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Construction Boom Resumes in Pakistan
Renewed construction boom in Pakistan has helped the nation's cement producers significantly increase their sales and profits. Year-over-year, income at Lucky Cement, Pakistan's largest producer of building materials, is up 33% while DG Khan Cement, second largest…
ContinueAdded by Riaz Haq on October 31, 2012 at 12:00pm — 59 Comments
Imran Khan's Fund-raising Dinner in San Jose
"We will rid the country of corruption within the first 90 days in office...I condemned the attack on Malala within 48 hours and was the first to visit her in the hospital...Taliban have killed hundreds of ANP workers...If I condemn the Taliban, they'll kill my workers too." PTI Chief Imran Khan in San Jose, CA. Oct 28, 2012
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Added by Riaz Haq on October 29, 2012 at 4:30pm — 18 Comments
Eid-al-Adha Meat-Fest in Pakistan
Media coverage of Pakistan's brisk Eid-ul-Azha livestock sales are a reminder that the nation is among the world's top ten consumers of goat meat and beef based on USDA data.…
Added by Riaz Haq on October 26, 2012 at 11:30am — 20 Comments
Pakistan's Best Runway Models
Added by Riaz Haq on October 7, 2012 at 5:00pm — 4 Comments
Pakistanis Among the Happiest in the World
Pakistan ranks 16th among 151 countries of the world on the Happy Planet Index (HPI) 2012, slightly behind Bangladesh in 11th place but well ahead of India in 32nd spot.
Earlier,… Continue
Added by Riaz Haq on October 3, 2012 at 7:17pm — 2 Comments
US Promoting Venture Capital for Pakistani Entrepreneurs
US is providing $80 million to create multiple VC and PE funds in Pakistan. These funds will be run by professional fund managers who will be required to manage and raise additional money from other sources to start multiple funds. US Embassy in Islamabad told Express Tribune that they expect that "there will be substantial interest from local, regional and international investors”.
Polish Model:…
Added by Riaz Haq on October 1, 2012 at 10:09pm — 9 Comments
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Retail Investor Growth Driving Pakistan's Bull Market
Pakistan's benchmark index KSE-100 has soared nearly 40% so far in 2025, becoming Asia's best performing market, thanks largely to phenomenal growth of retail investors. About 36,000 new trading accounts in the South Asian country were opened in the September quarter, compared to 23,600 new registrations just three months ago, according to Topline Securities, a brokerage house in Pakistan. Broad and deep participation in capital markets is essential for economic growth and wealth…
ContinuePosted by Riaz Haq on November 24, 2025 at 2:05pm
PIMEC 2025: Pakistan Plans to Boost Maritime Sector, Blue Economy
Pakistan recently held its second International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC-25) in Karachi where it announced ambitious plans to expand its maritime sector and boost its blue economy. It is an initiative of the Pakistan Navy, organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. The country plans to invest a $100 billion in maritime development by expanding…
ContinuePosted by Riaz Haq on November 17, 2025 at 11:30am
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