Analytics – Shahid Latif

What is Risk?

Risk is the possibility of an unfavorable event occurring. Mathematically and conceptually, it is driven by two distinct variables: probability (the likelihood or uncertainty of the event) and impact (the…

shahidlatif July 14, 2026

Analytics

The Lifeline of an Economy: The Indispensable Role of Foreign Remittances in Pakistan

Foreign remittances, often referred to as "workers' remittances" or "migrant transfers," represent the non-commercial transfer of money by foreign workers, members of a diaspora community, or citizens with familial ties…

shahidlatif May 25, 2025

Analytics

The Pulse of the Economy: Pakistan Stock Exchange

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) is the sole stock exchange in Pakistan, formed in 2016 through the merger of the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), Lahore Stock Exchange (LSE), and Islamabad…

shahidlatif May 25, 2025

Analytics

Analysis of Weighted Average Lending and Deposit Rates in Pakistan

Weighted Average Lending Rate is the average interest rate that banks charge on loans, weighted by the size of the loans. It provides a more accurate picture of the cost…

shahidlatif January 16, 2025

Analytics

Understanding the Bank Floating Average Exchange Rates

In today's interconnected global economy, exchange rates play a crucial role in international trade, investment, and finance. Among the various exchange rate regimes, the floating exchange rate system is widely…

shahidlatif December 20, 2024