For economic boom we must timely implement right policies with patriotic resolve Interview with Syed Ali Raza Bukhari — Head of SMA, National Investment Trust Limited PAGE: Tell me something about yourself and your career please: Syed Ali Raza Bukhari: Prior …
Read More »Economy on the threshold of a boom
There is ample discussion these days regarding the current economic performance of Pakistan and it is being contended whether the worst is over as being claimed by the government. Well, there are plenty of reasons to believe that something good …
Read More »PMEX keeps supremacy in commodity futures trade amid innovative and sustainable schemes
Interview with Mr. Ejaz Ali Shah — Managing Director, Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX) PAGE: Briefly tell us about the progress of the Exchange since commencement of its operations. Ejaz Ali Shah: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited (PMEX) commenced operations in 2007. …
Read More »Review of capital markets
Economic growth in a modern economy hinges on efficient capital markets which pool domestic savings and mobilize foreign capital for productive investments. A sophisticated capital market supports government and corporate initiatives, finances latest ideas and facilitates the management of financial …
Read More »Flotation of stock market support fund delayed on flimsy grounds
The benchmark index of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is on persistent decline for the last two years. The recent hike in policy rate by 100bps has further accelerated the decline rate. It seems that the ship (PSX) has been abandoned …
Read More »Effects of business with US companies on Pakistan’s economy
The contribution of American MNCs in Pakistan has been very significant not just in monetary terms but from qualitative angle as well. There are over 200 American entities operating in Pakistan under various sectors such as banking, energy, FMCG, agriculture …
Read More »Flotation of stock market support fund delayed on flimsy grounds
The benchmark index of Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is on persistent decline for the last two years. The recent hike in policy rate by 100bps has further accelerated the decline rate. It seems that the ship (PSX) has been abandoned …
Read More »PSX divestment: heights and delights
On Jan 21, 2017 the PSX signed an agreement for the sale of 40 percent strategic shares in the Pakistan bourse with a Chinese consortium, comprising three Chinese exchanges — the China Financial Futures Exchange Company Limited (lead bidder), the …
Read More »PSX one of the worst performing markets in FY19
Pakistan stock market witnessed a substantial decline of 12% in Rupee terms and 23% in US$ terms during 4QFY19 amidst macro-economic uncertainties. Major decline was posted in the second half (Jan-Jun 2019 with a fall of 9% in Rupee terms …
Read More »IMF set ‘accord’ best to entice buoyancy in Pakistan financial markets
Sort of Rs20bn fund should exist at all times for stock market Also there is a right time to accumulate under the falling stock sectors An Exclusive interview with Nazim Abdul Muttalib – Executive Vice President and Head of Broking, …
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