Author: Dr. Omar Javaid

The book offers a step by step guide to potential entrepreneurs who wants to start their business. If you are at the start of your career, this is a must read for you. Unlike claimed by other authors, there is no one size fit approach which everyone can take to launch their business; however, keeping in view what resources or skills you have, the manual offers 11 routes to start a business. No other book perhaps takes such a multi-directional approach. The manual keeps it practical without dwelling in to unnecessary theory and examples, and gets straight the point. In fact it will take an hour of reading (Part 2) to understand which route you can take. The description of the route you pick for yourself in Part 2 will further point toward some other sections which you can read in case if you want to explore some more details about how to do stuff in Part 3. Part 1 in the book is for some concepts, which you can skip and jump to Part 2, if you are already convinced that conventional business plan driven (causal) approach is not effective, and the world needs an alternative method. Highly recommended for potential entrepreneurs residing in informal economies of developing or underdeveloped countries. Some chapters are Pakistan specific, however, much of the content is generic which most readers on the planet can relate. Please note that this is a beta version, but good enough to give beginners a good enough direction. It will be enhanced further as per the feedback of the readers.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://www.nbf.org.pk/books/item/business-startup-manual

Author: Dr. Adeel Shah

This book provides readers with insight into current industrial ecology practices in developing and developed countries, how it impacts sustainability, and why it is becoming more relevant. The book affects the audience to understand the scarcity of raw materials because of COVID-19 lockdowns and rising population and resulting demand. The chapters in the book shed light on the best practices to increase sustainability practices, leading to an increase in the triple bottom line. Governments around the globe are striving to meet United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Based on current trends, governments, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will miss the target. For achieving the goals, current and future (grad students) managers should be educated to achieve the targets early. The inculcated idea of industrial ecology will enable managers to think in the right direction and use out-of-the-box ideas to increase sustainability in short-term and long-term solutions to their immediate problems and future threats and weaknesses in the Post COVID-19 era.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-97-3619-5

Author:by Dr. Tariq Rahim Soomro & Dr. Urooj Ahmed

With a keen focus on the socio-economic context and educational imperatives, this book examines the evolving needs of Pakistan’s diverse student population and the imperative for responsive, inclusive higher education policies. From addressing issues of access and equity to enhancing academic quality and relevance, the book offers pragmatic insights and actionable recommendations to catalyse positive change. Through case studies, comparative analyses, and stakeholder perspectives, readers gain a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between governance, funding, curriculum design, and institutional management in driving educational advancement.

At its core, this project is a call to action for all those invested in the future of higher education in Pakistan. By fostering collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning, the book advocates for a holistic approach to addressing the pressing challenges while harnessing the untapped potential within the nation’s academic ecosystem. With its blend of scholarship and practical wisdom, this book serves as an indispensable resource for shaping policies, practices, and pathways towards a vibrant and inclusive higher education landscape in Pakistan.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTHQ1MCM

Author: Umme Laila, Poshan Yu, James Mulli and Zain Ali Shah
Associate Professor, Computer Science, IoBM
Publisher: IGI Global

Description:
Facilitating Global Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing in Higher Education with Generative AI delves into the promising prospects and challenges of applying generative AI in education while employing a critical interdisciplinary perspective. The book offers comprehensive insights into the transformative effects of generative AI on teaching, learning, and research. However, the application of generative AI in education also brings ethical, pedagogical, and technical challenges to the forefront. Concerns over privacy, data protection, and the impact of automation on human interaction and creativity demand thorough examination and practical
solutions.

The book encompasses a wide range of themes, including the impact of AI-generated content on student engagement and performance in online learning environments, ethical implications of automating education through AI-powered chatbots, personalization of learning experiences for diverse student populations, and the challenges of integrating generative AI into traditional classroom settings. Additionally, the book addresses generative AI’s potential to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in education for individuals with disabilities, support lifelong learning initiatives, and revolutionize distance education and remote learning. It also delves into its role in promoting intercultural understanding, critical thinking, and global competency.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://www.igi-global.com/book/facilitating-global-collaboration-knowledge-sharing/322784

Author: Dr. Arsalan Haneef Malik of IoBM & Mr. Awais Ur Rehman

Description:

While “Financial Inclusion, Sustainability, and the Influence of Religion and Technology” serves as a valuable resource for academics and researchers, we recognize its potential as a powerful tool for education as well. Each chapter is meticulously crafted to be suitable for classroom use, fostering active learning and engaging discussions.

