The meaning of culture
“I came to see during my time at IBM that culture is not just one aspect of the game, it is the game. In...
Leap Of Faith
A few months ago I took my head office team to a team building session at a nearby resort. Although I was heading the...
What makes Pakistan plump for IMF time and time again?
Pakistan has been approaching International Monitoring Fund (IMF), intermittently, since 1988. The last programme was successfully completed during the period 2013-16. However, within a...
The real accountability
Accountability is a damaged word in Pakistan. Recent rains in Karachi brought out various aspects of public service delivery in this large city and...
Dollar brawler
Ever wondered why the rupee quotes at 108.20 or 110 and not at Rs120 or Rs125 to a dollar? It’s not much different from...
Coping with the ‘overvalued’ exchange rate dilemma
Exchange rate management is considered as one of the most critical aspects of economic policymaking, particularly in countries that are vulnerable to balance of...
Under the wings of the great Jack Ma
Bykea Founder and Daraz Co-Founder Muneeb Maayr’s memoir of his time with Jack Ma – Founder and CEO AliBaba Group
Pakistan’s Stock Market: No pandemonium, for the moment
Imran Khan is not the only one celebrating ‘Yom-e-Tashakkur’, many at the stock market are doing the same. The Pakistan Stock Exchange is finally...
The state of housing finance in Pakistan
Housing is a fundamental need whose provision can ensure a minimum standard of welfare for a family unit. Indeed, it has been recognized as...
We have come a long way, the wrong way!
There was a time, not too long ago, when mankind exhibited a remarkable level of intelligence. It was a time when technology was feeble...
Return of the Bull
LAHORE
by REMSHAY AHMED
Pakistan has managed to gather a spot on the global economic scene recently after achieving the status of an emerging market by...
Explainer: Pakistan’s twin deficits and how can they be contained?
A vicious cycle leads to these “twin deficits” which is an increase in consumption of imports, reduction in savings and an increase in foreign capital injection single-handedly deteriorates the current account balance
The year in energy
The year 2017 was touted as one of development for the energy sector of Pakistan, with several energy projects progressing and also receiving approval....
Why are we subsidizing car-use?
When I write about going high, everyone responds, “what about parking?” My response “we don’t need parking!” is met with shock.
We are making cities...
Daraz.pk : Let it live or let it die?
Rumour has it that Alibaba wants to buy Daraz.pk from Rocket Internet for $150 million (approx Rs 1500 crores). If the transaction goes through,...
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FBR extends deadline to file tax returns
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Friday extended the last date for submission of sales tax and federal excise duty for the tax...
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Govt’s efforts to ensure long-term benefits for businesses: MOF
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has said that the government’s macroeconomic adjustment and demand management policies for stabilization have started making an impact, as...
