Nasir Jamal

Scrapping a coal power avenue

Scrapping a coal power avenue

Fate of the Gwadar power plant is under question as consistent delays and high costs have rendered it unaffordable. Published 13 Jan, 2025 06:18am

A bleak arena for internal reforms

Efforts with Uraan Pakistan may prove futile given the lack of progress on key structural reforms, slow foreign inflows, and increasing militancy and political instability. Updated 06 Jan, 2025 10:28am
Iniquitous, inefficient tax system

Iniquitous, inefficient tax system

ON Dec 18, the cash-strapped government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tabled the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024... Updated 03 Jan, 2025 05:06pm
China’s defence against Trump

China’s defence against Trump

Beijing recalibrates policies to stimulate its economy and navigate a harsh external environment given the US tariff barrage. Published 23 Dec, 2024 08:25am
The cost of petty politics

The cost of petty politics

Around those times, Moody’s and Fitch have also been warning of politics trumping the economy’s revival. Updated 16 Dec, 2024 09:58am
One tariff too many

One tariff too many

US tariff threats to Brics renew interest in de-dollarising Updated 09 Dec, 2024 11:55am
EV evolution — a new chapter?

EV evolution — a new chapter?

Pakistan continues to miss opportunities while China’s EV dominance and Europe’s strategic approach reshape global auto dynamics. Updated 02 Dec, 2024 10:32am
Sindh’s coal  gasification dream

Sindh’s coal gasification dream

Sindh Coal Authority battles critique and a hostile environment against fossil fuels to rally investments for its Thar syngas efforts. Updated 18 Nov, 2024 09:54am
Trump’s America — a new economy

Trump’s America — a new economy

Trump’s policies may have far reaching negative effects across the globe, especially on emerging markets and countries like Updated 11 Nov, 2024 09:30am
All bets on new world order

All bets on new world order

BRICS summit criticises Western trade barriers while reiterating its goal to encourage the use of local currencies Updated 04 Nov, 2024 01:20pm
Weeding out a crop killer

Weeding out a crop killer

Biocontrol agents may be the best way to deal with the noxious Parthenium weeds that threaten to damage Pakistan’s food Updated 28 Oct, 2024 08:11am
SCO — big power, limited progress

SCO — big power, limited progress

Despite accounting for one-third of global GDP, the SCO's economic might will only come into play if bilateral disputes within it are resolved. Updated 21 Oct, 2024 09:56am