| Business Managing micro-equity: The economics of numbers and poverty Humayon Dar Paradoxical though it may seem, there are huge business opportunities in countries with large numbers of poor people. The opportunities for businesses to profit are even more lucrative when such populations happen to live in clusters. All modern emerging markets (China, India, Brazil and Indonesia) have risen from a base level where large segments of their populations were living in poverty. Starting a small business: When size really doesn't matter Imtiaz Piracha After I decided that I wanted to start a new business, a bookshop, the best person I could think of for guidance was Rahim bhai. He had years of experience in distributing and selling books and magazines all over the country. _______________________________________________ Sports Pakistani umpire denies relationship with Indian model, admits pictures real Our Correspondents As Pakistan anxiously awaits the return of international cricket, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ignored discussing the fate of its team's proposed tour to the country. 'Younus was needed for Australia ODIs' Fawad Hussain Former coach and chief selector Mohsin Khan has opposed the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to 'rest' Younus Khan for the upcoming One-Day International (ODI) series against Australia that takes place in the UAE. _______________________________________________ Life & Style Sajid & Zeeshan: 'Sanity' is the result of a perfect harvest Ali Haider Habib The kings of self definitely dance to their own tunes. Peshawar-based duo Sajid Ghafoor and Zeeshan Parwez's latest offering "Sanity" not only has saccharine-soaked melodies, but also a phenomenally-executed video. Shafqat Amanat Ali disappoints with Raaz 3 Our Correspondents If one begins to recall Pakistani artists who have gained international acclaim, Shafqat Amanat Ali will top the list hands down. Unfortunately, even with his melodious voice, his latest song titled "Zindagi" for Bollywood film Raaz 3 fails to impress. _______________________________________________ | 
