Pakistan Technology Industry Survey – 2018. TL;DR; Ever wondered what a typical technology company looks like in Pakistan. Are we big or small, domestic or international focuses, services or products driven? What proportion of our workforce are women? Why is that important? Are we clustered
2Checkout update – Part II The promised follow on update on the 2Checkout wire transfer saga in Pakistan. The banks are not in it to let a thousand flowers bloom. First the bad news. Habib Bank Limited (HBL) and MCB Bank Limited on Monday, 26th
Between 2012 and 2013 Goldman Sachs helped raise US$ 6.5 billion over three bond sales for 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). 1MDB was the strategic investment and development company that was wholly-owned and controlled by the Government of Malaysia through its Ministry of Finance. Goldman Sachs
Pakistan Technology Industry – Past, Present and Future TL;DR; Habib University hosts Jawwad Farid and his talk on the history of Pakistan’s Technology Industry and its future outlook. Jawwad walks through 50 years of events, trends and milestones in less than 78 minutes. Delivered on
A History of crude oil price drivers Over time we have analyzed the trend in crude oil prices and its various drivers and made forecasts about the direction that prices would take in the future. This post presents a review of the drivers and avenues
Pakistan banks put a hold on 2Checkout wire transfers? TL;DR; Pakistani banks refuse to process wire transfers sent by payment gateways and aggregators. During an ongoing balance of payment crisis, they plan to return US$ 200 million in annual technology and SME linked online export