Energy policies are important instruments that governments use to guide and influence the participation and conduct of different actors in…
Year: 2023
The energy sector in Pakistan remains one of the main roadblocks to economic expansion. Power sector growth and modernisation have…
The year was 1969. The then Karachi Gas Company published a print advertisement that proclaimed, ‘Sui Gas is always there whenever…
The Western mantra to get rid of fossil oil is getting louder. There are suggestions that countries have to take…
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Interview with Mr. Kalim A. Siddiqui — energy sector expert PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please. Kalim Siddiqui: I am…
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Interview with Mr. Khalid Jamil Ansari — Managing Director, MENTOR PAGE: Tell me something about yourself, please: Khalid Jamil Ansari: I…
Pakistan’s solar energy market is expected to record a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 2.5 per cent from 2022…
The global and regional perspective of energy to understand the energy crisis is complex, requiring complete analysis of various factors, like…
Facts and figures showing why we need to work on the renewable energy sources sector in Pakistan. Sectoral Share In…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
Japan stocks lower at close of trade Japan stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the…
Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD SPX Fiji [+] 07/07/2023 8,238.13…
Index posts 6.65%wow gain and likely to keep momentum The week ended on July 07, 2023 started on a positive…
Israeli F-16 fighter jets during a graduation ceremony for new pilots at Hatzerim base near the southern Israeli city of…
Published in The Nation, on July 10th, 2023, International UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that the ongoing conflict in…
Ships from South Korea, the US and Japan take part in joint naval missile defence exercises in April [File: The…
Published in The Nation, on July 10th, 2023, Anadolu Australia will build Boxer Heavy Weapon Carriers for Germany under an…
Published in The Nation, on July 09th, 2023, Agencies ISTANBUL-President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday secured Turkey’s crucial backing for Ukraine’s…
An MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone. — AFP/File Published in The News, on July 09th, 2023, By Web Desk…
Pakistan’s Tekken players celebrate after beating South Korea — Twitter @Gamers8GG Published in The News, on July 10th, 2023, By Sports…
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UAE healthcare spending jumps to 5.67 pct of the country’s GDP Total healthcare spend in the Middle East and Africa…
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Improving Japan business mood signals steady economic recovery Japanese business sentiment improved in the second quarter as raw material costs…
Logistic firms struggle to attain economic growth Logistic companies in Pakistan are grappling with low margins, high taxes, and an…
Global container shipping outlook: pressure mounts amid flood of new capacity The container shipping market has become used to cyclicality…
Telcos Should Be Heavily Fined for Not Improving Service Quality: IT Minister: Federal Minister of Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed…
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Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
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by Anna Fleck, Jul 10, 2023 Environmental protest group Just Stop Oil hit the headlines again last Wednesday after disrupting…
by Felix Richter, Jul 10, 2023 According to United Nations’ latest projections of global population, India surpassed China as the world’s most populous…
by Felix Richter, Jul 7, 2023 World Chocolate Day, celebrated on July 7th every year, pays homage to one of…
by Anna Fleck, Jul 5, 2023 It’s been 75 years since the start of the United Kingdom’s National Health Service, the…
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Written By Eric Swalwell Congressman, 15th District of California, U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee This article is part of: Centre for…
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Written By Carol Yan EMEA Energy Transition and Renewables Lead, Amazon Web Services Shweta Jadhav Project Fellow, Clean Power and…
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Written By Daniel Murphy Risk and Resilience Specialist, World Economic Forum As climate change causes more natural disasters, the insurance industry…
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Export must be diversified and focus on industrialisation is important Federal Government has announced the federal budget for the fiscal…
The government’s main policy document, the budget, outlines how it will set priorities and carry out its yearly and long-term…
