Published in Arab News on March 20, 2019 DOHA: A minimum wage of $275 a month came into force for all workers in Qatar Saturday, official media reported. The minimum became mandatory for all newly signed contracts from August 30, and will now also be compulsory for existing employment agreements. It requires that all workers, including domestic […]
By Dr Khaqan Hassan Najeeb Published in The News on March 23, 2021 Reform is a never-ending exercise. There is no starting point and there is no finishing line. It is a continuous process of changing for the better. We have learnt that in countries where reforms have been ongoing, the dividend has not been trivial. This[…]
By Faraz Saeed Published in Daily Times on March 22, 2021 Economists and stock market experts have welcomed State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 7 percent for the fourth consecutive time, while viewing growth as well-anchored, but warned of inflationary pressure which could upend the central bank’s projections. SBP’s[…]