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The one task a new government can take up is to inform all political actors and adversaries about the economic catastrophe which Pakistanis are about to face, and to make them work towards a shared consensus on economic direction. The widening fiscal gap jacked up interest rates on local government papers above the 13pc psychological barrier understandably when perhaps for the first time the government of Pakistan is doling out a significant amount of public money to large populations to run their cars and buses at cheaper petrol and diesel rates. The economic crisis is so deep that drastic measures will be made, which will result in further inflation, much higher petrol and electricity rates, a dollar closer to Rs200, and a higher interest rate. [Extracted from the article]

Information about several papers discussed at Dividends Indo-Pak Economic Conference held May 7-8, 2012 in Lahore, Pakistan in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and the National Bank of Pakistan is presented. Topics include a policy framework for Indo-Pak trade, opening up Indian markets for Pakistan, and benefits of permanent peace. The conference featured several speakers including Shahrukh Hasan, Adi Godrej, and Sharat Sabharwal.

The article reports on a 2013 decision which the European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations (EBLIDA) made to ask the European Commission to deliver the position paper, "The Right to E-read—An E-book Policy for Libraries in Europe", which is concerned with copyright for electronic books. EBLIDA's desire to have changes made to European copyright laws which would allow European libraries to acquire and lend electronic books is discussed. INSET: WORLD OF LIBRARIES.

Information about several papers discussed at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) held May 1-3, 2012 at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre about investments and emerging markets is presented. Topics include the relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, cooperation between developing markets and regions, and project promoters. The meeting featured several speakers including Amin Fahim, Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qassimi, and Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

The article offers information on the one-day Africa Show, comprising a conference and exhibition, organized by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the Lahore Expo Centre in Pakistan. The show was visited by 11 Ambassadors and High Commissioners representing African countries. They presented their papers on business opportunities in their respective countries.