To enhance the learning experience and spark intellectual curiosity, we have included thought-provoking assessment activities at the end of each chapter. The authors have skillfully crafted the assessment materials to maximize their utility for both teachers and students. Recognizing this potential, the questions and assignments are designed to serve as valuable building blocks for classroom discussions. This allows teachers to plan their lectures, accordingly, ensuring a well-structured and engaging learning experience. For students, these assessments offer a unique opportunity to not only solidify their understanding of the fundamental concepts but also to explore the practical implications of the various topics. By actively engaging with the thought-provoking questions and assignments, students can begin to envision their future career paths and even formulate potential research topics for further exploration, fostering a spirit of intellectual curiosity and paving the way for groundbreaking future endeavors.

This edited book is not merely an academic endeavor; it serves as a practical resource for a broad spectrum of readers. Whether you are an academic researcher, a policymaker, a financial sector practitioner, or an individual intrigued by the evolving financial landscape, the insights presented here will offer valuable perspectives and inspire meaningful action.

The content is meticulously organized to cater to a diverse audience, from university teachers and students to researchers, practitioners, and financial sector stakeholders. We explore potential business opportunities in financial inclusion products and services, aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), providing practical insights that can inform policy guidelines and shape a more inclusive and sustainable future.

The book delves into a wide range of topics, from the challenges and prospects of branchless banking to the critical role of information technology in financial inclusion. Each chapter provides a nuanced exploration of its subject matter, enriching the overall understanding of the intricate relationships between financial inclusion, sustainability, religion, and technology.

We invite readers to embark on a journey of discovery within the rich tapestry of this compilation. Explore the diverse perspectives presented, engage in the ongoing discourse about the future of finance, and be part of the transformative force driving towards a financially inclusive and sustainable world. It is our sincere hope that this book serves as a catalyst for further research, dialogue, and action, paving the way for a brighter future for all.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://www.igi-global.com/book/financial-inclusion-sustainability-influence-religion/328542

Author: Muhammad Shujaat Mubarak, Sharfuddin Ahmed Khan, Simonov Kusi Sarpong, Steve Brown, Syed Imran Zaman
HoD: College of Business Management
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Subjects: Economics, Finance, Business & Industry, Environment and Sustainability
Description:

Supply chain (SC) mapping emerged as one of the essential SC competencies during the  COVID-19 pandemic, with the potential to significantly impact an organization’s SC  performance and enhance sustainable operations. There is an absence of information in the  literature on this subject, despite its critical significance in reacting to SC disruptions. By  highlighting the significance of SC mapping and sustainability in the context of Industry 4.0,  this book seeks to close this gap. 

In addition to discussing the role of technology advancement and the effects of blockchain  and Industry 4.0 on SC mapping, the book delves into the ways in which SC mapping  contributes to sustainability from social, economic, and environmental viewpoints. It also  looks at the upstream, midstream, and downstream sustainability of SC mapping.  

This edited book, which takes a multidisciplinary approach, includes writers from  throughout the world that specialize in SC management, operations management, technology  and innovation management, and sustainability, among other fields. 

Global academics, researchers, and advanced students studying operations, supply chain  management, logistics, and engineering and technology management will find the book to be  an invaluable resource.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://www.routledge.com/Supply-Chain-Mapping-Sustainability-and-Industry-40/ShujaatMubarik-Khan-Kusi-Sarpong-Brown-Zaman/p/book/9781032305806

Author: Muhammad Shujaat Mubarak, Muhammad Shahbaz, Qaisar Abbas
HoD: College of Business Management
Publisher: Routledge
Subjects: Human Capital Management. Manpower Planning, Personnel Management

Description: 

The cornerstone of business strategies that assist companies in effectively recovering from  the devastating impacts of COVID-19 appears to be human capital. The book in question  offers a variety of perspectives on human capital, including its various functions and  applications within an organization. Along with providing a thorough examination of  organizational ambidexterity, firm internationalization, and the role of human capital in  industry 4.0, the book also offers solutions for the company to improve its human capital  readiness while taking into account current business dynamics. The book uses a highly  concentrated and straightforward approach to make it readable for readers in a variety of  professions.  

