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‘Smart thinking, not big capital, helps realize the American dream’
Like a majority of immigrants Shahid Hashmi came to the United States possessing just a few hundred dollars. But he also had something else, which few immigrants had – a Masters’ in Business Administration Yet, much of...September 1, 2016 1780 1 -
NASDAQ goes green as Pakistan’s envoy Lodhi rings bell
Pakistan Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Maleeha Lodhi, Friday rang the closing bell at the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in New York to signal the ceremonial end of trading for the day on Wall Street, saying...August 26, 2016 1097 0 -
King of Fruits: Technology Interface improving Pakistan’s mango economy
Malik Mazhar Sandheela, owner of an orchard near River Chenab in Multan is eyeing a 100 percent increase in the income from his mango crop this year. To him, adoption of new production and pest management...July 23, 2016 1887 0 -
Pakistan aims to lift IT exports to $ 6 billion
Pakistan, which has doubled information technology exports in a digital upsurge during the last three years, aims to scale $ 6 billion annual mark by 2020. According to IT and Telecom State Minister Anusha Rehman Khan,...July 22, 2016 1014 0 -
IMF cuts global growth forecast over Brexit uncertainty
The International Monetary Fund has cut its forecasts for global economic growth this year and next as the unexpected U.K. vote to leave the European Union adds uncertainty to already-fragile business and consumer confidence. “The Brexit...July 21, 2016 775 0 -
Shifting Trends: More young Americans live with parents now
For the first time in recent history, more Americans live with their parents than with a partner or spouse as a range of socio-economic trends shape their choices and preferences. Among millennials – people born after 1980...May 24, 2016 1150 0 -
Counting the cost of corruption amid rumbling scandals
As people in developing countries fume over Panama Papers revelations about corruption of their venal elites, a new research paper has said the cost of corruption is wide-ranging, diminishing prospects of economic growth and advancement of societies....May 24, 2016 2948 0 -
How urban upsurge will impact the way we live now
Nearly two-thirds of the global population is expected to live in cities by 2030 and produce as much as 80 per cent of the global gross domestic product (GDP), sparking innovation, reducing poverty and improving the...May 19, 2016 1291 0 -
US remains great place for Muslims despite election rhetoric : Frank Islam
The United States promises tremendous opportunities for growth of American Muslims despite recent election rhetoric on part of some candidates as Muslims are a well-integrated community in the country’s fabric, says prominent entrepreneur Frank Islam. “In spite...May 19, 2016 1266 0 -
Trump disclosure puts his net worth at more than $ 10 billion
Republican presumptive nominee Donald Trump has revealed that his net worth is in excess of $ 10 billion. According to his campaign website, real estate tycoon filed his Personal Financial Disclosure (PFD) forms with the Federal Election Commission on Monday. “I...May 17, 2016 843 0