The year 2019 is proving to be a very hard for global growth which is projected to slowdown to 3.3 percent in 2019 from 3.6 in 2018. Global trade during 2018 remained slow on account of decelerated export orders and …
Read More »The diminishing reading habits in Pakistan
The importance of reading has been very much stressed in Islam. In fact, the first word of the Holy Quran that was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was ‘Iqra’, meaning to read or recite. Muslim history is filled with multi-volume …
Read More »Findings and surveys: State of primary education in Pakistan
Education has become a central element of the countries’ growth strategies including economic development. Improvements in education need to enable all children to have access to quality education without discrimination and to achieve the skills and knowledge they will need …
Read More »OPENING KARTARPUR CORRIDOR: Pakistan’s good will gesture to promote peace and tourism
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday announced that Sikh pilgrims who arrive from India to visit Kartarpur will no longer need a passport to cross over into Pakistan as long as they have a valid identity. In a tweet on …
Read More »Foreign direct investment and its impact on Pakistan economy
Economic growth is the aspect to a nation’s progress and prosperity. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is generally considered as a key driver of global economic integration. Investment provides base to the economic development to the developing countries. Standard economic theory …
Read More »Winter season and upcoming gas crises
Winter season in Pakistan is knocking the door. In fact it has already started in some parts of northern areas. This year again we are expecting another gas crisis. Energy shortfall and disputes over its allocation have become regulars feature …
Read More »High time to understand CPEC’S vision and priorities
Pakistan can become important part of China’s futuristic technologies On October 07, 2019, the President, Dr. Arif Alvi, has promulgated an ordinance for the establishment of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority (CPECA) to accelerate the CPEC-related activities, coordination among stake …
Read More »Economic factors effecting consumer products
The consumer goods sector includes a wide range of retail products purchased by consumer right from food and clothing to luxury items such as jewelry and electronics. While overall demand for food is not likely to fluctuate, however, the specific …
Read More »Industrial revolution 4.0: impact on development of supply chains and logistics
Every company and organization operating today is different; however all are facing a common challenge i.e. need for connectedness and access to real-time insights across processes, partners, products, and people. The term “Industry 4.0” refers to a new phase in …
Read More »Poverty menace: still a long way to go
The nature of poverty is complex, and its causes are diverse. It is characterized by a lack of access to essential goods, services, assets, and opportunities to which every human being is entitled. There should not be any hunger, everyone …
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