In order to provide readers with conceptual clarity regarding human capital, the book also  focuses on how human capital is conceptualized and measured. How human capital interacts  with and enhances other organizational resources and technical advancements is a major  theme of the book. Top-tier managers, researchers, academicians, consultants, and  

practitioners who want to learn about human capital, its dimensions, and growth from a  modern, relevant, and diversified perspective would find the book to be very helpful.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://www.routledge.com/Human-Capital-Innovation-and-Disruptive-Digital-Technology-A-Multidimensional-Perspective/ShujaatMubarik-Shahbaz-Abbas/p/book/9781032050805

Author: Dr Syed Adeel Ali Shah
HoD Supply Chain Management

Publisher IGI Global & TRANS TECH  Publications

Description:

Global Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives for Reluctant Businesses
Indexed In: SCOPUS Undeniably, the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is not new, but there is a huge difference between understanding the concept of CSR in developed and developing nations. In developing countries, firms have little interest in adopting CSR as a strategy for their business goals. The best practices, techniques, and empirical studies conducted around the globe must be discussed in detail to encourage the incorporation of the best CSR strategies for regionally diverse businesses. This book is a critical reference source covering the scope of global corporate social responsibility, which has continued to increase in the last few decades. The book includes core aspects of corporate social responsibility philosophy and practices in different European, North American, and Asian countries. This authored book helps readers to understand the corporate social responsibility practices in different countries. Also, it provides a holistic picture of global CSR and emerging trends with the support of empirical studies. Covering topics including internationalization, Islamic CSR, green public procurement, CSR strategy, and sustainability, this book is essential for managers, executives, human resources managers, policymakers, academicians, researchers, students, and practitioners.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://www.igi-global.com/book/global-corporate-social-responsibility-initiatives/244307

Leagile Supply Chain Strategy in Asian Automotive Production
The leagile strategy is the symbiosis of lean and agile strategies in the modern supply chain
management practice. The leagile approach implements the objective paradigm of meeting
customer demands at the least total cost, providing greater competitiveness in today’s realities. In the book, the authors, based on an assessment of the current state of automotive production in Asia, propose and analyze a model based on the leagile strategy for supply chain management in the mentioned sector of the Asian economy. The edition will be helpful and exciting for readers involved in supply chain management and circular economy. The articulation of the study is based
on the published RLS (resource and leagile strategy) theoretical model by Dr. Adeel Shah, which assesses the connection between resources, circular economy, leagile strategy, and automobile organizational performance under supply chain uncertainties of COVID-19, aiding Supply Chain practitioners and researchers for future endeavors.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://www.waterstones.com/book/leagile-supply-chain-strategy-in-asian-automotive-production/syed-abdul-rehman-khan/adeel-shah/9783035715576

Author: Prof. Dr. Imam Uddin
HoD – Accounting & Finance – IoBM

Publisher Taylor & Francis – UK, 2022
ISBN 1000553469, 9781000553468
Subjects Business & Finance

Description:
This book offers a unique, in-depth, and up-to-date overview of Islamic banking and finance, capital markets, and sukuks at the grassroots level. It deals with one of the  most potent and increasingly popular financial instruments. It defines and explores the differences between
conventional and Sukuk bonds and also examines the integration of Sukuk in various country contexts and both Muslim and non-Muslim economies.

The book consists of five core topics. First, it describes the evolution of the Islamic finance industry and capital markets; second, it discusses the basic features and instruments of Islamic banking; and third, it illustrates the current state of capital markets and Islamic finance. The book then
examines the development of Sukuk in Islamic capital markets and Shariah perspectives and, finally, briefly discusses the structure of Sukuks and its development in the context of Pakistan.

In a nutshell, this book provides a basic understanding of Islamic financial instruments, their implementation in different regions, and their points of differentiation from conventional modes of finance; therefore, it will be a useful addition to the literature for scholars, researchers, and students of Islamic banking and finance.

Contents
1. Evolution of the Islamic Finance Industry & Capital Markets 2. Development of Sukuk in Islamic Capital Markets 3. Differentiating Between Conventional Bonds and Sukuks 4. Shariah Perspective on Sukuk 5. Common Structures of Sukuk 6. Sukuk Development in Pakistan 7. Growing Opportunities in the Sukuk Markets.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://scholar.google.com.pk/citations?user=AwbUQUwAAAAJ&hl=en

Author: Mr. Javaid Ahmed
Associate Professor – IoBM

Pakistan Edition
Publishers: Royal Book Company ISBN:
978-969-407-536-5 

International Edition: Amazon KDPublishing
Available in the US, UK and fourteen other countries
https://lnkd.in/dhaFjqF3
ISBN: 979-885-032-125-3 hardcover
ISBN: 979-885-023-639-7 paperback
ASIN: B0CF9MCMS6 eBook 

This book is intended for practitioners, consultants, students, and researchers who are interested in learning about the economic frameworks of competitive advantage, value innovation and operational  excellence and how these can be applied to improve their own and their organizations’ performance. 

