Economy

The present Pakistani rupee price against the greenback is 115, which increased from 110.5 rupees earlier and this current level the Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs Miftah Ismail stated that he and the State …

Poverty should be more comprehensively measured through an index that uses multiple indicators. These may be broadly categorized as socioeconomic and demographic indicators related to income and wealth, housing, transport and communication, education, health and gender equality. Pakistan is a …

Pakistani market currently has the presence of leading international fast food franchises and consumer brands, which are successfully doing their business in the country. This franchise model is actually transferring improved training, technology and business know-how to the local market. …

In the first seven months of the current fiscal year, tractor sales rose 45 percent year-on-year to 38,173 units, according to data of the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). The lion’s share went to two main sellers, namely Massey Ferguson …

Why Diversity & Inclusion is Important Organizations today are dedicated to serving all stakeholders, including customers, employees, suppliers, regulators, shareholders and society at large. Future-focused organizations want to ensure long-term sustainability of our world and the people in our world. …

Pakistan was built on a dream, a desire, a vision that surpassed all bounds to become a glorious nation. It is a land of vast potential and countless opportunities, of breathtaking landscapes and hospitable people, of rich traditions and unmatched …

With the induction of global brands and outlets, Pakistan’s retail sector at present witnessing a booming and impressive growth. The local retailers are expanding their boundaries to compete with their larger foreign competitors. In 2013, seven Pakistani brands were nominated …

After registering a 10-year high growth of 5.7 percent last year, large scale manufacturing (LSM) has taken an even better start in the first two months of this fiscal year. In July-August this year, annualized increase in LSM output heighten …

Developing an understanding about the nature and economic drivers of Pakistan is crucial to critical thinking about its impact on the economy. However, one needs to look at a more complete picture. The purpose of this article is to analyze …

It must be remembered that CPEC (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) is not just a transit route for Chinese exports but it holds a comprehensive plan to overcome economic issues such as unemployment, the energy crisis, the underdevelopment of national infrastructure. In …

If the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) completes on-time and Gwadar Port becomes fully operational as hub port, it will change the fortune of the most backward and the country’s poorest province — Balochistan. Lack of infrastructure is the single most …

In this year high GDP growth in Pakistan will help control the inflation. There is increase in macro sectors of the economy with massive CPEC investment and an improvement in security and power supply. The acceleration in economic growth may …