MARCH 2013 VOL 4, NO 11 INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH IN BUSINESS EFFECT OF TRADE DEFICIT ON THE ECONOMY OF PAKISTAN Mohsin Abbas Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan Hassan Raza (Corresponding author) University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan Abstract This study has conducted to find the effects of trade deficit on the economy of Pakistan in which trade deficit is the independent and gross domestic product, foreign direct investment exchange rate are the dependent variables
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How ‘fair’ are wage practices along the supply chain? Global assessment in 2010-111 Daniel Vaughan-Whitehead 2 SUMMARY Worrying global wage trends around the world as well as poor wage practices along the supply chain – both exacerbated by the economic crisis – have led to increasing concerns over wage issues. This paper is aimed at identifying how ‘fair’ would be wage practices along the supply chain. For this we first propose to define ‘Fair wages’ through a new approach, the ‘Fair wage approach’
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findings from the study are as follows: • • • • • • • • Almost a quarter of a million Bangladeshi depend on the mobile industry, directly and indirectly. Mobile services contribute US$650 million to the economy every year. Mobile services are good value for money when compared with other countries. Mobile communications allow businesses to operate with greater efficiency. For every additional 0 percentage points of mobile penetration, the annual GDP growth rate is increased by approximately 0.6%
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comparing different cultures will require a set of common yardsticks with indices the magnitude of which are represented by numerical values. Amongst the many models advanced to allow for cultural comparisons and to provide us with a better understanding of cultural differences are those from Hofstede and Trompenaars. The dimensions listed in Hofstede’s model are: “Power Distance”, “Uncertainty Avoidance”, “Individualism”, “Masculinity” and “Confucian Dynamism”. The meaning of these dimensions
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Manual of Corporate Governance SEC Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan This manual is for reference only and does not constitute any legal requirement on companies, their officers, directors or auditors. This manual may be used for guidance and compliance must be ensured with the provisions of applicable laws and regulations. CONTENTS I. II. INTRODUCTION WHAT IS CORPORATE GOVERNANCE? (i) The Background (ii) Definition of Corporate Governance (iii) The Benefits of Corporate
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CoNTE j\:\PORA.R'f Contents Foreword Preface iii v Chapter 1 The Cold War Era 1 Chapter 2 The End of Bipolarity 17 Chapter 3 US Hegemony in World Politics 31 Chapter 4 Alternative Centres of Power 51 Chapter 5 Contemporary South Asia 65 Chapter 6 International Organisations 81 Chapter 7 Security in the Contemporary World 99 Chapter 8 Environment and Natural Resources 117 Chapter 9 Globalisation 135 Chapter 1 The Cold
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[pic] IQRA UNIVERSITY “Comparative analysis of consumer preferences for women clothing brands in Pakistan” Foreign brands Vs Local brand Consumer Behavior Research Project Report Submitted to: Shahnawaz Adil PREPARED BY: Jawaria Vohra 4533 (javeria.vohra@hotmail.com) Komal Sarwar 4172 ( komi.sarwar@hotmail.com) Mehwish fareed 4266 (m4mehwish32@gmail.com ) Huma sohail (humasohail90@gmail.com) Mariam Shahid (mariam-marry@hotmail.com) CHAPTER 1
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Analysis of Indian Developmental Projects in Afghanistan and its impact on Pakistan THEME * Pakistan and Afghanistan are generally labeled as inseparable states due to their historical, religious, cultural, linguistic, trade and ethnic linkages. However, history of bilateral relations between Kabul and Islamabad reveals turbulence. The main reasons for this rocky relationship are the issues related to the Durand Line, the idea of a greater Pakhtunistan, the 1980’s Soviet War, the rise of
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use of connections such as family relationships or regional affiliations. Unlike traditional banking or even the 'chop' system, hawala makes minimal (often no) use of any sort of negotiable instrument. Transfers of money take place based on communications between members of a network of hawaladars, or hawala dealers (2). How does hawala work? | | | Hawala works by transferring money without actually moving it. In fact 'money transfer without money movement' is a definition of hawala that
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International Limited: ............................................................................. 6 II. CitroPak Limited ............................................................................................... 8 III. Nestlé Pakistan Ltd ......................................................................................... 10 4. Literature Review .................................................................................................. 12 5. Industry .
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