Winter not over, but Europe braces for the next one PARIS: Europe has weathered the energy crisis that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine so far, but businesses and... Published 31 Jan, 2023 11:41am
Pakistan Sindh govt trying to ease energy crisis, says minister KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Sheikh said on Thursday that the provincial government was playing its full... Published 13 Jan, 2023 06:05am
Business & Finance Next two years: WEF foresees 10 major risks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan may face digital vulnerability and cybersecurity, rapid inflation, debt crisis, possible state... Published 12 Jan, 2023 05:51am
Pakistan PTI announces countrywide protests against inflation, energy crisis from Friday Fawad Chaudhry says movement will continue until the incumbent govt is sent packing Published 29 Dec, 2022 07:21pm
Opinion Ending the assault of austerity and procyclical policy stance ‘The world is confronting multiple, compounding crises, from Covid-19, energy, inflation, debt, and climate shocks... Published 23 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Print Small traders reject energy conservation plan KARACHI: Small traders Thursday rejected the government’s energy conservation plan that stipulates to close ... Updated 23 Dec, 2022 08:42am
Markets Czech OKD to keep CSM coal mine running PRAGUE: Czech state-owned hard coal miner OKD will keep its CSM mine running until 2025, officials said, extending... Published 20 Dec, 2022 06:56am
Pakistan NA informed: Delegation to visit Russia to discuss buying of oil, gas ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Thursday that a high-level delegation will visit Russia shortly to... Published 25 Nov, 2022 05:48am
Print Battling inflation ‘priority’ as global growth slows: OECD PARIS: World economic growth is slowing due to decades-high inflation, the OECD said Tuesday, calling for... Updated 23 Nov, 2022 09:35am
World New Italian government’s budget to boost spending to fight energy crisis ROME: Italy’s new right-wing government plans to announce some 30 billion euros in new spending on Monday in a... Published 21 Nov, 2022 07:17am
Opinion Behind facade of unity, Franco-German relations falter as crises mount When Germany unveiled a 200 billion euro ($200 billion) package to shield its industry and consumers from soaring... Published 27 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Opinion Growing ‘Davos in the Desert’ a sign of Saudi clout Hundreds of CEOs and finance moguls are expected in Riyadh from Tuesday for a Davos-style investment conference that... Published 24 Oct, 2022 05:45am
Print Fossil fuel CO2 emissions up slightly in 2022: IEA PARIS: Global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion are expected to grow just one percent this year... Updated 20 Oct, 2022 09:53am
Opinion Future of CPEC projects The high point of roll out-of mega projects under the CPEC (China Pakistan Economic Corridor) was in the last tenure... Published 15 Oct, 2022 05:38am
World German experts propose energy price cap from next year BERLIN: A price cap to reduce soaring German energy costs following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine should come into... Published 10 Oct, 2022 06:29pm
Markets Cyprus in renewed push to extract natgas as shortages loom in EU NICOSIA: Cyprus expects natural gas from its seas to become commercially available by 2027, its energy minister said... Published 08 Oct, 2022 03:25am
Opinion High FCAs can be eliminated if there is political will Sector experts are of the view that if power plants in the country were prioritized to be the recipients of natural... Updated 30 Sep, 2022 06:24am
Business & Finance WTO chief warns world edging into ‘global recession’ GENEVA: The World Trade Organization’s chief said Tuesday she believes the world is heading towards a global... Published 28 Sep, 2022 05:51am
Business & Finance German bakeries fight for survival as costs spiral BEELITZ: Faced with exploding energy and ingredient costs, German baker Tobias Exner has installed new... Published 26 Sep, 2022 08:20am
Opinion Europe throws billions at energy crisis Almost every week now, European governments are announcing emergency measures to protect households and businesses... Published 23 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Print Hybrid working model envisaged: Energy conservation plan readied ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reportedly prepared an energy conservation plan including hybrid working model... Updated 23 Sep, 2022 09:55am
Opinion Coal rush! Energy crisis fires global hunt for polluting fuel The sleepy Tanzanian port of Mtwara mainly dealt in cashew nuts until late last year. Now it bustles with vessels... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Markets Aramco says global energy transition goals ‘unrealistic’ RIYADH: Oil giant Saudi Aramco’s chief on Tuesday blasted “unrealistic” energy transition plans, calling for a... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Business & Finance German utilities close to long-term LNG deals with Qatar LONDON/FRANKFURT: German utilities RWE and Uniper are close to striking long-term deals to buy liquefied natural gas... Published 20 Sep, 2022 06:26am
Opinion Crisis-hit German toilet paper maker turns to coffee grounds Choked by soaring energy and wood pulp costs, German toilet paper maker Hakle is turning to waste from coffee... Published 19 Sep, 2022 05:45am
Markets Germany, EU race to fix energy crisis BERLIN/BRUSSELS: Germany said on Tuesday it would step up lending to energy firms at risk of being crushed by ... Published 14 Sep, 2022 04:45am
Opinion Winds of change shift Germany’s economic power northwards Germany’s wet and windswept north has long lacked the economic appeal of the industrial south but the green... Published 13 Sep, 2022 06:12am
World Swedes head to polls in close-run election marked by crime, energy crisis STOCKHOLM: Swedes voted on Sunday in an election pitting the incumbent centre-left Social Democrats against a... Published 12 Sep, 2022 06:01am
Markets PRIED holds consultative session: Renewables only solution to energy crisis, say experts KARACHI: Energy experts have urged the government to enhance renewable energy’s (RE) share in Pakistan’s energy... Published 07 Sep, 2022 04:13am
Business & Finance Sterling shows signs of life LONDON: Sterling lifted on Tuesday as media reports offered new details on how incoming Prime Minister Liz Truss is... Published 07 Sep, 2022 04:13am
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?
Behind the screens: SECP probe into State Life’s equity investment process opens Pandora’s box at PSX?