Spin offs and Economic Benefits of Ports in Pakistan A seaports economic impact stretches far beyond ports limits. Taking into account the direct and flow-on effects of trade entering and leaving the port area the added value supports a port cities businesses, communities and its people. Local Government Areas and the communities adjacent to the
Random Musings on Economy Part - I Curse of Banking Spread In the year 2008 the banking spread or rate difference between what banks pay as interests to depositors and what they charge on loans to business was 7.05 % which was the highest in the world . The banking spread in the US at
Largest Wheat Importer The population of Egypt, the most populous Arab state, is around 104 million and to put things in perspective is perhaps the worlds biggest importer of wheat. The impact of the conflict in Ukraine and subsequent hiking of interest rates, accompanied by a surge in global energy prices compelling foreign investment to
Sanctions & Disruption of Energy Supply Chain Courtesy The Japan Times After the conflict in Ukraine erupted Russian supply of oil and piped gas to the European Union got severely disrupted. The US and EU imposed sanctions as well as a price cap on Russian crude. The ostensible purpose seems to be to curb Russia's
