Economic Review articles from November 1999

Economic Review archives from November 1999

SBP Annual Report 1998-99.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... Pakistan has rescheduled $3.3 billion of debt repayment it owed to the Paris Club of Official Creditor Nations and $877 million owed to London Club of Commercial Creditors. The debt rescheduling could only provide ad hoc and limited relief to...

The Defaulted Loan Recovery.(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 1999... The actual amount involved came to be highlighted when the caretaker government of Moeen Qureshi published the list of major defaulters in 1993. Which revealed that the amount was then little over Rs.80 billion, since then, the defaulted amount...

Can Economic Slide be Arrested?(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 1999... What will happen to its programmes after this period? How the business community, both local and foreign as well as international financial institutions, will react to or perceive the possible changes after two years? Unless the business...

World Trade Organisation - Intricate Scenario.
November 1, 1999... The developing countries do not want to discuss issue like environment, labour standards etc., as they have peculiar conditions. The developed countries, how ever, supported the inclusion ion of new issues and making broad based decisions. The...

Import Documentation and its Management.
November 1, 1999... INTRODUCTION The process of purchase of goods from the international market starts with an importer communicating his need to potential suppliers and ends with the importer conveying to the selected supplier the acceptance or rejection of...

International Monetary Fund (IMF).(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 1999... International Monetary fund was established in 1944 at the International Monetary and Financial Conference, Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, USA. It came into official existence on December 27, 1945 when 29 countries signed its Articles of...

Survival Strategy for Pakistan Economy.
November 1, 1999... All over the world the debate is on. Andy Rowel, a well known economic writer says: "WTO represents 1% of 1 (0.01%) of the richest corporations and individuals in the world... and last decade saw an increase of wealth of 70 to 85% in the...

Economic Potential of Gwadar Port.
November 1, 1999... In its current condition, Gwadar is ideally suited for such type of ferries. No additional development work would be involved, as these ferries can dock in 2-3 metre deep water. A ferry costs around US$2-10 million and would recover its cost in...

Information Technology and Economic Development.
November 1, 1999... Our total export target for the current fiscal year (1998-99) is 410 billion and we are struggling to getting that target too. The result is that we would be content even if we get the figure of 8 billion dollars during this year why? The...

BASIC ECONOMIC INDICATORS OF PAKISTAN'S ECONOMY.(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 1999... BASIC ECONOMIC INDICATORS OF PAKISTAN'S ECONOMY AREA Total ('000' Square Kilometers)796.1 Province in (%) Balochistan 43.6...

Problems of Edible Oil Industry.
November 1, 1999... The prices of edible oil had crashed in the international market, but the local manufacturers deliberately did not slash the prices of ghee and cooking oil as a result the government increased customs duty and also levied regulatory duty to...

Sugar Industry Update.(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 1999... Ali Mir Shah pointed out that QP is neither a bonus nor a charity. It is part of price payable to growers of better quality cane, at the end of the crushing season only when the average sucrose recovery goes upwards 8.7%. This practice is based...

Engineering Industry.(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 1999... There are hopeful signs that Saindak Gold and Copper Project will now be revived. This Rs.17 billion project is currently standing idle for want of funds of meet its initial cost of operations. The project in 1995 and its monthly production...

Saindak Copper-Gold Project.(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 1999... According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, the contract was to become effective only when 20 per cent down payment is made which is not possible unless working capital loan becomes available. As per arrangement, the MCC would...

Planning 2000 Tobacco Crop in Pakistan.(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 1999... The tobacco crop is of great economic significance for Pakistan although it occupies a relatively small area of 0.27% of the total irrigated land in the country and about 3% in NWFP. With suitable crop husbandry, it is capable of yielding very...

HUBCO Wants End to Pressure Tactics.
November 1, 1999... Hub Power Company (HUBCO) has no doubt that Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) wishes to resolve the power tariff issues but there can be no resolution as long as it continues with coercive and pressure tactics along with FIA to...

Increase in Petroleum Prices.(Statistical Data Included)
November 1, 1999... Pakistan is now in stern grip of economic crisis that need to be addressed with whatever measures possible in a positive direction of recovery from the mire of retrogression. To remain on the surface of a smooth sailing in the complex world of...

Ministry Plans to Enhance Oil and Gas Production.
November 1, 1999... The ministry of petroleum and natural resources (MP&NR) has decided to enhance domestic production of oil and gas to reduce to the minimum the need for oil imports and thus conserve precious foreign exchange. To achieve this goal the MP&NR has...

PAEC Scientists' Achievements Far Ahead of Indians.
November 1, 1999... Chashnupp Ready for Operation The Rs.26 billion nuclear power plant at Chashma is in position, and ready to be put into operation in a few months' time most probably with the advent of the new millennium. The 300 megawatt plant,...

Leaders in Industry.(Brief Article)
November 1, 1999... The following page include life sketches of leaders in industry who are contributing to the industrial growth of Pakistan. Muhammad Saleem - EVP & Regional Chief- Fateh Textile Mills Ltd. Mr. Muhammad Salem, Executive Vice President...

INTERVIEW: Tapal Energy Limited.
November 1, 1999... Q. Thank you for your precious time. Can you tell us what are the major issues which the energy sector in Pakistan is facing? A. Thank you indeed for this interview. In fact, the problem which we are facing are different from the issues...

Tapal Energy Limited.
November 1, 1999... Principal Features * Tapal Energy Ltd., is a special purpose company set up to build, own and operate a 126 MW thermal power plant to sell bulk electricity to KESC. * The project is sponsored and owned by Wartsila Diesel Development...

Dewan Salman Fibre Limited.
November 1, 1999... Dewan Salman Fibre Limited (DSFL) is one of the largest Polyester Staple Fibre (PSF) manufacturing companies in Pakistan. It was established in 1990 as a joint venture between Dewan Mushtaq Group, Mitsubishi Corporation, Japan and Sam Yang...

FAROGH FARRUKHZAD.(Review)
November 1, 1999... The book : Farogh Farrukhzad Pages : 240 Price : Rs.150 Author : Iqbal Haidari Address : Industrial Research Service, 3rd Floor, Al-Masiha Building, 47-A Abdullah Haroon Road, P.O. Box No. 7843, Karachi-74400. Iqbal...