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West Australian
7 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Traditional MBA degree back in business amid economic downturns, says Curtin University's Shahid Ghauri
Curtin University's Shahid Ghauri expects a resurgence in demand for the traditional master of business administration degree as professionals look to enhance their skills amid a slowing economy and rapid artificial intelligence advancements. Dr Ghauri recently took on the role as the new director of Curtin's MBA and doctorate of business administration programs earlier this month. He says MBAs and DBAs can often be seen as a safe haven amid economic downturns. According to the Graduate Management Admission Council, applications to MBA programs globally grew more than 12 per cent in 2024, reversing two consecutive years of declines. Dr Ghauri expects that rebound to continue. 'When there's a bit of a downturn, you see that people want to come back and upskill,' he said. 'They've got perhaps more time to to be able to reflect on their studies and they can go through it a bit more intensively . . . rather than dragging it on over four or five years because of full-time work.' Dr Ghauri pointed to a World Economic Survey that showed AI, big data, technological skills and analytical thinking among the core skills employees would need over the next five years. 'That's why there's always going to be demand for prestigious MBAs,' he said. 'These are the real challenges that our economies are facing, the world is facing, and that's why (people) come into an MBA because they're able to synthesise those challenges with what we teach.' Dr Ghauri notes that while Curtin has a 'very strong' domestic intake, he also sees strong interests from students coming from Brazil, the Middle East, Malaysia and Singapore. Dr Ghauri brings over 25 years of global experience across the financial services, agri-business, medical, renewable energy and education sectors. He has worked in more than 12 countries across Asia Pacific, Latin and South America and East Africa.
Express Tribune
12-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
JUI-F slams budget as economic strangulation
The JUI-F on Wednesday criticised the recently announced federal budget, calling it a conspiracy to strangle the public economically under the dictates of the IMF. In a statement, JUI-F spokesperson Aslam Ghauri described the budget as nothing but a web of numbers, aimed at eliminating the poor while preserving the government's own interests. "This budget is a plan to eradicate the poor and protect the ruling elite," he said. Ghauri also lamented that Pakistani citizens have been left at the mercy of international financial institutions. "Every household and every business is paying the price of the government's incompetence," he asserted.
Business Recorder
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Youm-e-Takbeer: JI chief pays tributes to Dr A Q Khan
ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman Wednesday paying glowing tributes to the services rendered by Dr Abdul Qadeer (AQ) Khan, said Pakistan's nuclear capability, developed under the leadership of Dr Khan, is an unforgettable gift to the nation that has empowered Pakistanis to hold their heads high globally. JI chief said this here during JI leadership's visit to the grave of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan for offering prayers on the occasion of Youm-e-Takbeer. Hafiz stressed that the country must not be intimidated by global powers seeking to divide and weaken Pakistan. 'If Modi fires bullets, we will respond with the Ghauri missile,' he declared. Hafiz said the youth must reject despair and unite against those spreading hopelessness and division. 'This country is ours, and we are its protectors. We still have to liberate Kashmir,' he stated, adding that any dialogue with India must include Kashmir on the agenda, otherwise 'there should be no talks at all.' Recalling the events of 1998, Rehman said that after India conducted nuclear tests, anxiety spread across Pakistan. 'While the government hesitated due to international pressure and threats of sanctions, Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba held rallies across the country to press the government to respond,' he said. 'On May 28, Pakistan conducted nuclear tests and became invincible.' He noted that while major global powers continue to expand their nuclear arsenals, it was Dr Khan and his team who ensured Pakistan's place among the nuclear powers. 'Today, we are here to remember and honour this national hero, whose contributions made Pakistan strong and respected worldwide,' he said. Criticizing India, Hafiz said that despite never accepting Pakistan's existence, India has faced consistent defeat. 'When India bombed mosques and civilian areas, we responded strongly. The jets India boasted about were shot down now they're debating whether four Rafales fell or six.' He mocked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speeches as empty bravado aimed at misleading the Indian public. 'Modi is bragging, while 680 million Indians still lack access to basic sanitation,' he said. 'The more he blusters, the fewer votes he'll get.' Rehman also condemned India's treatment of minorities, especially Muslims, Dalits, and Sikhs. 'India is committing atrocities under the guise of Hindutva. The Sikh movement is gaining momentum, and India has lost credibility by targeting Sikhs in countries like the US and Canada.' On the situation in Kashmir, he decried the brutal violations of human rights and said India of trying to turn the Muslim majority into a minority. 'This is terrorism and the world must take a stand,' he said. 'Israel, India's close ally, is committing atrocities against children in Palestine. After the Pahalgam incident, Israel even assisted India.' He criticised the U.S. for its silence during Indian aggression against Pakistan, only stepping in for ceasefire talks once Pakistan retaliated. 'If peace is to be achieved, India must withdraw its forces from Kashmir and let Kashmiris exercise their right to self-determination.' Lashing out at the government's handling of Youm-e-Takbeer celebrations, Rehman condemned the exclusion of Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan from official advertisements, saying the ruling PML-N prioritised images of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his family. 'It's shameful,' he said, noting that even former rulers did not attend the national hero's funeral. Responding to a question, he called the release of Jamaat-e-Islami's Dr Azhar by Bangladesh's Supreme Court a victory for justice. He urged the government to foster national unity and resolve the crises in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