Javaid Ahmed’s lifelong work as a distinguished academic, consultant, top business executive and author  is fully captured in this volume “From Rhetoric to Rigor in Management practices.” This compendium is not only a useful guide for academics, researchers, and students of Management at our Universities but also for the leaders and senior managers of the industry. Learning the nuances about Competitive Advantage,  Value Innovation and Operational Excellence would not just enhance their understanding of these concepts but also help in applying the frameworks and tools in addressing the real-world problems they face. 

 Dr Ishrat Husain, Professor Emeritus, Institute of Business Administration, Karachi 

This book captures the applications of the economics and assumptions of management theory and practice. It offers rigorous, evidence-based, and replicable approaches to understanding and improving the performance and impact of organizations specially around strategy, market innovation and execution.  The book is compiled and written in a systematic and engaging style, with a string of case examples of practical applications for managers, consultants, researchers, and students. The book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn how to apply rigor and relevance to their management practice. 

 Talib Karim, President – Institute of Business Management 

This is not a book for the faint hearted! But, if you are serious about your career and your organization,  herein is a holistic and practical approach to learning skills essential to success of both. The author describes comprehensively how management strategies and problem-solving tools enable you to concentrate on value-adding activities and processes to achieve competitive advantage. His emphasis on innovation and operational efficiency is on the mark, lent credibility by his richly earned experience of 50  years in industry and academia. Rooted in real life examples and case studies, data analysis and technical renderings it should be recommended reading for courses in management.  

Lt Gen Tariq Waseem Ghazi (Retired), Former Commandant, National Defence College, Islamabad 

“From Rhetoric to Rigor in Management Practices” is an exceptional masterpiece of Mr. Javaid Ahmed  that showcases his half a century of expertise in Strategy, Management, and Marketing. Through a rich collection of case studies and research-based analyses, the book offers profound insights into the realms of strategy, competitive advantage, value innovation, and operational excellence. It reflects Javaid  Ahmed’s unwavering commitment to excellence and is a living testament to his exceptional prowess,  pragmatic approach, and profound understanding of his profession. 

Dean Dr Shujaat Mubarak, IoBM / Visiting Professor Copenhagen Business School

With his vast experience in business and academia, Javaid has written a seminal book on strategy,  innovation, and execution. 

 Dr Farid Khan, Former MD Pfizer Pakistan, CEO Sandoz Pakistan 

With his rich background of MNCs both locally and in Europe and Asia, and in academia, Javaid has  produced a scholarly book of outstanding merit and depth on the finer issues of management. A must Read. 

 Tariq Amin, Former MD Rhone-Poulenc 

When a great scholar with outstanding international practical experience, decides to write a volume about management, the result is this great book. 

Javier San Juan, Director at L’Oréal Group, Ex-President L’Oréal LATAM Region. 

Javaid Ahmad has produced a compendium of interesting and highly relevant cases and papers covering key issues such as competitive advantage, value innovation and operational excellence from highly regarded global sources. The book is arranged in a practical and easy to access manner to enable the reader to either touch upon or delve deeply into the subjects of their choice. It is, effectively, a useful tool kit not only for students but also for companies as they grapple with the challenges of demanding environments. Javaid describes his work as “A collection of lifetime learning, practice and research”. This collection is erudite, topical and of real value in understanding key areas that are especially relevant today and not only in Pakistan. 

 Zubyr Soomro, Former President United Bank Ltd.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://www.amazon.com/Rhetoric-Rigor-Management-Practice-Competitive/dp/B0CFCHKTMD

Author: Muhammad Shujaat Mubarak

This book provides an authoritative, inter-disciplinary, and up-to-date survey of relevant concepts, research areas, and applications of intellectual capital. Until now, the literature had lacked a comprehensive analysis of intellectual capital (IC) in regard to sustainability, block chain, and other related technologies and virtual environments. This book shows the importance of intellectual capital for contemporary organizations: how it contributes to theories of the firm, how it affects organizational performance, how is it linked with the organizational ambidexterity, how it connects to the technological developments like block chain and digital technologies, and what would be its association with sustainability. Central to our thesis is the systemic nature of intellectual capital in organizations: how intellectual capital interacts with and complements other organizational resources and developments. This book also shows as to how applying the notion of intellectual capital to organizations requires us to consider how intangible forms of capital differ from more traditional forms, implying the need for a theory of firm that accommodates a concept of dynamic, heterogeneous intellectual capital. Although a lot has been written on IC, this book proves to be the first with scholastic and action-oriented perspective on as to how a firm can manage its IC to create value. This book also demonstrates as to how the subjective aspects of IC can be measured and what can be their strategic implications. A discussion on IC disclosure also appears in the latter part of the book.   In doing so, this book reveals as to how the value creation of today’s businesses is driven by the IC. This book also introduces the readers to the new application of IC and its association with the contemporary disruptive technologies.

