Power markets
For those who may be confused or alarmed, let me explain at the very outset that we are to talk about electricity and energy markets and not political power or…
Jittery markets struggle with South Africa coalition puzzle
The prospect of South Africa’s first coalition government of the post-apartheid era is likely to keep markets jittery for months, but the weakened ANC party could soothe some nerves by…
Empowering Sindh through STEAM
While the demand for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) skills is projected to grow significantly in future job markets, it is essential to explore how well education systems,…
Navigating FDI challenges in power sector
The latest investment setback suffered by the renewable energy sector in Pakistan is the unsuccessful endeavour to attract investors for a 600-megawatt solar power initiative in Muzaffargarh. Despite the provision…
Power sector: there’re solutions aplenty but…
The power sector woes are not resolving despite successive and massive increases in the consumer tariffs – especially for industrial, commercial, and high consuming domestic users. The overall consumption is…
Power sector reforms
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has had a profound effect on global energy markets. Price volatility, supply shortages, security issues, and economic uncertainty have contributed to what the…
Power sector controversy: take-or-pay contracts
Energy prices have increased tremendously which has created controversy and unrest in the country. IPP contracts are under great debate. Many people argue that these are unfair and unjust. Take-or-pay…
Power relations
Whenever American policymakers talk about India, they sing praises of its cultural diversity, hailing it as the world’s oldest and largest democracy. The euphoria of shared values of common democratic…
Climate summit touts Africa’s role as clean energy ‘superpower’
At Africa’s first-ever climate summit in Nairobi this week, government and UN leaders sought to promote the continent as a source of solutions to the world’s global warming challenge, rooted…
Power bills and public anger
The usual jargon was issued by the Prime Minister’s Office on 27, Sunday, after an inconclusive emergent meeting was called in the aftermath of violent street protests in several cities…
