This study focuses on investigating the factors influencing the capital structure of seven companies listed in the pharma and biotech sector of the Karachi Stock Exchange. Leverage has been designated as a representative of capital structure. Seven variables (all financial) are assumed...

For any business concern the net profit or bottom line for a particular time period is the end result of its investing, financing and operating activities. These activities can be visualized as being influenced by management's decisions and a host of internal and external environmental factors....

The net profit of any business entity for a particular time period can be conceptualized as the final outcome of its investing, financing and operating activities. These activities are influenced by Management's decisions and several internal and external environmental factors. This paper...

Mismatch between average maturities of assets and liabilities expose a business organization to liquidity risk and interest rate risk. Such a mismatch has been a major contributor to the adverse financial performance of commercial banks in Pakistan, the phenomenon being more pronounced in the...

This study examines the strength of linkage between current risk management practices and profitability of five Islamic Banks in Pakistan. In order to achieve this objective, the current risk management practices of five Islamic banks were studied and quantified over a period of seven years. The...

A number of capital budgeting techniques find place in basic as well as advanced text books on Financial Management and Corporate Finance. Each technique has its pros and cons as a decision making tool.The research paper investigates the decision making practices of Pakistani companies with...