Coast capture
A NEWS item in Dawn of May 21 informs us that federal and provincial ministers and members of the Board of Investment have proposed the development of a $3 million…
Beyond coal: cementing a green future for Pakistan
Statement: As global trade and policies evolve, the cement sector must innovate to stay competitive. The cement industry in Pakistan is at a critical juncture. As one of the major…
Cracks emerge in Trump’s MAGA coalition
Donald Trump has yet to move back into the White House and already fissures are opening in his coalition, amid squabbling between Elon Musk and his Silicon Valley “tech bros”…
How a hedge fund exodus reshaped global cocoa markets?
Behind a record surge in cocoa prices this year, a corner of financial markets that drives the cost of chocolate underwent a seismic shift: the hedge funds that oiled its…
Our coal dilemma
In recent years, Pakistan has turned to coal development as a potential solution to its ongoing energy crisis. The country operates nine coal-fired power plants that generate approximately 21.8 terawatt…
Protecting the coast
PAKISTAN’S coastal and marine ecosystems, such as the Indus delta, Karachi’s mangroves, and the Makran coast, are not merely scenic beauties but foundational to the country’s environmental and economic stability.…
Between coal and clean energy
Pakistan is not only one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change but also amongst the only three that are continuously impacted. It remains perilously caught in the eye of…
Coal: a losing bet
IN a power sector grappling with crises and conundrums, where opinions and proposed solutions diverge, one unifying consensus emerges — the imperative for change. The status quo remains untenable, demanding…
Coalitions and divisions
THE Pakistani polity is very polarised and divided right now. The PTI definitely has support among the masses. But so do the other parties. The PML-N has a significant support…
Don’t manage; coach them
Manage the crisis. Manage the budget. Manage the meeting. Manage the demand. All of this is the core of managing organisational functions. That is how professional management came about. Traditionally,…
