Nasir Jamal

The dollar galore in grey market

The dollar galore in grey market

SBP decision to allow importers to arrange dollars led to foreign currency being purchased from hundi operators in Dubai at significant premiums. Updated 25 Sep, 2023 10:06am
Counter-productive measures

Counter-productive measures

High personal income tax on salaried tech engineers results in dearth of local talent. Published 18 Sep, 2023 07:08am

Moving away from US hegemony

Trade exchange within the enlarged alliance of BRICS in local currencies is a possibility Published 28 Aug, 2023 07:02am
COMMENT: WHAT JARANWALA SHOWS US

COMMENT: WHAT JARANWALA SHOWS US

The anti-Christian attacks in Jaranwala are not just a reminder of the feeling of impunity enjoyed by perpetrators of religiously Published 27 Aug, 2023 07:07am
A treadmill to nowhere

A treadmill to nowhere

Ideally, the dissolution of the National Assembly should have ended the uncertain political environment around the new elections. Updated 21 Aug, 2023 09:31am
Tech solutions for beauty

Tech solutions for beauty

L’Oréal has introduced a device that allows people with limited motor skills to apply makeup more precisely but at a high price point. Published 31 Jul, 2023 10:59am
Paying for someone else’s sins

Paying for someone else’s sins

Climate-related disasters (excluding last year’s floods) have affected over 75m Pakistanis in the last 30 years. Updated 17 Jul, 2023 09:12am
A dollar alternative

A dollar alternative

A growing number of countries are seeking refuge in stable currencies like the yuan and forging regional trade alliances. Updated 10 Jul, 2023 09:42am
Not the end of a tough road

Not the end of a tough road

The interest rates will likely remain high as the IMF requires the State Bank to remain proactive in line with inflationary pressure. Updated 03 Jul, 2023 09:55am
Punjab Budget: Pleasing the populace

Punjab Budget: Pleasing the populace

The PML-N ticket aspirants are looking towards their leadership to give them something to sell to their constituents. Published 26 Jun, 2023 05:46am
When illegal routes rule

When illegal routes rule

In the last couple of decades, remittances have supported the nation’s external account in the face of drying foreign assistance. Updated 19 Jun, 2023 09:37am
All about politics

All about politics

The budget doesn’t have a leg to stand on until the IMF comes on board and debt is reprofiled to reduce financing requirements Published 12 Jun, 2023 08:15am