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According to a recent World Bank report, remittances to low and middle-income countries are projected to fall by nearly 20 percent. In order to prevent further damage, the government must do everything to keep remittances flowing in times of COVID-19 …

As the economy moves towards the end of FY20, it continues to face high uncertainty owing to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic on several economic fronts. High levels of uncertainty are also reflected in recent State Bank of …

Interview with Mr Shamim A. Firpo – Chairman, Firpo Group of Companies PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and your organization, please: SHAMIM A. FIRPO: I started life’s struggle at a very young age. When I was six-year-old my father died and …

The sudden stop of the global economy in 2020 has brought to everyone’s attention the interconnectedness of supply chains across countries and continents. Add to this the mounting tensions between the US and China, with President Trump now pushing for …

Conversation with Mr Zafar Iqbal Ahmed — founding Managing Director, SAI Company (Private) Limited PAKISTAN & GULF ECONOMIST had conversation with Mr Zafar Iqbal Ahmed vis à vis the prevailing energy situation in the wake of pandemic and the future …

COVID-19 forced shops around the world to shut for months and recently reopen under strict new guidelines. The time in lockdown has caused an e-commerce boom, with the pandemic accelerating the shift away from physical stores by roughly five years. …

A global survey suggests the majority of employees want to return to the office with 1-2 days working from home each week as “ideal”; Offices may become mini urban hubs enabling socializing, learning and entertainment; Post COVID-19 pandemic, there will …

Interview with Dr Asiya Saif Alvi — a dynamic political analyst PAGE: How would you comment on the celebrations of Independence Day of Pakistan this year when the entire world is facing unprecedented upheaval? Dr Asiya Saif Alvi: On August14, 2020, the …

COVID-19 has highlighted the fact that our previous systems were neither equitable nor sustainable. The crisis also presents an opportunity to reset and work together towards a fairer, greener future. The World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders are coming together …

The biggest challenge Pakistan is facing today is to reduce poverty and achieve sustained economic growth. Present government is committed to address this challenge in consultation with key stakeholders in the economy, especially the private sector, civil society organizations and …

Good training to work force helpful for employment and removing poverty Mehran Group is taking best practices to safe and comfort its workers and customers under COVID challenge Interview with Mr Gul Mohammad Lot – Chairman, Mehran Group of Industries …

The coronavirus pandemic has been especially cruel to the aviation industry. COVID-19 had an immediate and severe impact on aviation that is unlike any other shock in the industry’s history. Whereas the 9/11 terrorist attack on the twin towers undermined …