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Building Commitment, Growing Green: The Role of HR Development and Green Workforce Initiatives in Reducing Turnover Intentions
No full textPurpose: The objective of this study is to investigate the connection between employee turnover intentions and green workforce initiatives. This study aims to determine how funding ecologically focused training and development initiatives that influences workers\u27 decisions to stay with or leave a company as more and more businesses embrace sustainable practices. The study also looks at organizational commitment\u27s mediation function, evaluating how employees\u27 professional and emotional ties to the company boost the retention effects of green workforce initiatives.
Design: Employees in Karachi were given structured surveys to complete as part of a quantitative research strategy. Despite possible regional restrictions, the results offer insightful information about important factors such as organizational commitment (ORC), turnover intention (TOI), and green workforce efforts (GWI). These show how Human Resource Management\u27s (HRM) goals are changing, particularly the move toward sustainability and readiness to meet the green economy.
Findings: The findings show that organizational commitment and green workforce initiatives are strongly positively correlated. Furthermore, it has been demonstrated that green efforts significantly reduce the intention to leave, suggesting that participation in sustainability-driven development programs increases employee retention. The study also demonstrates that this relationship is mediated by organizational commitment, which increases the efficiency of green workforce programs in lowering employee turnover.
Originality/Value: By emphasizing the value of green workforce efforts as a tactical tool for employee retention, this study contributes to the body of research on human resource management. It offers factual proof that development with a sustainability focus not only supports international environmental objectives but also increases employee satisfaction and lowers plans for turnover. The research supports the growing recognition of green HR practices as essential for building a committed, future-ready workforce
Green Finance as a Catalyst for Renewable Energy and Environmental Sustainability: Evidence from Pakistan
No full textPurpose
This study aims to assess the impact of green finance and renewable energy in enhancing environmental sustainability in Pakistan, focusing on how financial investments, policies, and renewable energy contribute to the country’s environmental goals.
Study methodology
The analysis is based on data from Pakistan between the period 2017-2022. There is a wide range of variables, with mixed availability across indicators. Green finance is segmented into renewable energy investments, energy-efficient technologies, green bonds, energy transition, and reductions in pollution, with regression analysis to quantify the influence of green finance policy on environmental sustainability.
Findings The findings indicate that while green finance and renewable energy investments have social benefits and contribute to environmental sustainability, their effectiveness is hindered by financial limitations, political instability, poor infrastructure, and weak or ineffective regulatory frameworks.
Originality/value This study offers a unique examination of the relationship between green finance, renewable energy investments, and environmental sustainability in Pakistan, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities in promoting a green economy.
Research limitations
The study is limited by data availability and the challenges of accurately measuring the impact of green finance in an evolving regulatory and economic landscape. Future research may explore more detailed models and a broader range of variables to assess the effectiveness of green finance policies.
Practical implications
The study underscores the need for a comprehensive strategy that combines fiscal incentives, technological advancements, and institutional reforms to foster a more effective green economy in Pakistan.
Social implications
This research highlights the social benefits of green finance, particularly in terms of environmental sustainability, and calls for policy and institutional changes to maximize these benefits for the well-being of Pakistani society.
JEL Classification: G21, G28, Q42, Q56, O1
Assessing Business Ratings of Asset Management Companies: A Case of AKD Investment Management Ltd.
No full textThis study critically examines the business credit rating of AKD Investment Management Limited, with a focus on understanding the factors influencing its current standing and identifying areas for strategic improvement. Drawing on qualitative insights, the research explores AKD’s operational performance, financial structure, risk management practices, and market positioning. The analysis highlights key challenges, including declining equity fund performance, limited digital transformation, and the need for a more forward-looking investment philosophy. Stakeholder feedback emphasizes the urgency for innovation, enhanced client engagement, and improved service delivery, particularly for tech-savvy and younger investors. The findings suggest that while AKD holds a solid foundation in the asset management sector, it must embrace modernization and strategic reforms to enhance its creditworthiness and sustain long-term growth in a competitive financial environment
Are Industrial Portfolios Leading Indicators of Sectoral Economic Activity?
No full textThis study investigates whether in the US the prices of industry-specific stock portfolios can serve as leading indicators of sector-level economic activity. The study employs the bias-corrected Diebold-Mariano\u27s test of equal predictive accuracy to evaluate the ability of industry-specific stock portfolios as the leading indicators of the associated sector’s industrial production growth. The research aims to address concerns about aggregate stock prices yielding ambiguous signals due to varying business cycle sensitivities and liquidity levels across industries. It is found that the predictive signals of stocks over and above the lag industrial production growth for future sectoral economic activity are significant only for chemical, electronic equipment, tobacco and steel industries. The study provides new insights into the industry-specific nature of the present value model of stock prices
Market Influence to Use AI in Small-Scale Business: A Quantitative Study Related with Technology Acceptance Model
No full textPurpose: The purpose of writing this paper is to understand the impact of market influence on the use of artificial intelligence for improvement of economic performance of small scale business. Previous studies related with the area of interest are either from developed sides of the world or without theoretical implications. Hence, the development of this study is based on knowledge gap and evidence gap in order to create better understanding of theoretical perspectives and also about the use of AI by small scale businesses.
