Tag Archives: SMEs

As the tally of coronavirus cases in Pakistan crosses 185,000 the impacts of the pandemic are beginning to gain strength. Pakistan faces both a humanitarian as well as economic challenge with continuing lockdowns causing problems for individuals and organizations alike. …

The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic for the global economy, and financial sector in particular, are still unpredictable. It has crippled economic activities, overturned supply chains and crumpled the demands for goods. The virus has forced both the consumers and …

Islamic banking must explore their role in the contemporary economy Interview with Dr. Ayub Mehar — a renowned economist PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and your organization, please: Ayub Mehar: I am serving as ‘Professor’ in Iqra University Karachi and …

Meezan Bank has been selected for Overseas Pakistani Saving Scheme under the pandemic stress time Interview with Mr. Irfan Siddiqui — President and CEO, Meezan Bank Limited PAGE: Tell me something about Meezan Bank, please: Irfan Siddiqui: Meezan Bank was established …

Client Wise Financing Portfolio (% Share) Sector Dec-18 Sep-19 Dec-19 Industry Corporate 74.3 73.6 74.6 71.7 SMEs 3.7 3.3 3.5 5.4 Agriculture 0.3 0.4 0.4 3.9 Consumer Financing 10.1 10.4 9.9 6.4 Commodity Financing 10.5 11.0 10.1 9.0 Staff Financing …

The economic experts of Pakistan stated that Pakistani economy presently faces challenges similar to other developing countries in the world. The economy, stock market and rupee were getting stronger before coronavirus and as soon as Pakistan overcomes this pandemic, the …

In Conversation with Ehsan Saya – Managing Director, Daraz The breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan took businesses by surprise. Suddenly thrust into a period of uncertainty, they were forced to grapple with the new reality of life under …

Globally, eradication of poverty has been a burning issue since early fifties when war ravaged economies particularly of European countries were to be rehabilitated. Thereafter, world encountered several natural and manmade disasters pushing almost 1.6 billion people in the clutches …

Amid growing concerns about the potential economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in collaboration with Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has announced a comprehensive relief package. This package is aimed at facilitating stakeholders including households and …

Provision of disinfected currency notes by banks Recognizing the need for issuance of fit, authenticated and disinfected cash by the banks, detailed instructions have been provided by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to ensure to clean, disinfect, seal and quarantine …

Country’s growth will progress steadily in the coming years Pakistan’s banking heading towards more convenient payment solutions Interview with Mohammad Raza — Group Head Customer Support, Meezan Bank PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and your bank, please: Mohammad Raza: I currently …

Joint efforts need to attract GVC-linked investments Interview with Mr Ashfaq Yousuf Tola – President, Tola Associates Pakistan & Gulf Economist had an exclusive conversation with Mr Ashfaq Yousuf Tola regarding economy. Excerpts of the conversation are as follows: Pakistan has shown …