Business

Conversations about finance often focus on numbers, strategies, and markets. Yet for Adil Quraish, private investor and strategic advisor, the real foundation of wealth and leadership lies in values. His approach integrates faith, integrity, and discipline with strategy, creating a model where financial success serves a larger mission. In this interview with Adil Quraish, he reflects on the role of …

Peaceful Profits has revolutionized how entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants transform their knowledge and skills into bestselling books and scalable businesses. The Seattle-based publishing consultancy was founded by Mike Shreeve, whose journey from teaching himself copywriting in a public library to building a multimillion-dollar company exemplifies the transformation the company now helps clients achieve. “I started Peaceful Profits because I was …

The challenges involved in adoption of P2M module by banks in Pakistan The state of financial inclusion in Pakistan is an example of squandered opportunities due to our failure to effectively highlight progress. For years, the penetration of formal financial institutions remained abysmally low however, between FY17 and FY24, more than 141 million accounts — scheduled plus branchless accounts — …

Commercial banks continue to lend reluctantly to agriculture, preferring urban industries, trade and consumer credit The government never gets tired of saying “Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy”. Despite this central role, farmersv— particularly smallholders who constitute the majority — struggle to access formal credit. Commercial banks, which dominate the financial sector, continue to lend reluctantly to the agriculture …

By devouring bulk of bank funds, the state leaves little for private sector Unless this imbalance is corrected, Pakistan will remain trapped in low growth and debt Pakistan’s commercial banks should be the lifeline of its economy, channeling savings into investment, fueling businesses, and supporting farmers. Instead, they have been reduced to the role of financiers for the government’s chronic …

Pakistan’s education system suffers inequality, weak implementation, outdated syllabi, and inadequate teacher training Education is often regarded as the backbone of any nation’s progress. It shapes the intellectual, social, and economic foundations of society. An ideal education system is expected to be uniform, inclusive, modern, and productive, enabling students to think critically and contribute positively to national development. Unfortunately, Pakistan’s …

Rabies is among the oldest known infectious diseases, yet it remains one of the deadliest. Each year, the virus claims nearly 59,000 lives worldwide, with the highest burden in Asia and Africa. Despite being 100% preventable through timely medical intervention, rabies continues to haunt vulnerable communities where access to treatment is limited or delayed. Tragically, almost half of those who …

Bitcoin broke through the $125,000 mark for the first time on Sunday, extending a powerful rally that analysts say could continue into the end of the year. The world’s largest cryptocurrency jumped 3 per cent in Asian trading to reach $125,245, propelled by institutional inflows, a weaker US dollar, and renewed political support for digital assets in Washington. The milestone …

The chief executive of Entain, the FTSE 100 owner of Ladbrokes and Coral, has warned the government that higher gambling taxes in next month’s Budget could lead to widespread betting shop closures and a sharp reduction in UK investment. In her first interview since taking the role permanently in April, Stella David said any increase in gambling duties would compel …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s chemicals empire, Ineos, has introduced a company-wide hiring freeze as it prioritises debt reduction following years of rapid expansion and weakening market conditions. The British-founded group confirmed a “general recruitment freeze” while tightening capital spending after acquiring assets worth around €2.7 billion across the US, Europe and Asia between 2022 and 2024. The move comes as Ineos …