Economic Review articles from April 2003

Economic Review archives from April 2003

Unemployment crisis.(Comment)
April 1, 2003... Meanwhile the world oil prices may go up and tempt the Pakistan government to raise oil prices at home further. And more Pakistanis earnings their livelihood in the Gulf and sending their remittances home may come back and that can ultimately...

Executive summary SBP's Second Quarterly Report (2002-03).
April 1, 2003... Following is the text of the Executive Summary of State Bank's Second Quarterly Report for the year 2002-03 which was released on 20th March, 2003. AGRICULTURE Good harvests of kharif crops along with improved prospects for the rabi...

90th ILO Conference tackles globalization and labour problems.
April 1, 2003... The 90th International Labour Conference adopted a series of measures designed to promote a more rigorous approach to tackling the challenges of globalization, create an "anchor" for personal security through poverty reduction, job creation,...

OPEC Fund for international development.
April 1, 2003... The OPEC Fund for International Development (the Fund) is a multilateral development finance institution owned collectively by the member states of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Established in 1976 as an...

Privatization policy.
April 1, 2003... The newly-elected government has brought about welcome changes in the privatization policy being pursued earlier. The first change is in the form and second in the substance. The latter is obviously more important than the former. The...

Textile sector facing new problems.(Pakistan)
April 1, 2003... It is estimated that the export of one kg. of cotton yarn earns $2.70 as against which the similar quantity of cotton yarn/polyester fibre would earn $7.50 if exported after conversion into a value-added product. In order to achieve the best...

Zahra Aga Khan backs Mozambique's education steps.(Press Release)
April 1, 2003... "Women, even in the most under-resourced corners of Africa, are finding ways of leading their communities out of economic and social marginalisation." Amidst the decaying ruins of an abandoned offshore trading post off the coast of...

A new era in spinning technology.
April 1, 2003... After the Industrial revolution (1764-1784) Mule Spinning gained attention throughout the world. Continuous efforts were being made to refine this system of spinning. Later, Ring Spinning was introduced after some modifications in Mule Spinning...

Fibre properties.
April 1, 2003... The quality and performance of textile materials and products, standards ensure the quality of textile goods and provide a basis of comparison and mutual agreement between buyers and seller. The performance of any textile structure is dependent...

Textile weaving industry in Pakistan.
April 1, 2003... Textile industry has the largest potential for boosting exports from Pakistan. At present this sector contributes more than 60% share in the export of country. Apart from its basic contribution of clothing the nation and at the same time...

Oil brewing up.
April 1, 2003... * Tribal chiefs and local people of the area are rightly demanding shares in the benefits from the economic development in their region in terms of employment and royalty. The governments should guarantee the protection of legitimate interests...

Poultry industry.
April 1, 2003... At the advent of Pakistan, like many other's industries, poultry industry having altogether a rural basis, had no important place in the country's economy. It was after about a decade or so that some efforts were made to transform it from a...

Consumer financing: an emerging dimension of financial sector.
April 1, 2003... At long last, the banking sector has thought of during something positive for the common consumer of Pakistan. So far, banks have hardly cared for the consumer except as the cheap source of funds for diversion to the powerful and influential...

BIZ Consummative: Profile in Brief.
April 1, 2003... Biz Consummative is the subsidiary of M.Y. Group of Companies, which comprise of the following companies: 1. M.Y. Corporation (Pvt) Limited (Established since 1976) 2. M.Y. Traders 3. F.A.A. Corporation (Pvt) Limited 4. Aftab Textiles 5....

M.Y. Corporation Limited.
April 1, 2003... INTRODUCTION As the "Decade of Decadence" came to its bitter end in 1971, the people's elected representatives formed Government for the first time with the determination to build a new and prosperous Pakistan. This meant the construction...

Financial Ideas 2003.
April 1, 2003... Introduction Exhibition are a novel way to sell goods and services and create demand for them as these bring billions of rupees transactions in their wake. By this direct marketing method we reap 90% result while by indirect marketing...