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The Real Challenge Begins

The Real Challenge Begins
At a time when agricultural stability is deeply intertwined with national food security, the assurance by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain regarding the availability of urea and DAP fertilizers offers both reli…
Focus on Climate Change & Vulnerability
It is easy to confuse images and videos from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for scenes from a post-apocalyptic film.  It is impossible to describe the extent of the devastation inflicted by flash floods.  The floods killed hun…
Pakistan’s stance
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s recent address at the high-level international conference on Palestine in New York was more than just a diplomatic statement; it was an impassioned clarion call, resonating with the anguish of a nation long suffering and the m…
“A Deeply Disappointing Outcome”
Plastic has a more obvious effect on the environment than any other type of pollution in the modern world. Since burning is the only option to get rid of all this uncollected rubbish, this is particularly true in the Global South, where poor waste managem…
Auto sector challenges
On the surface, the commerce ministry's choice to form a "dedicated" committee to tackle the pressing issues confronting Pakistan's faltering automobile sector is a positive move. The body, which will be formed following the commerce minister's meeting wi…
Monsoon season and Pakistan
The monsoon season in Pakistan is a phenomenon of profound duality, a harbinger of life-giving rains essential for its agrarian economy, yet increasingly a source of devastating floods and humanitarian crises. As the humid air sweeps across the subcontine…
The unrelenting tragedy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Once again, the skies have turned on Pakistan, and once again, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stands at the heart of the storm. The recent flash floods, unleashed by a relentless monsoon, have left a trail of immense devastation, claiming dozens of lives and shatteri…
A “Surprise Present” on Independence Day
Moody's announced its updated rating for Pakistan a few hours before the official start of Thursday's Independence Day celebrations, giving Pakistanis—at least those who follow the financial sector—a surprise present.  With a stable outlook, the inte…
A call for sustained compassion and action
The final words of Palestinian journalist Anas al-Sharif, "Do not forget Gaza," should make anyone who continues to support Israel's insanity think twice.  However, it won't.  primarily because, despite the fact that there are indications everyw…
A Critical Juncture for Pakistan’s Digital Future
Although the phrase "Digital Pakistan" is frequently used in high-level gatherings and summits that take place in Pakistan, the nation's digital performance remains woefully inadequate.  At a recent summit in Islamabad, the industry group Global Syst…
A critical push for a green future
Pakistan's transportation landscape is on the verge of a silent, yet profound, revolution. The government's new subsidy scheme for electric bikes and rickshaws, a cornerstone of the National Electric Vehicle (NEV) Policy 2025-30, represents a critical and…
Paralyzed by Monsoon Deluge
The city was engulfed in yet another well-known cycle of pain as the skies descended over Karachi once more: flooded highways, damaged infrastructure, power outages, collapsing homes, stranded residents, and fatalities.  Following Tuesday's rain, at …
Focus on Climate Change & Vulnerability
It is easy to confuse images and videos from Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) for scenes from a post-apocalyptic film.  It is impossible to describe the extent of the devastation inflicted by flash floods.  The floods killed hun…
Pakistan’s stance
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar’s recent address at the high-level international conference on Palestine in New York was more than just a diplomatic statement; it was an impassioned clarion call, resonating with the anguish of a nation long suffering and the m…
“A Deeply Disappointing Outcome”
Plastic has a more obvious effect on the environment than any other type of pollution in the modern world. Since burning is the only option to get rid of all this uncollected rubbish, this is particularly true in the Global South, where poor waste managem…
Auto sector challenges
On the surface, the commerce ministry's choice to form a "dedicated" committee to tackle the pressing issues confronting Pakistan's faltering automobile sector is a positive move. The body, which will be formed following the commerce minister's meeting wi…
Monsoon season and Pakistan
The monsoon season in Pakistan is a phenomenon of profound duality, a harbinger of life-giving rains essential for its agrarian economy, yet increasingly a source of devastating floods and humanitarian crises. As the humid air sweeps across the subcontine…
The unrelenting tragedy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Once again, the skies have turned on Pakistan, and once again, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa stands at the heart of the storm. The recent flash floods, unleashed by a relentless monsoon, have left a trail of immense devastation, claiming dozens of lives and shatteri…
A “Surprise Present” on Independence Day
Moody's announced its updated rating for Pakistan a few hours before the official start of Thursday's Independence Day celebrations, giving Pakistanis—at least those who follow the financial sector—a surprise present.  With a stable outlook, the inte…
A call for sustained compassion and action
The final words of Palestinian journalist Anas al-Sharif, "Do not forget Gaza," should make anyone who continues to support Israel's insanity think twice.  However, it won't.  primarily because, despite the fact that there are indications everyw…
A Critical Juncture for Pakistan’s Digital Future
Although the phrase "Digital Pakistan" is frequently used in high-level gatherings and summits that take place in Pakistan, the nation's digital performance remains woefully inadequate.  At a recent summit in Islamabad, the industry group Global Syst…

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