Stories from Sarfaraz A Khan
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Eliminating fuel crisis risk, once and for all
In case of shortfall, country may have to import large quantities of expensive diesel
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Expensive crude: controlling the controllables
Pricey imports of energy products expose millions to back-breaking inflation
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Reforms: more action needed
Pakistan needs economic reforms, particularly in energy sector, export industries
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Inviting investors: country must tread carefully
Govt should send right signals to investors by removing red tape, archaic regulations
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The fuel price challenge
Instead of determining prices, govt should concentrate on collecting fuel taxes
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Deregulation: only way forward
Overburdened by policies, oil sector has become unattractive for investment
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Import substitution: the big ticket item
Jump in trade deficit has weighed heavily on current account, forex reserves and rupee
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Cap on oil margins may backfire
Refinery margins jump to record highs as demand for fuel rises sharply
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Crude awakening as banks freeze credit lines
Oil firms finding it difficult to import crude oil, petroleum products at high prices
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Time to depoliticise fuel prices
Govt needs to deregulate oil market where refiners, OMCs could compete freely