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First Post
26-05-2025
- Business
- First Post
'Primary adversary, ancillary problem': 5 things US intel report says about India's security threat from China, Pak
The US intel report has outlined that Pakistan continues to see India as a major threat and is upgrading its military and nuclear capabilities with help from China. The report also says that India's growing defence focus with the 'Made in India' initiative. Here are five key takeaways from the report read more Pakistani military trucks carry the long range nuclear-capable surface-to-surface 'Ghauri' ballistic missile during the National Day parade in Islamabad, Pakistan, March 23, 2005. File Image/Reuters The US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), in its 'World Threat Assessment' report report, said Pakistan sees India as a serious threat and will continue efforts to modernise its military, including the development of tactical nuclear weapons, to counter India's stronger conventional forces. The DIA's World Threat Assessment report mentions India's Operation Sindoor against terror groups in Pakistan and the resulting rise in tensions. It adds that Prime Minister Modi's defence priorities are likely to focus on demonstrating global leadership, countering China, and enhancing India's military capabilities. India views China as its primary threat, while seeing Pakistan as a lesser security concern, despite recent cross-border clashes. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Pakistan is upgrading its nuclear weapons with assistance from China, which provides both military and economic support, while continuing to consider India its main threat, the report notes. It adds that Pakistan's military is expected to focus on border tensions—particularly with India—and will continue to modernise its nuclear arsenal over the coming year. 'Pakistan is modernising its nuclear arsenal and maintaining the security of its nuclear materials and nuclear command and control. Pakistan almost certainly procures WMD-applicable goods from foreign suppliers and intermediaries,' the report states. India is also strengthening defence ties with countries in the Indian Ocean region to counter China's growing influence and to bolster its global standing, according to the intelligence report. This effort includes joint military exercises, training programmes, arms sales, and intelligence sharing with regional partners. The report says India and China have agreed to withdraw troops from two remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh, easing tensions that have persisted since 2020. However, the long-standing border dispute remains unresolved. India is further pushing its 'Made in India' initiative to build a stronger domestic defence industry, reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, and modernise its military. Recent moves include tests of nuclear-capable Agni missiles and the commissioning of its second nuclear-powered submarine. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD This is a developing story.
First Post
25-05-2025
- Business
- First Post
Pakistan upgrading nuclear arsenal, getting tech for WMDs from China, Turkey, UAE: Report
Pakistan is getting materials and technology for weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) from China, with some supplies coming through countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, and the UAE, US intelligence report has revealed read more Pakistani military trucks carry the long range nuclear-capable surface-to-surface 'Ghauri' ballistic missile during the National Day parade in Islamabad, Pakistan, March 23, 2005. File Image/Reuters Pakistan is upgrading its nuclear weapons with help from China , which provides both military and economic support, while still seeing India as its biggest threat, according to a new US Defence Intelligence Agency report released on Sunday (May 25). The report says Pakistan's military will likely focus on border clashes with neighbouring countries, like India, and keep modernising its nuclear arsenal in the coming year. 'Pakistan is modernising its nuclear arsenal and maintaining the security of its nuclear materials and nuclear command and control. Pakistan almost certainly procures WMD applicable goods from foreign suppliers and intermediaries,' the report stated. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Pakistan regards India as an existential threat and will continue to pursue its military modernisation effort, including the development of battlefield nuclear weapons, to offset India's conventional military advantage,' it said. It's also getting materials and technology for weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) from China, with some supplies coming through countries like Hong Kong, Singapore, Turkey, and the UAE. While China is Pakistan's main supplier of military gear, their relationship has hit rough patches due to recent terrorist attacks targeting Chinese workers in Pakistan, causing growing tension between the two allies. 'India views China as primary adversary' According to the intelligence report, India is focusing on strengthening its defence ties with countries in the Indian Ocean region to counter China's growing influence and boost its global leadership. To achieve this, India is engaging in joint military exercises, training, arms sales, and sharing intelligence with regional partners. The report notes that India and China have agreed to pull back troops from two remaining disputed areas along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, easing some tensions that flared up in 2020. However, the long-standing border dispute remains unresolved, as the agreement doesn't settle the issue of border demarcation. India is also pushing its 'Made in India' initiative to grow its domestic defence industry, reduce reliance on foreign supplies, and modernise its military. The report highlights India's testing of the nuclear-capable Agni-I Prime medium-range ballistic missile and the Agni-V, which can carry multiple warheads, as well as the commissioning of its second nuclear-powered submarine. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
