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Saturday December 21, 2024
Engr. Hussain Ahmad Siddiqui

  • December 16, 2024

    Reservoirs of opportunity

    The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority in its 'Performance Evaluation Report of Operational Power Plants for 2023-24' highlights the...

  • December 09, 2024

    The Chiniot-Rajoa conundrum

    The Chiniot-Rajoa iron ore deposits in Punjab represent one of Pakistan's most significant yet underutilised mineral assets. Discovered in 1989 by...

  • December 02, 2024

    Cartels, mafias, and monopolies

    Pakistan has long grappled with the pervasive influence of monopolies, cartels, mafias, and vested interests across its economy. From industry and...

  • November 25, 2024

    Hydropower potential vs reality

    Pakistan’s total hydropower potential is estimated at 59,796MW gross, with about 41,045MW considered both technically and economically viable....

  • November 18, 2024

    Can Pakistan’s IT ambitions reach the $25 billion mark?

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently set a target of achieving $25 billion in IT exports over the next five years, an ambitious goal aimed at...

  • November 11, 2024

    Will Pakistan’s shale gas promise deliver?

    With rising energy demands and dwindling conventional natural gas reserves, Pakistan’s energy security has become a pressing issue. The...

  • November 04, 2024

    Where did Pakistan’s indigenous auto industry go?

    Since the 1950s, Pakistan’s industrial landscape appeared promising, with a focus on establishing a robust manufacturing sector, where the...

  • October 28, 2024

    The fate of the PSM

    The nation, once proud of its large, coastal-based Pakistan Steel Mills with an annual capacity of over one million tons, now witnesses its...

  • October 21, 2024

    Powering the future

    The recent political turmoil and economic regression caused by record-high electricity tariffs and bills have highlighted the urgent need to develop...

  • October 14, 2024

    Can waste-to-energy projects help Pakistan meet its climate goals?

    Pakistan ranks as one of the world’s most polluted countries, with air pollution levels placing it second globally in 2023. This heavy pollution...

  • September 16, 2024

    Is Pakistan ready for a global stitch-up?

    In 2024, Pakistan's textile industry, once a cornerstone of the national economy, stands at a critical crossroads. Once globally competitive, it now...

  • September 02, 2024

    Can tight gas reshape our energy horizon?

    Pakistan has made significant strides in discovering, exploring, and developing unconventional hydrocarbon resources, following pioneering efforts...

  • August 05, 2024

    The IPP conundrum

    Recent days have seen consumers, including households, trade, and industry, demanding -- amid massive protests across the country -- that the...

  • July 15, 2024

    Divesting PECO

    The debate over the privatization of State-Owned Enterprises in Pakistan has long been a contentious issue. The rationale behind privatization...

  • July 08, 2024

    Shuttered powerhouse: Neelum-Jhelum’s tumultuous journey

    A significant reason for the massive loadshedding of electricity prevalent across the country is the absence of some billions of kWh units in the...

  • June 17, 2024

    SEL’s long road to privatisation

    The historical journey of privatization in Pakistan reflects a complex interplay of political will, economic challenges and strategic priorities....

  • June 03, 2024

    Building a better tomorrow

    Pakistan has started constructing its largest nuclear power plant, with a capacity of 1,170 MWe, in Chashma District, Mianwali. The project,...

  • May 27, 2024

    Sugar politics

    Pakistan, often referred to as a “sugar surplus” country, has seen its sugar industry lobbying for an annual export quota of one million tons of...

  • April 08, 2024

    Potential markets

    Due to armed conflicts in Sudan, once the largest country in Africa, its economy is in disarray, with a projected shrinkage of 28 percent in 2024....

  • April 01, 2024

    Lofty goals

    Ministry of Commerce, under the auspices of the caretaker government, has formulated a five-year strategy aimed at bolstering Pakistan’s exports...

  • March 25, 2024

    Technology for development

    In recent years, Pakistan has undergone a significant technological transformation, marking a journey towards innovation and digitalization. From...

  • March 11, 2024

    Trade potential

    Pakistan’s international trade volume remains significantly below its potential, a concern underscored by the figures from the fiscal year ending...

  • March 04, 2024

    Restoring renewable energy

    Pakistan continues to grapple with an energy crisis characterized by persistent shortages of gas and electricity nationwide. This has led to...

