Pakistan is in its 75th year of independence, in all these years, Pakistan initially progressed very well and had somewhat…
Year: 2021
The economy of Pakistan, like any other economy is of two types: 1) documented or formal economy and 2) undocumented…
[box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Updated status on revival of Chenab Limited Recently, Chenab Group has announced revival of its business…
The pandemic and lockdowns around the globe have raised importance for many sectors and industries that perhaps previously were overlooked.…
The COVID-19 pandemic had disrupted both supply and demand sides of an interconnected world economy. Lockdowns, travel and trade restrictions…
On 11 October, 1947, while addressing the Civil, Military and Air Force Officers, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah said, “God has…
After an unexpected increase in cut-off yields in last T-Bill auction on December0 1, 2021, money market yields have been…
GFS Builders and Developers appreciate all employees and treat them like family. GFS builders and Developers every year encourage, appreciate…
Education is a particularly challenging issue in the context of the pandemic. The global disruption to education caused by the…
The increasing energy prices and poor planning in energy sector have put the public in real pressure. During the previous…
Fortify Education Foundation is doing admirable job for the underprivileged. PAKISTAN & GULF ECONOMIST got first-hand information about the activities of…
As best-selling author and management consultant Peter Drucker once said: “The best way to predict the future is to create…
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decided to raise the policy rate by 100 basis…
*Fertilizer Policy 2022 to enable move to WACOG and leverage excess urea capacity in the country through exports* Pakistan, being…
Karachi business community must work as one for the growth of a city Interview with Muhammad Farooq Afzal — President/CEO,…
Business sentiments ending on good note but coming year will be tough Interview with Muhammad Azam Khan — Economist/Capital Market…
Interview with Dr Asia Saif Alvi — a dynamic young political analyst [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Dr Asia Saif…
Analysis of Economic survey of Pakistan showed in Pakistan transport has an indispensable role in economic activity. With no physical…
According to the economic survey of Pakistan, economy of Pakistan rebounded strongly in FY2021 and recorded growth of 3.94 percent…
Pakistan: No Poverty By 2030 Indicator Description Baseline Value/Year Latest Achievements Target 2030 1.1.1 Proportion of population below the international…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
Canada stocks-Toronto market climbs to 4-week high Canada’s main stock index rose for a third day on Thursday, as optimism…
Summary The monetary policy announcement on Tuesday to further increase the key policy rate by 100 basis points to 9.75…
Performance may range-bound; mini budget in focus Stock Market remained flat throughout the week ended on December 24, 2021 posting…
Saudi Foreign Minister meets Pakistani PM Imran Khan Sources recorded that the years 2020 and 2021 are especially marked by…
World Bank, HSBC positive about Vietnam’s economy Vietnam’s economy should get back to a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of…
Kuwait records lowest drop among GCC in active oil refining projects from Feb 2020: According to a report of MEED…
Revised state bank bill vague on inflation The revised State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Amendment Bill still remains vague about…
Baltic index falls as capesizes hit lowest in seven months The Baltic Exchange’s dry bulk sea freight index declined on…
IT Sector Can End Pakistan’s Current Account Crisis Alone: Imran Khan: PM Imran Khan, while Inaugurating Technopolis, a Special Technology…
How to protect our paddy farmers Farmers’ cry after failing to cut a profit in every harvest season has become…
MUHAMMAD ALI JINNAH was a barrister, politician and the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah served as the leader of the All-India…
Chairman NHA holds E-Kacheri As per directive of Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan on reaching out to the public…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Florian Zandt, Dec 22, 2021[/box] Amazon has filed new patents that would enable its Ring doorbell-camera…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Florian Zandt, Dec 21, 2021[/box] After announcing its plans for a phase-out of nuclear power in 2000 and…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Felix Richter, Dec 20, 2021[/box] Just in time before Omicron threatens to disrupt public life once…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Florian Zandt, Dec 17, 2021[/box] 2021 has been a real success story for Reddit. Starting off with…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Martin Armstrong, Dec 17, 2021[/box] Many factors determine population movements, which can be voluntary or forced,…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]by Martin Armstrong, Dec 15, 2021[/box] In a lot of respects, progress regarding sustainability and climate change…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Marianna Fotaki, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick[/box] The idea that greater diversity in the workplace…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]This article is published in collaboration with The Conversation Paul Ekins Professor of Resources and Environmental…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]This article is published in collaboration with IMF Blog Tobias Adrian Senior Vice President, Federal Reserve…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Douglas Broom Senior Writer, Formative Content[/box] Inflation is pushing up the prices of essential goods such…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Pramod Chaudhari, Executive Chairman, Praj Industries Ltd Amol Nisal, Business Leader (AVP) – Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Praj…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Kayleigh Bateman Senior Writer, Formative Content[/box] Mental health professionals are using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Abhinav Chugh Acting Content and Partnerships Lead, World Economic Forum Emanuele Taibi Head of the Power…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]Peter Richard Simpson, University of Leeds[/box] I taught teenagers economics for almost 40 years until my…
