Tag Archives: COVID-19

In the first quarter of 2020, the world was faced with Covid-19 pandemic. Globally, factories were shut down, trade was severely disrupted, stock markets crashed, airports all over the world were deserted, and businesses remained closed to contain the coronavirus …

Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are still talking about raising taxes and electricity tariff at the last leg of technical-level discussions to put US$6 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) back on track. The virtual talks between the two …

The Home Appliance Industry of Pakistan was set up in 1980’s on the basis of fiscal parameters, which were offered by the Government of Pakistan. There has been a significant upward rise in the production of domestic appliances such as …

Studies identified that the significance of the financial system rises with the passage of time as states are moving towards economic development. As the economy becomes wealthier, the financial sector becomes larger. People need to borrow funds from the financial …

The COVID-19 pandemic showed the importance of connectivity, but also highlighted a growing digital divide – 3.6 billion people lack even the most basic internet access. Governments are increasingly recognizing the need to improve internet access for all citizens, particularly …

Smartphones could have an important role to play in development. A recent World Bank webinar explored experimental evidence from South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Testing and scaling of smartphone interventions in development are vital to maximise their potential impact. Almost …

Innovative ways to purify water that rely on tech and accessible materials are key given more than half the world’s population could suffer from a lack of potable water by 2032. The most efficient and effective way to develop those …

Defining Microfinance is not easy as no proper definition of the term exists. Some say it could mean anything from what a villager provides when handing small items to what state banks offer to their least affluent clients. But a …

Interview with Dr. Abdul Bari Khan — Chief Executive Officer, Indus Health Network PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and Indus Hospital & Health Network, please: Dr. Abdul Bari Khan: I was born in Karachi in a family originally from Peshawar. To …

A new vision for the global trading system must encompass equitable access to the benefits of trade for all of society, and some nations have signalled support in this regard. Reforms to trade policy could have a meaningful impact on …

Supply chain and logistics industry have been directly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. As an integral part of value chains, both within and across international borders, logistics firms facilitate trade and commerce and help businesses get their products to customers. …

Flexibility has become a key element in the world of work. Even before the pandemic hit, many jobs were designed to provide greater choice about how, when and where they could be done. Now the notion of “hybrid working”, which …