  • February 26, 2024

    Capacity up, sales down

    Pakistan's cement industry is underpinned by abundant indigenous raw materials, boasting 26 operational plants with a combined annual installed...

  • February 19, 2024

    Poverty paradox

    Pakistan currently grapples with the daunting challenge of widespread poverty, a problem that persists despite the professed commitment of...

  • January 22, 2024

    Sustainable future

    The global cement industry currently commands a substantial $406 billion, and it is anticipated to expand to $545 billion by the year 2030. Global...

  • January 15, 2024

    Challenges and charms

    “Tourism brings progress. As one of the biggest sectors in the global economy, it has great power to bridge cultures, generate new opportunities,...

  • January 01, 2024

    The dormant giant

    On December 22, 2023, the Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production discussed the challenges being faced by the Pakistan Steel Mills ...

  • December 25, 2023

    Rails to resurgence

    “Freedom comes from strength and self-reliance” — Lisa Murkowski

  • December 11, 2023

    Uncertain future

    Pakistan boasts extensive oil and gas resources, predominantly situated in Balochistan, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, as per various studies...

  • December 04, 2023

    Empowering SMEs

    Small and Medium Enterprises play a pivotal role in most economies, particularly in developing countries. They constitute the majority of...

  • November 13, 2023

    Uncertain future

    The future of Pakistan Steel Mills remains uncertain, reminiscent of its position in 2015. Unfortunately, the caretaker government has declared PSM...

  • November 06, 2023

    Engine of growth

    The engineering and capital goods industry play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of global economies, fostering innovation, and supporting...

  • October 30, 2023

    Prioritise industrialisation

    Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, although not mandated to address long-standing issues, has undertaken various measures to revitalize...

  • October 23, 2023

    Economic potential

    Lithium, a strategic metal renowned for its diverse applications across various industries, holds substantial deposits within Pakistan that present...

  • October 16, 2023

    Manufacturing momentum

    “For developing countries aiming to maintain growth while sustaining job creation, manufacturing offers an opportunity not only to rebalance the...

  • October 09, 2023

    A sinking industry

    Like many other industries in Pakistan today, which heavily rely on imports, the shipbreaking or ship-recycling sector also faces operational and...

  • September 18, 2023

    Myriad challenges

    Industrialization in Pakistan grapples with a multitude of challenges spanning technological, managerial, financial, marketing, and governmental...

  • September 11, 2023

    Hydropower on canals

    Renewable Energy is projected to dominate the global energy scene within a decade or so. Global supply of renewable energy rose by 8pc in 2022 in...

  • August 21, 2023

    Prospects and pitfalls

    The long-awaited Petroleum Refining Policy, known as the Pakistan Oil Refining Policy for New/Greenfield Refineries 2023, the initial draft of which...

  • August 14, 2023

    From neglect to prosperity

    Pakistan is endowed with enormous wealth of mineral resources that present extensive potential for playing a critical role in achieving...

  • August 07, 2023

    Credit crunch

    Pakistan’s domestic credit to private sector in terms of percentage to the Goss domestics product has been persistently declining for the last 37...

  • July 31, 2023

    Unlocking potential

    The Pakistan Investment Policy 2023 has been announced at an opportune time when the country, in the wake of a prevalent economic recession, badly...

  • July 24, 2023

    Achieving self-reliance

    Power Policy IGCEP 2022-2031 has envisaged to add electricity generation installed capacity of 27,449–MW to the system by the end of ten-year plan...

  • July 17, 2023

    High demand, low supply

    Against a target of exporting one-million workers annually, Pakistan’s export of manpower has been to the level of just 372,000 during July...

  • July 10, 2023

    Lights out

    Once again, the country is in the grip of long and persistent loadshedding of electricity across the country for the past few weeks, though recent...

  • July 03, 2023

    Revamping Tarbela powerhouse

    Pakistan and the USA have signed, on June 7, an agreement under which the USA will provide, through the USAID , $445.6 million for supporting...

  • June 26, 2023

    Self-reliance

    In recent years, Pakistan has proudly and progressively joined the group of selected countries that produce structure, equipment, and components for...

  • June 12, 2023

    Ambitious plan

    Pakistan plans to gradually reduce its dependence on fossil fuels for power generation and to progressively shift to utilising renewable energy...

  • June 05, 2023

    Industrial regression

    Industrial development in Pakistan has been declining for the second consecutive year, having registered negative growth of 2.94 percent during the...