Investing in Pakistan: A Country with Best Investment Returns

Investing in Pakistan

If you are an investor and thinking about investing in Pakistan, then you have found a good place to invest in. As a matter of fact, Pakistan, is one of the high potential emerging markets in the world. There are certain reasons that make Pakistan a very good place to invest in. One of the most important attribute that makes businesses successful in Pakistan is the fact that labor expenses are way too lower than that of a less developed and developed country. In some industries, the labor expenses are even lower than that of in India, China and Bangladesh. Government of Pakistan also tries its best to facilitate the foreign investors to increase foreign direct investment (FDI).

There are 30 million internet users in Pakistan out of which there are about 15 million internet users browse the internet from their feature phone or smart phone. This attribute of this market is a promising feature for internet businesses. Pakistan is world's 6th most populous country with estimated 190 million population. There are more than 114.7 million mobile users in Pakistan. If you are an investor and thinking of investing in Pakistan, then you should follow the links below to find out more information about investing in Pakistan,
http://www.boi.gov.pk/
http://www.pakistan.gov.pk/

Business Idea and Entreprenurship in Pakistan

Business idea competitions and entrepreneurship are flourishing in Pakistan at a rapid speed. There a a lot of business idea competition going on in Pakistan these days. Some business idea competitions are even sponsored by state or state universities. Many venture capitalists are also organizing launch pad events for the people who have cool business ideas.

Reviving an Old Business in Pakistan

It is not so much easy to make a business successful. We have to work hard to put our business successful. There are certain elements that make a business successful. One of the main elements is the product and service  that people need. If you are selling a product of service that is needed by people, then they will buy from you. Otherwise, if you are not offering a product or service people need, they will not buy from you! Therefore, knowing the demand of people is very much important. If your product or service is not as per the demands of the customers, then you should try to make your product or service as per the demands of the customers. For this to happen, you will have to determine the demands of the people.

The way businesses operate have become different due to information technology revolution. IN this era of the information age, a business should have an internet presence to reach out to more and more prospective customers. Promotion of business through social media and other internet sources is very important. By promoting our business on social media and other media on the internet, we can reach out to millions of prospective customers. A business can also post advertisements on different websites using search engines and other websites. 

Textile Industry and Agriculture Sector in Pakistan

Pakistan is world's 4th largest textile exporting country. Pakistan is still behind China and India. Textile exports contribute to almost half of the total exports. Thus, it is a very important industry in Pakistan. Millions of people are directly and indirectly associated with textile and garments business. Although this sector is playing a vital role in the growth of Pakistan, but there is still a long way to go to achieve operational excellence and to gain bigger international market share. Due to power outages and government policies, the Textile industry is in doldrums.

Agriculture Sector in Pakistan

Agriculture sector in Pakistan is one of the largest sectors employing a huge population of Pakistan. The agriculture sector is the backbone of of Pakistan because it is an agricultural country. Despite this, the agricultural sector is not as much efficient as it is in advanced economies. Most of the farmers are illiterate and are using old ways to sow and harvest crops. That is why there is a huge potential in the agriculture sector and new generation can start work in the agriculture sector and bring innovation in this key sector. USAID and other international agencies are working with local people and organizations to revolutionize this sector. Pakistan is one of the worlds largest exporter in terms of many agricultural products. Mangoes and Rice of Pakistan are very famous around the world. For more information and statistics about agricultural sector in Pakistan, please visit the following websites;

http://www.parc.gov.pk/index.php/en/
http://par.com.pk/

Travel and Tourism Guides in Pakistan

Pakistan has got a lot of heavenly places to visit.  Every year, picturesque scenes of Northern Areas grab thousands of foreign and millions of local tourists. Northern, Central and Southern areas are beautiful and full of natural beauty. There are remains of ancient civilizations in many parts of Pakistan. The ancient Indus Valley Civilization is internationally recognized as one of the oldest civilization on earth. Kailash civilization in Gilgit area is also said to be dating back two centuries Before Christ. 

Starting a New Business in Pakistan

Starting a New Business

Starting a new business in Pakistan is no more difficult. You can start your business by registering with Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan and Tax authorities. Literate and skilled workers are easily available to work for you! You can easily rent a home or office in any city. The rents for offices and homes are not too much. The rents for homes and offices in small cities vary from Rs.5000 to Rs.10000. On the other hand, The rents for homes and offices in big cities vary from Rs.10000 to Rs.30000. Furniture for setting up a home or office are readily available in showrooms of furniture manufacturers.

E-Commerce Business

Pakistan is not a new country to e-commerce. Although, the largest e-commerce websites like Amazon, eBay and AliBaBa started work in mid or late 1990s, but in Pakistan, the e-commerce revolution started in the early 2000s. In the early days of e-commerce in Pakistan, there was no growth in this industry because there was no awareness and there were a few people, who wanted to buy from the their home. There is a strong relationship between e-commerce and plastic money issue by banks. If more and more people have debit or credit cards, more people will be convinced to buy from the home. Moreover, cash on delivery option makes it easy for everyone to purchase online. Following websites are key e-commerce market players in Pakistan;

www.Daraz.pk
www.Kemu.pk
www.Symbios.pk
www.HomeShopping.pk
www.Labelsestore.com
www.Zameen.com

www.Lamudi.com

www.PakWheels.com

www.Carmudi.com

www.OLX.com.pk

Languages, Accounting and Management Sciences Education in Pakistan

Languages Education

Language skill is an important tool to understand people and the culture associated with it. In Pakistan, there are plenty of regional languages. On the other hand, Urdu is the national language in Pakistan. Corporate sector prefer English language skills when it comes to hire people. National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad is the best university to study languages in Pakistan. It offers masters, bachelors and certificate level programs in a wide range of language.

