Author: Khalil Ahmed

Interview with Dr Mujtaba Yousuf Arain — Entrepreneur, Alternate/Renewable Energy International [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]PROFILE: Dr Mujtaba Yousuf Arain is the first young international Pakistani entrepreneur holding shares and partnerships in over 10 reputed multinational companies such as Gulf Korea Group of Companies and Ministry of Renewable Energy, Thailand. He started his business career in 2002 at the age of 16 and during his 15-year tenure he has learnt about international businesses and his objective is to work on lucrative business ideas especially in health and technologies. He is currently involved in investment consultancy in Middle East and Asian…

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Interview with Mr Gul Mohammad Lot – Chairman, Mehran Group of Industries [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]PROFILE: Mr Gul Mohammad Lot was born in Pakistan in the Diplo area of Thar District. At a very young age, he joined his father, Mr. Ghulam Muhammad Lot business. As far as education is concerned, he completed his Bachelors in Administration from the London School of Business and obtained Master’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Sindh, Hyderabad. As a student of Political Science and a compassionate patriot, he joined politics in Pakistan as a member of the Pakistan’s People Party.…

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Interview with Mr Khushnood Aftab — CEO and Founder, Viper Technology (Pvt) Ltd [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]PROFILE: Mr Khushnood Aftab is the CEO and Founder of Viper Technology (Private) Limited. He may be called one of the pioneers in the field of hardware promotion in Pakistan. Viper Technology has been promoting the local hardware industry in Pakistan since 1993.[/box] PAGE: YOUR VIEWS ON THE BRANDED IT PRODUCTS IN PAKISTAN: KHUSHNOOD AFTAB: The local market for IT products has seen a positive growth trend and brands like QMobile, Waves, Dawlance, Orient, and Viper have contributed to this significantly. One area of…

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Interview with Mr Abdul Ahad Shaikh – CEO, Mehfil Pvt Ltd PAGE: TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF PLEASE: ABDUL AHAD SHAIKH: I am 35 years of age and have done graduation & diploma in business administration. I belong to a Sindhi family (Sukkur, Sindh). I have two brothers and two sisters. My father is a doctor. I started business of Event Management Mehfil Event Planner (www.mehfil.com.pk) in 2005. We are one of the few leading caterers in Karachi. We are a group of professional and experienced individuals who have joined hands to bring quality and grace in catering. Our top management comprises…

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An exclusive interview with Muhammad Lukman – CEO, National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]PROFILE: Muhammad Lukman is currently a Chief Executive Officer of National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL). He is also a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), Institute of Cost & Management Accountants of Pakistan and a Certified Director from ICAP. He became part of NCCPL in 2004, joining the company as Chief Operating Officer and then subsequently moved on to the position of Chief Executive Officer in July 2006. His professional career started with A.F. Ferguson…

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Interview with Haji Ghani Osman — Senior Member of Pakistan Stock Exchange [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]PROFILE: Haji Ghani Osman started his career in 1958 for a meager salary of Rs.15/- per month in Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) in the office of Mr. Wahid Jaleel, Senior Member of KSE. After passing his matriculation examination, he joined HBL in 1962 as an Office Clerk. As a result of his hard work and devotion to duty he was promoted to Grade-I Officer in the Bank in 1982. During 1982, after buying membership of Karachi Stock Exchange , he started his Brokerage House…

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Interview with Mr Basharat Khan — Executive Director & Head of Equities Din Capital [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]PROFILE: Mr Basharat Khan is currently working as Executive Director & Head of Equities at Din Capital, a corporate brokerage house on Pakistan Stocks Exchange (PSX). Prior to joining it, he worked at Askari Investment Management as Chief Investment Officer and before that he was associated with Arif Habib Investments for 8 years where he served on various positions-head of research, head of equity funds and CIO.[/box] PAGE: YOUR VIEWS ON CHINESE INVESTMENT IN PAKISTAN STOCK EXCHANGE: BASHARAT KHAN: Selling of 40% holding…

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Interview with Syed Ali Raza Bukhari – CEO, Vector Securities (Pvt) Limited [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]PROFILE: Syed Ali Raza Bukhari has been associated with the financial sector for more than a decade. Prior to being a part of Vector Securities (Private) Limited (member firm of the Pakistan Stock Exchange), he was associated with the then IGI Funds Limited, National Investment Trust (NIT), ABL Asset Management Company and NBP Fullerton Asset Management Company. Being part of Vector Brand, he has showcased the capital markets on myriad investment forums in Pakistan as well as in the Emirates. He holds an MBA…

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Country’s youth is brimming with talent and ideas, just need to channel their energies the right way Interview with Dr Zeeshan Ahmed — Acting Rector & Dean, Karachi School of Business and Leadership [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile Dr Zeeshan Ahmed is acting Rector & Dean, Karachi School of Business and Leadership (KSBL). Having a PhD from Mississippi State University, USA, an MBA from Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed currently heads the leading business school in Pakistan. With special interest in the area of Earnings Management, Islamic Finance, Microfinance, Capital Markets, Personal Excellence and Business Ethics, Dr.…

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Conversation with Mr Rashid Hashmi – CEO, Muhammad Hashim Tajir Surma [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile Mr. Muhammad Rashid Hashmi, belongs to the respectable and closely knitted legendary Hashmi Family. He is a renowned business executive in the economic arena of Pakistan. He got his secondary education from the Happy Home School, Karachi and graduated from National College, Karachi. He joined the Hamdard Tibb College, Karachi to fulfill his ambitions in Tibb, which is an Eastern Medicine System of Herbal remedies. Many government entities have acknowledged Mr. Rashid Hashmi and M/s. Mohammad Hashim Tajir Surma’s contribution/performance by awarding them with…

