Amir Jahangir, CEO Mishal Private Limited and Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum launched an initiative that will be a landmark and an inspiration for other press clubs in Pakistan and would be replicated at more than 60 press clubs across Pakistan.

NUST to launch Innovation Arbitrage Council at the Innovation Leadership Summit 4 August 2010 Pakistan has shown slight improvements on the Global Information Technology Index. This has shown depths in the Pakistani ecosystems to have Innovation as a driver for economic growth. Pakistan has been ranked at 87th position from last year’s 98th on the Global Information Technology Report ranking for 2009-10 of the World Economic Forum. Realizing the importance of Innovation and how Pakistan can be integrated into the global innovation ... Read More

CSF Promotes Knowledge Based Entrepreneurship to Boost Economic Growth CSF is setting up three pilot business incubator projects to promote knowledge economy for a long-term economic growth: Islamabad, 29 August ? Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF) starts with its third operating window to boost the knowledge driven economy in Pakistan through establishing business incubators and promoting venture capital. The Competitiveness Support Fund, a joint initiative of the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), started ... Read More

Sindh Horticulture Industry seeks help of the Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF) ISLAMABAD ? July 18, 2008 - A Horticulture delegation of mango, banana and dates growers from Sindh province have sought the help of the Competitiveness Support Fund to enhance their competitiveness as well as improve the quality of their products to the market. The delegation comprised Mr. Mehmood Nawaz Shah, General Secretary of the Sindh Abadgar Board, and Mr. Ghulam Sarwar, a progressive Horticulture farmer from Sindh. Mr. Nawaz said approximately 1.7 ... Read More

USAID-CSF to improve competitiveness of Pakistan's fisheries sector: Islamabad, May 22 - The Competitiveness Support Fund, a joint initiative of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan is providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Food Agriculture and Livestock and the Sindh Fisheries Department for better management of the Karachi Fish Harbor. Pakistan has a fish and seafood industry worth approximately $1.2 billion. Exports alone are worth nearly $200 million. More than 800,000 ... Read More

CSF recognizes QAU students for conducting Pakistan Executive Opinion Survey 2008: ISLAMABAD, May 21, 2008 - Supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Finance, the Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF) held a certificates distribution ceremony for students and faculty members of department of economics, Quaid-e-Azam University for their conducting of the Pakistan Executive Opinion Survey 2008 for the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report 2008-2009. Executive Director of the Higher Education Commission, Dr. Sohail Naqvi, awarded the ... Read More

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority's Board Approves CSF Recommendations to Reduce the Cost of Doing Business in Pakistan in the Media Sector: ISLAMABAD, 10 May - The Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF), a joint initiative of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan established to reposition Pakistan's economy on a more global competitive footing. The Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) 2007-2008, which is published each year by the World Economic Forum, benchmarking 131 economies over ... Read More

USAID-CSF releases World Economic Forum's Global Information Technology Report 2007-2008; Pakistan ranks 89 among 127 countries: Islamabad, April 9, 2008 - The Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF), partner institute of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Pakistan, today released the 'WEF Global Information Technology Report 2007-2008.' The report ranks Pakistan 89 out of 127 countries in terms of nations' preparedness to effectively promote business, improve investment climate and develop infrastructure. 'It is evident that technology is playing a leading role in accelerating ... Read More

CSF TAKES ON IQRA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO CONDUCT THE EXECUTIVE OPINION SURVEY 2008 OF THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM: KARACHI, 18 March - The Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF) as the partner institution of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is carrying out the Executive Opinion Survey (EOS) 2008 in Pakistan for the Global Competitiveness Report 2008-2009. The Competitiveness Support Fund, a joint initiative of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan, has proposed a unique ... Read More

THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM HONORS HINA RABBANI KHAR AS YOUNG GLOBAL LEADER FOR 2008: Geneva, 13 March 2008 - Drawn from a pool of almost 5,000 candidates across the world, The World Economic Forum has selected 245 leading professionals as the Young Global Leaders for 2008. These young leaders have been acknowledged for their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to influencing the future prospects of the world. This year, Hina Rabbani Khar, the former Minister of State for ... Read More