Tag Archives: Banking

Pakistan’s economy is characterized by low levels of household savings which play a very crucial role in stimulating sustained economic growth. At the same time consumers borrow in order to consume. Households are the backbone of any economy. This is …

A robust banking sector is a healthy sign for the economy of a country. It is this sector that plays the role of financial intermediation between savers and investors, which actually determine the rate of economic growth. The banking sector …

Though Balochistan has vast potential in insurance sector, yet the sector could not play its due role in the local economy. Balochistan agriculture, the mainstay of local economy, employs 67 percent of total work force but these work force and …

Credit/Loans Classified By Borrowers* (Million Rupees) Description Feb-19 Mar-19 Apr-19R May-19P 1. Credit to Government Sector (A+B) 11,060,089 10,884,779 11,162,102 11,671,544 A. SBP Credit to Government Sector (Net) 6,770,760 7,035,938 6,892,985 6,169,549 Investment in Govt. Securities 6,642,260 7,371,958 7,201,838 7,239,552 …

When we talk about Islamic Banking and Finance, we must first understand the reality and need of Islamic Banking and finance in the present world. In this respect, we must understand and think about some matters that may clear our …

The Islamic finance industry has grown at double digits, in the past few decade, despite the weak global economic environment. It has been projected that by the end of 2020, it will reach $3 trillion in total assets with 1 …

Profits of the Islamic banking industry increased by 48 percent during the quarter Oct-Dec 2018, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The SBP report issued last month said that profitability ratios like return on assets and return on …

Insurance business generally grows on risk perception in a society. Larger the risk level, higher the growth of insurance industry. The risk perception — risks to life, assets and public and private properties — has been higher and widely prevalent …

A trade deficit occurs when an economy is importing more goods than it is exporting. The deficit equals the value of goods imported less the value of goods being exported. For example, Pakistan is importing goods worth USD 15 billion …

Markhor (Footwear) Shoes, crafted from leather by hand, are being produced by Markhor in Okara and picked up all around the world since 2010. The brand is named after an endangered breed of wild goat Markhor that is natively found …