Belt and Road initiative after 10 years of its birth Has BRI really trapped countries into a debt distress?

on 25/10/2023

While China concentrates on celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Belt and Road initiative, multiple countries and analysts are looking at the success of this initiative which according to many, continues to lose its charm among the nations that banked on it for the economic development.The initiative, a signature foreign policy strategy launched in autumn […]

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‘Underground subways the only way to address Karachi’s transport’
Investment in young generation has no match, says CEO, Data Communication & Control, Samir A. Hoodbhoy

on 24/10/2023

About thirty years ago, I had a dream that Karachi should have underground subways as it is the only way to resolve the issue of transport. Thus, I started lobbying for a 20-year plan, as did US President John F. Kennedy to send a man to the moon in ten years. Our objective was to […]

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Indigenous manufacturing is the only recipe to prosper, says Samir Hoodbhoy Taking loans is an addiction; we have no way but to correct ourselves

on 24/10/2023

Following the current economic crunch, many people are caught by anxiety about whether Pakistan will be able to survive economically. As everyone knows if God forbids, if it did not, what will happen? Yet, many are hopeful as they believe hope is everything, if lost nothing is left behind. Samir Hoodbhoy, CEO of Data Communication […]

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How Import Substitution is Averse to Localization?

on 22/06/2023

K-Electric’s national policy dialogue on ‘Localization for Growth’ stripped of the reasons that hinder the localization of engineering products in Pakistan. Of them, some are related to the policies that we formulate, and others are attached to the concepts of localization. For example, Dr. Musadiq Malik, Minister of State for Petroleum believes localization and import […]

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Geothermal cooling, heating being tipped off to brave climate change in Pakistan

on 20/06/2023

The world is witnessing two big changes, one is caused by climate change, and the other is a result of newer technologies. Jafri Associates has surely a reason to dwell upon these changes for over half a century of its life as a reputable company in Pakistan. Engr. Tanveer Jafri, leading the company after his […]

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