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Mixing philanthropy and politics
Link between the two needs to be investigated in Pakistan
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Change in business organisation and employment patterns - II
Capacity-building, access to financial services, branding key to improvement.
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Employment patterns, business organisation change - I
Preference is given to small owner-managed business if transaction costs are low
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A banking void: Microfinance for the less fortunate
Vaccum exists for institutions to extend helping hand
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Social Private Partnerships emerging in Pakistan
Business development surfacing around NGO activities.
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Market exists for Pakistani amulets
Country spends $200 million a year; distinct symbols could be marketed internationally.
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Sukuk’s potential to fund infrastructure, energy projects
Funds must not be used to meet general borrowing needs.
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HR development: Country steps up focus on Islamic finance education
Can play a bigger role if Islamic banking is considered a strategic sector in growth strategy.
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Financial matters: Banks’ non-interest in Pakistan agriculture
New Islamic financial institution being set up to provide agri financing.
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Education vs property: where to invest
In the long run, property investment has higher residual value.