Posts Tagged ‘Economy’

Strategic Changes in ZTBL operations – Innovating Rural Finance

In today’s ever-changing world, the only thing that doesn’t change is ‘change’ itself. Change is–and always has been–an inevitable part of life. Corporate entities are today on the lookout for new solutions for their business problems. Rapid changes in the public services’ working environment require regular review of their codes of conduct and there is [...]

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Loan Modification Nevada Guide

Loan Modification Nevada This is a difficult time for many homeowners.  A lost job or even a reduction in your pay or in the hours worked are facts of life in the current economy.  Employers are closing down, moving, or cutting back.  In order to stay in business, many companies are forced to cut back [...]

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Pakistan Budget 2011-12: An Overview

Last day finance minister Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has unfolded the Budget of Pakistan for the year 2011-12. In Budget 2011-12 the main debating point is, how the government handles the huge fiscal deficit and the degree up to which the economy boost. According to the estimates, the budget outlay for the coming year is set [...]

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Building Social Capital: Islamic Perspective

“Social capital refers to the institutions, relationships, and norms that shape the quality and quantity of a society’s social interactions. Increasing evidence shows that social cohesion is critical for societies to prosper economically and for development to be sustainable. Social capital is not just the sum of the institutions which underpin a society – it [...]

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Allied Bank Limited announces major network award to Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited

Allied Bank Limited (ABL) today announced that it has awarded a major contract to Multinet Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited for the upgrade of its nationwide primary branch connectivity on Optical Fiber, thereby reinforcing ABL’s position as one of the top financial institutions of Pakistan. ABL initiated an intensive vendor evaluation to find the best solution to [...]

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Summit Bank – A Valuable Addition to Pakistan’s Banking Industry

The re-launch of Summit Bank (formerly Arif Habib Bank) was announced by the bank’s management at a press briefing session held at a local hotel. Summit Bank is one of the fastest growing Commercial Banks of the country supported by an overseas investment entity – Suroor Investment Limited. After the successful merger with Atlas Bank, [...]

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IGI Income Fund Receives A+ Rating

JCR-VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd. (JCR-VIS) has assigned a preliminary fund stability rating of A+(f) (Single A plus (f)) to IGI Income Fund (IGIIF). This credit rating is indicative of stable returns with a sound credit risk profile. IGIIF was introduced by IGI Funds Limited in April 2007 and has since demonstrated consistent growth and [...]

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The Commodity Market comes alive in Pakistan as volumes rise 7 times in 2010

The National Commodity Exchange Limited has reflected remarkable growth this year with total traded volumes of approx Rs 185bn in 2010. The total volume last year was Rs 28bn which translates into an increase of 660 % in traded volumes over last year. This exponential growth is achieved as more and more institutional and retail [...]

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ZTBL Proposed Business Plan

SUMMARY OF PROPOSED BUSINESS PLAN FOR UPLIFT OF AGRICULTURE THROUGH INTEGRATED INITIATIVES TO BE TAKEN BY THE ZARAI TARAQIATI BANK LIMITED 1. Agriculture is the backbone of our Economy. This paper attempts to address issues related to agricultural development, food security, poverty reduction and livelihoods generation and to assess the strength of Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited to [...]

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Law and order situation an obstacle in investment

Crime is on the rise in Pakistan since a democratic government took charge about two and half years ago, after nine years under a military-backed democracy. Holding the line on violent crime is important to attract aid and investment to the impoverished South Asian country of nearly 170 million, which has a history marred by [...]

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