Asma Jan Muhammad

Can Leaders in Heels Heal the Gender bias at Work?

Everyone, regardless of gender, aspires to attain prestigious and influential positions. However, for women to reach the highest echelons of the corporate world, it often requires additional effort, self-confidence, and sometimes specific grooming and training. Before joining the corporate journey, I used to believe that one’s ability to progress and achieve higher roles was solely…

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irst Heritage Conference calls for preservation of heritage cities amidst modern changes

First Heritage Conference calls for preservation of heritage cities amidst modern changes

he Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) concluded the “First Heritage Conference” under the theme “Heritage Cities in the Arab World,” which took place in Sharjah’s heritage area. The three-day conference brought together 50 experts and academic researchers from 19 Arab countries, including the UAE, Iraq, Lebanon, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria, Morocco, Sudan, Yemen, Mauritania,…

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UAE President pledges unwavering commitment to honoring the values of its fallen heroes on Commemoration Day.

UAE President pledges unwavering commitment to honoring the values of its fallen heroes on Commemoration Day.

Mohamed bin Zayed shares message to mark the UAE’s Commemoration Day observed on Nov. 30 President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has affirmed that the UAE will continue to uphold the values exemplified by the sacrifices of its fallen heroes, who gave their lives defending justice, peace, and the principles of humanity….

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Here is Why Choosing Vegan Food is Sustainable for Food Security.

As the global population continues to grow, ensuring food security becomes a top priority. Food security refers to the availability, accessibility, and affordability of food for all individuals. With the challenges posed by climate change and limited resources, it’s crucial to explore sustainable food options. Choosing vegan food is one such solution that can contribute…

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The stocks had retreated two days back due to political instability, with the market suffering an over 3,500-point crash after PTI's march on Islamabad turned violent. However, it bounced back to surge by more than 4,600 points and close at 99,269.25, soon after the party had called off its protest following a government crackdown on protesters. Market experts credited the historic achievement to several factors, particularly the government's unwavering commitment to implementing reforms. Samiullah Tariq, the head of research at Pak-Kuwait Investment Company, told Thenews.com.pk that a fall in yields and lower inflation expectations are also driving the market. Inflation is projected to slow to 5.8%-6.8% in November, and then further to 5.6%-6.5% in December, the finance ministry said in its monthly economic report. The KSE-100 Index's historic milestone also reflects a 60% year-to-date gain driven by a mix of 47% capital gains and 13% dividend yield.

PSX makes history, crosses 100,000-point mark

PSX achieves historic high during intraday trade, showcasing robust investor confidence fuelled by encouraging economic trends The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surpassed the 100,000-point milestone on Thursday, achieving a historic high and showcasing robust investor confidence fuelled by encouraging economic trends. The PSX’s benchmark KSE-100 Index has surged by 1077.25 points or 1.09% to surge…

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