Papers by Muttahir Hussain
is consider one of important contributor of fruit production in Pakistan however, Production of f... more is consider one of important contributor of fruit production in Pakistan however, Production of fruit is low as compare to other parts of country due to different factor like, remoteness, Shortage infrastructure (road), lack of market and traditional practice's etc. Therefore, this study was aimed to develop linkages between CPEC and fruit industry of GB. The study was based on both primary and secondary data as well as quantitative and qualitative data. Primary data was collected from field through face to face interview using well-structured questionnaire and secondary data was collected from different sources i.e. books, articles and journals. Simple Random Sampling Technique was used to collect data from farmers and Shopkeepers and the Snowball sampling technique was used to collect data particularly from middlemen. The data was collected from three type of respondents i.e. farmers, shopkeepers and retailers. The data was collected through wellstructured questionnaires including both quantitative and qualitative parts. Data was described with the help of graphs and tables. The data shows that there were strong linkages between CPEC and fruit (Dry and Fresh) industry of GB. The finding of this study revealed that hindrance that decline fruit production in like lack of transportation, low price, climate change, lack of market information, lack of government service, lack of cultivated land tradition method of production, pest and disease, lack of industries and lack of technical 178 expertise. The opinion of respondents regarding does "CPEC will open new opportunities for local people to boost their fruit production and uplift their livelihoods" is very positive as 74% farmers, 85 % shopkeepers and 90% middlemen agreed with the statement. The research also revealed that 90% farmers, 80%, shopkeepers and 86% middlemen were in opinion that CPEC will improve communication and accessibility with other parts of the country while, 87% farmers, 85% shopkeepers and 90% middlemen agreed that it will reduced transportation cost. The study also finds that 75% farmers, 60% shopkeepers and 80% middlemen claimed that after implementation of this project agriculture and life standard of farmers will improve because it helps to improve our fruits production. Moreover, the data shows that average gross production of fresh fruit in Manipin was greater than gross production in Syedabad on the other side. One of the interesting finding of the study is that the Opinion on "Negative Implication of CPEC on GB" Environment i.e. 80% local farmers, 85% Shopkeepers and 90% middlemen claimed that CPEC will further lead climatic changes in GB, 73% farmers, 70% Shopkeepers and 80% middlemen agreed that CPEC will lead land degradation. 75% farmers, 80% Shopkeepers and 50% claimed that after implementation of CPEC local fruit industry will not able compete Chinese exports.
North American Academic Research, 2019
Entrepreneurship is considered as one of the main driver of market and development. Entrepreneurs... more Entrepreneurship is considered as one of the main driver of market and development. Entrepreneurs play an important role in economic development through innovation, creativity and employment. They discover new ideas and provides business opportunities to deliver goods and services. This research aims to study the factors that contribute to the success of entrepreneurs and to analyze the relationship between entrepreneurial factors and the success of entrepreneurs in Gilgit. Concerning the methodology, three entrepreneurial factors personality traits, access to finance and government support were taken in the study using quantitative approach. Using convenient sampling technique, 151 entrepreneurs were selected as respondents. Data were collected from an adapted questionnaire using 5-point Likert scale. Correlation and regression analysis were used to test the relationship between entrepreneurial factors and entrepreneurial success. The study analyzed the significant relationship between entrepreneurial factors and entrepreneurial success. This research will be practicable for scholars and the researchers who are studying entrepreneurial factors. Future research may be conduct this study on a large scale in different geographic regions.
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Papers by Muttahir Hussain