Farhan Khan

Jan 14, 2025 | weeklycuttingedge.com | Farhan Khan

The present government is rightly putting emphasis on attracting foreign investment for rapid economic growth. Starting from the prime minister down to the finance minister and others, all government leaders keep underlining the importance of foreign investment to strengthen the national economy. A major step in this direction is the setting up of a high powered body called Special Investment Facilitation Council to remove the hurdles in the way of foreign investment in Pakistan.

Jan 7, 2025 | weeklycuttingedge.com | Farhan Khan

The December 2024 Economic Update and Outlook, a monthly publication of the Finance Division, paints an optimistic picture of the economy, citing a decrease in inflation, a surplus current account and higher remittances. But, on the other hand, the World Bank reports a 7 percent increase in the poverty rate in Pakistan.

Jan 6, 2025 | medium.com | Farhan Khan

The Future of Talent Acquisition in a Hybrid Work EraThe global shift to hybrid work models has fundamentally changed how companies approach talent acquisition. What was once a traditional process of hiring local talent for in-office roles is now being replaced with a broader, more flexible approach — one that considers candidates from diverse geographical locations, backgrounds, and work environments. As businesses adapt to the evolving landscape, talent acquisition strategies must also evolve.

Dec 9, 2024 | weeklycuttingedge.com | Farhan Khan

After a long interval, Pakistan’s total liquid foreign reserves have begun to inch up. According to the State Bank of Pakistan, the total reserves reached $16.6 billion by the end of November, 2024, which include $12 billion held by the SBP and $4.6 billion held by commercial banks. The SBP reserves increased by $620 million last week, primarily due to an official inflow of $500 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Dec 9, 2024 | dev.to | Farhan Khan

Managing inventory efficiently is critical for businesses of any size. However, for small-scale businesses, investing in expensive CRM systems can often be overkill. This is where a custom inventory management system built with VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) comes into play as a simple, affordable, and effective solution. In this blog, we’ll explore:The advantages of a VBA-based system. A practical example: WooCommerce and Excel integration using VBA.