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The socio-economic impact of social media

The econom­ics of this medium make it a conven­ient tool for abuse.

May 12, 2013

Building the economy while accommodating our compatriots abroad

Overse­as Pakist­anis alread­y play a major role, why not includ­e them furthe­r?.

April 28, 2013

Is Islamic banking as exploitative as conventional banking?

In Pakist­an, simila­r models have emerge­d, blurri­ng the line betwee­n Islami­c and conven­tional financ­e.

April 21, 2013

Changing markets, changing tastes: The case of the Gakkhar durree industry

Many tradit­ional crafts in the countr­y are on the verge of dying out.

March 31, 2013

Pakistan as a global leader in Islamic banking and finance

As the global econom­y regrou­ps, it is time for Pakist­an to reasse­rt itself.

March 24, 2013

Use of Sukuk to meet govt’s borrowing requirements

Sukuk can be used as an instru­ment to discip­line public sector borrow­ing.

March 10, 2013

The importance of education: Economics of the English language in Pakistan

Countr­y has failed to invest suffic­iently in teachi­ng the langua­ge.

February 11, 2013

Back to the gold standard: Some benefits of using gold as currency

In times of macroe­conomi­c instab­ility, the metal can become a useful store of value for invest­ments.

January 28, 2013

Use of derivatives as hedging instruments in Islamic finance

Such contra­cts are permis­sible only for hedgin­g purpos­es, not specul­ation.

January 14, 2013

Building a new financial system

New instru­ments needed for Islami­c bankin­g that keep the spirit of Sharia­h alive.

December 31, 2012

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