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October 02, 2006 Monday Ramazan 8, 1427 Why Sindh is lagging behind? AS many as 94 per cent of the 60 American multinationals have a negative image of Sindh government, according to a recent annual survey.... Punjab to carry out census of service sector THE Punjab government plans to carry out a census of services with a view to formulating its strategy to assist the sector realise its growth and export potential.... Comparing apples and bananas THE chapter on the economy in President General Pervez Musharraf’s book ‘In the Line of Fire’ does not reveal anything new. Nor does it deviate from the trite line that he has taken all along of comparing apples with bananas.... Food deficit and farm productivity GROWING population and declining water resource have created food deficit. The cereal deficit alone may increase to 25 per cent by 2025, while China will enjoy a surplus of over three per cent despite having population, several times higher than ours.... Role of agriculture in poverty alleviation RURAL population, directly or indirectly is linked to agriculture for its livelihood. And agricultural development is linked to rural development, water resources, industries, poverty alleviation and environment.... Growing plants in nutrient solution Hydroponics is the most intensive technology for growing plants in nutrient solutions (water containing fertilizers) with or without the use of an artificial medium to provide mechanical support.... Health benefits of milk for young and old DESPITE decades of official neglect, Pakistan remains the fifth largest milk producer in the world. The total value of milk produced is higher than the value of two major crops, wheat and cotton.... Initiatives for alternative dispute resolution SETTLEMENT of disputes by mutual reconciliation is as old as the human civilization itself. During the ages, when there were no law courts, disputes used to be settled through mediation by a third person.... Succession planning in family managed enterprises FAMILY-owned enterprises (FOEs) play a very important role in Pakistan’s economy, as indeed in any other developing country.... Moving into 3rd generation mobile technology INDIA will finally, by next year, be moving into the 3G (third generation mobile technology) era, with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), last week giving its recommendations to the government.... Balochistan and IPI gas pipeline Islamabad and Tehran have agreed to conclude quickly the talks on the $4.5 billion Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline project. In the trilateral scheme of gas pipeline project, Iran would be the... Need for a new paradigm to close skills gap THE recent wave of economic and technological change emanating from globalisation is demanding from workers more than basic skills. The World Bank’s surveys on investment climate show that over a fifth... Making house-building affordable A HOUSE or a shelter is the minimum basic requirement of every citizen. Housing conditions reflect not only the physical facilities enjoyed by people but also their economic and social status.... Doors open for larger trade with India THE one-hour positive meeting between President Pervaiz Musharraf and Dr Manmohan Singh at Havana and their decision to resume the composite dialogue between the two countries has opened the path for larger trade.... New housing and real estate development policy A NEW policy on the “housing and real estate development” for channelling sizeable resources to the investors and amending land acquisition laws has been jointly drafted by the Ministry of Housing and Board of Investment.... An opportunity for fast track industrialization THE nation consumes more than it produces. Thus the most critical imbalance in the economy is the widening gap between the domestic demand and supply of goods and services.... World Bank’s concern over social security THE World Bank is beginning to show concern for social security nets in less developed countries. Strictly speaking, provision of social security and social insurance is a concept that gained ground with the rise of welfare state in the developed countries.... World economic report THE Argentine economy has continued to deliver very positive outturns in the period following the 2002 crisis. After three years of around 9 per cent growth, real GDP has surpassed its 1998 peak by some 6 per cent... Stocks pass through a buoyant week THE share market displayed a terribly buoyant mood last week as investors continued building up long positions on counters where reportedly foreign buying had made a firm debut.... Rupee moves both ways THE local currency moved both ways in the local currency market versus the dollar and the euro this week The inter-bank trading remained suspended on the opening day of the week... SBP raises Rs18.650bn in Treasury bills auction AT the Treasury bill auction on September 27, the State Bank of Pakistan raised Rs18.650 billion, against the target of Rs50 billion. It picked up Rs10.883... Prices of essential items at pre-Ramazan levels PRICES of most of the essential items on the Karachi commodity wholesale markets remained stable last week as there were no traces of pre-Ramazan speculative buying on any of the counter....

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