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Interview with Mr Abdul Waheed Khan — Director Administration, Quaid-e-Azam Group of Schools and Colleges [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile Over the period of last fifteen years, Mr Abdul Waheed Khan has worked in different capacities by starting his career as an English teacher, as a head teacher, as a Principal and currently he is working as the Director Administration of the Quaid-e-Azam Group of Schools and Colleges (QGSC). He has got passion for learning, teaching and academic-administration. He is quite glad for the recognition and the trust that the QGSC and the community have put in for his untiring…

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Interview with Mr. Ihtsham Ul Haq Qureshi, CEO – Asia Insurance Company Limited ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2016: 1- Completion of company’s new head office named ‘Asia House’ in Lahore 2- Introduction of Group/Corporate Health Insurance 3- Launch of ‘Asia Window Takaful Operations’ 4- Increasing business portfolio resulted in enhancement to double the work force of the company 5- Opening of 10 new offices in different cities of the country now it came to 27 6- Business activities spread out to Azad Jammu and Kashmir 7- Agreement with Livestock Dairy Development Department Punjab for insurance coverage of Animals extending Asia Insurance coverage…

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Interview with Mr Naim Anwar — Managing Director & CEO, Crescent Star Insurance Limited [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile Mr Naim Anwar experience spreads over 30 years of various exposures within Pakistan and outside Pakistan out of which 23 years have been in insurance in Pakistan. His insurance career spreads over various roles from a selling agent to the CEO level where he works now. In the process, he has vast experience and exposure of Sales & Operations including Underwriting, Claims, Re Insurance, Accounts and Financial matters and corporate affairs. Currently, his career in insurance has enriched with the addition…

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Interview with Mr Tariq Hussain — Expert insurance industry [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile Professional Qualification: FCMA, FCIS, FPA, CMILT-(UK) Academic Qualification: M.A. (Eco), MBA (Finance) Experience: Overall 25 years practical experience Worked on the following position: Currently working as an Executive Director/Head of Corporate Consulting Division at Damsel Consulting Previously – Director SECP – Group CFO- Manhill Group – CFO & Company Secretary at a leading pharmaceutical – Director Finance, SITE Ltd (Ministry of Industries – GS) – Head of Internal Audit-DHA Professional Activities – Vice President ICSP-2012 – Chairman Karachi Branch Council of ICMAP-2011 – Member National Council…

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For modern trading platform PMEX be required to broadly help farmers Interview with Mr Zafar M. Sheikh — President & CEO, Security Investment Bank Ltd [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile Mr Zafar M. Sheikh is having a successful career spanning over three decades of international and domestic banking experience with primary emphasis on treasury and fund management covering both conventional and Islamic banking. Over the years, he acquired skills and expertise in setting up, organizing, managing and developing institutions in the government and non-government sector mainly to develop capital and debt markets along with corporate and retail marketing/financial strategy to…

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Pakistan’s whole energy sector highly politicized, optimal utilization of our indigenous resources hard to meet Interview with Mr Abbas Bilgrami — CEO, Progas Energy Ltd PAGE: TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF, PLEASE: ABBAS BILGRAMI: I have been educated in Pakistan, UK and Canada. I have invested heavily in the energy sector of Pakistan. I was backed by investors from the UK, Malaysia, Kuwait to build and operate a large and significant energy infrastructure. I was fortunate enough to be able to bring substantial Foreign Direct Investment to Pakistan and increased good quality employment opportunities. My company Progas Energy Limited is a project…

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Interview with Mr Abdul Sami Khan — Chairman, Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association and Chairman, CNG Dealers Association [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile Mr Abdul Sami Khan (Alig), Sitara-e-Imtiaz, was born in India and belongs to the Kakar tribe. He completed his education from Aligarh Muslim University. His family migrated to Pakistan. His father, Mr Abdul Waheed Khan, started Terry Towel factory business and he also joined him in the business. Then he stepped into the petrol business and since then he has been very active in it. His designations are as follows: – Chairman Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association – Chairman…

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Interview with Mr Adil Mirza — Equity Research Analyst [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile Mr. Adil Mirza is a senior research analyst and currently working with Standard Capital Securities (scstrade.com). He is a member of ACCA. He has keen interest in financial modeling, valuations and analysis. He takes care for foreign clients at scstrade.com.[/box] PAGE: YOUR VIEWS ON RECENT TREND IN RISING OIL PRICES: ADIL MIRZA: Following the production cut from OPEC and non-OPEC countries, the oil prices rose in line of the expectations. The measure was cheered by oil dependent economies as things could have turn out very ugly for…

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Interview with Mr Muhammad Azam Khan – CEO, Sunrise Capital [box type=”shadow” align=”” class=”” width=””]Profile Mr Muhammad Azam Khan is a well reputed and recognized name in capital markets of Pakistan. His vision and leadership always proved to be exceptional. He has constantly proved his expertise and intelligence. Sunrise Capital, under his guideline, is contributing finest administrative, operational, research, sales & marketing objectives in the financial world. He started his professional career with international exposure at Mashreq Bank Dubai in a highly professional environment with dedication and commitment. Subsequently, he contributed his skills in the growth and development of Atlas…

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