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Saleem Shahzad: When journalists bite the dust
Jun 1st
http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/6177/saleem-shehzad-when-journalists-bite-the-dust/
Mobile Financial Services Can Help Create New Jobs, Raise Pakistan’s GDP
Jun 1st
According to a recent study conducted by Telenor Group and Boston Consulting Group, wider access to mobile financial services in Pakistan could lead to the creation of 1 million new jobs by 2020. An estimated US$2 billion could be added annually to government revenues, helping raise Pakistan’s GDP growth by 3%. To discuss these prospects, [...]
Yen drops on Moody”s Japan debt warning
May 31st
TOKYO: The dollar jumped against the yen in Asian trade Tuesday after ratings agency Moody”s said it could lower Japan”s Aa2 government debt rating, dealers said.
The greenback rose to 81.26 yen in Tokyo trade from 80.79 yen in late Monday. The euro…
Kalma Chowk, you will be remembered
May 30th
http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/6135/kalma-chowk-you-will-be-remembered/
Asian shares hit by eurozone debt, market holidays
May 30th
HONG KONG: Asian shares dipped on Monday as uncertainty over European debt, upcoming important data and holidays in two of the world”s major markets combined to dampen enthusiasm. A minor surge on Wall Street at the end of last week provided some supp…
Gilani seeks US assistance to overcome energy crisis
May 29th
LAHORE: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Sunday said that the government has sought US assistance to overcome load-shedding in the country for providing immediate relief to the masses. During a meeting with senior journalists at his residence here, he said that US leadership has assured of assistance to the Pakistani government in providing cheap [...]
Devising a Growth Strategy for Pakistan (7): New Growth Framework Approved
May 29th
Adil Najam On Saturday, the National Economic Council approved the New Growth Framework based on the New Development Approach developed by the Planning Commission of Pakistan.We at ATP have been following and encouraging a discussion on the elements of the new growth framework over the last many months and prior to this have carried six [...]
US economy: A downhill trip
May 29th
http://blogs.tribune.com.pk/story/6125/us-economy-a-downhill-trip/
Against drone attacks: PTI to block NATO supply lines ‘permanently’
May 29th
Imran’s Tigers also resurrected after six years.
PM for measures to put economy in higher gear
May 28th
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Saturday urged more allocations for social sector programmes focusing on poverty alleviation and underdeveloped regions including those of Gilgit-Baltistan, AJK and FATA. He was chairing the meeting o…
