Nasir Jamal

Pakistan’s recurrent balance of payments constraints is an outcome of the perennial political economy crisis ... Published 23 May, 2022 08:21am

Every action and inaction of the prime minister and his finance team is being second-guessed by the party leadership in London Published 16 May, 2022 05:11am

In its over 20 years of existence, the dreaded anti-corruption watchdog has earned nothing more than a widespread mistrust. Updated 09 May, 2022 09:31am

Selling commodities electronically to overseas buyers can break the shackle of the vicious cycle of farmers who are subject to Published 02 May, 2022 07:18am

The country accrued economic losses of around 2pc of GDP per annum owing to crippling power shortages in the late 2000s and 2010s. Published 25 Apr, 2022 07:05am

The central bank and the government must think of ways to convince telcos, power and gas utilities and others to supply data to... Published 18 Apr, 2022 06:56am

There is no doubt that the economy will have to bear a significant cost of the extended period of political instability but it... Published 11 Apr, 2022 06:49am

Pakistan’s merchandise exports have grown by an ‘impressive’ 25 per cent in the first three quarters of ... Published 04 Apr, 2022 07:22am

"Digital Pakistan relies heavily on the access to mobile broadband across the country," says Ericsson-Pakistan’s country manager. Updated 28 Mar, 2022 09:13am

Regardless of who wins and who loses the no-trust motion, the government will not find it easy to handle the economy. Updated 21 Mar, 2022 09:55am

IMF is of view that govt could have justified energy price cut if it was limited to certain lower-income and vulnerable groups. Updated 14 Mar, 2022 11:09am

The government, and indeed PM Imran himself, is clearly banking on its allies to help them pass the trial of no-trust. Updated 13 Mar, 2022 08:39am

Political difficulties of the Imran Khan government aside, the economy is once again facing the growing threat of terrorism. Updated 07 Mar, 2022 11:09am

Is a thaw in Pakistan’s suspended trade relations with India nearing? Updated 28 Feb, 2022 01:38pm

The Brent crude futures are already closing in on $100 per barrel and predicted. Updated 21 Feb, 2022 08:29am

Observers say ouster may turn Prime Minister Imran Khan into a political martyr. Updated 09 Feb, 2022 09:13am

The finance minister looks to end Pakistan’s reliance on the IMF by sustainably growing the economy at 5 to 6pc. Updated 07 Feb, 2022 07:36am

Managing director rejects popular criticism against the NTDC over frequent nationwide power outages, supply fluctuations. Updated 31 Jan, 2022 08:24am

Turnover tax constitutes 4-5pc of the cost of a standalone garment/finished goods producer if they do not have backward linkages. Updated 24 Jan, 2022 08:47am

The mistrust and ongoing litigation does not bode well for new foreign investment in the E&P industry. Updated 17 Jan, 2022 08:45am