Interview with Mr. Naim Anwar — President & CEO, Crescent Star Foods Ltd Profile: Mr. Naim Anwar is the President and CEO of Crescent Star Foods Limited, which owns Master Franchise of Texas-based American fast food chain Golden Chick and also Sindh and Balochistan rights of UAE-based chain Bombay Chowpatty. Golden Chick has a large variety of products with Fried, Roasted and Grilled Chicken and it’s Golden Tenders enjoy …

  Fast food is getting much more popularity worldwide in attracting people from all walks of life and it especially be a major focus for teenagers now. It has made life comfortable as one can easily visit any favorites or nearest fast food restaurants to have hassle free food. The fast food industry generates about $165 billion in revenue annually, based on 2011 market research by IBISWorld. The research also …

  No doubt, agriculture sector is a vital component of Pakistan’s economy as it offers the raw materials to down the line industries and assists inpoverty alleviation. This sector contributed 19.8 percent in GDP and it remains by far the largest employer absorbing 42.3 percent of Pakistan’s total labor force. The agriculture sector growth is contingent on favorable climate conditions. There is a strong relationship between agriculture and climate/temperature, precipitation, …

  For over 6 million Pakistani smallholders with 10 acres of land or less, financing options are very limited and preventing them from building assets over time. Most cannot or will not go to banks because doing so would require using land as collateral, repaying loans in strict monthly installments and paying penalties if payments are late. Moreover, it can be hard to find a bank close to home and, …

  Crop yields can be increased by 50% through the use of new technology, seed varieties Developing competitive agro-industries is crucial for generating employment and income opportunities, as it enhances the quality of farm products. Agro-industries have the potential to provide employment for the rural population not only in farming, but also in off-farm activities such as handling, packaging, processing, transporting and marketing of food and agricultural products. There are …

  There is good potential for expanding fruit and seafood production from Balochistan which is naturally rich in number of resources. Fruit crops must be able to tolerate the hot and humid summers; and extremely cold winter weather and luckily Balochistan meets all these extremes of weather but what is missing the proper governance and basic infrastructure to make well use of this food rich province. The development of fruit …

  China to set up a large steel factory in Pakistan With improved law and order situation in the country, foreign investors are looking for finding different areas of cooperation to make investment. Currently, Pakistan was providing all necessary facilities to entrepreneurs who were making investments in Pakistan. Pakistan offered great opportunities for investment in its energy generation and infrastructure projects and that was the reason, international investors are looking …

  Pakistan sees bumper Chinese investment last year New deals in roads, energy and furniture sector likely to take place China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), linking Gwadar to China’s Western city of Kashgar, was viewed optimistically both by the local and foreign investors for the country. The investors are optimistic that the CPEC would generate economic activity, open vistas and investment and business opportunities for Pakistan and the region at large. …

  Interview with Aqeel Karim Dhedhi Profile Aqeel Karim Dhedhi is a highly regarded member of the Karachi Stock Exchange KSE (now corporate) with over thirty years of mainstream experience in stock-broking. He became a member of the KSE in 1986. Prior to this, he spent 13 years managing his father’s brokerage business. He is a prominent broker and has been on the board of the KSE in 1996, 1997, …

  “Opportunities come infrequently. When it rains gold, put out the bucket, not the thimble.”– Warren Buffets. This quote has never before so adequately applied to the Pakistani stock market as today, things are just about to take a huge turn for the better. We expect the equity market to generate returns that would surpass even its own stellar record. Now is the time to put all your metaphorical eggs into …