Economy: rent-seeking through revolving doors

[ad_1] In Pakistan, the risk reward mechanism on investment is lopsided, and that is one of the reasons for the low productivity and lack of ingenuity in entrepreneurship in Pakistan.…

Growth must be backed by structural reforms

[ad_1] EDITORIAL: Caretaker Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar while addressing the 26 Sustainable Development Conference organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute stated that economic and political instability over a period…

Vital role of investments in power sector

[ad_1] When discussing investments for economic progress, some major industry players often receive well-deserved recognition. The power sector, however, that stands out as an essential enabler for the entire economic…

Power sector controversy: take-or-pay contracts

[ad_1] 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.…

Govt as the biggest power defaulter

[ad_1] The media is replete with news of the Power Sector – mostly negative. Most recently, it is the exorbitant bills being received by the people and the ensuing protests.…

The energy quagmire

[ad_1] When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. ‘Increase electricity consumption to lower the electricity bills,’ is one in a long line of such mantras. Other…

Bills: repenting for the sins of others

[ad_1] Bills: repenting for the sins of others – Opinion  Business Recorder [ad_2] Source link

Public sentiment taken for granted

[ad_1] The public sentiment has mostly been taken for granted by the governments and the parliamentarians as a class with no voice and the one which would sustain hardships inflicted…

Power sector woes

[ad_1] Improving decision-making processes is crucial for establishing a fair and sustainable electricity sector. In Pakistan, the Power Division (PD) in the Ministry of Energy manages the power sector but…

Daunting challenges facing the caretakers

[ad_1] The caretaker government has stepped in amidst massive economic and political challenges demanding promulgation of an ‘economic emergency’ in order to arrest the slight. The government’s mandate — by…