Economic Review articles from August 1996

Economic Review archives from August 1996

US sanctions against Iran and Libya.
August 1, 1996... It is not understandable why Clinton preferred to take unilateral decision to impose sanction on those Foreign companies who have been investing or intend to invest in Libya and Iran when it is a multilateral issue. President Bill Clinton of...

Political confrontation. (Pakistan)
August 1, 1996... The outcome of the ongoing confrontation though remains unpredictable but it may destabilise the democratic process. Civil disobedience and en-bloc resignations, occupy top position on opposition's agenda to mount pressure on government to...

Reforms in the financial sector. (Pakistan)
August 1, 1996... The financial sector plays a key role in the promotion of investment activity and pace of capital formation. But the reforms so far pursued have failed to unshackle banking and development finance institutions to impart a Fillip to domestic...

Post-budget imbroglio. (Pakistan)
August 1, 1996... The policy of the government is lukewarm or ambiguous because of two factors namely revenue constraint and IMF pressure. Any revenue shortfall resulting from concessions will be interpreted by IMF as a violation of the agreement and therefore...

Massive debt payment due in September. (Pakistan)
August 1, 1996... The bank loan scare is widely discussed across the country. According to reports a very senior diplomat of an important Western embassy, recently called on the Governor of State Bank of Pakistan. It is reported that IMF has suspended the...

Ninth plan. (Pakistan's economic plan)
August 1, 1996... The Ninth Plan (1998-2003) is in the offing. An approach paper has been prepared which outlines a nine-point strategy. The key element of the approach paper would be the following: i. Enhancement of productivity. ii. Enlargement of...

Prime Minister's visit to South Korea. (Pakistani PM Benazir Bhutto)
August 1, 1996... The present government of Pakistan under the dynamic leadership of Mohtarama Benazir Bhutto is very keen to establish close relations on commercial and industrial levels with the developed countries all over the world, particularly USA, China,...

Business ethics in the banking sector.
August 1, 1996... There is an old maxim that "all is fair in love, war and business". It is also a well-known saying that business does not see cost clan, creed, colour, occupation, language and religion. Businessman does possess the norms of equal, fair, tranquil...

Health conditions in Pakistan.
August 1, 1996... Inspite of steady improvements in the health sector over the years the position is not yet satisfactory. The health status of the nation is characterized by a high rate of population growth of around 2.8 per cent per annum and infant mortality...

Demographic situation. (Pakistan's health statistics)
August 1, 1996... The health and demographic situation in Pakistan is characterised by a high birth rate, a comparatively low death rate and a consequent rapid growth in population. The crude death rate is estimated at 10 per 1000. Since the early part of the...

National health foods: a need of the changing times.
August 1, 1996... All those who get into the habit of enjoying such a diet become obese and consequently vulnerable to the diseases of hypertension, heart, renal function and diabetes. This risk is further enhanced for people who live a sedentary life; the stress...

History, epidemiology of diabetes mellitus and foot care in diabetes: an overview.
August 1, 1996... The most important clinical classes of DM are: (a) Insulin dependent diabetes IDDM (type I) patients may be of any age, are usually thin, and usually have abrupt onset of signs and symptoms with insulinopsnia before age 30. They depend on insulin...

Healthy nation: a pediatric point of view.
August 1, 1996... For an underdeveloped and uneducated society like ours it becomes extremely difficult to implement all the principles of health and hygiene. Only half of the population has access to adequate water and 24% to good sanitation, 45% population has...

Pharmaceutical companies on KSE 1995. (Karachi Stock Exchange)
August 1, 1996... There were 18 companies on the list of Karachi Stock Exchange in Pharmaceutical sector in 1995. The Annual Report of Otsuka was not available at the time of preparation of this report. The total Paid-up capital of these companies stood at Rs....

Pharmaceuticals industry. (Pakistan)
August 1, 1996... The pharmaceutical market has grown at a compound rate of 14% per annum over the past 5 years. Driving factors such as a ballooning population (3% per annum), and rapid urbanisation (5% per annum) have contributed to easier access to medical...

Trade policy: 1966-97. (Pakistan)(Transcript)
August 1, 1996... - Text of Speech of Ch. Ahmad Mukhtar, Minister for Commerce It is great honour for me to present the Trade Policy for 1996-97. This is the third trade policy of this Government and, as you are aware, during these years we have moved towards...

Turkey's new government.
August 1, 1996... If Ciller deserts Erbakan, his government cannot sustain for a single moment. That is why he has deferred his programme of discarding the treaties made with Israel. It is very difficult for a minority party leader to conduct the affairs of a...

High Third World birth rates dominate world population picture.
August 1, 1996... The population of the world's developing countries - 80 per cent of the global total - continues to increase at record levels. The potential effect of developing country birth rates can be quite dramatic. If, for example, their birth rates...

Privatization. (Pakistan)
August 1, 1996... A seminar, held on August 15 in Karachi on "Privatisation - its impact on Pakistan" which was organised jointly by the Old Students Association of the institute of Business Administration and United States Information Service (USIS) threw up for...

Tea industry in peril. (Pakistan)
August 1, 1996... Tea is a food item today for 128 million Pakistanis. Despite 107.5% in duty, sales tax and other charges it is available to the common man at a price appreciably below any alternative nourishment, and is fast emerging as a preeminent health...

Downsizing continues. (Pakistan's stock market)
August 1, 1996... Stock market remained bearish during the month against the backdrop of growing political and economic polarisation and the declining rupee. There is little hope of recovery in coming sessions. Analysts believe that shares have to go a long way...

Political confrontation. (Pakistani political opposition)
August 1, 1996... The outcome of the ongoing confrontation though remains unpredictable but it may destabilise the democratic process. Civil disobedience and en-bloc resignations, occupy top position on opposition's agenda to mount pressure on government to...

Demographic situation. (Pakistan)
August 1, 1996... The health and demographic situation in Pakistan is characterised by a high birth rate, a comparatively low death rate and a consequent rapid growth in population. The crude death rate is estimated at 10 per 1000. Since the early part of the...

Pharmaceutical companies on KSE 1995. (Karachi Stock Exchange)
August 1, 1996... There were 18 companies on the list of Karachi Stock Exchange in Pharmaceutical sector in 1995. The Annual Report of Otsuka was not available at the time of preparation of this report. The total Paid-up capital of these companies stood at Rs....

Pharmaceuticals industry.(Industry Overview)
August 1, 1996... The pharmaceutical market has grown at a compound rate of 14% per annum over the past 5 years. Driving factors such as a ballooning population (3% per annum), and rapid urbanisation (5% per annum) have contributed to easier access to medical...

Trade policy - 1996-97: text of speech of Ch. Ahmad Mukhtar, Minister for Commerce. (Pakistan)(Transcript)
August 1, 1996... It is great honour for me to present the Trade Policy for 1996-97. This is the third trade policy of this Government and, as you are aware, during these years we have moved towards complete liberalisation of trade. This year's trade policy is...

Turkey's new government. (includes related article on Turkey's history)
August 1, 1996... If Ciller deserts Erbakan, his government cannot sustain for a single moment. That is why he has deferred his programme of discarding the treaties made with Israel. It is very difficult for a minority party leader to conduct the affairs of a...