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The novel COVID-19 virus has caused an economic shock three times worse than the 2008 financial crisis. It has been a crisis like no other shutting shops and schools, closing borders and putting half of humanity under some form of …

Statistics show that in Pakistan the composition of Islamic banking industry (IBI) stayed similar with 22 Islamic banking institutions comprising 5 full-fledged Islamic banks (IBs) and 17 conventional banks having standalone Islamic banking branches (IBBs) at the end of December …

In developing economies, stimulating growth through entrepreneurship will be crucial to address rising unemployment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; A forthcoming study suggests governments in these markets can redesign their policies aimed at stimulating entrepreneurship, starting with identifying the needs …

Etimad Online is an initiative to reduce inflation and alleviate poverty from Pakistan by promoting and helping local manufacturers to get proper shelf space and by connecting farmers directly to the end consumers. We have launched over 50 stores across …

Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the important components of economic development. This sector can generate increased productivity & new investment. SMEs have the ability to grow the industrial and commercial tax base. Therefore, its value cannot be ignored and …

The outbreak of Covid 19 in the beginning of year 2020 affected the global economy including Pakistan’s economy as well. Major victim of it has been Pakistan’s small and medium sized enterprises with the exception of some tech companies. Many …

Pakistan has everything that is needed for the modern agriculture –from all 4 seasons (which serve to provide plenty of farming opportunities) to 47.79% of agricultural land, abundant water and hardworking labour force. It is one of the world’s top …

Lower interest rate, resolution of circular debt, enhancing exports, and spotlighting on digitalization the positive steps for progress Need for improvement in agriculture research to compete advanced marketplace Government and private sector must stay on same page to achieve demand …

Interview with Mr Barkatullah Lone – Chairman, GB International Economic Forum PAKISTAN & GULF ECONOMIST had an exclusive conversation with Mr. Barkatullah Lone about the impact of coronavirus on the economic growth as well as the current state of the economy …

A recent report of World Bank titled Digital Pakistan in Covid-19 Environment advocates for IT and IT enabled services, automation and artificial intelligence, which can play a more prominent role to put the economy of Pakistan back on track. In …

State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) through its recent initiatives and actions has focused its attention on finance-deficient areas such as financial inclusion, low cost housing facility, agricultural credit, SME finance and most importantly, the Green Banking phenomenon. In accordance with …

Prime Minister claims that the government has created financial discipline for the first time in the history of the country whereas current account is in surplus for the first time in last 17 years. International media is praising Pakistan on …