Syed Rashid Husain

Oil prices stabilise... for now

In the end, it turned out to be nothing “but a big show, and so the markets deflated as quickly as they spiked”, says economist. Published 22 Apr, 2024 07:18am

Missed opportunities

Washington wants Islamabad — Rawalpindi, to be exact — not to improve its relations with countries like Russia or Iran. Updated 15 Apr, 2024 10:16am

A Guyanese case study on oil

Energy-deficient Pakistan could learn from Guyana in successfully exploiting its energy assets via active global player participation. Published 18 Mar, 2024 08:54am

Riyadh’s change in strategy

With Saudi Arabia abandoning Aramco’s capacity expansion, some prospects may open up for countries like Pakistan Published 05 Feb, 2024 09:43am

Moscow vs Riyad — the battle for crude

The shift in Chinese buying patterns marks a decline in imports from Saudi Arabia towards Russia Published 29 Jan, 2024 08:21am

Oil markets on edge

If Israel continues its Gaza attacks and Iran’s crude output gets hit, oil markets will be in for some real surprises. Published 22 Jan, 2024 07:55am

Shifting sands of oil politics

Imports from Saudi Arabia and Iraq, two of the largest oil producers in Opec, are expected to account for roughly only 10pc. Published 08 Jan, 2024 07:10am

The trillion dollar question

An increase in US oil output, fissures within Opec+ and possible dynamics of the Israel-Palestinian war will dictate the oil Published 01 Jan, 2024 08:09am

CORPORATE WINDOW: The shift away from fossil fuels

The compromise at COP28 fell short of promising an end to the use of oil and gas. Published 18 Dec, 2023 07:12am

Opec+ fails to bolster oil prices

The cartel seems unable to influence the crude markets much beyond a certain limit. Published 04 Dec, 2023 07:19am

Arab oil embargo?

It would tarnish the image as reliable suppliers that the Persian Gulf states have carved over the past decades. Updated 27 Nov, 2023 08:38am

OPEC and IEA at odds on future of oil demand

Saudi Arabia is convinced that the global crude demand is projected to go up. Published 20 Nov, 2023 07:48am

The changing global oil equation

While the Middle East war has left oil prices unchanged, the world’s transition to clean energy may be the game-changer. Updated 06 Nov, 2023 07:36am

Canadian govt, civil society at odds over Gaza invasion

Canadian varsities and legislatures still trying to balance their pro-Israel tilt with pro-Palestinian public sentiment. Updated 31 Oct, 2023 08:41am

Demand destruction of oil

Is the era of fossil fuels over or is the world transitioning away at a rate that is unsustainable and overly optimistic? Updated 09 Oct, 2023 01:04pm

Situationer: Is Canada becoming ‘the new Pakistan’ for India?

It seems that in a bid to paint a macho and muscular image of himself, India’s Narendra Modi may have triggered some landmines. Published 26 Sep, 2023 07:19am

Benefiting from electric vehicles

As the world shifts towards electric vehicles, global oil demand could drop, putting downward pressure on oil prices in the long. Updated 11 Sep, 2023 10:23am

Building hopes on Saudi investments

The new Pak-Saudi joint venture refinery will be able to export an estimated 35pc-40pc of its output Published 04 Sep, 2023 08:34am

From enemies to frenemies

Convergence of interest is bringing Iran and the US closer, which can help prevent the global crude oil markets from getting red hot. Updated 21 Aug, 2023 09:42am

Oil prices gain momentum

They are already in the $80s, but also have the potential to go into the $90s and even touch the $100 per barrel mark Published 14 Aug, 2023 08:47am