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[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Katharina Buchholz, Sep 11, 2020[/box] Global investment in renewable energy has almost doubled in the past decade.…
Interview with Mr Abbas Bilgrami — energy sector expert PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and your organization, please: Abbas…
Pakistan offers the most efficient and cost effective transit trade facility to Afghanistan. In the recent past, Afghanistan started using…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””] Eric Parrado Chief Economist; General Manager, Research Department, Inter-American Development Bank Bridget Hoffmann Economist, Inter-American…
The growing COVID-19 emergency takes steps to excessively hit developing nations, not just as a health emergency for current but…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Katharina Buchholz, Jun 29, 2020[/box] China moved up in the list of countries hosting most investment fund assets. As…
The recently released Economic Survey paints a bleak picture of Pakistani economy. Since the period covered by the data includes…
Studies revealed that high and sustained economic growth with low inflation is the central objective of the macroeconomic policy makers…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Marc Penzel Founder and President, Startup Genome JF Gauthier Founder and CEO, Startup Genome[/box] Without startups…
There are different barriers to financial inclusion, one of these is the voluntary exclusion due to religious reasons and the…
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected growth in key sectors of Pakistan’s economy and the auto sector is not an…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has already led to a major health crisis worldwide and is a major disruptions of the…
Pakistan is facing various challenges where some are because of international factors but most of Pakistan’s current problems are self-created,…
Present PTI government of Prime Minister Imran Khan is for making investment in human development to upgrade the standard of…
Pakistan has been able to beef up its image globally. Plenty of foreign diplomats have been visiting Pakistan recently. Pakistan…
Though having the highest mobile penetration rate in South Asia, Pakistan still has huge potential in digital economy growth. Telenor…
World it is said, has become a worldwide village and this is because of prompt, easy and accessible communication. Everywhere…
Present government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan is committed to Islamize the financial system of Pakistan and promoting Islamic…
Prior to the outbreak of virus in China, analysts were of the view that gold prices will hold above US$1,500/oz…
The Islamic banking and finance system offers more ethical and efficient alternative to the interest-based conventional financial system. Islamic banking…
Social sector in Balochistan suffered negligence for years. Investments in education and health sectors mean formation of human capital that…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Algirde Pipikaite Project Lead, Governance and Policy, World Economic Forum Joram Borenstein General Manager, Cybersecurity Solutions,…
Sales tax regime change for steel The government has changed the sales tax regime for long steel manufacturers from sales…
The Presidents and representatives of Habib Bank, National Bank of Pakistan, United Bank, MCB Bank, Allied Bank, Meezan Bank, Bank…
Russia is the world’s largest official buyer of gold and the third largest gold producer in the world. However, it…
International studies identified that economic growth and development is a main goal of most developing states; hence resources are mobilized…
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on 19th December 2019 completed the first review of Pakistan’s economic…
Interview with Muhammad Azam Yousufzai – a Capital Market Expert [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Muhammad Azam Yousufzai has more…
The Analysis of Economic Survey of Pakistan FY2019 analyzed that the macroeconomic stability is a fundamental pre-requisite for sustained economic…
Globally, the tourism industry generates nearly 10% of the world GDP, while in Pakistan its share is merely 2.7%. In…
Digital transformation has eroded traditional loyalty of the customers with banks. Customer loyalty has turned out to be a world…
The world’s energy-mix is changing rapidly to give priority to cleaner and renewable energy technologies to counter the looming threat…
Pakistan is not at par with the Muslim world in growth and development of Islamic finance, yet it has shown…
Though Balochistan has vast potential in insurance sector, yet the sector could not play its due role in the local…
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 BY 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…