The growing commercialized trends in health and education sectors have enhanced profitability at the expense of welfare of the people in Pakistan. Schools and hospitals have now turned somewhat into firms and companies, which all the time remain engaged in improving their financial profile. What is actually missing is the ‘welfare’ from these welfare institutions. Commoditization of education Friendly and peaceful environment, standard educational facilities, high-tech computing services, institutional …

  Pakistan has witnessed the mushroom growth of more and more malls, restaurants, sport complexes, multiplex cinemas, and a large number of shops in big cities. Household size and income have a decisive influence over shopping decisions. Research studies show that in Pakistan’s mega cities a majority of households with larger family sizes shop at general stores, while those with smaller family sizes shop at large supermarkets. Quality shopping has …

  An operation clean up is currently underway against extortionists, political and religious militants, target killers and all other criminal elements in Karachi, the chief financial hub of Pakistan. The law enforcement agencies under the services of Rangers and police conducting over the operations, which was launched last year by the Prime Minister Nawaz-led government after the decision taken by the federal government with the consensus of all the political …

  Development under CPEC will transfer goods and commodities worth billions of dollars every year Cement is the chief essential constituent of construction activity. The current demand-supply situation in the cement sector indicates excess cement production capacity in the country. During the past one decade, the cement manufacturing has been buoyant in Pakistan and the industry has shown tremendous growth in recent years. Owing to the increasing local and export …

  The trend to use Internet has been growing fast in Pakistan for the last one decade. As the trend grows faster, traditional business is being converted into Internet business where all transactions are done online, from selection of product to payment of bills. The business on the Internet is less costly and more beneficial. It is becoming very popular mode of trading around the world particularly in the West. …

  Though most of the analysts round the world are debating the impact, repercussions and fallout after the Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) would have on global economy, yet they agree to the point that the development will heighten market uncertainty globally. Is the United Kingdom’s exit from the EU is going to have a negative impact on Pakistan’s economy? The officials believe that Pakistan has excellent …

  Cement and steel remained the dominant industries in developing the sustainable society and a country. Although the related companies to these industries are highly competitive to generate employment, export earnings, tax revenues and innovations but are much concern to health and vitality of human life and nature. Both cement and steel sectors of Pakistan are likely to get a boost from the tremendous construction activity generated through multi-billion dollar …

  Pakistan’s port city of Gwadar having special significance, with reference to its geography and potential for development of trade links with Central Asian Republics (CARs), Persian Gulf, East Africa, United Arab Emirates and North Western India and by virtue of its important location and development projects is poised to turn into cities like Singapore, Hong Kong, Colombo and Dubai. This seaport project has entered the second phase of development …

  With the induction of global brands and outlets, Pakistan’s retail sector is presently witnessing a booming and impressive growth. The local retailers are expanding their boundaries to compete with their larger foreign competitors. With an estimated size of the retail market at around $50 billion, the country’s retail sector is growing faster than its economy. But still there is long way to go and some key initiatives by the …

  Presently, India-Pakistan official bilateral trade accounts for only one percent of their respective global trade because of restrictions on the types of goods that can be traded revenue and will be the future takings of economic progress of both the countries. This restriction on traded goods has forced both countries to rely on trade with far off countries for important raw materials, which is leading to high transportation costs. …