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Oil market uncertain as production accord remains elusive
The global oil market is likely to remain in yet another phase of uncertainty at least until June after geopolitical tension between Saudi Arabia and Iran prevented major oil producing countries to agree on an output...April 19, 2016 921 0 -
The untold story of Pakistan’s thriving Sikh minority
In Lahore’s upscale Gulberg district, Bishan Singh has been earning handsomely from his cloth trade in a manner that brings him both recognition and money. His business success has seen Singh double his fortunes in just five...April 16, 2016 1582 0 -
Panama Papers Shockwaves – Legal Recourse or Public Pressure?
Seen as the biggest corporate data leak in history, the so-called Panama Papers continue to rattle the tax authorities around the World, as they scramble to plug loopholes that were so immaculately exploited by wealthy...April 14, 2016 979 0 -
Immigrants give US unique edge : New Study
As the US election season draws a mix of reactions from candidates on the issue of immigration – from xenophobic rejection to reform and inclusivity – a new study highlights immigrants bring enormous economic benefits to...April 12, 2016 961 0 -
US tightening noose around tax evaders
After making it harder for U.S. companies to avoid taxes through foreign merger, the Obama administration is preparing to unveil a new plan that will expose people using cover of shell companies to hide wealth and...April 9, 2016 866 0 -
Panama Papers implications begin with Iceland PM exit – What next?
FEATURED IMAGE above shows Iceland PM and a British Poster on safe havens Photo via Wikimedia Commons A mammoth data of more than 11 million documents – released from the leaked database of a Panama-based law...April 5, 2016 993 0 -
Where is the plan to address inequality ?
A string of recent eye-opening reports have established links between inequality and turmoil at social, national and international levels. For example, a report late last year highlighted how inequality and economic frustrations led to Arab Spring...March 31, 2016 992 0 -
Knowledge Economy : More Americans acquiring newest skills
The candidate should have at least two years of experience, proficient in Quickbooks premier accounting system, skillful in Microsoft Office, experienced in using Deltek Costpoint and Unanet Accounting systems in addition to superior communication skills. Sounds...March 29, 2016 899 0 -
Trump presidency will be threat to global economy : EIU
If he becomes president of the United States, Donald Trump will be as dangerous to the world as terrorism is, and his hostile attitude toward free trade will thrust America into a trade war with China,...March 18, 2016 911 0 -
US Knowledge Corridor could be a boon for Pakistan Talent & Economy
February 2016 saw four Pakistanis distinguish themselves with extraordinary achievements in the fields of science, technology and arts. Professor Nergis Mavalvala, a prominent Pakistani-American MIT scientist and Imran Khan, a PhD candidate working at Italy’s Gran...March 15, 2016 1106 0
