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An economy transformed

An economy transformed
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb recently delivered a comprehensive outline of the government’s ambitious, wide-ranging, and purportedly irreversible reform agenda, signaling a determined push to stabilize Pakistan's eco…
Funding the Future
Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in the global economy, one where technological prowess is the ultimate currency. Yet, while the world races towards automation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, our education system remains largely anchored in th…
Air pollution and climate change
Air pollution and climate change are often discussed as separate environmental crises, each demanding unique solutions. Yet, this approach fundamentally misunderstands the challenge. These are not two battles; they are two fronts in a single, existential …
Pakistan’s Digital Future
The Federal Cabinet’s approval of the National AI Policy 2025 is a defining moment, signaling Pakistan's official entry into the global race for technological supremacy. Far from being a mere statement of intent, this policy—which aims to train one millio…
Climate crisis
Pakistan’s launch of the “Modernization of Hydromet Services of Pakistan” (MHSP) project marks a critical, long-overdue investment in survival. In a nation where the 2022 floods displaced over 33 million people and where torrential rains continue to wreak…
The New Diplomatic Frontline
The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference, recently concluded in Islamabad, was more than a ceremonial gathering; it was a potent call to action for the world’s legislative bodies. Under the banner of “Peace, Security and Development,” the address by C…
Punjab’s necessary stand against smog
The Punjab Police's recent anti-smog crackdown, resulting in the registration of 26 cases and the arrest of multiple violators across districts like Lahore, marks a critical and welcome escalation in the fight against hazardous air pollution. The statisti…
Pakistan’s Red Line: No retreat on terror sanctuary demand
The Taliban regime in Afghanistan and Pakistan are at odds, and efforts to find a long-term solution are stuck in a tortuous loop with no end in sight. The Taliban's stubbornness and lack of desire to prevent terrorist organizations like the TTP from carr…
Pakistan Urged to Balance Economic Goals with Marine Protection
Pakistan’s government and industry experts briefly turned their attention toward developing the country’s ‘blue economy’ after a mangrove restoration project in Sindh successfully sold 50,000 tonnes of carbon-removal credits through a Singapore-based carb…
Dengue Fever
The alarming surge in Dengue Fever cases across Pakistan, particularly in urban centers like Karachi, Hyderabad, and the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, signals more than just a seasonal spike; it reveals a profound public health governance crisi…
Crackdown on Pollution
As the temperatures start to decline, smog arrives uninvited in various regions of the country, especially in Lahore and urban Punjab. The health and climate crisis has developed over several years, and the government — encouraged by experts and civil soc…
Pakistan’s great transformation challenge
The interplay between agriculture and food security is the foundational challenge for Pakistan's government. As an agrarian economy, the health of its farms directly dictates the well-being of its rapidly growing population. While the government has consi…
Funding the Future
Pakistan stands at a critical juncture in the global economy, one where technological prowess is the ultimate currency. Yet, while the world races towards automation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, our education system remains largely anchored in th…
Air pollution and climate change
Air pollution and climate change are often discussed as separate environmental crises, each demanding unique solutions. Yet, this approach fundamentally misunderstands the challenge. These are not two battles; they are two fronts in a single, existential …
Pakistan’s Digital Future
The Federal Cabinet’s approval of the National AI Policy 2025 is a defining moment, signaling Pakistan's official entry into the global race for technological supremacy. Far from being a mere statement of intent, this policy—which aims to train one millio…
Climate crisis
Pakistan’s launch of the “Modernization of Hydromet Services of Pakistan” (MHSP) project marks a critical, long-overdue investment in survival. In a nation where the 2022 floods displaced over 33 million people and where torrential rains continue to wreak…
The New Diplomatic Frontline
The Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference, recently concluded in Islamabad, was more than a ceremonial gathering; it was a potent call to action for the world’s legislative bodies. Under the banner of “Peace, Security and Development,” the address by C…
Punjab’s necessary stand against smog
The Punjab Police's recent anti-smog crackdown, resulting in the registration of 26 cases and the arrest of multiple violators across districts like Lahore, marks a critical and welcome escalation in the fight against hazardous air pollution. The statisti…
Pakistan’s Red Line: No retreat on terror sanctuary demand
The Taliban regime in Afghanistan and Pakistan are at odds, and efforts to find a long-term solution are stuck in a tortuous loop with no end in sight. The Taliban's stubbornness and lack of desire to prevent terrorist organizations like the TTP from carr…
Pakistan Urged to Balance Economic Goals with Marine Protection
Pakistan’s government and industry experts briefly turned their attention toward developing the country’s ‘blue economy’ after a mangrove restoration project in Sindh successfully sold 50,000 tonnes of carbon-removal credits through a Singapore-based carb…
Dengue Fever
The alarming surge in Dengue Fever cases across Pakistan, particularly in urban centers like Karachi, Hyderabad, and the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, signals more than just a seasonal spike; it reveals a profound public health governance crisi…

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