Accountancy Education

Accountancy refers to specific accounting education. Accountancy is a specialized field and included specific accounting education to become a Chartered Accountant. There are different branches of Accounting. Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting and Management Accounting are most common branches of accounting. Public limited companies are bound to have their accounts audited from a qualified accountant.  Following are some accounting qualifications that are famous around the world:

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountant)
CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Management Sciences Education

If you plan to start studying in management sciences, then you need to take care of certain important elements. First of all, select a top ranked business school no matter, it takes a long time to get admission into a top ranked school. Do not  hurry, take your time and prepare well to pass the admission test concerned. As per the rankings of Higher Education Commission (HEC), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, is the top most business schools of the nation followed by Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi. Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programs of these universities are very famous. Business graduates of these business schools manage to easily get good jobs in big companies.

Social Sciences, Laws and Humanities Education in Pakistan

Law and Humanities education is very much important for a society. In Pakistan, there are a lot of universities and institutes that offer Laws and Humanitites educations at graduate and undergraduate level. Following universities are important seat of learning in Pakistan for Laws and Humanities;

University of Karachi, Karachi
University of the Punjab, Lahore
Quid-e-Azam University, Islamabad
International Islamic University, Islamabad

LLB is a famous law qualification in not only in Pakistan, but also around the world. LLB degree consists of 3 years. A student of LLB has to appear in an annual examination. LLB qualification cannot be done as a private candidate. A person has to study as a regular student to complete LLB.

In order to get admission to LLB, a person should have completed 2 years bachelor degree. A person who has completed 2 years B. A, Bsc and B.com, can get admission to the LLB program. Some universities offer 5 year LLB degree program and a person completed intermediate can apply for it.

Social Scieneces Education

Social science education is of very much importance. Social Sciences refer to a very important subjects like,

Archeology,
Economics,
Statistics,
Political Science,
International Relations
Psychology,
Philosophy,
Sociology,
Criminology
Public Administration
Library and Archival Sciences
History
Geography
Statistics
Religious Studies
Education
Law and Legislation 

Management Trainee Program (MTO) and Apprenticeship in Pakistani Industry

Management Trainee Program (MTO) is an entry level position in many organizations. MTO program is the best entry level job for university and college graduates! The main purpose of hiring graduates to MTO post is to train them for next level management positions. Banks and other large companies in Pakistan recruit university graduates through a competitive process of recruitment. The recruitment process for MTO post vary from company to company but there are some sort of similarity in the recruitment process for MTO job. Typically, the hiring process for MTO starts with an online application. Then companies call for a written test, which is followed by an interview.

The written test for MTO post is of general nature most of the time. On the other hand, some companies blend the test with general and specific to studies or job questions. These written tests are not too much difficult most of the time. The 30% - 40% portion of the written test comprises on English language related questions. Remaining part of the written test contains Mathematics and General Knowledge questions.

The requirements for applying to enter into the MTO program vary from very general to very much specific. Some companies like Unilever and Nestle, mention in the job specification that only the graduates of the mentioned universities are allowed to apply for MTO program. This rule is criticized by the graduates of other universities. The following companies offer MTO job opportunities every year or after an interval;

Top FMCG companies (Unilever and Nestle)
Top 5 Banks of Pakistan (HBL, NBP, UBL, MCB, ABL)
Some other medium or large sized banks also offer MTO program

Apprenticeship in Pakistani Industries

Apprenticeship in a company is a best way to get hands on training. The main purpose of apprenticeship is to train fresh college or university graduates as per the needs of a particular organization. Generally, apprenticeship programs are offered by industries that make products. Most of the time, apprenticeship is offered to technical qualification holders. In Pakistan, people who complete the 3 years Diploma in Associate Engineering and 4 years Engineering Degree holders are offered an apprenticeship opportunity in an industry.

During the course of the apprenticeship, companies pay a stipend to the trainees, which is an added benefit for trainees. In Pakistan, many medium and large sized industries offer apprenticeship opportunities. Motor manufacturing companies like Honda, Suzuki and Toyota often offer apprenticeship opportunities to technical qualification holders.

IT and Computer Science Education in Pakistan

IT industry of Pakistan is emerging at a rapid speed. The IT exports of Pakistan are increasing at a constant pace and therefore, it is a major contributor to foreign exchange of the country. Pakistan is still behind in IT sector from many countries in the world. India, China, Ukrain and Israel are some major players in IT industry. As a matter of fact, IT industry in Pakistan is growing rapidly, therefore, it is constantly creating jobs in different parts of the country. So, in order to cater the needs of the IT industry, universities are producing IT and Computer Science graduates accordingly. Following are some famous IT and Computer Science education, providing universities in Pakistan;

Comsats Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Islamabad (FAST)

There is not denying the fact that in this era of globalization and transformation, IT and Computer Science are of utmost importance. Following are some important and globally recognized IT and Computer Science certifications that can be attempted in Pakistan,

Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP)
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified NetowrkProfessional (CCNP)
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (CObit)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
Project Management Professional (PMP)