in total wealth growing globally,…
Ardent interest of Saudi Arabia Pakistan wants to develop Gwadar not only as an economic hub but also an oil…
Ongoing campaigns for growing trees countrywide, strategically meant for combating adverse impact of climate change particularly increased global warming causing…
Automobile sales were up nominally in December 2018, as against 17%YoY decline in November 2018, sales were up 11%MoM. This…
The auto policy 2016-21 indeed seems to be revolutionary for the automobile industry and it seems that the monopoly of…
Pakistan, a country with over 208 million population with educated middle class, is focus of attention of the automobile investors…
Present government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan needs to announce a comprehensive auto policy that could attract new foreign…
Interview with Mr Haroon Sharif — Chairman, Board of Investment PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and the Board of…
For both foreign and local investors, Gwadar Port city offers enormous business opportunities. Gwadar Port has the potential to become…
The policy makers in Quetta and Islamabad should focus on the development of social sector and make significant investments in…
Interview with Syed Shariq Waqar — an analyst [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Syed Shariq Waqar is a qualified Management…
Dealings in stock/shares, mutual funds, silver and REITs offer good return Interview with Mr Nouman Zaheer – Director, Investment Multiline…
Country wise net FDI in Pakistan ($ Million) Country 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Jul-Nov 2019 China 126.1…
[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile Mr. Barkatullah Lone is Chairman of GB International Economic Forum. He is associated with a…
Because of contained inflation in Pakistan, the Ministry of Finance revealed that there was rise in consumption both by private…
To keep dominance in Islamic banking Meezan Bank bringing in more novel products with handy to younger generation Interview with…