Nasir Jamal

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
Thinking beyond ‘towels’

Thinking beyond ‘towels’

"If China can have business ties with India despite its territorial disputes, why can’t we?" asks Nishat Group's chairman. Updated 12 Jun, 2023 08:38am
Stability through elections

Stability through elections

Any effort to fix the economy must begin with resolving the intense political crisis Updated 29 May, 2023 09:00am
‘Juicing’ taxes from the masses

‘Juicing’ taxes from the masses

The FED imposed this year has led to a 45pc slump in the sale volumes of the formal packaged juice industry in March and April. Published 22 May, 2023 07:03am
Missing the bus

Missing the bus

PTC Chairman says first step towards long-term economic planning pertains to complete separation of economic discourse from political discussions. Updated 15 May, 2023 09:12am
BATTLEFIELD CENTRAL PUNJAB

BATTLEFIELD CENTRAL PUNJAB

The political landscape of Central Punjab shifting in favour of PTI cannot be attributed to just one single factor. Updated 14 May, 2023 10:32am
Messing up decarbonisation

Messing up decarbonisation

Concerns range from lack of transparency to selection of power plants for early retirement. Published 25 Apr, 2023 07:03am