Study Design: The study has been developed on correlational design with moderate researcher’s interference and non-contrived study settings. The unit of analysis is individual and formulation of the study is based upon non-probability sampling. Sample size of this study is 100 respondents who are the owners or co-owner of the small scale business operating in Karachi.
Findings: Findings of the study are based upon detailed analysis conducted through SMART-PLS. After detailed statistical testing of higher order model it has been deduced that the market influence is creating urge to use AI in operational activities of small scale business. Hence, the use of TAM has been proved for conduction of research and influencing business activities.
Originality/ Value: This study is massively important to foster further research work and will also contribute to the policy making by making entrepreneurs understand the importance of AI. Hence, the significance of this study has multiple folds as this is not only beneficial for academicians and scholars but also for industry and has the tendency to increase sales and goodwill of small scale businesses.
Research limitations: Like all the other researches this study is also supplemented with multiple limitations. One of which is small sample size and intensive focus towards IT and related industries. Hence, there is a legitimate need to understand the impact of market on the use of AI on other form of small business
Practical implications: This study would make owners of small scal business understand the need of AI use for content creation and also the customer demands. Hence, this study will push small-scale entrepreneurs to use AI in practical manner that would affect the growth of business in substantial manner.
Social implications: This study also has multiple social implications. Through understanding the importance of AI for the economic performance of small scale business entrepreneurs are getting relaxed and may also have more time for their family and friends. However, reflection on the importance of AI may also make small scale entrepreneurs offering lesser jobs to raw or new talent. Hence, the social impact of this study is neutral as the use of AI is definitely beneficial for small scale businesses and their growth but may also hamper social activities and job creation
Dynamic Account Receivable and Its Determinants: A Case of Pakistani Firms
No full textThe Dynamics of Accounts Receivable in Pakistani Firms/= / \u3e by Maria Khoso – 2025 – Cited by 4 – Related articles
/= / \u3e This paper investigates whether Pakistani firms maintain a target level of accounts receivable and the speed at which they adjust toward that target. Using panel data from 2000 to 2023 and employing a partial adjustment model with GMM estimation, the study finds that key financial variables such as total assets, sales, cash flow, net profit, and debt increase with rising receivables. Results confirm the existence of target receivables and highlight the influence of firm size, age, leverage, cash flow, and profitability
Assessing Ad Recall In Non-Skippable Pre-Roll YouTube Advertisements In Humorous And Educational Video Contexts Featuring A Neutral Ad
No full textThis study explores how video context, humorous versus educational, impacts viewer recall of neutral, non-skippable pre-roll YouTube ads. Grounded in the Limited Capacity Model of Motivated Mediated Messages (LC4MP), it examines the role of cognitive load and content congruence in ad memory retention. A mixed-methods design was employed: focus groups (N=14) revealed viewer experiences and recall patterns, while an experiment (N=100) tested recall after exposure to a neutral Ghirardelli ad shown before either a humorous clip (Brooklyn Nine-Nine) or an educational documentary.
Qualitative findings indicated greater irritation with ads during goal-oriented educational content, though pre-rolls were less disruptive than mid-rolls. Recall was shaped by visual appeal, narrative engagement, and personal relevance, with VPN usage increasing ad annoyance. Quantitative analysis (factor analysis, ANOVA, regression) identified constructs like Ad Engagement and Ad-Video Congruence, but none significantly predicted recall outcomes. Visual elements (brand name, product, packaging) were more memorable than auditory ones (music, tagline).
These findings emphasize the complex interaction between cognitive processing, media context, and ad effectiveness. While statistical predictors were limited, qualitative insights suggest advertisers should align ad tone with content and focus on strong visual design to optimize non-skippable ad performance
IBA, KGS ink MoU for collaboration
No full textIBA Karachi and Karachi Grammar School (KGS) signed an MoU to strengthen collaboration between school and higher education. The agreement, signed by IBA Executive Director Dr. S. Akbar Zaidi and KGS Principal Carl P. Lander, aims to raise awareness among school students about higher education opportunities and encourage KGS students to consider IBA Karachi for their future studies
Festival held to showcase cultural diversity
No full textThe Dosti Peshawar Literature Festival celebrated cultural diversity and intellectual discourse under the theme Ranaiy-e-Khayal. Organized by Dosti Welfare Organisation in collaboration with the University of Peshawar and other institutions, it featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, author talks, book launches, workshops, and exhibitions. Special sessions focused on Foreign Affairs, Special Education, and Higher Education. The festival also showcased healing documentaries and a cultural segment at Nishtar Hall, including Kathak Katha and Sanata. It concluded with a musical tribute, Songs of Peshawar, by Jwand Parasta Band
‘We are witnessing worst phase of country’s media history’
No full textJournalist Zahid Hussain, delivering the sixth Razia Bhatti Memorial Lecture at IBA\u27s Centre of Excellence in Journalism (CEJ), stated that Pakistan is experiencing its worst phase of media history. He discussed the decline of objective journalism, attributing it to media house owners prioritizing personal interests over ethics. Hussain highlighted the increasing censorship and influence of powerful entities, comparing it to past regimes. He also criticized international media biases, citing cases like Raymond Davis and the Iraq war. Despite challenges, he expressed optimism about digital media\u27s potential for independent journalism. The session honored Razia Bhatti\u27s legacy of uncompromising objectivity