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Does corporate social responsibility yield financial returns in Islamic banking?

Zafar, Muhammad Bilal; Sulaiman, Ahmad Azam; Nawaz, Muhammad - In: Social Responsibility Journal 18 (2022) 7, pp. 1285-1310

from the annual reports of Islamic banking of Pakistan, from the year 2003 to 2017. Findings The results of this study … instrumental returns rather it is a cost. Practical implications Islamic banks of Pakistan must work on a better CSR policy, it …, investors of Islamic banks must also look at the social and ethical engagements of Islamic banks of Pakistan, while making …

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Financial and non-financial determinants of corporate social responsibility: empirical evidence from Pakistan

Syed, Muhammad Ahsan; Butt, Safdar Ali - In: Social Responsibility Journal 13 (2017) 4, pp. 780-797

relationship between risk and CSRD. Results of this study propose that, in developing countries like Pakistan, the extent of … guidelines. The results of this study also help the regulator (SECP) in Pakistan to revise the CSRD to align with the need of …

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Trade in health services in South Asia : an examination of the need for regional cooperation

Banik, Arindam (ed.) - 2020

This book observes that an in-depth study exclusively focusing on health service trade not only strengthens the overall services trade capacity of the South Asian region, but also promotes global as well as regional trade. There is a dearth of analytical research on estimating barriers to trade...

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Trajectories of early childhood skill development and maternal mental health

Sevim, Dilek; Baranov, Victoria; Bhalotra, Sonia R.; … - In: Journal of human resources : JHR 59 (2024), pp. S365-S401

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Exploring the nexus between poor governance and household food security

Khan, Younas; Bojnec, Štefan; Daraz, Umar; Zulpiqar, Farah - In: Economic change & restructuring 57 (2024) 2, pp. 1-17

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Cluster-Based Industrial Development : A Comparative Study of Asia and Africa

Sonobe, Tetsushi; Otsuka, Keijiro - 2011

This book examines how to promote industrial development in low-income countries. It considers the role of traders in the evolution of a cluster, the role of managerial human capital, the effect of the 'China shock', and the role of industrial policies focused on international knowledge transfer...

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The Military as an Economic Actor : Soldiers in Business

Brömmelhörster, Jörn (ed.); Paes, Wolf-Christian (ed.) - 2003

Armed forces across the globe engage in economic activities both in times of war and peace. This book provides a critical analysis of this phenomenon, comparing experiences with 'military business' from four continents (Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America). Taking an interdisciplinary...

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Developments in Islamic Banking : The Case of Pakistan

Khan, Mohammad Mansoor; Bhatti, Muhammad Ishaq - 2008

This book explores the theoretical and practical features of Islamic banking. Using Pakistan as a detailed illustration …

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The state of Pakistan's economy : half year report ...

State Bank of Pakistan - Karachi (Pakistan) : External Relations Department, … - 2021/2022-

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Debt defaults and lessons from a decade of crises

Sturzenegger, Federico; Zettelmeyer, Jeromin - 2006

Detailed case studies of debt defaults by Russia, Ukraine, Pakistan, Ecuador, Moldova, and Uruguay, framed by a … Debt Restructuring -- II The New Debt Crises, 1998-2005 -- Introduction -- 4 Russia -- 5 Ukraine -- 6 Pakistan -- 7 Ecuador …

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