The tightrope between recoveries and circular debt To end (or limit) the increase in the power sector circular debt flow, under the condition of the IMF, the ... Published 17 Mar, 2023 08:53am
Print Motion filed with Nepra: All set for Rs3.23/unit additional surcharge on electricity ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has filed a Motion with National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) for... Updated 11 Mar, 2023 08:53am
Opinion Energy sector reforms: Earnest intentions for structural changes necessary – IV Our fiscal space is wafer thin. The economy is starting to pull back from a precipice. The International Monetary... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
BR Research IMF SLA: What’s cooking? February is nearing the end and the IMF Staff level agreement (SLA) for the 9th review is still pending. The anxiety... Published 28 Feb, 2023 09:09am
Opinion IMF programme and energy crisis Pakistan has less than US$3 billion in foreign reserves, enough to finance less than three weeks of imports. It owes... Updated 15 Feb, 2023 06:47am
Opinion IMF and the ideal of accountability The international lending agencies are often under criticism that they dole out loans to developing countries while... Published 05 Feb, 2023 03:10am
Print IMF team ‘quizzes’ PD’s top brass International Monetary Fund Mission raises questions on the performance of power sector and violation of commitments made in the previous review Updated 02 Feb, 2023 10:34am
Opinion Redefining Pakistan’s economy This article is an effort on not only understanding the fundamental economic issues but also some tough but ... Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:58am
Editorials A reminder of the flaws in economic policies EDITORIAL: Match the rise in taxes to a cut in government expenditure is a cry gathering momentum not only amongst... Published 01 Feb, 2023 05:58am
BR Research Power tariff: Surcharge won’t help As Pakistan goes back to the drawing board with the IMF, the rumor mill churns news around another round of ... Published 31 Jan, 2023 08:57am
Business & Finance TAL JV allowed to sell Mamikhel gas ISLAMABAD: The government has allowed TAL Joint Venture to sell gas from Mamikhel South discovery to third party... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:44am
Print IMF team to arrive on 31st ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission will visit Pakistan from January 31-February 9 to continue... Updated 27 Jan, 2023 09:06am
Opinion Energy sector reforms – II: low-hanging fruit rotting Building on previous op-eds, we are aware of Pakistan’s energy sector challenges and measures requiring execution in... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Markets Energy ministry tells ECC: Gas from Mamikhel can help reduce circular debt ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy has informed the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet that the ... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Our ‘Ben Affleck’ “So what happened during the weekend?” “Prices rose even higher and…and… I had to cut down further on my... Published 24 Jan, 2023 06:06am
Print Gas sector: Dar for early settlement of circular debt Officials say gas sector circular debt has reached Rs 1.6 trillion and would become comparable to power sector circular debt if reforms are not undertaken Updated 22 Jan, 2023 10:12am
Markets Dar directs committee to finalise action plan for settlement of circular debt Issue of circular debt is seen as one key element in reviving IMF programme Updated 21 Jan, 2023 09:16pm
Print World Bank delays approval of $1.1bn loans for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has delayed the approval of two loans for Pakistan worth $1.1 billion until the next... Updated 19 Jan, 2023 12:24pm
BR Research Discos’ horror show Another exercise of clearing the energy sector circular debt stock via dividends, Sukuks, or direct cash transfer is... Published 17 Jan, 2023 09:05am
BR Research Gas tariffs: Circular debt will stay As the regulator determined consumer end gas prices for both Sui companies – analysts were quick to link it to the... Published 12 Jan, 2023 07:55am
Opinion Power distribution sector’s performance – I Circular debt and privatisation of power distribution companies are under active discussion these days in the... Published 12 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Business & Finance KCCI urges govt to revisit stance on shopping hours KARACHI: President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Mohammed Tariq Yousuf, while referring to... Published 06 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Editorials Circular debt challenge EDITORIAL: The power sector circular debt has crossed the Rs 2.5 trillion mark and is growing. None of the political... Updated 02 Jan, 2023 04:43pm
Opinion To many it sounds like PDM wants to have its cake and eat it The plot thickens. With SBP’s (State Bank of Pakistan’s) forex reserves expected to fall below $5 billion in a... Published 02 Jan, 2023 05:54am
Opinion Energy sector reforms — I My previous op-ed, summed up Pakistan’s gas supply position vis-à-vis the current demand, prevailing geo-political... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Opinion Circular debt – short-term remedies The circular debt (CD) emerged as a perpetual menace ever since the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) surfaced on... Updated 24 Dec, 2022 06:31am
Print Reduction in circular debt of gas sector by 70pc: PM directs Petroleum, Finance Divisions to prepare master plan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Petroleum and Finance Divisions to prepare a master plan to... Updated 23 Dec, 2022 08:41am
Business & Finance Gas sector 10-member body formed on circular debt settlement ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division constituted a 10-member committee on circular debt settlement of the gas sector on... Updated 22 Dec, 2022 09:39am
BR Research Power tariffs playing tricks Despite over a 40 percent hike in base tariff and heavy monthly and quarterly fuel price adjustments, the circular... Published 21 Dec, 2022 08:51am
Print JPL seeks exemption from IFRS-9 ISLAMABAD: M/s Jhimpir Power (Private) Limited (JPL) has sought exemption from the application of International... Updated 05 Dec, 2022 09:50am