Balochistan at the crossroads
The Balochistan problem has been sidelined by issues of terrorism, the energy crisis, inflation and the tussle among state institutions. During a visit to Balochistan a few days ago, I…
China’s green power revolution
China is planning a vast increase in its use of wind and solar power over the next decade and believes it can match Europe by 2020, producing a fifth of…
The wages of pride
There are moments when being Pakistani, one feels the nation has made remarkable headway — from technology to travel to nuclear energy. And then there is the vital question of…
Fiscal space constraints and its major implications
The government needs enough fiscal space to stimulate the economy to come out of limbo created by fiscal and monetary distortions. Added to all this, the on going energy crisis…
World economies
The Asian Development Bank has cut its 2009 growth forecast for the region’s developing economies to 7.6 per cent, citing tighter credit and soaring food and energy costs. It maintained…
IMF and economy
Pakistan's economic team has now openly acknowledged that it has begun preliminary talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new assistance package. The IMF revealed to this paper…
Electricity rationing a viable solution
Pakistan is facing a two-fold energy crisis, leading to load-shedding and rising prices. It is becoming rather difficult to add new generation, while keeping the prices low. Every new unit…
Putin’s snub
Anyone who has stood in an infinitely protracted CNG queue or turned their stove’s gas knob on in vain on a frigid winter morning knows the extent of gas trouble…
Congress adrift
In a curious surge of counterintuitive energy, the Congress has in the last two years managed to revive the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and either destroy or alienate everyone who…
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…
