Nasir Jamal

Pakistan’s largest cable manufacturer on ‘steady road to expansion’

Fast Cables sees a huge opportunity in the planned privatisation of distribution companies. Published 19 Aug, 2024 07:57am

A steady road to expansion

Fast Cables sees a huge opportunity in the planned privatisation of distribution companies. Updated 19 Aug, 2024 07:46am

Potential US recession may have benefits for Pakistan

"Since debt sustainability is our most pressing challenge, a slowdown in global economic activity leads to a drop in interest rates." Published 12 Aug, 2024 09:09am

Silver linings in global jitters

"Since debt sustainability is our most pressing challenge, a slowdown in global economic activity leads to a drop in interest rates." Updated 12 Aug, 2024 09:06am

Analysis: The bumpy road to Thar coal

While energy experts agree on potential benefits of using local lignite in power plants, the transition is fraught with challenges. Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:42pm

Delays hike up CPEC project cost

Nepra revises cost of Gwadar power plant for the third time; government urges transition to Thar coal. Updated 05 Aug, 2024 07:47am

China a major contributor to global economy: IMF

Beijing is responsible for more than a third of the world’s growth — any deceleration will be felt beyond its borders. Published 29 Jul, 2024 11:22am

China’s role in the global economy

Beijing is responsible for more than a third of the world’s growth — any deceleration will be felt beyond its borders. Updated 29 Jul, 2024 11:20am

What Pakistan can learn from China

The country should focus on bringing about extensive structural reforms to navigate through its current economic and geopolitical challenges. Updated 22 Jul, 2024 09:29am

CORPORATE WINDOW: Cement’s decarbonisation challenge

The industry’s emissions have surged by 687pc in 2020 relative to 1990. Published 15 Jul, 2024 08:41am

Nishat Group shifts focus to corporate farming

While farm mechanisation can yield substantial benefits, it is only possible through high capex. Published 08 Jul, 2024 01:18pm

Nishat’s focus towards corporate farming

While farm mechanisation can yield substantial benefits, it is only possible through high capex. Updated 08 Jul, 2024 01:11pm

State neglecting potential of wind, solar energy

The new IGCEP plan drastically slashes the share of cost-effective variable renewable energy in Sindh and Balochistan. Published 01 Jul, 2024 11:50am

Ignoring solar and wind potential

The new IGCEP plan drastically slashes the share of cost-effective variable renewable energy in Sindh and Balochistan Updated 01 Jul, 2024 12:21pm

The downside of new energy generation plan

Stakeholders point out loopholes in the plan tilted towards hydropower instead of renewable energy Published 26 Jun, 2024 08:03am

Govt bodies mull choices of fuel to power Gwadar power plant

If the project is based on imported coal rather than local coal, it may expose Pakistan to international market supply shocks. Published 24 Jun, 2024 09:17am

Powering Gwadar — a question of fuel

If the project is based on imported coal rather than local coal, it may expose Pakistan to international market supply shocks. Updated 24 Jun, 2024 08:44am

Using old formulas

It is but a reflection of the political aspirations of the ruling party Published 17 Jun, 2024 05:30am

Analysis: Bigger revenue targets but no cost-cutting

"The budget projects 48pc growth in income tax and 36pc in GST revenues. How will this be achieved without major disruptive policy changes?" asks CEO of Optimus Capital Management. Updated 13 Jun, 2024 07:58am

Banks want punitive tax to go

Pakistan Banks Association has remained engaged with the finance ministry and the FBR on the ADR-linked taxation. Updated 12 Jun, 2024 11:02am