This is a book for IC researchers and academicians who want to understand the diverse aspects of IC, for business managers who want to be at the cutting edge, for those early in their careers who seek a challenging new path, and for the top-level managers of the world who have their eye on the future.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-981-16-1692-1

Author: Muhammad Shujaat Mubarak

Human capital appears to be at the core of business strategies helping firms to recover from the catastrophic effects of COVID19 and bounce back effectively. The book in hand provides a diverse view of the human capital, its multifaceted role and application in an organization. The book also offers a comprehensive analysis on the role of human capital in industry 4.0, firm internationalization, and organizational ambidexterity and outlines strategies for the firm to improve its human capital readiness, keeping in view the contemporary business dynamics. A very simple and focused approach has been adopted through the book to make it readable for the people from the diverse fields. The book also focuses upon the conceptualizations and measurements of human capital in order to offer conceptual clarity of human capital to readers. A central focus of the book is how human capital interacts with and complements other organizational resources and technological developments. The book will be extremely useful for top-tier managers, researchers, academicians, consultants, and practitioners interested in gaining a current, relevant, and diverse perspective on human capital, its dimensions, and development.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://www.routledge.com/Human-Capital-Innovation-and-Disruptive-Digital-Technology-A-Multidimensional-Perspective/ShujaatMubarik-Shahbaz-Abbas/p/book/9781032050805

Author: Ambassador G. R.Baluch
Adjunct Faculty and Research Scholar. Global and Regional Studies Center –IoBM

The book  is a  compilation of  write-ups by Ambassador G. R. Baluch on the current International issues , including Afghanistan, Indian Nationalist BJP  regime    Middle East Situation, including Israeli suppression of Palestinian people, The USA –China confrontation , The Global world order etc. The book also contains essays on the current Public Policy challenges being faced by Pakistan. The author has combined his insight and analysis as a practitioner of international relations as well as public policy.   The book is a good source material for researches, and a good read for the public interested in international relations and public policy.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://www.libertybooks.com/index.php?route=product/quick_view&product_id=115099

Author: Dr. Imran Batada
CTO & Director, Center for Information Technology – IoBM

The book “Digital Pakistan” by Dr. Imran Batada was launched at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The book offers a complete digital media guideline for policymakers, industry professionals, and students to move forward, transform, and contribute to the GDP of Pakistan. Dr. Ishrat Husain, Former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan was the Chief Guest at the occasion.

Mr. Fahd Haroon, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Public Communication & Digital Platforms also attended the event. Mr. Haroon holds extensive experience in holding government offices covering a wide range of strategic, media, and public relation domains.

Dr. Imran Batada, an esteemed professional whose career spans over 20 years both locally and internationally, is currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer and Director Center for Information Technology (CIT) at IoBM. The speakers at the book launch ceremony considerably appreciated his efforts in writing the book that presents a holistic viewpoint and insights on how to best utilize digital media in Pakistan. The panelists were of the view that digital media is the future. This book will provide a roadmap for industry leaders, policymakers, and especially students and freelancers to broaden their mental horizons regarding the nature and working of digital media and how best to utilize its various elements for personal and professional growth. The book is one of the many books published by IoBM. The guests appreciated how IoBM is facilitating its faculty members in the book publishing process.

In his welcome address, Mr. Talib Karim, President, IoBM stated, “This year IoBM has launched two books. The first one was by Dr. Shahida Wizarat, launched in February. Dr. Imran Batada’s book is the second in the series. Dr. Imran has done a remarkable job in initiating IoBM to have a paperless environment. We are developing campus management software and he has successfully initiated a digital marketing diploma at IoBM primarily to facilitate freelancers. This book is a collection of his articles over many years.”

The Chief Guest, Dr. Ishrat Hussain, in his speech, expressed his views noting: “I admire his efforts in compiling his articles in the form of a book. Reading books has become a rare commodity. We have become 14-word captive readers. We should devote time to reading articles and understanding their content. Bringing articles on various subjects in one book is a commendable step. I congratulate Mr. Talib Karim for supporting this project.”