The usual budget at the unusual time The government budget serves as a harsh reminder each year of the collapse…
The context of the budget for the year 2023-24 was that of a country going through a poly-crisis barely averting…
The recent statements of Finance Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar applies to two things that completely negate each other that what…
No strategy to support export and remittance issues The Rs14.460 trillion federal budget of Pakistan has been presented in the…
It was believed that Federal Finance Minister, Ishaq Dar would present the Budget for the next financial year (FY24) keeping…
A philosophical term “Man is a social animal”, and it cannot be forgotten. Society and livelihood is paramount significant for…
Invest in sustainable business for economic growth in the country-Pakistan economy The current economic situation of Pakistan places a duty…
Quality and healthy meat carefully packed in modern slaughterhouses: Nasib Ahmad Saifi The Halal meat of Pakistan is famous all…
GFS Builders and Developers organized a grand dealers’ convention at Multan that was presided over by Irfan Wahid, CEO of…
An Interview with Mr. Tariq Hussain — FCMA, CA , FCIS, FPFA, MBA M. Phil (Eco) Corporate Laws, Business and…
Interview with Mr Irfan Iqbal Sheikh — President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) Make resources for…
Interview with Mr. Zia ul Mustafa — Chairman, Strategic Board ICMA Pakistan Profile: Mr Zia ul Mustafa Awan, by qualification…
Pakistan in the summer of 2022, was hit by unprecedented rains. A third of the country was under flood water;…
According to the economic survey of Pakistan FY2023, the provision of quality healthcare services and ensuring the nutrition security of…
Budget 2023-24 At A Glance (Rs. in Billion) Resources Value Expenditure Value Tax Revenue (FBR) – Federal Consolidated Fund 9,200…
Market indicators are a series of technical indicators used by traders to predict the direction of the major financial indexes.…
Japan stocks lower at close of trade Japan stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the…
Stock Market Indexes Details Date Level Ch. This Week ch. Mon. ch. Ann. ch. YTD MSE TOP-20 [+] 06/15/2023 36,441.23…
Index falls, short term range bound likely Market remained lackluster during the week ended on June 16, 2023, with KSE-100…
Taliban chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid rejects accusation that security in the country has deteriorated since the armed group retook power…
Published in The Nation, on June 19th, 2023, Anadolu The US is “deeply troubled” by the Israeli government’s announcement of…
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Published in The Nation, on June 18th, 2023, News Desk MOSCOW-Russia has already stationed a first batch of tactical nuclear…
Published in Dawn News, on June 18th, 2023, Reuters SEOUL: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he supports South…
Published in Dawn News, on June 18th, 2023, Agencies MOSCOW: Exports of Ukrainian grain under a deal ensuring its safe…
OPEC emphasises UAE’s ‘capability to withstand global economic challenges’ The UAE’s non-oil sector is expected to continue its robust growth…
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Mongolia eyes e-commerce to diversify its economy Mongolia is looking to e-commerce to help overcome geographical challenges and diversify its…
SECP accepts first P2P lending platform The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has taken a significant step towards…
Wind propulsion for RoRo, RoPax and Pax vessels The shipping world is looking for the right answers to the decarbonization…
Zong 4G & PBM Celebrate First Cohort of Graduates from Digital Lab & Women Empowerment Initiative: Zong 4G, in collaboration…
Expert: climate change, water scarcity can affect rice production Chairman Rice Research and Development Board Punjab Shahzad Ali Malik warned…
Long-Range Planning The future will not just happen if one wishes hard enough. The future requires decisions – now. It…
SLIC extends life, health insurance solutions to Bahria Foundation employees and retired navy personnel State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan…
Kibor rate is the average interest rate at which term deposits are offered between prime banks in the Pakistani wholesale…
by Katharina Buchholz, Jun 21, 2023 The latest release of the World Economic Forum Gender Gap Report shows that the devastating effects of…
by Katharina Buchholz, Jun 20, 2023 In the post-COVID period, global remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries have been growing more slowly.…
by Felix Richter, Jun 20, 2023 This year’s World Competitiveness Ranking, published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) evaluates 64 economies…
by Anna Fleck, Jun 19, 2023 According to Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires List, as of June 19, Mukesh Ambani is the richest man…