Nasir Jamal

Can the future be debtless?

Can the future be debtless?

Fresh efforts tackling the recurring circular debt offer cautious optimism that might finally steer the country out of its power problems. Updated 14 Jul, 2025 08:44am
A new and improved NFC Award?

A new and improved NFC Award?

The resource distribution arrangement should focus on resolving outstanding issues and not reversing the process. Updated 08 Jul, 2025 11:02am
Analysis: Half-empty or half-full?

Analysis: Half-empty or half-full?

Aurangzeb’s optimism wasn’t shared by many who have repeatedly seen enthusiastic reforms being sacrificed at the altar of political expediency. Updated 10 Jun, 2025 12:32pm
It all starts with seeds

It all starts with seeds

"Of the many factors responsible for declining or stagnating crop yields, lack of research and development in, and unavailability of, good quality seeds are key". Published 02 Jun, 2025 07:53am
Economic cost of war for India

Economic cost of war for India

Analysts says "potential for a devastating conflict with Pakistan remains a latent risk to India’s rise on the global stage”. Updated 30 May, 2025 03:11pm
Confusion clouds  global economy

Confusion clouds global economy

"Trump’s gamble to revive manufacturing via tariffs now risks accelerating the very decline it sought to reverse", say analysts. Updated 21 Apr, 2025 11:04am
US tariff hammer to  miss the nail

US tariff hammer to miss the nail

The uncertainty unleashed by the escalation in the US tariff war against most parts of the world does not augur well for Pakistan. Published 14 Apr, 2025 06:56am
The vicious trade  war worsens

The vicious trade war worsens

Fears of global recession abound as Pakistan and other nations reel from the sudden announcement of steep US reciprocal tariffs. Published 07 Apr, 2025 06:12am
Chaos in the global  shipping industry

Chaos in the global shipping industry

The world’s largest ocean freight companies are being threatened with fines of up to $1.5m for Chinese-made container ships that call on the US ports. Updated 01 Apr, 2025 11:22am