Mr. Fahd Haroon also lauded the book and said: “This work from Dr. Imran is a timely and important contribution to the ongoing discussion of digital Pakistan. Digitalization has the potential to revolutionize our business and communication while also bringing an opportunity to connect with people from all over the world. As public office holders, it is our duty to ensure digital platforms are used for constrictive activities”

While talking to the media, Dr. Imran Batada said, “The book, Digital Pakistan, emphasizes the importance of digitalization for Pakistan’s future. We need to embrace digitization, invest in our digital infrastructure, and build an ecosystem that fosters growth, innovation, and prosperity. The world is headed for a digital future, and we cannot afford to fall behind. The time has come for Pakistan to embrace digitalization and exploit it to its full potential”.

Amongst those who attended the event were renowned professionals including Ashfaque Ahmed, Head of Digital, BankIslami Pakistan Ltd., Shaukat Ali Khan, Global Chief Information Officer, Aga Khan University, Tabasum Abid, Director IT and Chief Technical Officer, Sindh Police, Hussein Hassanali, GM, Head IT Audit, Habib Bank Limited, Iftikhar Arif, General Manager IT and E-commerce, Muller & Phillips Pakistan; and Sohaib Hassan, Co-Founder Brand & Media Learning Hub.

Author: Ambassador G. R.Baluch
Adjunct Faculty and Research Scholar. Global and Regional Studies Center – IoBM

Different articles in the book reveal that Pakistan’s policies are made abroad, governments are made abroad and strategic routes and natural resources are given free or at nominal rates. Nothing seems to have changed since 1947 when Pakistan gained ‘independence’. And after giving our resources and routes for free, we go to the IMF for budgetary support. Excessive borrowing from the IMF started in the late 1980s causing decline in the growth of output, investment and employment, creating imbalances in income distribution, increasing poverty, with very adverse impact on the social and political fabric of the country. The book brings to the fore how state power is being used to demolish the state to take us to the colonial world order that existed prior to 1945. “Alternative to the IMF” offers out of the box solutions to agriculture, industry, balance of payments, public finance, natural resources, political economy, education, governance, privatization and liberalization problems afflicting the state of Pakist n. The strategies formulated for Pakistan are applicable to other countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, etc. that are facing similar problems due to borrowings from the IMF. I have also looked at the problems of Jammu and Kashmir and Afghanistan that have affected our economy, politics and society very severely and offered solutions. Professor Dr. Shahida Wizarat did her Masters from Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA on a Graduate Fellowship by the Rotary Foundation. She did her PhD in Economics from the University of East Anglia on a British Council scholarship. Her areas of interest are productivity; profitability; concentration; economic policies; IFIs; debt management; privatization & liberalization; food security; political economy; natural resources, conflict & growth. She has authored four books and more than 80 papers. Currently she is Dean College of Economics and Social Development (CESD) at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi, Pakistan.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://www.amazon.com/Alternative-IMF-Other-Out-Solutions/dp/1543772110

Author: Imam Uddin, Muhammad Ali Shaikh, M. Ishaq Bhatti, Rafia Ayub

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Islamic Financial Institutions, exploring current issues, including governance, Shariah compliance frameworks and regulatory aspects, as well as the principles involved in product structuring.

It offers a basic understanding of Islamic financial instruments and their implementation in different regions. The book begins by introducing the Islamic financial system, its objectives, the financial intermediation process, the philosophy and methods of mobilization and utilization of funds followed by an overall comparison with the conventional financial system. It offers a definition and explanation of types of riba, sources of prohibition, the difference between riba and profit, types of transactions which involve interest and the adverse effects of interest on the economy. It covers a detailed study of Islamic financial contracts and discusses trade-based financing products, illustrating the structural and legal differences between conventional and trade-based financing products. Further, the book outlines the criteria for the determination of Shariah compliant status of equity securities, and the role and functions of capital markets in an Islamic framework. Finally, it goes on to present an overall model of an Islamic bank in comparison with a conventional bank, examining its methodology and procedures for ensuring shariah compliance, governance and regulation, keeping in view the operating strategies, risk management issues, liquidity requirements and so on.

The book will be used by researchers, students and scholars of Islamic Banking and Finance and will also serve as a practical guide for bankers and finance professionals who wish to enhance their knowledge in the field, as well as those embarking on professional training or certification programs.

For further information and the availability of the book please visit:
https://www.routledge.com/Islamic-Financial-Institutions-An-Introduction/Uddin-Shaikh-Bhatti-Ayub/p/book/9781032789323