EDITOR’S NOTE

Mr. Muhammad Ijaz

Editor in Cheif

NATIONAL ECONOMIC AGENDA

"Enough is enough. I think that the time has come to sit down and analyze our behaviors and actions that what are we doing and what actually Pakistan needs."

LEADERSHIP

Leading the way Forward

- Evolving Role of Central Banking in Pakistan

- Beyond the Balance Sheet

- The Pragmatic Visionary

- Driving Progress in Banking Sector

- Global Recognition, Local Impact: Boosting Economic Growth

- Growth Prospects and Policy Challenges

- Social Responsibility and Growth in Asset Management 

- Navigating the Future of Microfinance

- Strategic Visions in Insurance 

Evolving Role of Central Banking in Pakistan

Ashraf Mahmood Wathra

"I strongly believe in home grown solutions. The best practices need to be best suited"

Beyond the Balance Sheet

Syed M. Husaini

"The growth rate is not expected to rise beyond projections on account of energy shortages and a slowdown in the agri-economy due to depressed prices as well as global economic activity."

The Pragmatic Visionary

Azmat Tareen

"We are the only bank which is already in the process of upgrading our core banking system to the latest release which very few banks have yet opted for in the world."

Driving Progress in Banking Sector

Sirajuddin Aziz

"We need affordable energy, security & congenial political environment to produce the desired results."

Global Recognition, Local Impact: Boosting Economic Growth

Nadeem Naqvi

"KSE has been amongst the top-10 best performing markets in the world for the last three years, according to Bloomberg. In US$ terms, market capitalization rose by 27.3%."

Growth Prospects and Policy Challenges

Mashmooma Zehra

"Before making any investment decision, the investor must keep into consideration its risk profile and liquidity requirements and time horizon."

Social Responsibility and Growth in Asset Management

Tara Uzra Dawood

"Being Bank backed, Pakistani asset management companies are still bigger players, while globally pure asset management companies are the larger service providers."

Navigating the Future of Microfinance

M. Mudassar Aqil

"Today we do have banking facilities for marginalized communities in the country who can stand on a solid footing, if we all raise the level of awareness and strive for financial inclusion."

Strategic Visions in Insurance

Tahir Malik

"There is a big scope for reforms in insurance business in different sectors like Crop, Live Stock, Travel and Health."

WISDOM TALK

Learning Your Hearts Out

"True wisdom lies not only in knowing, but in understanding and applying with compassion."

Retail Outlet Tracking

Excellent Recipe for Market Share Gain

"Companies desirous to gain market share tend to take only ‘macro view’ of the situation by focusing on overall strategies, top line results and so-called ‘big picture’."

Information Security

Inevitable for Banking & Financial Sectors

"In order to counter these breaches, companies can adapt an effective way of attaining a certification specifically designed to help them secure their information and data."

Higher Education Elevating Pakistan

"In the 21st century, the paradigm of universities has shifted from traditional aspects of teaching and learning towards building communities, economies and patterns of leadership."

Mutual Funds Industry In Pakistan

"It is very clear that WWF is not applicable to mutual funds (also supported by the relevant Ministry of Labour) and yet the matter has been pending since June 2010."

China’s Success

A Tale of Vision & Faith

"Behind the growth of China is the struggle, dedication, hard work and of course effective policies of its government and above all the vision and ideology of great Chinese leaders such as Mao Zen Dong who taught his people “it is the people, and not things, that are decisive” a great meaningful ideology."

China Pakistan Economic Corridor

A Corridor of Opportunities

"‘If ‘One Belt, One Road’ is like a symphony involving and benefiting every country, then construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is the sweet melody of the symphony’s first movement.’ - Wang Yi"

Revival of Malam Jabba Ski/Chairlift & Hotel Project

"KP-BOIT in collaboration with TCKP advertised the project to invite the Expression of Interest (EOI) from private sector on 3rd and 4th March, 2014. Seven (07) parties / investors submitted the proposals."

Heavy Industries Taxila

Strength Through Self Reliance

"High level delegations from different countries visited Heavy Industries Taxila to witness the production / manufacturing facilities and conducted comprehensive test/trial of defence products."

Swiss Banking Sector

"The group of big banks includes Credit Suisse Group and UBS AG. Both big banks have branches and subsidiaries in more than 50 countries and are present in all major financial centers around the world."

Illicitly Acquired Assets (PEPs)

"Over the course of 25 years, Switzerland has become a world leader in the field of recovery of illegal assets held by former heads of state and other PEP."

Brand Review

Fast Cables

"Fast Cables is the first company in Pakistan to introduce electrical cable verification service through its Fast Tasdeeq Service."

News Round - Up

News from Around the World

- Egypt Lifts Ban on Rice Export

- Saudi to Convert State Real Estate Fund into Bank

- South Africa’s Power Grid Needs $15bn Boost for New Energy Production

- Negotiations on Trans-Pacific Trade Pact Are Extended, Fueling Hope

- Pakistan, South Korea Sign $500m Development Framework

- BP Pays Heavy Civil Claims

- Kenya Eyes Growth in Trade with Pakistan

- Huawei Launches Mate S

- Pakistan, Iran Trade Ties to hit $5 billion

- Pakistan & Russia sign agreement for construction of North-South Gas Pipeline

- China ECO Friendly Cement 

- Aquaponics Technique 

- Chinese Technologies