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P24 – PAKISTAN LINK – MARCH 23, 2018 COMMENTARY
Exit Plan One Million Tree’s Project

n By Saghir Aslam and change the way the economy is fa- Caring for Tomorrow’s Environment Today
Rawalpindi, Pakistan voring growth stocks right now.
With a fund laden with tech The Benefits of Trees • Beautify land and increase
(The following information is stocks, what would we do? Be care-
provided solely to educate the Muslim ful and stay in cash. The safest place • Produce oxygen and absorb property values
community about in- to be would be in cash until rates came carbon dioxide • Help purify land from harmful
vesting and financial down again? • Help keep the air clean chemicals (trees absorb
planning. It is hoped The Fed brings rates up and down • An effective sound barrier pollutants and reduce levels as
that the Ummah will slowly, always by a quarter-point each • Provide shade and cool timber is harvested)
benefit from this effort time, and that seems to be working. • Reduce wind speeds • Provide sanctuary for wildlife
through greater finan- Bob Froehich, managing director of • Reduce soil erosion and • Assist in economic development
cial empowerment, $110 million Scudder Kemper Invest- coserve rain water (timber, fruit, leaves)
enabling the community to live in se- ments, agrees that 7% is the threshold
curity and dignity and fulfill their re- ing future earnings. Today, the market at which his view of the market would
ligious and moral obligations towards is obsessed with one segment of the change. If rates went to 7% and stayed
charitable activities) growth area: tech stocks, particularly there, we would have a fundamental
For Mutual Fund Investors, stocks that have anything to do with shift out of equities. In the stock mar-
does your Mutual Funds Manager the Internet or its infrastructure. ket there would be dramatic rotation
have an exit plan? But interest rates are rising, not out of growth stocks.
Some Funds are Prepared to Act falling. When the Fed raises rates to Many small-cap companies
if Market Turns South. 5.75% from 5.50% this month, it was would gain an advantage if rates hit
When two objects collide, the ob- the fourth quarter-point increase since 7% because they would gain an ad-
ject with the greatest momentum will June of last year. Rates have not been vantage if rates hit 7% because they On average, it costs just $1 per tree.
prevail, or so reasoned Sir Isaac New- this high since July 1995, and more in- would be able to raise their prices and
ton in 1687. creases are likely. increase revenues. If we run into infla-
Today, the coming collision of This could be the flip side of the tion, I would just keep buying the best
two opposing economic forces will New Economy, because productivity small caps I can find. While investors
have a strong effect on the way port- is unlikely to stay strong if rated keep scrambled for 7% bond returns, some Hidaya Foundation
folio managers make investment deci- rising. In a high interest rate environ- equity managers would start looking
sions. ment, value stocks are favored over for stocks they believe are immune 408.244.3282 | www.hidaya.org | mail@hidaya.org
The two forces are the New Econ- growth stocks, the opposite of the pat- from the ravages of steep rates. Hidaya Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization with Tax ID # 77-0502583
omy and rising interest rates. tern prevailing today. As you can see, interest rates play
On February 8, the Labor Depart- So it appears that rising rates are a major role in stock prices. As interest
ment reported that productivity in the heading for a bumper-to-bumper col- rates rise or fall we must watch them
fourth quarter of 1999 grew by a siz- lision with the New Economy. Right very carefully, particularly for short Exchange Rates for Currency Notes*
zling 5%. For the full year, productiv- now, the New Economy is traveling term investments.
ity grew at 2.9%, the strongest one-year at warp speed, squashing interest rate (Saghir A. Aslam only explains
figure in seven years. hikes like a steamroller passing over strategies and formulas that he has Countries Buying Selling
The kicker was that while produc- an ant. been using. He is merely providing in- Rs. Rs.
tivity was growing at a record rate, la- But this could change if rates keep formation, and NO ADVICE is given.
bor costs actually fell 1% in the fourth going up. Mr Aslam does not endorse or rec- USA 115.00 117.00
quarter, their largest fall since 1996. Are fund managers worried ommend any broker, brokerage firm, UK 159.00 160.75
High productivity and falling la- about the upward pressure on rates? or any investment at all, nor does he S.Arabia 30.20 30.40
bor costs are the heart and soul of the You bet they are, and they are planning suggest that anyone will earn a profit Japan 1.03 1.06
New Economy. These figures indicate the strategy they will use if rates con- when or if they purchase stocks, bonds Euro 141.00 142.20
corporations are automating to get tinue to soar. or any other investments. All stocks or UAE 31.00 31.25
more production with fewer employ- Some of the managers have an investment vehicles mentioned are for
ees. That trend neuters the argument exit plan. Even though rates are al- illustrative purposes only. Mr Aslam (*March 21, 2018)
that the shrinking labor pool will lead ready high, they could go a bit higher is not an attorney, accountant, real
to inflation. without changing growth strategies. estate broker, stockbroker, investment
In this type of economy, manag- How much is a bit higher? advisor, or certified financial planner.