[box type=”info” align=”” class=”” width=””]This article is published in collaboration with EcoWatch Bridget Reed Morawski Writer, EcoWatch[/box] The first electric…
Power to influence others is an essential and common trait of inter-state diplomacy which can be classified in the domains…
The current year as well as the preceding years has seen a series of crisis that will mark the modern…
China, officially the People’s Republic of China, is the second largest economy in the world and the fastest growing trillion-dollar…
Electricity generation from renewable sources such as solar and wind offers numerous benefits to the country, but their intermittent and…
Need of the Institution of Waqf The institution of Waqf may bring a robust socio-economic development in the society as…
Joint Ventures (JVs) have historically seen both success and failures. However, it has become clear to many companies globally that…
Nature has a beautiful way of maintaining balance through food chain, ensuing in a stable ecosystem. A non-native organism, that…
Need to push negotiate to get Iranian market opened, says Waheed Ahmed With significant increase in the sea freight cost…
The two dedicated cold chain warehousing & distribution (W&D) facilities will cater to B2B and B2C requirements of the pharmaceutical…
The China Study Centre (CSC) at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi hosted a day-long summit titled, ‘CPEC: Emerging…
The process of Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Interloop Limited at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Book Building was completed…
Cham Wings Airline, a private carrier of Syria, will start its scheduled operations to Karachi from December 15th, 2021. This…
Interview with Mustafa Mirchawala – CEO, Mirchawala’s Hub of Accountancy [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Mustafa Mirchawala is the CEO…
Interview with Sardar Shoukat Popalzai – President, Balochistan Economic Forum [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile: Sardar Shoukat Popalzai, President of…
Growth of CPEC vital in terms of the solution of energy issues Interview with Malik Muhammad Illyas — a businessman…
International researchers identified that the foreign aid is a significant source of income in developing states and carries potential to…
According to the statistics published in Pakistan Economic Survey, socio-economic factors such as health, education, income, employment etc., are closely…
Future CPEC Projects Sr. # Name of Project Cost(Rs million) Length(Kms) 1 Dualization of Yarik – Sagu – Zhob including…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
GCC stock markets expected to witness flurry of IPOs The Gulf stock markets are expected to have another busy year…
Economic infirmity keeps kse-100 index range bound Summary Economic infirmity is defined as a country’s under stress macroeconomic indicators particularly…
Decline in trade deficit a sigh of relief; monetary policy eyed After taking a heavy beating during earlier week on…
Published in Geo News on Dec 10th, 2021, Reuters LOS ANGELES: A first edition of “Harry Potter” sold for…
Published in The Nation on Dec 7th, 2021, Agencies RIYADH – Less than four years after lifting a ban on…
Published in Geo News on Dec 10th, 2021, Kanye West and Drake’s fans are over the moon to finally…
Published in The Nation on Dec 13th, 2021, Our Staff Reporter LAHORE – The six Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises…
2021 FIA Formula One World Champion Red Bull’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium of the Yas Marina…
Farzad Mansouri and Kimia Yousofi of Afghanistan lead a contingent during the athletes parade at the opening ceremony of the…
West Indian cricket team arrives in Karachi. Published in Geo News on Dec 9th, 2021, West Indian cricket team…
Published in The Nation on Dec 7th, 2021, Mateen Haider ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan announced revamping of…
Published in The Nation on Dec 13th, 2021, Agencies LIVERPOOL – The G7 on Sunday said time was running…
Cambodian soldiers at Ream Naval Base in Preah Sihanouk province. The base is among several areas where the US is…
An injured woman is moved by rescue personnel from the site of a truck crash near Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas state,…
Published in The Nation on Dec 10th, 2021, Anadolu Following the joint commission meeting in Vienna on Thursday, Iran’s lead…
Published in Dawn News on Dec 8th, 2021, AP | Reuters India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat died…
Prime Minister Imran unveils Naya Pakistan Card initiative Presently Imran Khan formally launched the Naya Pakistan Card initiative, bringing mega…
Mohammed Bin Salman’s Oman visit could secure investment projects worth $10bn Gulf: The visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin…
China’s indebted property sector China’s economy has become heavily dependent on property development over the last decade. High-rise apartments have…
Dubai energy firm to invest in Pakistan A Dubai-based power sector company is eyeing investment in refrigerant gasses and ADNOC…
Covid-era shipping stocks: the (super) good, the bad and the ugly Shipping stocks have never been for the faint of…
Coeus solutions to invest in human capital: Coeus Solutions Ltd announced a plan to expand their human resource by over…