Nasir Jamal

Powering Gwadar — a question of fuel

Powering Gwadar — a question of fuel

If the project is based on imported coal rather than local coal, it may expose Pakistan to international market supply shocks. Updated 24 Jun, 2024 08:44am

Using old formulas

It is but a reflection of the political aspirations of the ruling party Published 17 Jun, 2024 05:30am
Banks want punitive tax to go

Banks want punitive tax to go

Pakistan Banks Association has remained engaged with the finance ministry and the FBR on the ADR-linked taxation. Updated 12 Jun, 2024 11:02am
Renewing CPEC ties

Renewing CPEC ties

The countries realign corridor goals and discuss investment opportunities blocked by bureaucratic redtape and worker insecurity. Updated 10 Jun, 2024 11:52am
The beginning of an end to free trade?

The beginning of an end to free trade?

The US’s tried and tested tariff play against China is politically motivated in an election year but makes little economic sense Updated 03 Jun, 2024 08:55am
A new squabble but a smart KP budget

A new squabble but a smart KP budget

KP’s finance team has introduced a few significant reforms to expand its tax and non-tax revenues by rationalising existing rates. Updated 27 May, 2024 11:08am
Barriers to green transformation

Barriers to green transformation

Banks’ reluctance to finance green loans and wariness towards EVs is stalling the sustainability drive. Published 20 May, 2024 07:12am
Squeezing the juice industry

Squeezing the juice industry

The packaged fruit juice industry experienced a 45pc plunge in sales in March and April last year after the enhanced FED was imposed. Published 13 May, 2024 07:32am
Packaging film sector on the rise

Packaging film sector on the rise

"Total local market size is Rs80-100bn, and we expect an annual growth of 7-8pc in flexible packaging films by food companies," IPAK CEO says. Updated 06 May, 2024 09:57am
Mutiny against the greenback

Mutiny against the greenback

Pakistan must diversify its reserves to move away from dollar dependence amid global crises and disrupted supply chains. Updated 29 Apr, 2024 01:08pm
Brewing troubles

Brewing troubles

"A crisis in the Middle East adds to complications, potentially requiring the State Bank to increase the interest rate". Updated 22 Apr, 2024 11:23am

Wasting potential

Pakistan’s new 161 HDI ranking reflects its silent, deep human capital crises, due to historic disregard of human development investments. Updated 08 Apr, 2024 10:41am