Syed Akhtar Ali

August 26, 2019

Reko Diq in context of global copper mining regime

ISLAMABAD: In the first part of this article published last week, the discussion was on the financial calamity that had befallen us in the context of World […]
August 19, 2019

Reko Diq – transforming blessing into curse

The writer is former member energy of the Planning Commission ISLAMABAD: The World Bank arbitration tribunal has levied a fine of $5.8 billion on Pakistan for allegedly […]
August 18, 2019

Restructuring gas

The Pakistan-IMF agreement includes restructuring of the gas sector, involving integration of gas transmission and bringing about a number of gas distribution companies. The issue has […]
August 14, 2019

From waste to energy

The recent heavy downpour in Karachi has brought the issue of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) collection and disposal issue to a high pitch. Indeed the issue […]
August 14, 2019

Reforming regulators NEPRA and OGRA

ISLAMABAD: Regulatory bodies are formed to determine rules and regulations in the context of authority bestowed by an elected parliament or equivalent source of power. Regulatory bodies […]
July 15, 2019

Virtual pipelines can be used for gas transportation

ISLAMABAD: Oil whether crude or finished products has been transported with ease in normal bowsers and trucks. This has not been the case with natural gas as […]
July 8, 2019

Pakistan and energy prices

Oil prices have not been raised in Pakistan this month but gas tariff has. We have earlier discussed in this space why electricity costs are high […]
July 3, 2019

Why is power so pricey?

Electricity rates have been increased significantly, mostly due to the rupee devaluation. Even before this increase, there has always been the question: why is electricity expensive […]
July 1, 2019

Biofuels can help reduce current account deficit

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s current account deficit has created many problems for the economy. Major imports are of the oil sector. There is a misplaced notion that nothing can […]