ers typically favor large-cap growth The safe zone is 6% or 6 ½%, but Mr Aslam does not have anything for U.S. VISA AVAILABILITY IN JANUARY 2018
stocks that hold the promise of gallop- 7% would take us out of that safe zone sale.) For Pakistan, Bangladesh & India
Compiled by Hasan Chishti
MOMS FROM P18 food - food prepared according to The family then continues the
people that Muslims teach their Islamic customs - that is next to the hateful and bizarre tour toward the
children to hate. Yet they are right Islamic Community Center of Tem- mosque and try to enter the prayer
there on camera, telling the chil- pe. There, Gonzales discusses the space. Instead, they bump into a wor- FAMILY SPONSORED PREFERENCES Pakistan/Bangladesh India
dren just extremely inflammatory “illegal invasion of Muslims” while shipper who is exiting at the same
false information about this group showing the children the storefronts, time. The man is seen attempting 1 Unmarried sons & daughters
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of people that is definitely going to speculating that the restaurants were to engage the family in a dialogue, of U.S. Citizens March 15, 2011 March 15, 2011
shape their perspectives about Mus- closed because Muslims were busy clearly shocked, but the group in-
lims as they grow older. My hope for “worshipping the anti-Christ.” The stead accuses him of wanting to eat 2-A Spouses and unmarried
these children is that they are able children follow Gonzales closely ev- their dog and engage in pedophilia. Children of permanent residents Feb., 01, 2016 Feb., 01, 2016
to overcome the hate that is being erywhere she goes, listening to every “We’re coming after you. We,
taught to them by their parents. word. the people. We’re exposing you. You 2-B Unmarried sons & daughters (21 years
The series of videos, thought to Once at the mosque, the two guys stand for evil and nothing but
all have been taken on the same day, women and the three children let evil,” Gonzales is heard yelling at the of age or older) of permanent residents) Dec., 01, 2010 Dec., 01, 2010
is filled with dangerous Islamopho- themselves into the mosque’s gated stunned worshipper.
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bic rhetoric about the Muslim com- outdoor play area. Gonzales notices “We’re trying to be peaceful,” the 3 Married sons & daughters of US citizens Oct., 08, 2005 Oct., 08, 2005
munity, stating that Muslims “use the “No firearms” sign at the gate and man is heard responding. “You have
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our Constitution against us” and “get at first hesitates to enter, acknowl- no idea what you’re talking about.” 4 Brothers & sisters of adult U.S. citizens June 22, 2004 Dec., 15, 2003
everything for free,” such as food, as- edging in the video that she is carry- In a separate video, posted by
sistance and housing. ing a weapon. “I have to take my gun Gonzales on the same day, the group EMPLOYMENT BASED CATEGORY
In reality, Muslims have con- out of my bag back.” is gathered back in the car, singing
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sistently contributed to American “Go take it back,” she instructs along to a song. 1 Priority workers Current Current
society since the birth of this na- the young boy who is out of the “Build a wall. Ten feet, 20 feet,
tion. Muslims comprise 10 percent of camera frame. She then proceeds to 100 feet tall,” they all sing. 2 Members of the professions holding
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American physicians, are leaders in enter the gated area that has a “No “Look at these patriots!” Gonza- advanced degree or persons of
politics and activism, and give more trespassing” sign. “I had Betty on les says as she points to her children. exceptional ability Current Nov., 22, 2008
to charity than any other religious me. So I had to put Betty away,” she “Raise your kids to love your country.
group. tells Dauenhauer, laughing. It’s un- Get involved with your children. You 3 Skilled workers Current Nov., 01, 2006
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The statements made by Gonza- clear whether Dauenhauer enters the only have a certain amount of time Other workers Current Nov., 01, 2006
les and Dauenhauer are a common premise with the gun or whether it before they leave you and become
ploy by far-right activists to vilify the was given to the boy to place some- adults. You raise great patriots and 4 Certain special immigrants Current Current
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Muslim-American community. where else. you get great Americans. Raise your Certain religious workers U U
During the longest video of the Once inside, the women, led kid right to love your country, and
three, viewers can follow the family by Dauenhauer, begin tearing pam- we’re going to have a great country in 5 Non-regional Centers Current Current
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trip from the car ride to the mosque. phlets off a bulletin board as the the end, working with our president, Regional Centers U U
The group’s first stop is a strip mall children watch. The women then in- Donald J. Trump. We’re winning
that includes a store and Muslim- struct the kids to grab as many of the 2020 again. What’s up. 2020
owned restaurants that offer halal flyers as they can. MOMS, P29

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