Nasir Jamal

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

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

EXPLAINER: Can lower retirement age cut pension bill?

Govt is considering a five-year cut in the age of superannuation, but experts believe the move won’t have long-term benefits. Updated 09 Dec, 2024 10:52am

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?

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

A pattern of flawed energy choices

High-cost projects committed without considering least-cost criteria may do more harm than good. Updated 25 Nov, 2024 09:51am

Situationer: Is ADR tax distorting banking market?

Critics argue the policy fails to boost private-sector lending and undermines savings. Published 24 Nov, 2024 07:46am

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 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

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

New payment model for IPPs without ‘profit bonanza’

Govt wants to cut capacity costs, hold power producers accountable for "excess profiteering". Updated 02 Nov, 2024 08:11am

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

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

Thar coal rail plan faces environmental backlash

LAHORE: Both the federal and Sindh governments must address the serious environmental and socioeconomic concerns... Published 20 Oct, 2024 07:15am

Study finds power generation from Thar coal unfeasible

It costs Rs36 to Rs100 to produce one unit compared to Rs8.92 of solar or wind power Published 14 Oct, 2024 07:34am

Financing the InfraZamin way

‘We will need to create an ecosystem where banks and capital markets are willing to finance riskier projects’ Updated 15 Oct, 2024 10:58pm

Analysis: Will new IPP deals make electricity any cheaper?

IPP owners and energy experts don’t share the govt's enthusiasm, claiming that similar re-negotiations in the past had failed to yield the intended benefits. Updated 12 Oct, 2024 08:54pm

A page from the reform book

China’s policy relying on national resources and comparative advantage for inclusive growth is instructive for Pakistan. Updated 07 Oct, 2024 09:13am

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

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