Pakistan is a land of opportunities with numerous openings in every sector where a lot of things can be done commercially and socially and above all people are super resilient. Pakistan is the only country in the world where Armed …
Read More »Restoring and setting sustainable economic path can bring Pakistan glory
Interview with Muhammad Farooq Afzal — President/CEO, ITN Group of Companies PAGE: How would you comment on the socio-economic development in Pakistan over the period of last 7 decades? Muhammad Farooq Afzal: Pakistan has progressed from a low-income to a lower middle-income …
Read More »Leading by doing – Pakistani PM Imran Khan on the urgent need for climate action
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan calls climate change a “defining global challenge” of our time. Pakistan is the fifth most climate-impacted country in the world. Khan is committed to a “clean and green” Pakistan. The country is targeting nature-based solutions …
Read More »This is how Pakistan is closing its skills gap
Pakistan is the sixth most populous country in the world, with 64% of its population below the age 30 and youth unemployment rate as high as 8.5%. Efforts to re-skill and upskill the population by the public sector are patchy. A new multistakeholder approach …
Read More »Remembering the great Quaid
On 11th September, 1948, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah left us at the age of 71. He was an exceptional lawyer, a remarkable statesman and a one of a kind leader of his people. His life, vision and achievements continue to …
Read More »Virgin Atlantic set to launch new services to Pakistan from London and Manchester
Virgin Atlantic is pleased to announce it will be launching flights to Pakistan in December 2020. Operating three new routes from London Heathrow to Lahore, London Heathrow to Islamabad, as well as from Manchester to Islamabad; these direct flights and …
Read More »Pakistan taking subtle moves to be progressive among developed nations
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 …
Read More »Pragmatic, innovative unity can help Pakistan shine in global marketplace
Interview with Mr Majyd Aziz, former President Employers’ Federation of Pakistan PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and your organization, please: Majyd Aziz: I am head of my Family Business Group that is involved in textiles, commodities, shipping, and cargo handling, etc. …
Read More »Pakistan still needs major steps to control waning economy
Interview with Muhammad Azam Khan — Economist/Capital Market Expert PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Muhammad Azam Khan: I have more than 20 years of experience in financial sector including Investment Banking, Capital markets with Primary and Secondary market activities, …
Read More »Pakistan and Turkey: a strategic partnership in chaotic times
In the second week of February, 2020, President Tayyib Erdogan of Turkey made one of his most historic visits to Pakistan. In orthodox times, such official matters are attended by the President alongwith delegates from the Foreign Ministry, but instead, …
Read More »Perilous neighborhood of Pakistan and its economic hopes and hurdles
He was transferred to a military ambulance that broke down after running a few paces. It took two hours to replace it and by this time the oppressive heat and swarm flies had exhausted Jinnah (Father of the Nation). He passed away …
Read More »Mr. Emil Wyss visits Pakistan and expresses good wishes for vibrant nation
Pakistan has been able to beef up its image globally. Plenty of foreign diplomats have been visiting Pakistan recently. Pakistan is being considered one of the most worth-visiting countries these day. There is very likelihood that once the fear of …
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