Nasir Jamal

A power sector malady

A power sector malady

IPP sponsors claim that coercive tactics and threats of project cancellation are used in contract renegotiations to obtain tariff Updated 30 Sep, 2024 11:10am
Fighting a phantom recession

Fighting a phantom recession

US policy rate cut to achieve a soft landing is seen as panic-driven with an eagerness to fight a downturn yet to occur. Updated 23 Sep, 2024 09:33am

Towards green energy via CPEC

SDPI report explains Pakistan’s massive $348bn climate action and renewable energy financing needs can be met by Chinese invest Updated 09 Sep, 2024 08:18am
Building confidence for CPEC’s success

Building confidence for CPEC’s success

Chinese promises and MoUs cannot turn into effective projects without a safe, secure, and conducive business environment in Pakistan. Updated 02 Sep, 2024 10:46am
Trickle down effect of US borrowings

Trickle down effect of US borrowings

America’s exorbitant debt profile sparks concerns as IMF warns of adverse global impacts, especially on developing nations. Updated 26 Aug, 2024 09:22am
A steady road to expansion

A steady road to expansion

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

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

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

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’s role in the global economy

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

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